Gretchen Edelbrock

Plastics/resins

Plantic: Renewably-sourced whole poultry package

Kuraray America

Combining 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, 2014

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Plastipak acquires Constar

Plastipak Packaging Inc., based in Plymouth, MI, has acquired the U.S. assets of blow molder Constar International Holdings LLC.

February 21, 2014

Douglas Machine names Jon Ballou president and COO

Douglas 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, 2014

B&R: Panel PC

Combining 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, 2014

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Weighing/combination scales

Multipond: Multihead weighers with hygienic design

MULTIPOND 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, 2014

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Global Vision releases Proofware Packaging Inspection Suite

Global 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, 2014

Hytrol hires Dan Nasato as Director of Market Development

Hytrol 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, 2014

Beckhoff promotes Aurelio Banda to VP of Sales and Marketing

Beckhoff 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, 2014

Scholle hires Lani Craddock as VP, Food market Sector

Scholle Packaging, performance packaging solutions provider, has hired Melania (Lani) Craddock to lead their global Food Market Sector group.

February 18, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Omega: Carton coding and inspection system

Omega Design Corporation

Easily incorporated into new or existing carton lines or deployed as part of an independent serialization cell, the Intelli-Code Carton Coding and Inspection System from Omega Design Corporation not only prints unit-level data on individual cartons via thermal ink jet or laser printing, but also employs an integrated vision system to verify printed data and connectivity to any Serialization Data Management System.

February 18, 2014

Pw 59993 Intelli Code Carton Coding And Inspection System

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EPR at the Intersection Between Brands and Flexible Packaging Converters

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws take hold across the U.S., the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is helping producers navigate their new obligations. Converters, though not obligated as “producers” under these laws, play a crucial supporting role, providing the data and packaging intelligence brands need to comply and reduce fees.

Proposed campaign to educate consumers on flexible packaging recyclability via Store Drop-off or other alternative collection method, even ahead of potential curbside collection.

Why Consumers Don't Recycle Flexibles & What to Do About It

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Live from FlexForward2025: Brand owners to join FPA?

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Training, Enterprise-wide Buy-in Support Food Safety and Sanitation Efforts

Side-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks

Side-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks