Gretchen EdelbrockConveying & accumulationDynamic Conveyor: Vertical incline conveyorDynamic ConveyorDynamic Conveyor’s DynaCon 90 degree Incline Conveyor for parts conveying saves floor space, can be custom designed to a company’s desired height, and includes widths ranging from 4- to 60-in.February 24, 2014Plastics/resinsPlantic: Renewably-sourced whole poultry packageKuraray AmericaCombining premium in-store brand presence, leak resistance, and extended product shelf life, the Whole Poultry Package from Plantic Technologies Ltd. is made from Plantic eco Plastic, the company’s proprietary film technology that provides a biopolymer packaging material with ultra-high gas barrier properties made from 60-80% renewable materials.February 21, 2014HomePlastipak acquires ConstarPlastipak Packaging Inc., based in Plymouth, MI, has acquired the U.S. assets of blow molder Constar International Holdings LLC.February 21, 2014HomeDouglas Machine names Jon Ballou president and COODouglas Machine Inc., manufacturer of cartoners, sleevers, case/tray packers, and shrink -wrap systems, has announced that Jon Ballou has been named President and COO, succeeding Rick Paulsen, who retired after serving 10 years as president. Ballou’s career began at Douglas in 1999.February 20, 2014HomeB&R: Panel PCCombining new display sizes with multi-touch operation, B&R’s new Panel PC 900 system with multi-touch functionality uses state-of-the-art processors – up to and including Intel Core i7 technology – and offers full compatibility with the previous device generation.February 20, 2014Weighing/combination scalesMultipond: Multihead weighers with hygienic designMULTIPOND America Inc.Multipond’s new J-Generation multi-head weighers meet tough hygiene regulations worldwide: the frame, monitor holder, and hopper have been revamped and redeveloped; there are no double surfaces, gaps, dead space, or cavities, making cleaning simple; and no aluminum is used in production.February 19, 2014HomeGlobal Vision releases Proofware Packaging Inspection SuiteGlobal Vision, developer of innovative proofreading technologies, has announced the release of Proofware, an all-in-one, cloud-based, packaging inspection suite that allows users to secure their brand packaging end-to-end with a suite of advanced Quality Control (QC) tools to inspect text, artwork, spelling, Braille, and barcodes, and annotate.February 18, 2014HomeHytrol hires Dan Nasato as Director of Market DevelopmentHytrol Conveyor Co., automated material handling solutions provider, has hired Dan Nasato as Director of Market Development to direct the company’s business efforts for expanding into parcel handling, airport baggage handling, third party logistics, as well as other new markets.February 18, 2014HomeBeckhoff promotes Aurelio Banda to VP of Sales and MarketingBeckhoff Automation LLC has promoted Aurelio Banda to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, taking on this new role at the Beckhoff North American headquarters in Savage, MN (Minneapolis area).February 18, 2014HomeScholle hires Lani Craddock as VP, Food market SectorScholle Packaging, performance packaging solutions provider, has hired Melania (Lani) Craddock to lead their global Food Market Sector group.February 18, 2014Previous PagePage 62 of 241Next PageTop StoriesFlexiblesCPG Brand-led US Flexible Film Initiative Aims to Recycle Flexible Packaging at ScaleUSFFI will focus primarily on states with EPR programs, starting in California.PMMI NewsPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025: The Premier Destination for Industry Networking and ConnectionsForm/fill/seal - verticalWhat Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?Digital TransformationIndustry 4.0 Automation Platform Elevates Client EfficiencySponsor ContentThe Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing
