Podcasts

unPACKed with OEM Podcast: Help Wanted, and Fast!

Listen to the inaugural unPACKed with OEM podcast for Stephanie Neil's expert insight on the issues causing manufacturing to continue to have a hard time filling well-paying, career-level positions.

July 7, 2021

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Sustainability

Berlin Packaging Names Balaji Jayaseelan Vice President of Sustainability

Berlin Packaging

In this newly-created role, Jayaseelan will be responsible for refining and executing the company's sustainability strategy.

July 7, 2021

Sustainability

DS Smith Appoints Andy Berrisford UK Managing Director, Recycling

DS Smith Packaging Systems

Berrisford will be responsible for the company’s recycling operations in the UK, helping customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

July 6, 2021

Workforce

Santerre Named Clemson's Chair of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences

Former White House senior policy advisor Charles Santerre has been selected chairperson for the Clemson University Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences Department (FNPS).

July 2, 2021

Converting equipment

PCMC Names Steven Charapata as Aftermarket Sales Executive

Paper Converting Machine Co.

Charapata will work with customers to develop a controls obsolescence strategy by identifying and prioritizing equipment, developing a plan, and proposing solutions that can provide a phased approach to manage risk, downtime and capital expenditures.

June 24, 2021

Workforce

Manufacturing Skills Gap Widens in the Wake of COVID-19

A new study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute says the pandemic erased 1.4 million U.S. manufacturing jobs. And, even as the industry rebounds, the remaining unfilled jobs could cost the U.S. economy $1 trillion.

June 23, 2021

Retail display packaging

Jennifer Wulf Joins Vanguard Companies as Vice President of Sales

Vanguard Packaging

Wulf will be responsible for leading Vanguard’s commercial organization and for growing its sales team to better support new and existing customers as well as grow into new products and services.

June 22, 2021

Robotics

RōBEX Announces New Vice Presidents

RōBEX

RōBEX promoted Cal Bowers to Vice President–Growth and Troy Kudzia to Vice President-Solutions.

June 14, 2021

Digital Printing

Ken Brown Appointed Global Category Specialist, Labels and Packaging for Fujifilm North America Corp.

Fujifilm

Ken Brown was appointed to the newly created role of Global Category Specialist, Labels and Packaging for Fujifilm North America Corp., Graphic Systems Div.

June 11, 2021

Flexible packaging

TIPA Expands Presence in North America

TIPA Compostable Packaging

Compostable packaging producer TIPA announced its expansion into North America with new hires and a focus on developing U.S.-based capabilities as demand continues to grow for sustainable packaging.

June 10, 2021

Flexible packaging

Danielle Diehlmann Named Vice President, Communications for the Flexible Packaging Association

Flexible Packaging Association

Danielle A. Diehlmann, “Dani,” was named Vice President, Communications for the FPA effective July 1, 2021.

June 10, 2021

PMMI News

PPWLN Welcomes New Executive Council

PMMI’s Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Welcomes New Executive Council Members

June 9, 2021

Coding/marking

Diagraph Names Eric Joiner Vice President and General Manager

Diagraph, An ITW Company

Eric Joiner was named Vice President and General Manager of Diagraph Marking & Coding, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) based in St. Charles, Miss.

June 8, 2021