Gretchen EdelbrockHomeSonoco acquires Weidenhammer Packaging GroupSonoco, global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays, and packaging supply chain services, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), one of Europe's leading providers of composite cans, composite drums, and rigid plastic containers, for approximately $360 million.November 1, 2014Secondary PackagingAFA Systems: Wrap around case packerAFA Systems Ltd.The CP-WCP Wrap Around Case Packer from AFA features a gantry robot case erector system and Flat Stack Magazine to erect the wrap around cases, and includes servo driven changeover technology for the case magazine.October 31, 2014Protective/transport packagingPregis: Hybrid void-fill systemPregisSuitable for traditional void-fill applications as well as dimensional-weight pricing, Pregis’ new AirSpeed Axis machine coupled with its new line of AirSpeed HLX hybrid low-density polyethylene void-fill pillows is capable of producing several different inflatable pillow patterns on one machine.October 30, 2014HomeMorrison Container Handling Solutions partners with Manufacturing Careers Internship Program to provide valuable internship experiencesMorrison Container Handling Solutions, an active supporter of work force development, is pleased to partner with the Manufacturing Careers Internship Program and provide quality learning experiences to the young adults taking part in this program.October 29, 2014HomeBarcom Industries invests in Esko software and hardware to complete in-house flexo facilityMumbai-based Barcom Industries Limited, producer of security labels and food safety compliant labels with ISO 22000 certification, has recently invested in Esko’s PackEdge, FlexoTools, and FlexRip (used to drive the CDI 4835 imaging device for producing flexographic plates) to give the company complete in-house flexo plate production.October 29, 2014HomeLenze Americas appoints Doug Burns director of business developmentLenze, manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, has announced the appointment of Doug Burns as director of business development for Lenze Americas.October 29, 2014HomeMarkem-Imaje hires Evan Segalowitz new manager of Canadian officeMarkem-Imaje, product identification and traceability solutions provider, has announced that Evan Segalowitz is the new Country Manager for Canada.October 29, 2014HomeIntelligrated appoints Kevin Roach new executive VP and GM for software groupIntelligrated, automated material handling solutions provider, has announced the appointment of global software veteran Kevin Roach as executive vice president and general manager Intelligrated software group to drive enterprise-level software growth.October 29, 2014HomeBraskem to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) plantBraskem, thermoplastics resins and biopolymers producer, which recently announced its plans for the construction of an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) plant at its site in La Porte, TX, has broken ground at a ceremony held to officially launch construction of the new plant this month.October 29, 2014Conveying & accumulationFlexLink: Wide belt conveyor is clean, quiet, safeFlexLink, a Coesia companySee it at PACK EXPO, Booth #2501c! FlexLink Systems’ new WLX wide belt conveyor is a quiet machine that provides improved cleanliness with less cleaning time, as well as safety for line operators.October 29, 2014Previous PagePage 17 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 ContentStutz Packing: How a Co-Packer Rolled Out ERP — Without the Chaos
