Industry Watch—June 2019

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

Jun 3rd, 2019

Companies

Sealed Air acquired Automated Packaging Systems.

ProMach acquired Quest Industrial.

Printpack celebrated its 50th anniversary. It also redesigned its website, offering visitors a customized encounter with the company.

JBT Corp. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Proseal uk Ltd.

Encoder Products Co. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

The Paxiom Group announced the purchase of its second facility in Las Vegas, which will be the location for the newly created Paxiom Automation Inc.

Synrad, a business unit of Novanta Corp., announced that all sales, applications engineering, service, and support for its Synrad CO2 lasers will transition from A&P Instrument Co., Ltd. to Novanta’s China subsidiary.

Berlin Packaging acquired France-based Verrerie Calvet.

Sato launched SATO App Storage, a cloud-based data management service for centralization of labeling data and design templates for foodservice, retail, and other sectors.

Agr International created new division, Agr Process Performance Optimization Group, to support PET bottle manufacturers.

Goex Corp. completed its ISO Class 8-certified clean room conversion center.

Pregis LLC announced the restructuring of its European business operations to create a platform for future growth.

People

Megan Fletcher was appointed Market Development Manager for Ossid, a member of the ProMach family of brands.

Micvac hired Malin Brodén as Marketing Director.

Richard Gardner joined Polypack, Inc. as North American Sales Division Manager, Dairy.

AlliedFlex Technologies, Inc. hired Scott Graves as Western Regional Sales Manager and Andre Blake as Regional Sales Manager, Canada.

Sabine Woodall was named Materials/Supply Chain Manager for Columbia/Okura LLC.

Jon-Michael Raymond was appointed Director of Sales, North America, Industrial Products for The L.S. Starrett Co.

John Merritt joined Harpak-ULMA as Business Development Manager, Medical Packaging.

Automated Packaging Systems appointed Jay Patras Vice President, Sales, North America.

Achievement

Dow won five 2019 Edison Awards.

In Memoriam

The Packaging Association of Canada announced the passing of Walter Soroka on May 11, 2019.

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End-to-End Connectivity in the Cards for Converters
For label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated industries, the entire production chain needs to become more agile, flexible, and interconnected, according to one leading converting equipment supplier.
Apr 8th, 2020
The new Domino digital press will help Abbott Label reach additional markets and customers.
New Digital Press for Abbott Label
In February of this year, Dallas-based Abbott Label added the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet press to their label printing arsenal, expanding their capabilities and taking their business to the next level.
Apr 8th, 2020
Meat
Market Snapshot: Meat, Poultry & Seafood
Conventional meat consumption has declined, but plant-based meats are growing rapidly, and while the number of industry establishments have declined, the number of employees has grown 3.2%.
Apr 7th, 2020
La Petite Bretonne’s Schubert lightline Flowpacker with Flomodul.
Pick-and-Place Robots, Flow Wrapper, Fuel High-Volume Bakery
With daily volumes in the millions and demand growing, this Canadian bakery automated what was once a manual process and is now hitting speeds of 280 product/min.
Apr 7th, 2020
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Covid-19 Challenges for Latin American CPGs
An immediate challenge of the coronavirus crisis on CPGs has been the devaluation of many Latin American currencies, driving up the purchase price of imported raw materials and supplies.
Apr 7th, 2020
Diagram
Providing Remote Access to Plant Floor Equipment
There was a time when IT took a dim view of providing remote access to machinery on the plant floor. With this platform it’s an entirely different story.
Apr 6th, 2020
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COVID-19 Survey: Latin American CPGs Redouble Efforts to Keep their Supply Chains Active
Close to two thirds of CPGs surveyed by Mundo PMMI in Latin America (65%) affirm that their companies will continue to work despite Covid-19 crisis. Problems with supply chain persist.
Apr 6th, 2020
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Chef-Inspired Frozen Food for Foodies
See how this emerging brand is targeting a youthful, food-loving audience with healthy, convenient frozen food in eye-catching packaging.
Apr 6th, 2020
EXPO PACK México Canceled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
EXPO PACK México Canceled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Apr 3rd, 2020
Cartons are stacked in a branded, standalone corrugated POS display positioned near the cooler.
Reusable Egg Carton in Pilot
Humane egg brand Pete and Gerry’s Organics offers durable PP egg cartons that consumers can fill with loose eggs in a pilot for a reusable packaging scheme.
Apr 4th, 2020
Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Inc., and founder of Loop
How Safe is Reusable Packaging During COVID-19?
Last year, Loop launched its revolutionary shopping platform anchored by reusable packaging. Here, Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle and the driving force behind Loop, provides an update on the platform and how it’s faring in light of COVID-19.
Apr 3rd, 2020
The CVP Impack, formerly the CVP-500, can create custom-fit boxes for single or multiple-item orders at a rate of one box per every seven seconds.
E-Tailer Reduces Packaging with Fit-to-Size Auto-Boxer
Outdoor lifestyle brand IFG enhances order packing efficiency with two new automatic box-making machines that reduce corrugated by 39,000 cu ft/year and increase packing speeds 15-fold.
Apr 3rd, 2020
UnPACKED with PMMI podcast: CPGs need to face fears over remote monitoring.
OEM COVID-19 #6: Overcoming Hesitations Around Remote Access
UnPACKED with PMMI podcast shines a light on the safe use of remote monitoring
Apr 3rd, 2020
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COVID-19 Survey: Production Demand Is Up, But Processors Lack PPE
Despite current media coverage, most plant floor workers are not getting hazard pay; many feel frightened.
Apr 2nd, 2020
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Market Snapshot: Frozen Food
Growth of frozen food market declined overall, but trends towards plant-based ice cream and healthy options for pizza and frozen entrees are leading growth areas, while flexible packaging gains ground as a packaging format.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Supermarket retail shelves could barely remain in stock in the first days of the crisis. Meanwhile, bulk product for foodservice, bars, and restaurants has suffered.
COVID-19 Survey: Foodservice/Retail Imbalance Roils CPG Industry
Some CPG and food/bev manufacturer respondents to PW's survey on COVID-19 can barely keep up with demand. Others lost huge customers overnight. Meanwhile, everyone shares workforce safety and labor concerns.
Apr 2nd, 2020
The 'humanization' of our pets (seeking the fresh and natural ingredients you want for yourself) is a trend driving new product and packaging formats.
Pet Food Manufacturers Look to OEMs and Contract Packagers to Stay Competitive
A new report from PMMI Business Intelligence tracks drivers in pet food market. Dog and cat food manufacturers require more versatile machinery and scalability to meet future demand, as well as co-packers and manufacturers to control capital expenditures.
Apr 1st, 2020
Mark O'Malley, President, CPA -- The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers
CPA in 2020: ‘Dynamic and Active’
CPA President Mark O’Malley shares news on the association’s recent Annual Meeting as well as on upcoming initiatives and opportunities for members.
Apr 1st, 2020
The Delkor Cabrio Case®, used here for Trolli candy, provides reliable product protection in transit and converts to a shelf-ready display without ragged edges.
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
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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
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COVID-19 Survey: Early Results Reflect CPGs' Current Resolve, Future Uncertainty
Responses indicate that companies producing packaged goods tend to be “So far, so good, all things considered” as one phrased it, and supply chains remain intact. But when asked to forecast into the future, there's far less consensus.
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