Companies
Hayssen Flexible Systems acquired Italy-based Schib Packaging S.r.l.
Simplimatic Automation, LLC became a member of Fanuc Robotics America Corp.’s distribution network.
Plastic Technologies, Inc. entered into a representation agreement with Tokyo-based Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. PTI will be the exclusive U.S. agent responsible for the sales and licensing of several new Toyo Seiken PET bottle processing technologies for packaging applications.
Pro Mach, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by affiliates of AEA Investors LP from The Jordan Co.
Bemis Co., Inc. agreed to sell its Pressure Sensitive Materials business to private equity firm Platinum Equity.
B&R Japan is B&R Industrial Automation’s new subsidiary in Japan headquartered in Yokohama. Masashi Ono was appointed Managing Director.
Owens-Illinois, Inc. agreed to enter in to a 50-50 joint venture with Constellation Brands Inc.
Clariant announced plans to build its newest masterbatches plant in the Sidney, Australia area.
Smurfit Kappa acquired Bates Container LLC.
Sonoco announced that its Cascades Sonoco facility in Tacoma, WA, was awarded Star Level certification in connection with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program. Also, Sonoco’s Newport TN, paper mill received a bronze Sonoco Sustainability Award for the facility’s efforts to significantly decrease wastes going to landfill.
People
Kevin Roach was appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of Intelligrated’s software group.
Mike Bower was promoted to Regional Sales Manager, Midwest for Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.
Evan Segalowitz was named Country Manager, Canada, for Markem-Imaje.
Sean Mills joined Arpac as Southwest Regional Sales Manager.
Doug Burns was appointed Director of Business Development for Lenze Americas.
Jamie Hyneman joined Bimba Mfg. Co.’s R&D team as Director of Strategic Planning.
Jim Campbell, III joined EDL Packaging Engineers as Regional Sales Representative.
Achievements
Primera Technology, Inc. received its seventh consecutive “Best Customer Service” award from LiveHelpNow. The award reflects the quality of the 24/7 live chart service that Primera offers to customers around the world through LiveHelpNow service.
