Cartoning

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

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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

Contract Packaging

Preparing for Change

Bosch Rexroth offers insight on benefits for contract manufacturers and packagers in adopting automation, such as quick changeovers, combatting labor and supply chain issues, and providing increased overall flexibility on their lines.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

A Tough Couple of Years

As the industry adjusts to how much the pandemic has affected the world, companies and CM/CPs need to be patient with their people and business partners.

November 19, 2022

Flow wrapping

Mike Alexander Promoted to Sales Manager, Eastern United States and Canada for Formost Fuji

Formost Fuji Corporation

Alexander will continue to support the customers in his current territory as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager in the U.S. but will start his dual role as Sales Manager, Eastern United States and Canada this month.

November 14, 2022

Contract packaging

Michael Hays Appointed President of Integreon Global

Integreon Global

Hays replaces Maurice Barakat, effective Dec. 5, 2022. Barakat will remain CEO and Executive Chairman.

November 10, 2022