E-commerce/D2C packaging

The Challenge of Package Design for Liquids in E-commerce

The e-commerce or direct-to-consumer supply chain is particularly challenging for liquid consumer packaged goods. A collaborative effort is working to solve this problem.

April 8, 2021

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Controls & machine components

Motion Announces Director of Corporate Development

Motion

Jim May was promoted to Director of Corporate Development, effective April 1. He will continue his involvement in Motion’s strategic planning but will take on direct responsibility for advancing the company’s acquisition strategy and processes.

April 7, 2021

Robotics

Rōbex Launches Automation Education Series

RōBEX

RōBEX LLC, announces the launch of Automation For The NOW, a new educational video series on YouTube. Viewers will receive a firsthand look at how RōBEX is introducing robotic automation into the manufacturing workspace.

April 7, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

NCC Names Director of Sales and Applications Engineering

NCC Automated Systems

Tom Luft joined NCC Automated Systems as Director of Sales and Applications Engineering. He will lead and align the team according to sales strategies, grow existing customer relationships, and support new opportunities.

April 6, 2021

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity Risk 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks that increase cybersecurity risk and create a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

April 6, 2021

Cartoning

Cama North America Expands Sales, Business Development Staff

Cama North America

Cama North America added Stuart Kenney as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast region and hired Kim Magon-Haller as Business Development Manager.

April 6, 2021

Plastics/resins

Carol Lowe Joins Novolex Board of Directors

Novolex

Carol Lowe, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of FLIR Systems Inc., joined the Board of Directors of Novolex.

April 5, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Mexico Labeling Regulations: Meeting the Challenge

Nearly six months after the enaction of NOM-051 about front-of-package labeling for foods and non-alcoholic beverages, a webinar of Enlace EXPO PACK 2021 brought companies up to date on the progress made and the challenges of its implementation.

April 5, 2021

Contract Packaging

CPA President: Many Value-Added Opportunities in 2021

Mark O’Malley, CPA President, shares news on the many educational programs offered to members this year, including Nulogy University, Virtual Experience webinars, and more.

April 5, 2021

Controls & machine components

nVent Electric Acquires Vynckier Enclosures

nVent Electric plc

nVent Electric plc acquired all the assets of Vynckier Enclosure Systems, Inc. The Vynckier product line is now part of nVent’s Enclosures business segment.

April 2, 2021

Material handling

SourceHUB Launches Rapid Global Supply Response Program

SourceHUB

SourceHUB, a provider of a collaborative technology platform for packaging procurement, launched its Rapid Global Supply Response Program to help address increasing demands in the midst of global packaging supply chain strain and disruption.

April 2, 2021

Workforce

Ray Bodamer Promoted to Vice President of Filling and Packaging Operations at Formulated Solutions

Formulated Solutions, LLC

Ray is a seasoned Engineering and Operations professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in automation, product design, 6 Sigma Lean Manufacturing, and site management.

April 1, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

NCC Automated Systems Names Director of Systems Engineering

NCC Automated Systems

John French was named Director of Systems Engineering for NCC Automated Systems.

April 1, 2021