Pacteon Acquires Phoenix Stretch Wrappers

The addition of Quebec-based Phoenix Wrappers will bring state-of-the-art stretch wrapping technology into Pacteon’s portfolio and expands its packaging line integration capabilities.

This content was submitted directly to this website by the supplier.

Apr 1st, 2021

Phoenix CEO, Graham Nicholson, states, “As we advance into our next phase of strong growth, we are extremely excited to be joining the Pacteon family. Our move to being a dominant player in this market becomes even more evident with this financial support and partnership."

Pacteon CEO, Bob Brotzki, says of the acquisition, “Phoenix Wrappers has shown to be a dynamic leader in their market and is clearly the growth leader. Their strategic partnerships with their distribution and OEM sales channels have helped facilitate this growth and we see these partnerships as only growing stronger.”

Pacteon

The Climate Pledge

Pregis Joins The Climate Pledge

Pregis, a manufacturer of protective packaging, has joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040—a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.

J Mitchell Named Operational Excellence Director for BW Packaging Systems

J Alexander Mitchell joined BW Packaging Systems as Operational Excellence Director for its operations in North America. He will drive site-level operational efficiency improvements to products, processes, and practices for the Barry-Wehmiller packaging p

Custom Cabinet Coolers for Electrical Enclosures

Exair’s cabinet coolers can be customized to provide cooling within electrical enclosures in NEMA 12, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X and hazardous location environments.

Filters Ensure Clean Compressed Air in Food Zones

Festo introduces the MS series of filtration products—filters that lower the risk of particle contamination when compressed air comes into direct contact with food or packaging in the food zone.

Oliver Inc. Acquires Boutwell Packaging

Oliver Inc. acquired Boutwell Packaging a manufacturer of folding carton and blister card packaging serving personal care, healthcare, food and beverage, and consumer products markets.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

Pr Pcmc Virus Killing Wipes 041421 Final Web 3

Wet Wipes Folding Machines

Paper Converting Machine Co. redesigned its Rx200 and Mako Clipper wet wipes folding machines to safely operate with a higher alcohol content, measuring as much as 70%.

Punnet Trays Group2

Paperbord Punnet Trays

Graphic Packaging launches the ProducePack Punnet, a paperboard alternative to plastic punnet trays for fresh fruit and vegetables available for all commonly used punnet sizes, is fully recyclable, and reduces plastic up to 100%, depending on application.

Cmg Iml Pr Image 041221

CMG Plastics Expands In-mold Labeling Capabilities

A new high-speed Ilsemann Automation In-Mold Labeling System is now fully operational at CMG’s N.J. facility.

Paul Thames, Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Morrison Container Expands Salesforce

Morrison Container Handling Solutions hired Paul Thames as Southeast Regional Sales Manager and Brett Gill as Midsouth Regional Sales Manager.

Sakata INX, INX International Raise Sustainability Efforts with Foodservice Packaging Partner

Food service packager HAVI recommending Sakata’s Botanical ink brand EcoPlata and INX’s INXhrc inks as a natural, clean source and one of the constituent materials of food paper packaging.

Recycle Ready Pouches: How to be Sustainable and Efficient

Recycle Ready Pouches: How to be Sustainable and Efficient

The Ares 400-SUP runs recycle ready PE, laminated films and bio-films with ease and low scrap rates. It's compact, efficient, easy-to-operate and quick changeover design is perfect for recycle ready pouches.

Briefing Hub Header

Brand Owner & Retailer Briefing Hub Launch

UK packaging innovation consultancy ThePackHub has launched a regular online meeting and information service for brand owner and retailer packaging professionals.

Fw3410 Bsb Vx Ii Wrapper

Horizontal Flow Wrapper

Formost Fuji introduces the VX II horizontal flow wrap machine for flexible packaging.

Michelman Imfa News Release Low Resolution Image

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association

Michelman joined the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) to help advance fiber-based packaging in a circular economy.

Edl Wrapped Window

Panel Wrappers

EDL Packaging’s panel wrappers are large format shrink-wrapping machines designed to seal manufactured windows with LDPE film.

Acc17028b198cea1 Org

BillerudKorsnäs Appoints Executive Vice President Commercial

Matthew Hirst was appointed Executive Vice President Commercial for BillerudKorsnäs. He will take office on August16th and will be a member of the Executive Management Team.

Eagle Pack 720 Pro

X-ray Inspection System

Eagle Product’s Eagle Pack 720 PRO with material discrimination x-ray technology detects and rejects a range of contaminants, including glass shards, metal fragments, and some rubber and plastic compounds in plastic containers, cartons/boxes, and pouches.

Pregis Ever Tec Mailer

Pregis Opens Two Texas Manufacturing Facilities

Pregis opened two new manufacturing facilities in the Dallas area to support growing demand in the Southern region of North America.

Intralox Anniversary Image

Intralox Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Intralox celebrates 50 years of bringing conveyance solutions to food processors, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies with a year-long anniversary celebration.

More in Supplier News

Oryx Additive Launches scaWaterjet Cleaning Station

Oryx Additive announces the launch of its scaWaterjet water-pressure cleaning station designed to remove support material from multiple 3D printed models rapidly, with bulk and/or fine detail jetting options.

Ton Knipscheer Joins watttron as International Sales Director

Packaging expert Ton Knipscheer joins watttron, bringing years of experience from his association with various European packaging companies.

Caseweigher Infeed Outfeed2

Checkweigher

Hardy Process Solutions’ Hardy Caseweigher series is a fully automated checkweigher scale systems designed to continuously weigh larger items while in-motion.

Cp 27 P Product

Multi-Surface Floor Marking Tape

The CP 27®P multi-surface floor marking tape from Shurtape is a temporary solution that allows users to indicate proper distancing.

Selenis Petg Resins With Incorporated Recycled Content

Selenis Increases Its Production of PETG Resins With Recycled Content

Selenis has taken a step toward the acceleration of a circular economy, by increasing its production of PETG resins with incorporated recycled content to full production volumes.

WPO Announces Date for WorldStar 2021 Awards Virtual Ceremony

WPO (World Packaging Organisation) will host a virtual ceremony on June 9, 2021 for the winners of WorldStar 2021. All winners will be announced, including WorldStar Special Awards, Student Awards, and WPO Life Time Achievement Award.

Vanguard Packaging Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Chris Stoler was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard Packaging. He will be responsible for creating the infrastructure to grow the company organically through its sales driven culture, e-commerce, and acquisition.

Abb Go Fa Red Dot Ii

ABB’s GoFa Cobot Wins Red Dot Best of the Best Award

ABB’s GoFa cobot received the Red Dot Best of the Best design award in recognition of its unique design concept to make the new robot appealing and accessible to users.

J Allen Hall Jr

Joseph Allen Hall Jr., ESS Technologies, Passes Away

Joseph Allen Hall Jr. passed away on April 7, 2021, after his fight with cancer. He worked for ESS Technologies almost since it’s inception, joining the company in 1998 when the company moved its headquarters from New Jersey to Blacksburg, Va.

Bwp Maxcoexpansion Photo

Maxco Expands Production with BW Papersystems Triple-wall Corrugator

BW Papersystems announced that Maxco Supply Inc., a manufacturer of corrugated packaging for the agricultural market, installed a 98-in. (2.5 meter), triple-wall corrugator in the company’s newly built facility in Fowler, Calif.

Flopak Managing Partner, Mike Greene, inspects pallets of floral wrap shipped with the patent pending Paklite™ Shipping System.

Flopak’s Shipping System Revolutionizes Floral Industry

Full-service floral packaging provider Flopak USA developed Paklite Shipping System to improve the way flowers and plants get from growers to market.

Sideflexing High Friction Inclines&curves By Multi Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor Designs Conveyors with Sideflexing Chains

Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of stainless steel plastic chain conveyors, in stages, to transport both full and empty cases of food product through nearly 50 ft curves and incline of conveyance.