Additives, coatings & inks

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

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

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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, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

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, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

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

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Automation Takes Center Stage at PACK EXPO International

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

The Future of Automation in Packaging and Processing Report indicates labor shortages are driving the push toward automation.

October 24, 2022

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PACK EXPO International Opens as the World’s Most Comprehensive Packaging and Processing Show in 2022

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

PACK EXPO International has opened its doors in Chicago for 2022, featuring over 2,000 exhibitors across more than 40 vertical markets.

October 23, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Hope Alexander Joins Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell

The global manufacturing facilities development leader will support the firm’s growing portfolio of manufacturing facility solutions and clientele nationwide.

October 19, 2022

Flexible packaging

Selig Group Announces New Global Sales and Marketing Leadership

Selig Group

Bill Radek, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, will be retiring at the end of the year, and David Griffin will assume the role of Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing. Also, BJ Radek was promoted to Director, Sales Americas.

October 18, 2022

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Industry Connections Abound at PACK EXPO International 2022

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

With several key networking events and over 2,000 exhibitors, PACK EXPO International is the perfect opportunity to create essential connections and grow your brand.

October 14, 2022

Weighing/combination scales

Robert Bunting Appointed President and CEO of Bunting

Bunting

Robert Bunting succeeds his father, Bob Bunting, in overseeing the continued growth of the global Bunting group. Bob Bunting will assume the position of Chairman.

October 13, 2022

Weighing/combination scales

Jaisen Kohmuench Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Eriez

Eriez

The Eriez® Board of Directors appointed Jaisen Kohmuench to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.

October 13, 2022