Protective/transport packaging

The ISTA Forum 2023 Program is Live, Featuring TransPack and TempPack

The agenda is now live for the 2023 ISTA Forum, which takes place May 1 to 3, 2023, in Houston. The event gathers industry professionals shaping the future of transport packaging.

December 20, 2022

Machinery: Page 106

Conveying & accumulation

Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies

Duravant

Duravant LLC expands its sorting, grading, and inspection equipment offering with the acquisition of Multiscan Technologies.

December 20, 2022

Cartoning

Carl Roeder Named Northwest U.S. Regional Sales Manager for JLS Automation

JLS Automation

In this role, Roeder is tasked with supporting and growing sales in the Northwest U.S. territory, working closely with Director of Sales of that region, Jim Jeffries.

December 19, 2022

Robotics

Piab Acquires Joulin

Piab Group

With the acquisition, Piab will integrate three of Joulin's vacuum gripper ranges into its Kenos® portfolio.

December 17, 2022

Sustainability

ABB Offers Playbook on How Companies Can Reduce Energy Costs and Emissions

ABB

In response to business leaders saying they lack guidance to reduce costs and emissions, ABB partnered with energy efficiency experts from the IEA, Microsoft, DHL Group, and other notable companies to publish the Energy Efficiency Movement Playbook.

December 16, 2022

Controls & machine components

Bosch Rexroth Opens Factory Automation Customer Innovation Center

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

The new facility’s unique engineering space will allow customers to collaborate and develop prototypes and proof-of-concept automation solutions in partnership with Bosch Rexroth technology experts.

December 16, 2022

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Remote Access and Monitoring Keys to CMO’s Printing Ops

While many manufacturers are hesitant to dive into remote capabilities with their OEM partners, by leasing all printing equipment, this nutraceutical CMO is motivated to make full use of the tech.

December 16, 2022

Sustainability

Optima Looks Back on a Successful Anniversary Year

OPTIMA

In 2022, the Optima Group celebrated its 100th anniversary and is reflecting on an anniversary year full of highlights and exciting developments as well as on a century of innovation, expansion, partnership, and responsibility.

December 16, 2022

Weighing/combination scales

Enercon to Host Webinar on Tips for Packaging CBD, Cannabis Products

Enercon Industries Corp.

Enercon’s webinar on January 12, 10:00 AM CST will discuss the best practices for packaging medical and legal recreational cannabis as well as setting up your packaging line for ease of use, accuracy, reliability, and quick changeover capabilities.

December 15, 2022

Robotics

Daniela Israel Named Vice President, Market Strategy for BW Integrated Systems

BW Integrated Systems

Israel will be responsible for ensuring the continuous alignment of BW Integrated Systems’ solutions with the changing needs of customers in various markets.

December 15, 2022

Operational Excellence

Successful Automation Relies on Manufacturer Partnerships

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

December 14, 2022

Form/fill/seal - vertical

Spee-Dee Test Lab Expansion Grows Its Capabilities

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery expanded its Test Lab to 3,000 sq ft to meet growing demand for testing at its facility. Updated space features new mezzanine for bulk product feeding to imitate full production equipment capabilities.

December 14, 2022

Digital Printing

Highcon, SEE Announce Strategic Collaboration

Highcon

The collaboration includes SEE’s $8M investment in Highcon’s convertible debt as well as the purchase of its first Highcon Beam 2C system.

December 9, 2022