Gretchen EdelbrockHomeViking Masek Global Packaging Technologies moves to new facilityViking Masek Global Packaging Technologies, manufacturer of packaging systems for a wide variety packaging services including, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical, has moved to their new 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Oostburg, WI.December 7, 2012Conveying & accumulationAllen Field: Heavy load transportAllen FieldThe Trundler from Allen Field is a system utilizing wheels and feet that eases the movement of heavy and awkward packs, containers, cartons, and display units.December 6, 2012Coding, Printing & LabelingMatthews Marking Systems: Thermal inkjet printerMatthews Marking SystemsThe HP-2600 high resolution, thermal inkjet printer from Matthews Marking Systems, using HP cartridge technology, features a simple, intuitive, and powerful touch screen controller, and produces high-resolution print--up to 600 dpi--on a number of different materials.December 6, 2012Protective/transport packagingThermoPod: Biodegradable cold chain box linersThermopodThermoPod's ThermoKeeper mail-order shippers provide temperature control and protective insulation for food, wine, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more with environmentally-friendly insulating liners that fit snuggly into a protective corrugated outer box.December 5, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsBison Gear & Engineering Corp.: Hypoid gearmotorBison Gear’s PowerSTAR, a new hypoid, maximum efficiency, right-angle gearmotor, uses the company's Robusticity design to improve energy efficiency for a smaller carbon footprint and maximum power density.December 4, 2012HomePro Mach acquires KLEENLine Corporation, expands sanitary production and material handling capabilitiesStrengthening its position in food-grade product handling and systems integration, Pro Mach, Inc. has acquired KLEENLine Corporation, provider of sanitary production solutions including conveyors, material handling equipment, vision systems, robotics, automation controls, and systems engineering services.December 4, 2012HomeHarpak-ULMA appoints southwest regional sales managerHarpak-ULMA, distributor of G. Mondini tray sealers, ULMA primary packaging equipment, and RAMA secondary packaging machinery, has appointed Brad Heit Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest Territory.December 4, 2012SustainabilityKlockner Pentaplast: Light foamed medical packagingKlöckner Pentaplast Pharma, Health & Protection and DurablesBecause current FDA medical-packaging regulations prohibit the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, Klöckner Pentaplast’s Pentamed light foamed high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) films fill customers’ sustainability goals by providing material reduction as they reduce package weight while maintaining physical properties comparable to standard materials.December 3, 2012Sustainable PackagingKlockner Pentaplast: PET films use 100% PCR contentKlöckner Pentaplast Pharma, Health & Protection and DurablesThe Pentaform SmartCycle film product line from Klockner Pentaplast has been extended to include Pentaform SmartCycle PET films consisting of 100% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content.November 30, 2012HomeMold-Rite Plastics acquires Weatherchem CorporationMold-Rite Plastics, manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products, has acquired Weatherchem Corporation, Ohio-based maker of plastic dispensing closures.November 30, 2012Previous PagePage 135 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingCPGs Reduce Packaging Weight by 5 MMt Since 2019, Report FindsA joint industry report finds that companies are reducing packaging weight through lightweighting, redesigns, and material shifts while balancing recyclability goals and product protection.RecyclingColumn: With Recycling at an Inflection Point, CPGs to Shape What Comes NextWorkforceThree Insights on Operator Training from CPG LeadersPMMI NewsPMMI Announces Two New Work Products from the OpX Leadership NetworkSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
