Digital Transformation

Wintriss: OEE / Data Collection Software at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth SU-8430! Wintriss Controls Group will demonstrate new features for its OEE, Data Collection Software.

July 10, 2021

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Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Jason Beauleau Joins Hudson-Sharp as Regional Sales Executive

Hudson-Sharp Machine Co.

Jason Beauleau joined Hudson-Sharp, part of Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform, as Regional Sales Executive.

July 9, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Eriez Appoints Gareth Meese Regional Sales Director-EMEA

Eriez

Meese will direct, align, and support Eriez’ strategic sales efforts over a wider geography, including Europe, the Middle East, India ,and Northern Africa.

July 9, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Manufacturers Turn to Dynamic Machines and Automation to Meet SKU Expansion

Manufacturers are being pressed on all fronts to expand offerings in the beverage market, and they are turning to OEMs and suppliers to offer solutions at all points in the manufacturing process.

July 9, 2021

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

Cartoning

BluePrint Automation Acquires Jongerius Hanco B.V.

BluePrint Automation (BPA)

BluePrint Automation (BPA) Group acquired Jongerius Hanco B.V. located in Amersfoort, The Netherlands.

July 7, 2021

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

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital Printing Upgrade and a Second Digital Laser Cutter

This Wisconsin producer of both in-mold and pressure-sensitive labels upped its game in 2020 with systems that have enabled the firm to get into the flexible films market.

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

Operational Excellence

Kellogg and Mars: Views on Supplier Relationship Management

A growing body of evidence shows that if CPG companies are excessively fixated on price and price alone, other forms of value are not being capitalized on.

July 6, 2021

Digital Transformation

Smart Manufacturing Platform Transforms Poultry Processing

U.S. government-funded CESMII is using ThinkIQ’s intelligence platform to drive smart manufacturing in a pilot project at a chicken rendering plant. The findings could help improve efficiencies across all kinds of energy-intensive industries.

July 6, 2021

Robotics

Bosch Launches E-Commerce Portal for Design Engineers

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

The Rexroth Store provides easy access to product and account information, CAD files, and the ability to verify system designs with Rexroth product engineers.

July 6, 2021

Operational Excellence

Packaging Should Star in Brand Licensing Agreements

Packaging’s importance to the brand should be carried over in licensing.

July 6, 2021