Gretchen EdelbrockHomeEcolean increases production capacity with new factory in ChinaIn order to meet continued growth and customer demand in Asian markets, Ecolean has recently added new facilities in China that will increase its production capacity of aseptic packaging material.December 15, 2014HomeMotion Controls Robotics expands Fremont, OH facilityMotion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI), Fanuc-authorized integrator of robotic systems to the food & beverage, plastics, building & construction materials, converting, manufacturing, and board & sheet goods industries, is in the process of expanding its current 57,000 sq ft facility located in Fremont, OH, targeting expansion completion by March 2015 in time the company to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the robotics industry.December 15, 2014HomeMocon announces name change for German subsidiary LippkeMocon, Inc., manufacturer of permeation instrumentation and package integrity testing, will change the name of its Paul Lippke Handels-GmbH business unit headquartered in Neuwied, Germany to Mocon GmbH effective January 1, 2015.December 15, 2014HomeSonoco's Waco, TX flexibles facility receives gold Sustainability Star AwardSonoco, global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services, has named its Waco, TX flexible facility a gold Sonoco Sustainability Star Award recipient for the plant's successful efforts to achieve landfill free status; Waco is the first flexibles facility to achieve this award.December 15, 2014HomeLauren Dembek joins TricorBraun as marketing communications managerLauren Dembek has joined packaging solutions provider TricorBraun as marketing communications manager; she will be responsible for day-to-day management of print, online, and web site marketing communications, as well as participate in the planning and execution of long-range marketing campaigns.December 15, 2014HomeBarry-Wehmiller names Carol O’Neill to lead strategy initiativesBob Chapman, chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, has announced that the packaging and manufacturing industries vetran Carol O’Neill has been named vice president of strategy, technology, and key initiatives, leading the effort to examine the rapid expansion of the $2+ billion global organization’s long-term vision and the organizational and technical infrastructure needed to ensure its success.December 15, 2014HomeSonoco Plastics named 2013-14 Supplier of the Year by MadicoCoating, laminating, and specialty films converter Madico has named Sonoco 2013-14 Supplier of the Year in the “Supplies and Services” category for its exceptional performance in quality, service, delivery and, innovation, and capability as a key supply partner.December 15, 2014HomeApplied Adhesives announces partnership with NordsonApplied Adhesives, adhesives and technology provider for the packaging, industrial, and printing industries, has announced its new partnership with adhesive dispensing equipment manufacturer Nordson Corporation to distribute Nordson’s hot melt dispensing equipment across North America.December 15, 2014HomeXiplinx Technologies and Blue Water Automation announce partnership to distribute SITEFLO in CPG marketXiplinx Technologies Ltd., developers of the continuous improvement software product SITEFLO, has announced that it will partnering with Blue Water Automation Inc. to distribute its SITEFLO product.December 15, 2014FlexiblesRollprint: Chemically-resistant film for high-barrier pharmaceutical applicationsPAXXUSRollprint Packaging Products’ Exponent 2, a chemically-resistant, clear, flexible, Barex-alternative film for high-barrier pharmaceutical applications is a combination of the company’s ClearFoil and a coextruded non-crystalline polyester sealant. (The non-crystalline attributes enhance sealing properties.)December 11, 2014Previous PagePage 10 of 241Next PageTop StoriesContract packagingHow Korpack Wins on Speed and SmartsInside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.PMMI NewsPPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and ProcessingRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CarePackage DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
