Flow wrapping

Fred Serrano Joins Formost Fuji as Southwest Regional Sales Manager

Formost Fuji Corp. announced that Fred Serrano joined its sales team as Southwest Regional Sales Manager. Based in the greater Los Angeles area, Serrano will cover the market in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

May 19, 2021

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Robotics

MassRobotics Publishes Autonomous Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard

MassRobotics

MassRobotics, an independent, non-profit center that educates, inspires, and bring robotics initiatives, investments, and companies to life, announces the release of the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard.

May 19, 2021

Operational Excellence

One Step Closer to Cannabis Access for Medical Research

After years of dragging their heels on approving marijuana cultivation applications for research, the DEA looks to be moving forward with licenses soon.

May 18, 2021

Digital Transformation

OEMs Play Larger Role in Manufacturing Industry Cybersecurity

Since OEMs also serve manufacturing clients who are themselves vulnerable to cyberattack, there are a few extra considerations to be aware of with regard to cybersecurity.

May 18, 2021

Flexible packaging

Bruce Hanson named Chief Executive Officer of AWT Labels & Packaging

AWT Labels & Packaging

AWT Labels & Packaging’s Board of Directors named Bruce Hanson CEO effective immediately.

May 18, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Flex Forward Offers Pet Food Industry Recycling Solutions for Flexible Packaging

A “Return to Retail” pilot for pet food flexible packaging had an unexpected benefit for store owners.

May 17, 2021

PMMI News

Brands, Co-Packers Contemplate the Role of OEMs During COVID-19

These CPGs are asking machine builders for clear communication as they maneuver a new supply chain, new material and consumer demands, and a new workforce.

May 17, 2021

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

E-commerce

GoodPop’s Mission: Pledge Good. Do Good. Feel Good.

This good-for-you frozen treat company has refreshed its packaging with a new look that calls attention to its mission to create social and environmental good.

May 14, 2021

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

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Shipper Plays a Starring Role In Progressive Unboxing Experience

A corrugated shipper’s primary job in e-comm is to get its contents to a consumer’s doorstep intact. But this one is able to do so with a bit of theater and flair.

May 13, 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