According to Rockwell Automation’s 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, CPG companies cite quality improvement (45%), cost reduction (44%), revenue growth (43%), risk reduction (40%), and higher OEE (40%) as the top business outcomes they expect from smart manufacturing investments. Nearly 70% of companies not yet using smart manufacturing plan to invest within the next 12 months.
Digital Transformation
Automation Fair Q&A: Inside Rockwell’s Push Toward Autonomous Packaging for CPGs
Rockwell Automation’s Lee Coffey explains how AI, digital twins, edge computing, and model-predictive tools are converging to move CPGs from reactive to truly autonomous operations — and what brand owners should prioritize next.
November 24, 2025

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Digital Transformation
How These Two CPGs Boosted OEE and Speed With Digital Twins
A beverage line saw downtime drop 52% and OEE rise 14%. Another CPG cut NPI timelines by 32 weeks. Real-world case studies show digital twins are paying off fast for packaging teams.
November 20, 2025
A canned beverage manufacturer used a digital twin of its case and tray packing line to diagnose a persistent “yo-yo effect” fault. By testing virtually instead of on the live line, the team accelerated troubleshooting 10×, reduced downtime by 52%, and improved OEE by 14%.
Digital Transformation
Live from Automation Fair: What CPGs Should Ask OEMs About Digital Twins
More brands are writing digital twin requirements into RFQs. Here’s what they should be asking OEMs before the first design review.
November 19, 2025
Dwayne Negron, digital twin capability manager at Kalypso, a Rockwell business, noted that more end users are “bringing in digital twin requirements on first pass to their contracts.
Digital Transformation
Live from Automation Fair: Making the Case for Packaging Line Modernization
To win support for modernization, CPGs have to shift the conversation from replacing aging equipment to delivering measurable value in labor productivity, operational performance, sustainability, and future adaptability.
November 19, 2025
Jerry Plessing (left) digital solutions architect, and Lance Fountaine, CPG industry consultant (formerly with Cargill), presented Rockwell's vision for selling packaging line modernization up through your orgnaizaiton.
Controls & Machine Components
Rockwell Automation to Build New Greenfield Manufacturing Site in Southeastern Wisconsin
Rockwell Automation Inc.
New site advances a $2 billion investment plan to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and digital capability.
November 19, 2025
Rockwell
Controls & Machine Components
Linear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-fast Capping
A new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.
November 12, 2025
Tetra Pak® test packs with plastic caps glued on.
Controls & Machine Components
End Users Give OEMs Food Safety Machine Design Considerations
Food and beverage industry professionals note several machine design needs for original equipment manufacturers to help end users better comply with food safety and sanitation regulations.
October 10, 2025
Food and beverage machine end users provide valuable insights for builders to enhance food safety and sanitation compliance.
Webinars
Rethinking Vacuum Systems in Packaging to Optimize Performance
This webinar will explore how packaging companies can rethink their approach to vacuum and low-pressure systems to achieve greater reliability, efficiency and control.
December 16, 2025
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Controls & machine components
TWK-ELETRONIK GmbH Sensors and Encoder Products Company Announce Strategic Technology Partnership for SIL2/SIL3 Safety-Rated Encoders
Encoder Products Company
Encoder Products Company partners with TWK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH to introduce a line of safety-certified, SIL2/SIL3-rated encoders to the North American market to meet the growing demand for functional safety in critical motion control applications.
September 15, 2025
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Controls & machine components
John Brooks Partners with EXAIR to Enhance Canadian Distribution of Innovative Compressed Air Solutions
EXAIR LLC
John Brooks will be the sole Canadian distributor of EXAIR's energy-efficient products, including air knives and cabinet coolers.
September 15, 2025
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Controls & Machine Components
Dart Controls Hires New Eastern Regional Manager
Dart Controls
Dart Controls appoints Brandon Faulkner to be responsible for overseeing sales activities and supporting distributors, partners, and customers east of the Mississippi River.
August 13, 2025
Brandon Faulkner New Dart Regional Sales Manager
Controls & Machine Components
SUN Automation Group Announces Second U.S. Purchase of Kolbus
SUN Automation Group
The acquisition highlights the increasing adoption of BX Motion as an efficient, versatile solution for short-run corrugated board production in North America.
August 7, 2025
Bx Motion
Controls & Machine Components
The Equipment Challenge Hindering End User IT-OT Integration
Packaging and processing professionals note one key equipment obstacle to the successful integration of information technology and operational technology.
August 1, 2025
End users must deal with this pesky equipment problem to maximize IT-OT system integrations.
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