Package Printing

Celebrating the Printing Industry: Record Number of Deals Signed at drupa 2024

drupa 2024 exceeded all expectations, receiving top marks from visitors from all over the world, who left the trade fair with new ideas and clear prospects for the future.

June 7, 2024

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Workforce

PulPac Appoints Charlotte Walldal as CTO

PulPac

Walldal brings over 20 years of experience in innovation and green tech to lead development of PulPac's Dry Molded Fiber technology as Chief Technology Officer.

June 7, 2024

Robotics

Piab Upgrades piSAFE® Vacuum Pump for Safety, Versatility, and Sustainability

Piab Group

Ejector gains new features including single feed for easier installation, optional silencer for noise reduction, and configurable mounting options.

June 7, 2024

Labeling

WLS Appoints Adam Rosenthal as Director of Sales

WLS, a ProMach product brand

Industry veteran to lead growth in sales of pressure-sensitive labelers.

June 6, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Weidmüller Group Announces Randy Sadler as New President & CEO of Weidmuller USA

Weidmuller USA

Industry veteran comes full circle to lead company where he began his career.

June 6, 2024

Package Design

“3D Print” Embossing on Glass by Digitally Layering Viscous Inks

In a collaboration between printhead supplier Xaar, ink supplier Marabu, and digital printer OEM Kammann, glass bottles get a "3D-printed" embossing effect for tactile features and colors by layering viscous inks, via digital print heads, onto bottles.

June 5, 2024

Digital Printing

Live at drupa: Titleist's Digital Embellishment Master's Class

This project for the Master's is a smaller scale example of personalized digital embellishment tech that still scratches sustainability, cost, and customization itches for larger scale FMCGs.

June 4, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at drupa: E-commerce Bracing with Sustainable, Decorative Twist

Retention/suspension in e-comm packaging has traditionally been utilitarian, usually accomplished with poly film or tape applied over a product, bracing it against corrugated or board. This stylish twist optimizes DIM weight while making an impression.

June 4, 2024

Robotics

A New Chapter Begins for Viking Masek

Viking Masek

Viking Masek founders Robb Leonhard and Scott Miller transition to passive investors and hand leadership to team of Ty Weinhold (COO), Nicole Piontek (CFO), and Bryan Lacy (CRO).

June 4, 2024

Digital Transformation

A Match Made at drupa: Right-sized Case Erecting & Digital Printing

In an e-comm-minded unveiling that makes so much sense, right-sized boxing tech was married to on-demand digital printing in a joint venture stakeholders say is the world's first full color on-demand right-sized case system.

June 4, 2024

Cartoning

Coesia to Showcase Packaging and Automation Solutions at EXPO PACK México 2024

Coesia Group

Group to present sustainable HFFS machines, space-saving conveyors, and cutting-edge automation from its companies GF, FlexLink, R.A. Jones, and Enflex at Booth #1832.

May 28, 2024

Multipacking

EDL Breaks Ground on New Facility in Wisconsin

EDL Packaging, a Massman Company

EDL Packaging, a Massman Company, celebrates groundbreaking of 45,000-square-foot facility in DePere focused on employee wellness and custom automation equipment.

May 28, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Bartelt to Exhibit New Budget-Friendly Pouch Machine at EXPO PACK México 2024

Bartelt Packaging

Show attendees can see the BPM-6 on display in Booth 1704 from June 4 to 7.

May 28, 2024