Weighing/combination scales

tna’s Experts to Present at PACK EXPO Connects

tna will be hosting two live interactive sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and engage with tna packaging and processing specialists in real-time.

October 14, 2020

Machinery: Page 198

Digital Printing

Mondelez Leverages Digital Printing

Mondelez International, owner of Cadbury, has launched a new initiative to transform confectionery packaging into customizable experiences for football fans.

October 14, 2020

Weighing/combination scales

Ohlson Packaging To Exhibit Filling Solutions at PACK EXPO Connects

Ohlson Packaging

Ohlson Packaging will be showcasing innovative filling solutions at PACK EXPO Connects, conducting in-depth demos on its hydroponic lettuce clamshell filling and gummy vitamin bottling solutions, and more.

October 14, 2020

Robotics

Fanuc Recognized for Efforts in Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap

FANUC America

Fanuc was named a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) by the Dept. of Labor and shares this achievement in collaboration with industry partners Rockwell Automation, APT Manufacturing Solutions, and the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute.

October 14, 2020

Controls & machine components

OPC Foundation Welcomes Emerson to Its Board of Directors

Emerson

The OPC Foundation announces that Emerson joined its Board of Directors. Peter Zornio, Chief Technology Officer for Emerson Automation Solutions, was named as Emerson’s representative on the Board of Directors.

October 13, 2020

Flexible packaging

Baby Food Brand Grows Up

Babyblends maker Little Spoon has expanded its product offerings to include supplements/vitamins and a line of plated meals for the younger set in just a few short years, while also selling solely direct-to-consumer.

October 13, 2020

Plastics/resins

Simco-Ion Offers Web Cleaning Virtual Check-Up

Simco-Ion

Simco-Ion announces the latest offering in its virtual check-up program—web cleaning.

October 13, 2020

Cartoning

Jon Ott, Syntegon, Passes Away

Syntegon

Jonathan “Jon” Otto passed away on September 22. He was with Bosch Packaging, now Syntegon, for 23 years in sales, engineering, and project development.

October 12, 2020

Secondary Packaging

End-of-line Upgrade

Pearlwater Mineralquellen AG of Switzerland recently enhanced the efficiency of its production line as well as its bottle quality by upgrading its end-of-line palletizer.

October 12, 2020

Conveying & accumulation

Multi-Conveyor Receives Safety Award

Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor LLC was presented with the ACUITY Safety Award for businesses that exemplify the partnership with ACUITY that helps ensure a safe work place.

October 12, 2020

Material handling

Authentix Acquires Traceless Authentication Group

Authentix

Authentix acquired the Traceless Authentication Group from Bibliotheca, Inc.

October 9, 2020

Cartoning

BPA Hires Sales Manager for Mexico

BluePrint Automation (BPA)

Rosalbina Treviño was hired as Sales Manager, Mexico for BluePrint Automation (BPA).

October 9, 2020

Case/tray packing

Food Processing Plant Orders Third Somic Case Packer

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Due to its rapid growth, OH SNAP! Pickling Co. ordered a third Somic 424 W3 wraparound case packer system to keep up with the demand for its products.

October 8, 2020