Companies
Banner Engineering opened a production plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico featuring 30,000 sq-ft of production space and 10,000 sq ft of office space.
Dorner Mfg. Corp. celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year.
The Dak Group announced the sales of its client M & Q Packaging Corp. to Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
Krones’ LCS Training and Customer Center in Brazil celebrates one year in operation.
Domino debuted its expanded demonstration and training facility with a “virtual tour” video.
ePac, LLC, a joint partnership between Arion Partners, LLC and Emerald Packaging, Inc., announced it would begin operation in Madison, WI, this spring. The new company will focus on the growing short-run, multiple SKU, quick-turn flexible packaging market.
Pro Mach acquired Texwrap.
Klöckner Pentaplast earned a high EcoVadis rating, indicating the company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Barry-Wehmiller’s Synerlink division acquired Dairy Pack.
tna acquired Unique Solutions.
Printpack celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year.
People
Multisorb appointed Lex Wagteveld Commercial Director, Europe-Healthcare Packaging, and Jim Clark Market Leader-Food and Beverage Packaging.
Bob Brotzki was named Director of Sales and Marketing for Schneider Packaging Equipment Co.
Ken Place was hired as Director of Project Management for Rovema North America.
PaperWorks Industries named Karl Broderick Vice President of Sales, and Peter Jesus Vice President of Packaging Development and Support Services.
Dynamic Conveyor added Jeremy Loyselle as Sales Territory Manager.
Jeff Aspinall was hired as Vice President of Technical/Customer Service for Harpak-ULMA.
JLS Automation added Chris Greene as Director of Operations, overseeing the York, PA facility.
Alex Marzo was named General Manager of Bossar USA.
Dan Barnes was appointed Vice President, Operations for Microscan.
Mary Slaga, TricorBraun, received IoPP’s Lifetime CPP Certification.
Achievements
Constantia Flexibles and The Coca-Cola Co. were recognized for one of the top five innovations in plastic recycling in 2016 by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), incorporating SpearRC recyclable pressure-sensitive labels into all Simply Beverages™ products.
