Workforce

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

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

Form/fill/seal - vertical

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

Form/fill/seal - vertical

How A PACK EXPO Test Drive Closed the Deal for Rennco

Running real product on the show floor gave Ankerpak the confidence to scale automation quickly, turning a single demo at Rennco into repeat machinery orders.

January 13, 2026

Wrapping

CRYOVAC Brand Food Packaging Marks 85 Years of Innovation, Performance, and Customer Service

Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

The milestone anniversary reflects a legacy of packaging breakthroughs, industry leadership and building customer trust.

January 7, 2026

Case/Tray Packing

Top 15 of 2025, #1: Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

The #1 most clicked article of 2025: 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.

January 4, 2026

Bagging & Pouching

Jiffy Mix Modernizes Packaging With Flexible, Compact Cells

Chelsea Milling Co. found a way to replace 18 filling lines with brand new equipment with no interruption in meeting consumer demand and without laying off any of its valued employees.

December 17, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Doors Open at Plan It Packaging and Robotics Group’s New Facility in Florida

PLAN IT Packaging Systems, Inc.

Plan It Packaging and Robotics Group’s new 35,000-square-foot facility in Tampa, Florida, aims to serve clients across North America.

October 28, 2025

Form/fill/seal - vertical

Economical Bagger for Dry Applications, Non-Washdown Environments

Triangle’s new Elwin vf/f/s bagger delivers stainless steel construction, easy washdown access, and versatile bag styles—all at an economical price point with domestic support and rapid ROI.

October 17, 2025

Form/fill/seal - vertical

High-speed Bagger

Introduced by Heat&Control was a high-speed Ishida bagger capable of 220 bags/min where bags contain typically 1-oz of product.

October 17, 2025

Form/fill/seal - vertical

Compact Combo Scale and Bagger

Combo unit for smaller operations has an HMI touchscreen and accommodates up to a 14-head weigh scale.

October 17, 2025

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Mespack, a Duravant company

September 25, 2025

Form/fill/seal - vertical

Barcelona Packaging Hub

September 24, 2025