Sustainability

Why Packaging Machinery Is Holding Back CPG Sustainability Goals

More than half of end users say equipment limitations are stalling their sustainability progress, and the gap between what CPGs want and what machines can deliver is widening rather than closing.

July 31, 2026

Material handling

Conveying & accumulation

Dan Zimmerman Promoted to GM of Eriez‑USA

Eriez

Longtime employee Zimmerman will oversee Eriez's U.S. operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, commercial strategy, and financial performance.

June 18, 2026

Operational Excellence

Valco Melton Signs a Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Graco Inc.

Valco Melton

Acquisition aims to adds Valco Melton’s adhesive dispensing and inspection technologies to Graco’s Industrial division to support complementary material handling capabilities.

May 21, 2026

Conveying & accumulation

Royal Apollo Group Joins Interroll Holding AG

Royal Apollo Group

The Netherlands-based vertical conveying company Royal Apollo Group announces its acquisition by Interroll Holding AG, gaining a global platform, unlocking worldwide reach, and strengthening its position as a material handling solutions provider.

May 12, 2026

Conveying & accumulation

Royal Apollo Group

May 12, 2026

Material handling

Interroll Group

Wilmington, NC

May 12, 2026

Material handling

Handle-It Inc. Celebrates 50 Years of Solutions

Handle It Inc.

Handle-It Inc. is marking five decades of providing material handling and end-of-line packaging solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and productivity across North America.

May 4, 2026

Conveying & accumulation

Handle It Inc.

May 4, 2026

Operational Excellence

MECH-I-TRONIC Expands into the Americas to Strengthen Its Global Presence

MECH-I-TRONIC

The mechatronic provider acquires Apex Machine (U.S.) and RK Ferramentaria (Brazil) and aims to reach a target of €500 million (about $586 million) in revenue by 2028, supported by further M&A activity.

May 1, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

Network Distribution and Packaging Distributors of America Finalize Strategic Alliance

Network Distribution

The alliance integrates PDA’s members and operations under the Network Distribution name to expand capabilities and strengthen service across the packaging market.

March 30, 2026

Sustainability

Boxon

March 16, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

Six Steps to Cold Chain Packaging Success

When the supply chain is a cold one, make sure that products are dressed in the right packaging.

March 9, 2026

Webinars

Principles of Package Integrity Testing

This webinar will explore the root causes of packaging failures and outline practical, data driven approaches to evaluate performance and improve packaging reliability.

March 17, 2026

Sponsors: AMETEK MOCON

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