Digital Transformation

Tootsie Roll Slashes Line Data Analysis Time by 90% with OEE-trained AI Layer

Tech-spotting at PACK EXPO Southeast: The confectionery icon can now query & interrogate its live packaging line OEE data via common language prompts within OEE software by OFS. Also by OFS, this new Mavyn AI layer also interprets data & suggests actions.

March 11, 2025

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Workforce

Pacteon Group Appoints Greg Masingill as CEO

Pacteon Group

Masingill succeeds Mike Odom, who will remain at Pacteon as a strategic advisor.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

The Paperboard Packaging Council Welcomes Tom Hendrickson as Industry Affairs Manager

Paperboard Packaging Council

Hendrickson will leverage his experience in public policy and stakeholder engagement to support PPC members in navigating key industry challenges and legislative developments.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

Shemesh Strengthens UK team with Appointment of Richard Aitchison

Shemesh Automation

Appointing Aitchison as Sales Director, UK, & Ireland reinforces Shemesh Automation's commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing customer service in those regions.

March 11, 2025

Conveying & accumulation

Video: Fast-growing Killer Brownie on the Hunt for Conveyors, Accumulation

At the inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast, we heard from Dayton, Ohio-based Matt Tye, post production manager of Killer Brownie on why he made the trip and what packaging equipment he's looking as his company prepares to expand into a new facility.

March 11, 2025

Recycling

Paper-based Blister-style Packs Make a Splash at PACK EXPO Southeast

A subset of the paperization trend, some brand owners are moving from thermoformed plastic trays with cardstock backing to fully fiber-based blister packs. The trend was noticeable at PACK EXPO Southeast, with both materials & machinery vendors involved.

March 10, 2025

Digital Transformation

Five Strategies to Secure Resources for Maintenance Teams

A VP of Customer Success from a CMMS platform and a Maintenance Planner from a beef manufacturer discuss strategies to help packaging and processing maintenance teams secure resources to maximize efficiency, compliance, and improve operations.

March 10, 2025

Robotics

Expert Strategies for Robotics Success

Don’t let risks derail your automation projects. Learn proven strategies to reduce risks, improve ROI, and streamline robotics implementation.

March 10, 2025

PMMI News

PACK EXPO Southeast Opens in Atlanta

A must-attend event for packaging and processing professionals.

March 10, 2025

Contract packaging

Beverage Packaging Equipment Expects Three-Year Growth Spurt

Representatives from beverage companies believe the industry’s packaging sector is expecting growth.

March 7, 2025

Flexible packaging

FPA Announces the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

Flexible Packaging Association

FPA announced the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners in a competition that emphasized sustainability and advancements in printing technology.

March 7, 2025

Webinars

Future-Proofing Packaging: Adapting to Market Shifts with Scalable Automation

Discover how advanced automation solutions can help producers adapt to changing market needs, optimize production line configurations, and improve operational resilience.

April 8, 2025

Sponsored By: R.A JONES

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Workforce

Fernando Callejon Joins Beckhoff USA as Product Marketing Leader

Beckhoff USA

Extensive engineering and product marketing experience make Callejon the ideal expert to guide the launch and promotion of breakthrough automation technologies from Beckhoff.

March 6, 2025