Contract packaging

Michael Hays Appointed President of Integreon Global

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

November 10, 2022

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Reduce Down-Bottle Downtime without Mechanical, Electrical, or Pneumatic Components

Morrison's Down Bottle Reject System removes fallen containers from conveyor lines simply by using the geometry of the container itself, plus the force of gravity. The mechanical system means no air, pneumatics, or electrical are needed.

November 10, 2022

PMMI News

PACK EXPO Southeast Debuts Spring 2025 in Atlanta

PMMI

Regional show targets top manufacturing sectors in the country

November 10, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Jack Lee Appointed President, Key Technology – Americas

Key Technology, Inc., a Duravant company

Lee will be responsible for leading strategies that will bring Key’s digital sorting, conveying, and process automation systems, as well as service, to food processors throughout North America and Latin America.

November 9, 2022

Flexible packaging

Michael Schaefer Named North Central Regional Sales Manager for Formost Fuji

Formost Fuji Corporation

Schaefer will provide sales support and expertise to the North Central Region, which includes Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

November 8, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Smirnoff Program Recycles Glass Bottles Across Chicago

A new recycling program by Smirnoff and Don’t Trash Glass will collect and recycle glass bottles from over 300 businesses across Chicago.

November 7, 2022

Robotics

Long-Charge AMRs Safely Plug Labor Drain

Mauser Packaging improved operator safety conditions and automated out hard-to-find labor, all the while improving throughput to the tune of 600% in one location, thanks to the new AMRs’ fast and long-lasting charge.

November 3, 2022

Additives, coatings & inks

PPG Elects Tim Knavish President, Chief Executive Officer; Names Michael McGarry Executive Chairman

PPG Industries

Effective January 1, 2023, Knavish will become PPG’s President and Chief Executive Officer and will join the company’s Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2022. McGarry will become Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2023.

November 1, 2022

Flexible packaging

Dr. Chuck Xu Appointed to Michelman Board of Directors

Michelman Inc.

Xu is Vice President and General Manager of Strategy and M&A, Electronics and Industrial Segment, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. He will begin his term on Michelman’s Board of Directors in Q4 of 2022.

October 28, 2022

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Waterford Union High School Claims Top Prize in the PACK Challenge at PACK EXPO International

PMMI

Future Industry Leaders from Six High Schools Showed their Skills at the Inaugural Competition.

October 28, 2022

Flexible packaging

Plexpack Corp. Hires Chris Stoner as Director of Sales

Plexpack Corp.

Stoner’s primary responsibility will be driving sales for all Plexpack brands—Emplex, Damark, and VacPack—as well as leading the Plexpack sales team and global distribution network.

October 25, 2022

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PMMI Awards 6 Students $5,000 PACK EXPO Scholarships

PMMI

PMMI has awarded six PACK EXPO scholarships totaling $30,000 to students attending PMMI Education Partners as an investment in the industry's future workforce.

October 25, 2022

Sustainability

Matt Read Appointed International Business Development Manager for KM Packaging

KM Packaging Services Ltd.

Read will be responsible for global markets with a focus on Africa and South America.

October 24, 2022