Robotics

RMGroup Becomes UK’s First Certified Robot Integrator

Robotics and automation specialists, RMGroup, became the first integrator in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme.

March 9, 2021

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Controls & machine components

Fortress Uses ARM Microprocessors in Metal Detectors

Fortress Technology Inc.

Fortress Technology’s Interceptor and Interceptor DF, its latest generation of digital food metal detectors, feature the latest ARM microprocessors.

March 8, 2021

Containers

Berlin Packaging Acquires Roma International PLC

Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging acquired Roma International. The acquisition will expand Berlin Packaging’s capabilities for cosmetics and personal care products in Europe.

March 8, 2021

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Facilities Received SQF Food-Quality Certifications in 2020

ProAmpac

Five ProAmpac facilities were certified to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program in 2020: Appleton, Wis.; Cary, Ill.; Richmond, Quebec City; Rochester, N.Y.; and Wrightstown, Wis.

March 8, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Dorner Acquired by Columbus McKinnon

Dorner

Columbus McKinnon Corp. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dorner Mfg. Corp. from global private markets firm EQT.

March 8, 2021

Sustainability

PreZero US Acquires Roplast Industries

PreZero US Inc.

Southern California recycling company PreZero US Inc. acquired Roplast Industries Inc., a sustainable PE film and bag manufacturer based in Oroville, Calif.

March 5, 2021

Cartoning

R.A Jones Debuts Automatic Magazine Loader for Cartoning Machines

R.A JONES

R.A Jones’ proprietary carton correction technology is designed to offer diverse CPG manufacturers safe, efficient, and flexible production.

March 5, 2021

Flexible packaging

Amcor Partners with McKinsey.org to Build Sustainable Recycling Systems in Latin America

Amcor Flexibles North America

Amcor is partnering with McKinsey.org, a nonprofit founded by global consultancy McKinsey & Co., to develop recycling and waste management solutions that can be applied across communities in Latin America.

March 5, 2021

Retail display packaging

Do-It Corp. Acquires Tower Tag & Label

Do-It Corporation

Do-It Corp. acquired Tower Tag & Label. Both Michigan-based companies design and manufacture hang tabs, display strips, and other retail display products.

March 5, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

E-Pak Machinery Announces Expansion Plans

E-Pak Machinery Inc.

Indiana-based E-Pak Machinery Inc. will add 30,000 sq ft of space near La Porte Municipal Airport.

March 4, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging for the Planet

How can food companies come up with a blueprint to integrate sustainability into product and material choices, and drive systems-level change?

March 4, 2021

Controls & Machine Components

Food Manufacturing Data Management Software

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Mettler-Toledo’s ProdX software aids food manufacturers prepare for digital transformation. It offers complete product inspection management, digital track and trace, automatic performance testing, and real-time logging of test and compliance data.

March 4, 2021

Sustainability

Companies Form Alliance to Launch Circular Packaging Solutions for the BIO Dairy Sector

Jokey Group

The Spanish multinational Repsol reached an agreement with rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Jokey Group and Spanish organic dairy company Cantero de Letur to launch new packaging circular solutions for cheese products.

March 4, 2021