Sustainability

Unilever/Degree Deodorant Package Prototype Embodies Inclusiveness

We’ve seen a lot of brands demonstrate their devotion to social causes on the packaging via images and messaging. In this case, the pack itself is a gesture of inclusiveness. Matt Reynolds has the full story on this Take Five video.

May 14, 2021

Workforce: Page 34

Workforce

Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce, Insights with Gardner Carrick at PMMI’s ELC

NAM and MI programs and research bring information into labor outreach efforts and retention of a diverse, quality workforce.

May 10, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Mike Sparger Named North-Central Regional Sales Manager for Morrison Container

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Mike Sparger was named North-Central Regional Sales Manager for Morrison Container Handling Solutions’ Illinois clients.

May 13, 2021

Sustainability

IQpack Hires Ken Rohleder as President

IQpack

After a year of record growth, IQpack hired Ken Rohleder as President. He will lead the North American Packaging-as-a-Service Group and the development of the PackChain Software-as-a-Service Group.

May 12, 2021

Workforce

MSU Establishes the Mark V Ewing Memorial Scholarship

Michigan State University School of Packaging

The School of Packaging at Michigan State University announces the establishment of the Mark V Ewing Memorial Scholarship.

May 10, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Eriez Appoints Andrew Olsen Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Eriez

Andrew Olsen was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer effective April 19, 2021. He will be based out of the company’s global headquarters in Erie, Pa., and report to Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt.

May 7, 2021

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

ProSys Hires Acyr Borges as Division Managing Director

ProSys Fill

Acyr Borges was hired as Division Managing Director for ProSys Servo Filling Systems.

May 4, 2021

Flexible packaging

Michelman Hires Gianluigi Rankin and Heather Ecke for Its Printing & Packaging Business

Michelman Inc.

Michelman hired Gianluigi Rankin as Global Marketing Manager for Digital Printing and Heather Ecke as Account Manager for Flexible Packaging to better serve its Printing & Packaging Business Segment.

May 3, 2021

Containers

Amcor Appoints Dan Murphy and Rodrigo Lecot to Key Management Posts

Amcor Rigid Plastics

Amcor Rigid Packaging named Dan Murphy Vice President of North America Operations and Rodrigo Lecot Vice President and General Manager of Latin America.

May 3, 2021

Workforce

Wildeck, Inc. Welcomes Jon Mueller as Chief Financial Officer

Wildeck, Inc.

Jon Mueller was named Chief Financial Officer for Wildeck, Inc. He will be responsible for the preparation, consolidation, and management of all financial activities for Wildeck

April 30, 2021

Flow wrapping

Matt Venezia Named Vice President of Global Equipment Sales for BW Flexible Systems

BW Flexible Systems

Matt Venezia was appointed Vice President of Global Equipment Sales for BW Flexible Systems.

April 29, 2021

Workforce

IMA Group Appoints Thomas Fricke as Commercial Director of IMA Pharma

IMA Group

“For me, IMA is a kind of family and it was an easy decision when I was asked to take over the new role," says Fricke.

April 28, 2021

Sustainability

Post-COVID Consumer Trends and Their Effect on CPGs Today | Digital Printing Lets Brands Promote Inclusion with Themed Short Runs

Today's Take Five Video: Brands are being asked to take a stance on environmental and social issues. Packaging is a great vehicle to promote those stances. Digital printing allows for short runs of timely, socially themed packs when these occasions arise.

April 23, 2021