Cartoning

Ammunition Automation Overshoots Today’s Needs to Future-Proof Growing Business

Underwood Ammo skipped a few steps in its packaging equipment journey, opting to avoid a stepwise, incremental ramp up to full automation. Instead, it dove into the deep end with an advanced monobloc system for cartoning, case packaging, and palletizing.

September 30, 2022

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Wexxar Bel to Demonstrate Case Forming and Sealing Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Wexxar Bel

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5446! Wexxar Bel, a ProMach brand, will feature its BEL 5150E automatic adjust semi-automatic case former with the Smart Select system as well as several other case and tray forming packaging solutions.

September 20, 2022

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Robatech to Demonstrate Sustainable Adhesive Applications at PACK EXPO International

Robatech AG

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5217! Robatech will be demonstrating new ways of sustainable adhesive applications, featuring the smart Vision melter.

August 17, 2022

Shrink wrapping

Eastey Relocates Production Operations to Big Lake, Minnesota

Eastey

Eastey relocated its manufacturing operation to a larger building in Big Lake, MN. The building will be the new home for its sealer and tunnel production operations, including metal fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, product testing, and more.

August 1, 2022

Cartoning

Stacy Schmeiser Hired as Western Regional Sales Manager for SOMIC Packaging

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Schmeiser is based in Phoenix and brings 30 years of experience to the job. He will report directly to CEO Peter Fox.

July 29, 2022

Workforce

Philipp Lenz Promoted to Technical Service Coordinator for SOMIC Packaging

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

A 15-year industry veteran, Lenz will serve as the technical advisor to customers with 24/7 online response for all troubleshooting and technical related questions.

June 8, 2022

Secondary Packaging

Automation and Flexibility in EOL Equipment Needed for Expanding SKUs

As the trend of more variety, more sizes, more choices, and ultimately more SKUs increases, end of line machinery is keeping up by including more robots, cobots, and modularity.

February 24, 2022

Cartoning

TurboFil Named U.S. Sales Representative for UK-based Sewtec Automation

TurboFil Packaging Machines

New York-based TurboFil, a manufacturer of liquid filling and assembly machines, was named sales and servicing representative across eastern and central U.S. for UK-based Sewtec’s packaging and end-of-line equipment.

January 26, 2022

Secondary Packaging

Future Looks Bright for End of Line Equipment Market

Four trends will affect continued growth on EOL machinery through 2026, with the food and beverage industries driving the majority of purchases.

January 25, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Maker’s Mark Ups Its Packaging Game

When it came time for a packaging line upgrade, this well-known producer of bourbon tackled filling and capping first—coding, inspection, and case sealing quickly followed.

January 5, 2022

Adhesives/tape

Vuk Trivanovic Named CEO of Shurtape Technologies

Shurtape Technologies

He will expand his role and responsibilities as CEO to encompass the full scope of Shurtape’s global business, now including its Ohio-based Consumer & Craftsman (C&C) Group.

December 16, 2021

Case erect/seal

Former WestRock CEO Steven Voorhees Awarded PPC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Smurfit Westrock

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) presented its Robert T. Gair Award for lifetime achievement, to former President and CEO of WestRock, Steven C. Voorhees.

November 30, 2021

Robotics

Chris Gallagher Appointed VP of Sales for Pearson Packaging

Pearson Packaging Systems

He will be responsible for accelerating the company’s growth and expansion plans.

November 17, 2021