Weighing/combination scales

Yamato Announces Leadership Change in the Americas

Ralph Kieselhorst stepped down as president, chief executive officer and Bill Pierce was appointed president by Yamato’s board of directors.

April 18, 2023

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Controls & Machine Components

Custom Case Packers Employ PC-Based Controls

The CP-30 custom case packer with integrated robotics ensures ultra-fast throughput and reduces changeover times by over 80% using advanced PC-based control technology and EtherCAT.

April 14, 2023

Robotics

JLS Automation Acquires K2 Kinetics

JLS Automation

With this acquisition, K2’s full line of palletizers, as well as its cost-effective TL case packer and carton loaders, will now become part of JLS’ offerings.

March 27, 2023

E-commerce

IMA Group Creates Division Dedicated to Automated Packaging Solutions for the E-commerce Industry

IMA Group

IMA Group created the new division in response to the increasing demand for online shopping and the growing importance of that segment in today's economy.

March 20, 2023

Robotics

Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO International

PMG editors fanned out across PACK EXPO International in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found in robotics.

January 28, 2023

Cartoning

Shawn Rauchut Named VP of Finance and Accounting for JLS

JLS Automation

In this newly created position, Rauchut will be responsible for the company’s financial planning, cash management, and revenue recognition process in partnership with the leadership team. He will report to Craig Wolfe, Chief Operating Officer.

February 14, 2023

Cartoning

Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO International

PMG editors fanned out across PACK EXPO International in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found in machinery.

January 28, 2023

Robotics

Schneider Packaging Equipment Expands Operational Capabilities with Machine Investment

Schneider Packaging Equipment, Co.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Inc., a Pacteon Group company, announces the expansion of in-house production capabilities with an investment in a computer numerical control (CNC) router.

February 1, 2023

Cartoning

Massman Companies Acquires Ultra Packaging, Inc.

Massman Companies

Massman Companies, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery, announces the acquisition of Ultra Packaging Inc., a privately held company based in Chicago.

January 26, 2023

Cartoning

Schubert North America Appoints Dominik Streicher Chief Operating Officer for Its Canadian Entity Schubert Packaging Automation, Inc.

Schubert North America

Streicher joins Schubert Packaging Automation from Gerhard Schubert GmbH, the headquarters of the Schubert group, located in Crailsheim, Germany.

January 24, 2023

Weighing/combination scales

Tampa Bay Packaging to Host Equipment Manufacturers Open House

Tampa Bay Packaging Equipment Open House

With over a dozen companies participating, the open house gives full access to the facilities and staff behind packaging automation. The event will be held Feb. 27-Mar. 3.

January 18, 2023

Cartoning

JLS Expands Leadership Team with Promotions

JLS Automation

Craig Hafner was promoted to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Craig Wolfe was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

January 11, 2023

Cartoning

Justin Neece Appointed Vice President and General Manager of Serpa

Serpa, a ProMach brand

Neece will replace Fernando Serpa, who is remaining with the company as its new Vice President of Technology Development.

January 9, 2023