Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Crathern Machinery Group (Contoocook, NH) has been purchased by Larry Pitsch, former president of Ingersoll Rand Process Systems. Pitsch has consolidated the co.'s worldwide operations under the name Cratherton Machinery Group, Inc.

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List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Are You Greenwashing?

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How Do Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work?

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What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

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