Robotics

Renato Maia Joins Columbia Machine, Inc.

Maia will assist Columbia with the business development and market expansion of its palletizing and robotics business in Brazil.

August 19, 2021

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Sustainability

Graham Packaging Names Richa Desai Director of Sustainability

Graham Packaging

Desai will lead company's internal and external sustainability efforts.

August 18, 2021

Sustainability

Michael Reed Joins Spartech as VP, Business Management, M&A & Sustainability

Spartech Corporation

In his new role, Reed will be responsible for business managers and general managers within Spartech’s new business teams.

August 12, 2021

Additives, coatings & inks

Laura Glascoe Appointed VP of Sourcing & Supply Chain Management for Chroma Color

Chroma Corp.

Glascoe possesses almost 30 years of experience, with much of it in businesses directly in or adjacent to Chroma’s space and the compounding sector.

August 10, 2021

Workforce

Allpax Appoints Jordan Brown Outside Sales Manager, Aftermarket Solutions

Allpax Products

Brown brings more than 10 years of experience in aftermarket sales and support to Allpax.

August 5, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pasha Solel Joins Michelman as Senior Business Development Manager

Michelman Inc.

Michelman adds to its technical expertise and influence in printing and packaging with the addition of Pasha Solel as Senior Business Development Manager, focusing on Michelman’s flexible packaging market.

August 4, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Announces New Commercial Leadership Roles

Pregis

David Timm, president of Pregis’ performance flexible operations, established several pivotal roles for the expanded blown film operations.

August 3, 2021

Robotics

Fanuc and MSSC Align to Address Shortage of Skilled U.S. Workers

FANUC America

Fanuc America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) have united to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to certify more workers for careers in robotics and automation.

August 3, 2021

Sustainability

Robert Pyle Named President, CEO of Graham Packaging

Graham Packaging

Pyle will assume the day-to-day leadership of Graham, guiding the company in its ongoing mission of profitable growth and creating sustainable packaging solutions.

August 2, 2021

Sustainability

Inhance Technologies Appoints Andrew Leeser Chief Financial Officer

Inhance Technologies

In addition to Inhance Technologies’ global finance, accounting and treasury functions, Leeser will be responsible for human resources and information technology.

July 27, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Names David Timm President, Blown Flm Operations

Pregis

Timm will be responsible for growing Pregis’ blown film and converting operations in the new Anderson, S.C. facility, as well as the Grand Rapids, Mich. location.

July 23, 2021

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Eric Adams Appointed Managing Director for Eriez-Germany

Eriez

Adams was appointed Managing Director for the company’s newly established Eriez Deutschland GmbH, based in Recklinghausen, Germany. He will lead efforts to increase Eriez’ presence throughout central Europe, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

July 22, 2021

Plastics/resins

Chroma Color Appoints Shruti Singhal Chief Executive Officer

Chroma Corp.

Singhal replaces Tom Bolger, Chroma Color’s CEO for the past 16 years, who had decided to work on a transition from the position in early 2020.

July 21, 2021