Robotics

ABB Offers Maintenance Service for Robot Assessments

ABB’s new Condition-Based Maintainance (CBM) service enables robot users to create a preventive maintenance schedule for individual or robot fleets based on real-time operational data, to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.

January 22, 2021

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Sustainability

COVID Trickle-Down Tied to Potential Corrugated Shortage

The pandemic has pushed e-commerce into overdrive, boosting the demand for corrugated shipping boxes while also slowing down recycling efforts and supply chains, creating a potential problem (or a great opportunity) for the corrugated industry.

January 21, 2021

Strapping

Samuel Packaging Systems Launches Online Store

Samuel Packaging Systems Group

Samuel Packaging Systems Group (SPSG), a division of Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd., announced the launch of its online store.

January 21, 2021

Converting equipment

Nobelus Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Nobelus

Steve Truan was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Nobelus.

January 20, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Duravant Launches nVenia, a Duravant Operating Company

Duravant

Duravant launches nVenia, LLC, a new operating company within its Packaging Solutions Segment formed by combining Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein, and Ohlson into a single entity.

January 20, 2021

Digital Printing

Video Highlights Virtual Demos from Domino

Domino North America

A new video was created to give customers a sneak peek of what they can expect when they attend a Virtual Demonstration from Domino.

January 19, 2021

Robotics

Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Connects

PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the robotics category.

January 19, 2021

Secondary Packaging

Case Packer, Palletizer Meet Increase in Demand

It was one thing when this Tennessee producer of fertilizer products was focused on one niche market. But when it broadened its marketing message, automation was required.

January 18, 2021

Robotics

BW Integrated Systems Appoints Executive Vice President of Global Commercial Operations

BW Integrated Systems

Eric Collier was promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Commercial Operations for BW Integrated Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller packaging company. He will be responsible for new equipment sales and go-to-market strategies.

January 15, 2021

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Shemesh Automation Purchases U.S. Facility

Shemesh Automation

Shemesh Automation responded to the growth in its U.S. customer-base with the purchase of a new facility in Green Bay, Wis. It will serve as headquarters for its new subsidiary, Shemesh USA Inc.

January 14, 2021

Flexible packaging

Fortis Solutions Group’s California Facility Receives Sustainablity Certification

Fortis Solutions Group

Fortis Solutions Group’s flexible packaging and label facility in Merced, Calif., received certification as a Sustainable Green Printer (SGP) from third-party organization Sustainable Green Printing Partnership.

January 14, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Dynamic Conveyor Corp. Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Dynamic Conveyor

Manufacturer of custom conveyor systems for manufacturing, packaging, and food processing industries celebrates 30 years of conveyor innovation.

January 14, 2021

Cup/tray filling/depositing/sealing

Report: Innovative New Pharma & Medical Devices at PACK EXPO Connects

PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the pharma category.

January 14, 2021