Workforce

Change Parts Names New Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest

Chris Brandt brings a diverse background in manufacturing, environmental consulting, and nutraceutical production to support customers in the bottling and capping industry.

August 12, 2025

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Market Garden Brewery Scales Craft Beer Packaging

Market Garden Brewery's nearly all-new packaging line has a rotary filler/rotary seamer at its heart. The line handles 100 cans per minute, allowing the company to future-proof by building more capacity than currently needed.

August 5, 2025

Filling, Capping & Closing

Anniversary for KHS Hamburg: 50 Years of Pioneering Achievement

The KHS production site in Hamburg, Germany, known for developing innovations like the InnoPET Blomax stretch blow molder and Plasmax barrier technology, celebrates its 50th anniversary.

July 24, 2025

Sustainable Packaging

Aldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic Cartons

Aldi adopts SIG’s Terra Alu-free carton packs for its Rio d’oro juice line, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 29% with the world’s first aluminum-free full-barrier aseptic carton made from over 80% paper.

July 24, 2025

Workforce

Sidel Launches Summer Camp in Octeville-sur-Mer for Aspiring Engineering Talent

Sidel Group

Sidel is offering a free, five-day summer camp in July 2025 for 20 engineering students aged 21-25, providing hands-on experience and insights into the company's operations.

July 1, 2025

Workforce

Serac Inc. appoints Roxana Rossette as New GM of Serac MidAm

Serac Inc

Serac MidAm, a subsidiary of Serac Group, welcomes Rossette as General Manager to lead regional expansion across Mexico and Latin America.

May 9, 2025

Operational Excellence

Sidel Positioned in Top 5% by EcoVadis Sustainability Rankings

Sidel Group

Sidel's achievement of the EcoVadis Gold Medal signifies its demonstrated commitment to sustainable practices across its supply chain and operational levels.

March 28, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Packaging Trends in Maturing Craft Brew Market

Packaging World Editor-in-Chief, Matt Reynolds sits down with Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewer's Association, to discuss how brewers are utilizing packaging design and automation as strategies.

March 24, 2025

Workforce

Shemesh Strengthens UK team with Appointment of Richard Aitchison

Shemesh Automation

Appointing Aitchison as Sales Director, UK, & Ireland reinforces Shemesh Automation's commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing customer service in those regions.

March 11, 2025

Robotics

Rain Supercharges Throughput with Palletization, Automation

Alongside a host of other recent packaging automation improvements, cobot palletization has helped Rain Pure Mountain Spring speed up packaging line operations while allowing for labor reallocation.

March 5, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

This marketer of high-quality nutritious baby food and children’s snacks has found a way to improve case packing while also getting its toes wet in recycle-ready pouches.

February 28, 2025

Workforce

Selig Group Announces Planned Transition of CEO

Selig Group

Selig Group president Adam Sheridan will assume chief executive officer responsibilities, succeeding Steve Cassidy, who is retiring after 22 years in the position.

February 27, 2025

Beer

How Craft Brewers Are Thriving in a Plateauing Market

The craft brew boom is plateauing at long last. But according to Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewer's Association, savvy brewers are finding ways to thrive. Stand-out packaging design and aptitude with packaging automation are proven strategies.

February 25, 2025