Controls & Machine Components

Washdown Requirements Drive HF/F/S OEM to Magnetic Transport

Bartelt Packaging built its MAG Series of pouching machines around Beckhoff’s XTS magnetic transport and PC-based controls to handle washdown environments and frequent pouch format changes.

October 6, 2026

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Bagging & Pouching

Live at Loupe: Pet Brand Seeking EPR Savings Adopts Cuboid Pouch Design

Elementary Cold-Pressed Dog Food is the latest brand to adopt the FPA award-winning Pouch3 Cuboid design, as EPR fees drive interest in headspace reduction in pouches and overall packaging-to-product  ratio reduction.

September 16, 2026

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

MACS

Via del Fonditore 10

40138

Bologna, BO

August 10, 2026

Workforce

ProMach’s Flexible Packaging Group Welcomes Sam Kelly as New Regional Sales Manager

ProMach

Kelly is named regional sales manager for the Midwest, where he will support customers in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska with customized vertical and horizontal packaging solutions.

June 8, 2026

Workforce

Romaco Creates New Position in Top Management

Romaco

Nicola Magriotis is appointed Chief Sales Officer of the Romaco Group, which created this post at Group level to strengthen its global sales and service organization.

April 21, 2026

Workforce

Formost Fuji Announces the Retirement of CFO Dan Semanskee

Formost Fuji Corporation

Semanskee retires as chief financial officer and treasurer after more than 25 years with Formost Fuji Corporation, and he'll remain on the Board of Directors.

April 21, 2026

Workforce

Barry-Wehmiller Announces the Passing of Chairman Bob Chapman

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc

The company’s former CEO and acclaimed author died March 19.

March 23, 2026

Cartoning

SACMI Acquires Majority Stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies

SACMI

Operation aims to strengthen and expand SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector. “In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries,” says President Paolo Mongardi.

February 2, 2026

Filling, Capping & Closing

Omori North America Partners with Frimaq

Omori North America Inc.

Through this partnership with Frimaq, Omori North America adds lid-sealing technology to complete its end-to-end packaging solutions for food processors and CPGs.

January 20, 2026

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Smart Linear Servo Stacking System Elevates Waffle Packaging

Syntegon's Pack 202 hf/f/s with Beckhoff linear servo tech precisely stacks and packages waffles in dual portions. This reduces waste, improves flow control, and gives consumers convenient, portionable packs of fresh-tasting waffles.

November 12, 2025

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

How Do Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work?

Join us as we delve into the technology behind HFFS machines and how they are used in bagging and pouching lines across various industries.

November 6, 2025

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

HF/F/S with Zipper Applicator

Compact thermoformer that produces resealable vacuum packages and includes in-line Variolabel 2.0 labeler.

October 16, 2025

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Mespack, a Duravant company

September 25, 2025