Controls & machine components

Ryan Dusk Hired as Northeast District Sales Manager for Beckhoff USA

Dusk will oversee Beckhoff operations and continued growth in sales and market share in key Northeast U.S. markets.

September 13, 2021

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Flexible packaging

Liquibox to Showcase Latest Bag-in-box Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Liquibox

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SL-6131! Liquibox will showcase bag-in-box packaging, and its newest innovations, with a fresh perspective.

September 13, 2021

Labels

Label Precision is Paramount for Fire Extinguisher Products

Even though consumers hope they never have to use Amerex's products, if needed, the company’s fire extinguishers must be ready to go, with durable labels that provide clear instructions and certification that the product meets critical UL standards.

September 13, 2021

Sustainability

Berry Global Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Berry Global Group joined The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, which is aimed at increasing recycling access for polypropylene.

September 13, 2021

Closures

Regional Packaging Companies Form the Novvia Group

C.L. Smith & Co.

A group of leading regional packing companies backed by Kelso & Company including Inmark, C.L. Smith, Silver Spur, and Container Supply united to form The Novvia Group, a high-quality packaging solutions company with domestic and international customers.

September 10, 2021

Digital Printing

Accurate Box Co. Enters the World of Digital Printing

Accurate Box Company

Accurate Box Co. purchased a new high-speed digital printer that will allow it to print double-sided boxes in-house at lower costs and lower minimums.

September 10, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Fixtureworks Offers Custom Modifications for Material Handling Machine Components

Imao-Fixtureworks

Imao-Fixtureworks offers custom modifications for its standard material handling rollers and bumpers. Products can be custom modified in various dimensions, shapes, and sizes to meet the specific application requirements.

September 10, 2021

Controls & machine components

Beckhoff Appoints Steve Rastberger Regional Director–Eastern U.S.

Beckhoff USA

Rastberger will take over the position as Regional Director following the retirement of Graham Harris. He will leverage his expertise in automation technology and industry trends to drive sales development and market share gains throughout the region.

September 9, 2021

Flexible packaging

JBM Packaging Opens Manufacturing Facility

JBM Packaging

The plant will host additional production and new services while providing easier transportation options for Fair Chance team members.

September 9, 2021

Retail display packaging

Somic to Demonstrate Retail Ready Packaging Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SL 6460! Somic America will demonstrate the newest version of its Somic ReadyPack, a compact, fully automated machine that requires only 70 sq-ft of floor space and is available as a tray or wraparound packer.

September 9, 2021

Thermoform/fill/seal

Harpak-ULMA to Demonstrate Its Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SL-6101! Harpak-ULMA will demonstrate its latest packaging innovations such as thermoforming, flow wrapping, tray sealing, case packing, augmented reality, and more.

September 8, 2021

Sustainability

Lifoam Industries Commercially Launches Sustainable Packaging Solution for Cold Chain Shipping

Lifoam

Lifoam Industries, LLC, a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC, announced the launch of its Envirocooler insulated shipper with Bioffex technology.

September 8, 2021

Operational Excellence

Global Economy Passes Pre-COVID GDP as Business Investments Pick Up; Risks Remain

After a 3.5% contraction in 2020, global real GDP is projected to increase 6% in 2021, its strongest advance since 1973, but there are still potential risks.

September 8, 2021