Converting equipment

Nobelus Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Steve Truan was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Nobelus.

January 20, 2021

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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

Sustainability

Reusable Packaging Association Announces New Board Leadership for 2021

Reusable Packaging Association (RPA)

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announces new executive committee members and additions to its board of directors.

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

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Expands Online Flexible Packaging Products

Liquibox

The expanded online portfolio will allow customers to shop for post-mix connectors and post-mix bags, in addition to dairy bags and other dispensing fitments and taps.

January 18, 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

Sustainability

Ranpak Survey Reveals E-Commerce Will Rise in 2021

Ranpak

The results of Ranpak Holdings Corp.'s first annual E-Commerce and Packaging Trends Survey shows 67% of Americans plan to do more online shopping in 2021 than in 2020.

January 18, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Fiber-based Cup for Mac & Cheese

Kraft Mac & Cheese, a beloved staple on American tables for more than 80 years, today announced it is developing and testing the brand’s first-ever recyclable fiber-based microwavable cup.

January 15, 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

Sustainable Packaging

Magnum Tub is First to Use Certified Circular Plastic

The indulgent ice cream brand pioneers the use of recycled plastic, with the material sourced from mixed plastic waste converted to plastic resin feedstock through advanced recycling.

January 14, 2021