Industry Watch—March 2019

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the March 2019 issue of Packaging World.

Mar 6th, 2019

Companies

Following the recent acquisition of Transparent Container, Rohrer announced the name change of Transparent Container to Rohrer.

Terphane announced it is the exclusive distributor in the Americas for Japan-based Toyobo Co.’s environmentally friendly films.

Paxiom Group announced its newest member, ValTara SRL.

Sidel and Gebo Cermex formed a single company named Sidel.

Rockwell Automation Inc. acquired Emulate3D, an engineering software developer whose products display digitally simulated and emulated industrial automation systems.

World Wide Packaging changed its name to WWP.

Nidec Corp. agreed to acquire 70% of DESCH Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG and its group companies in Germany and China.

ProAmpac has formed a specialty packaging team for the home, health, and beauty markets.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. invested in a state-of-the-art 8.7-meter PP film line and is constructing a new building to house the equipment. Construction should be completed in 2020.

People

Formost Fuji named Dennis Gunnell President and Ken Meyer Chief Operations Manager.

Robert Trabbold was named Regional Sales Manager, Northeast for Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery.

Mark Kuchuris was hired as Vice President of Business Development—Central Region for Doran Scales.

John Hofer was named Regional Sales Manager, Central U.S. Region and Canada for JLS Automation.

Stan Blakney joined Paper Converting Machine Co. as President of U.S. Operations.

Blueprint Automation hired Scott Williams as Northwest Regional Sales Manager and Joe Curcio as Northeast Regional Sales Manager.

Jonathan Rankin was promoted to Chief Operating Officer for tna.

Pharma Tech Industries hired David VanVliet as Interim CEO as Tee Noland transitions to Chairman of the Board.

Matthias Webber was appointed Managing Director for Romaco Kilian GmbH.

Eric Tribby was hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast U.S. Region for Shuttleworth.

Matrox Imaging named Neil Johnson Midwestern U.S. Representative.

Matrix Technologies, Inc. added Matthew Burton, PE, as Operations Manager, Southeast Region.

Achievements

Multi-Conveyor was awarded the S.C.R.A.P. Plastics Recycling Achievement Award, recognizing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, as part of its recycling partnership with Cope Plastics, Inc..

WestRock Co. was named to Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies.

RRP plays an important role in establishing and enhancing a brand’s image and message, creating an opportunity for the brand owner to interact with their consumer.
5 Drivers of the Retail-Ready Packaging Market
Among them, advantages of RRP for retail, suitability for use in c-stores and discount stores, and brand interactivity.
Mar 31st, 2020
Recreational and medical cannabis deemed essential to cope with 'stay-at-home' orders.
Cannabis and the Coronavirus
Medical and recreational cannabis growers and retailers deemed essential services to help Americans cope with “stay-at-home” orders.
Mar 31st, 2020
Near the end of the new canning line sits a tray packer that receives six-count cartons from an upstream cartoner and packs them into corrugated trays four per tray.
Texas Brewer Upgrades Bottling and Adds Cans
Installation of a canning line became a top priority as Altstadt Brewery opened new markets in Houston and Dallas. Also getting some serious upgrades was an existing bottling line.
Mar 31st, 2020
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Without Wholesale Venues, Brands Reaching Out to Consumer
Social media, e-commerce and donations to those in need are various ways brands are trying to directly reach consumers in light of COVID-19 cancellations and closures.
Mar 30th, 2020
Each package of 15 compostable bags costs $4.95.
Compostable Steam Bags
UK-based Planit Products, owner of the Toasta bags brand, has added renewable and compostable film to its portfolio for its new microwavable steam bags, sold in retail outlets in the UK.
Mar 30th, 2020
Concerns over the long-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on key European recycling markets sharply escalated last week following the adoption of further containment measures across the continent.
European Recycling Markets Reel from Coronavirus
Changes in consumer behavior, the reduced cost of virgin materials, logistics disruptions and other trends driven by COVID-19 may have a lasting effect on the European recycling industry.
Mar 30th, 2020
Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Contract Packaging magazine
CBD: Cooperation to Outdo Competition
At the CPA 2020 Annual Meeting, Bruce Bernstein, President of UBIX Processing, talks about the opportunities for CPGs and contract packagers in the growing CBD market.
Mar 30th, 2020
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An Appeal to Support Our Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a tremendous global challenge that we must work together to defeat. Now, our essential and critical workers are being relied upon to provide the services we expect every day and we must do everything to support them.
Mar 27th, 2020
Bruce Main
PACK EXPO Rewind: Risk Assessment
Hear PMMI’s Bruce Main, Safety Expert and Technical Advisor, and Sean Riley, Senior Director of Media & Industry Communications discussion of risk assessment at PACK EXPO East earlier this month.
Mar 30th, 2020
According to PMMI Business Intelligence, a move to smaller dogs is driving a change to smaller packaging formats.
Pet Food Market Shows Solid Growth through 2025
The U.S. leads the world in pet food sales, says a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, as pet owners around the world seek fresher, healthier and ethically produced ingredients—the same as they expect for themselves.
Mar 30th, 2020
HR Pharmaceuticals won an FPA silver award for EcoVue by Glenroy. It is a flexible package for ultrasound gel featuring custom film requiring less energy to manufacture and transport.
Ultrasound Gel Pouch Gets Ergonomic Design, Reduces Waste
Designed to be easy to hold and evacuate more product, this multilayer spouted pouch replaces the traditional bottle while requiring less energy to manufacture and transport.
Mar 27th, 2020
Skye Clarke (front) and Sam Epperson (back) of Cardinal Spirits fill bottles of hand sanitizer that are headed to a senior living community.
Distilleries Refit to Fill Hand-Sanitizer Gap
During World War II, Ford made tanks instead of cars and Maytag made plane parts instead of washing machines. With hand sanitizer being the small-arms munitions of today’s pandemic crisis, cosmetics and distilleries are joining the war effort.
Mar 27th, 2020
Master motivator Dan Clark provided the keynote for the 2020 CPA Annual Meeting.
CPA’s 2020 Annual Meeting a Huge Success
CPA – The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers shares news on its recent Annual Meeting, the PACK EXPO East Sourcing Center, and upcoming events.
Mar 27th, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on the Canadian Market
OEM COVID-19 #5: BellatRx & Mpac Langen
UnPACKED with PMMI podcast with Canadian OEMs highlights communication early and often.
Mar 26th, 2020
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Why Women are Under-Represented in the C-Suite
If companies with more women in leadership roles have greater innovation, increased productivity, higher employee satisfaction, and higher employee retention, why are there so few in the C suite?
Mar 26th, 2020
Alison Keane, President, FPA at the 2020 CPA Annual Meeting
Fighting Back Against Anti-Plastics Legislation
At the CPA Annual Meeting, FPA President Alison Keane shares how the organization is working to help shape legislation around plastic packaging, rather than just react to it.
Mar 26th, 2020
Cornell Creates Detailed Covid 19 Website For Food Industry
Cornell Creates COVID-19 Website for Food Industry
Helps food processors determine what’s necessary to protect the public and employees, while helping to maintain safe U.S. food supply
Mar 25th, 2020
Matt Reynolds, Editor
Opinion: Packaging Industry Begins COVID-19 Response
Rapid response to crisis seen industry wide, inspiring hope and reflecting resilience in the time of a crisis.
Mar 25th, 2020
Automatic full-pallet infeed capability ahead of the empty-can depalletizer is a recent addition to the range of equipment made by Ska Fabricating. Allagash was the first to install it.
‘Quality Conscious’ Canning
This Portland, Maine, brewery decided to “dip our toes in the can market” by installing a small filler/seamer. It quickly became clear that a 300 cans/minute line was going to be required.
Mar 25th, 2020
Robbie Martin
CPGs: Build Relationships for Contract Packaging Success
Robby Martin of Bush Brothers shares those factors that go into building great relationships between Consumer Packaged Goods companies and contract packagers/contract manufacturers.
Mar 25th, 2020
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Flexible Packaging for Infinite CBD Gummies
Popularity of Cannabis Formats Evolving, Packaging Follows Suit
Dried flower is giving way to creams, gels, dried teas/powders and inhalers, products that doubled in growth in two years’ time. Packaging for cannabis is expanding to meet this growth.
Mar 25th, 2020
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Opinion: COVID-19 Swings “Reusable” from Good to Bad
Mar 25th, 2020
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Global Pet Food Market Surpassed $94.6 billion in 2019
A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, “Trends and Drivers Impacting The Pet Food Industry,” reveals North America is the top market for pet food, with an annual growth rate of 4.5% in the next five years.
Mar 24th, 2020
The coffee is packaged in clear, recyclable, round-bottom vial-like tube with a screw-on cap that offers a number of advantages over multilayer sachets.
Premium, Single-Origin Instant Coffee is Totally Tubular
Boston area-based specialty coffee roaster introduces an instant coffee product produced using a new freeze-drying process and packaged in a PP tube that provides a nine-month shelf life.
Mar 24th, 2020
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Packaging and Processing Industry COVID-19 Resources
PMMI collated resources for the industry to navigate business in uncertain times.
Mar 24th, 2020
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All Roads Lead to Delay in the Time of COVID-19
Land, sea or air – the supply chain is being hard hit by shortages, delays, rising costs and lack of workers due to the coronavirus.
Mar 24th, 2020
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Nominations open for Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame
Now's the time to nominate deserving candidates for the 2020 class of the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Nominations will remain open through June 5, 2020.
Mar 24th, 2020
Jim Chrzan, VP of Content & Brand Strategy, PMMI Media Group
Musings on Sustainability
Read what Jim Chrzan, VP of Content & Brand Strategy at PMMI Media Group, and Sean Riley, PMMI’s Senior Director of Media & Industry Communications, had to say about the state of sustainability during a lively conversation at the show earlier this month.
Mar 23rd, 2020
A heatmap of the economic impact of the coronavirus on North American industries shows low exposure for food and beverage processing, and packaging, among others.
Moody’s: Food Processing, Packaging Largely Resilient in the Face of COVID-19
A heatmap of the economic impact of the coronavirus on North American industries shows low exposure for food and beverage processing, and packaging, among others.
Mar 23rd, 2020
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The COVID-19 Outbreak and Food Production
Food and beverage industry workers are deemed essential to critical infrastructure; FDA suspends some inspections.
Mar 19th, 2020
How Morrison Container Handling Solutions and F.R. Drake Company are Navigating COVID-19
OEM Covid-19 Response #4: Morrison Container & F.R. Drake
Special UnPACKED with PMMI podcast series offers operational best practices for dealing with the pandemic.
Mar 20th, 2020
How Polypack, Inc. and Garvey Corporation are Navigating COVID-19
OEM Covid-19 Response #3: Polypack, Inc. & Garvey Corp.
Special UnPACKED with PMMI podcast series provides an evolving look at how OEMs are forging ahead after employing proper caution.
Mar 20th, 2020