Companies
Xiplinx Technologies Ltd. will partner with Toronto-based Blue Water Automation Inc. to distribute its SITEFLO product.
Mocon, Inc. announced that its Germany-based Paul Lippke Handles-GmbH business unit will be know as Mocon GmbH.
Motion Controls Robotics is expanding its Fremont, OH, facility.
Applied Adhesives announced its partnership with Nordson Corp.
Harpak-Ulma Packaging, LLC announced that DIGI, its partner and global leader in weigh/price/label systems for distribution, is certified by the National Conference on Weights and Measures.
Lenze Americas opened an office in Novi, MI.
Rovema GmbH opened a 27,000 sq-ft facility in Norcross, GA, which is the headquarters for Rovema North America.
Ecolean increased its production capacity with a new factory in Beijing, China and opened a new office in Dallas, TX.
NJM Packaging celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year.
Smurfit-Kappa opened a new Bag-in-Box® plant in Ibi, Spain.
Menasha Packaging’s Yukon plant was certified by the British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials. Also, the International Organization for Standardization recommended unconditional approval for continued registration for the plant.
People
John Koke joined Synerlink, a Barry-Wehmiller Co., as U.S. General Manager.
Lauren Dembek joined TricorBraun as Marketing Communications Manager.
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging named Steve Meeker COO and Edwin Miranda Director of Quality.
Aurelio Banda was named President of North American Operations for Beckhoff Automation LLC.
David Navin was appointed President and CEO of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.
Vic Stalam was appointed President, Highcon Americas.
Ginger Cushing, Michelman, Inc., was appointed to the Board of Directors of AIMCAL.
Tim Kelley was promoted to Vice President U.S. Sales for Tri-Tronics.
Sonia Loeza was appointed General Manager—Latin America for tna.
Achievements
Sonoco awarded its Waco, TX, flexible facility a gold Sonoco Sustainability Star Award for its successful efforts to achieve landfill-free status. Also, Sonoco received Sherwin-Williams’ Certified Supplier Award for achieving the highest level of product quality and performance and for outstanding customer service.
