Horizon’s Tillson says the versatile Criterion CL-240 cartoner was enhanced with safety features, which allow its blind employees to successfully operate the machinery.
Custom Cartoner Helps Employ the Blind
As a non-profit with a mission to create jobs, automation can be a tricky proposition. But with a custom machine optimized to be easily used by legally blind operators, Horizon Industries struck a positive balance between labor and automation.
Sep 21st, 2020
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Toray Plastics Announces New Appointments
Sep 21st, 2020
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Spee-Dee Expands Sales Team
Sep 15th, 2020
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RōBEX Names New President
Sep 11th, 2020
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Barry-Wehmiller Announces New Appointments
Aug 31st, 2020
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Bosch Rexroth Announces Management Changes in North America
Paul Cooke, President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North America, will retire on December 31, 2020 after 38 years with Bosch. His successor as of December 1, 2020, will be Greg Gumbs.
Aug 31st, 2020
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A Circular Problem: Labor Shortages and Expanded Manufacturing Automation
The continued issue of labor shortages in the manufacturing sector can also create problems for companies that want to expand automation in their operations. Can OEMs help?
Aug 28th, 2020
At the BrauBeviale 2019 in Nuremberg, the KHS Group and Ferrum AG announced their intention to enter into cooperative relations. KHS GmbH is now planning to acquire an interest in Ferrum Packaging AG.
KHS and Ferrum Expand Partnership
Pending approval from antitrust authorities, KHS GmbH announced it will be acquiring a stake in Ferrum Packaging AG.
Aug 28th, 2020
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Schubert North America Appoints Director of Finance
Ana Pryor was appointed Director of Finance for Schubert North America.
Aug 17th, 2020
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Colbert Packaging Makes a Difference Employing and Mentoring Youth
Seven plus years ago, Tim Price, Vice President/General Manager of Colbert Packaging offered Kyle Kamerer Jr. a job performing general manufacturing labor. Today, he’s supervising a department at Colbert.
Aug 25th, 2020
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PMMI Scholarships Bolster Future Workforce
PMMI Awards $16,000 in Scholarships to Packaging and Mechatronics Students
Aug 24th, 2020
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WestRock Announces MPS Leadership Change
Marc Shore, president of WestRock’s Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) business, decided to leave WestRock, effective August 17, 2020. Patrick Kivits has assumed the role of president, MPS since Shore’s departure.
Aug 20th, 2020
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Triangle Package Hires Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Triangle Package Machinery Co. hired Jeffrey Schuch as Regional Sales Manager—Southeast Region.
Aug 17th, 2020
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Domino Welcomes Senior Sales Manager
Lloyd Kent joined Domino as Senior Sales Manager for Corrugated, Digital Printing North America.
Aug 13th, 2020
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Butler Automatic Announces Return of Andrew Butler as CEO
Andrew Butler returns to Butler Automatic as CEO.
Aug 10th, 2020
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Steve Lynn to Lead Durst Label and Packaging Division
Durst North America announced that Steve Lynn, Director and GM, New Markets, will lead the label and packaging division.
Aug 6th, 2020
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Hudson-Sharp Names Regional Sales Directors
Hudson-Sharp named Peter Sztehno and Scott Romenesko regional sales directors.
Aug 5th, 2020
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Domino Welcomes New Product Manager
Shane Govert joined Domino as Product Manager, Digital Printing North America. He will be responsible for supporting the Label and Corrugated markets, as well as aftermarket.
Aug 5th, 2020
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PCMC Announces New Sales Engineer
Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, announced that Brad Klimek joined the tissue sales team as a Sales Engineer.
Aug 4th, 2020
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InkJet, Inc. Promotes Jeane Schalm to CEO
InkJet, Inc. promoted Jeane Schalm to Chief Executive Officer. She will manage the overall direction of the business from operations to sales.
Aug 4th, 2020
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NCC Automated Systems Awarded Top Workplaces 2020
NCC Automated Systems was awarded Top Workplaces 2020 by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Jul 30th, 2020
UnPACKing 2020 IoPP Salary Survey with Matt Reynolds, Editor, Packaging World
Are You Earning What You Should (or Could) Be Earning?
Listen to the latest podcast and hear Matt Reynolds UnPACK the 2020 IoPP Salary Survey.
Jul 28th, 2020
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Massman Companies Promotes Russell Schlager
Russell Schlager was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Liquid Filling Systems for The Massman Companies.
Jul 27th, 2020
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Redefining the Packaging Organization of the Future
Packaging is in a transformational state, driving disruptive innovation across the industry.
Jul 27th, 2020
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Duravant Appoints VP of Integrated Solutions
Cory Hypes was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Integrated Solutions for Duravant LLC.
Jul 22nd, 2020
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Cadence, Inc. Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Cadence, Inc., a contract manufacturer of advanced products, technologies, and services to medical device, diagnostics, and commercial companies, is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
Jul 21st, 2020
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Penn Color Announces New Appointments
Penn Color announced the appointment of Vicki Irons to Key Account Manager and Simon Clarke to European Industry Manager, Packaging.
Jul 17th, 2020