Conveying & accumulation

Jon Doughty Appointed Regional Sales Manager for Dorner

Doughty will cover the Northeast portions of the U.S. and work with sales channel partners and key accounts to grow the company’s industrial, automation, and sanitary conveyor business within his region.

January 9, 2023

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Cartoning

Justin Neece Appointed Vice President and General Manager of Serpa

Serpa

Neece will replace Fernando Serpa, who is remaining with the company as its new Vice President of Technology Development.

January 9, 2023

Sustainability

Paul Leibinger Inc. Expands Leadership Team

Paul Leibinger Inc. expanded its leadership team in East Troy, Wis. with the addition of industry veterans Derek Morin as General Manager - Americas and Ryan Friend as Sales Director - Americas.

January 5, 2023

PMMI News

PMMI Foundation Awards $16,000 in Fall Scholarships to Students

PMMI

The PMMI Foundation awarded four academic scholarships totaling $16,000 to packaging and processing machinery manufacturing students for the PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer.

December 20, 2022

Cartoning

Carl Roeder Named Northwest U.S. Regional Sales Manager for JLS Automation

JLS Automation

In this role, Roeder is tasked with supporting and growing sales in the Northwest U.S. territory, working closely with Director of Sales of that region, Jim Jeffries.

December 19, 2022

Robotics

Daniela Israel Named Vice President, Market Strategy for BW Integrated Systems

BW Integrated Systems

Israel will be responsible for ensuring the continuous alignment of BW Integrated Systems’ solutions with the changing needs of customers in various markets.

December 15, 2022

Workforce

Anthony DiGrado Named Manager, Digital Affairs for the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Plastics Industry Association

In this role, DiGrado will be responsible for maintaining, managing, and developing PLASTICS’ digital strategy and online presence.

December 14, 2022

PMMI News

Cal Poly Awarded 2022 Mark C. Garvey Scholarship

PMMI

The PMMI Foundation and Garvey Corporation have selected Cal Poly Junior Jayna Regehr as this year's Mark C. Garvey Scholarship recipient.

December 12, 2022

Material handling

Tim Driscoll Appointed Chief Technology Officer for Authentix

Authentix

Tim Driscoll, PhD, was appointed Chief Technology Officer for Authentix. In his new role, he will direct all research, innovation, and new product development.

December 6, 2022

Sustainability

Matthew Glaser Named Senior Director, Industry Engagement for Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Plastics Industry Association

He will serve as director for PLASTICS’ Processors Council, managing all activities of the council, enhancing member benefits, and integrating broader association strategy regarding advocacy, communication, engagement, and sustainability.

November 30, 2022

Workforce

Students Explore Packaging and Processing at PACK EXPO International

Students offered advice to attract future professionals like them as they got hands-on with packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International.

November 30, 2022

Contract Packaging

Build Stronger CM/CPs-Brand Relationships to Create a Resilient Supply Chain

CM/CPs joined with CPG and brand customers at F4SS to address how to strengthen their supply chains in spite of shortages and improve communication between companies to streamline contracts and improve the quality of the business relationship.

November 21, 2022

Workforce

Clemson Announces Fall 2022 Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award Winners

From Clemson University comes news about two Fall 2022 awards. Rebekah Pereira was named the Robert Testin Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award winner, and Sophie Owen was the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior nominee.

November 21, 2022