Workforce

Women in the Workforce - Fixing the Broken Rung

A five-year McKinsey study reveals a focus on culture, diversity, and even automation as ways to help advance women’s careers across all industries, including manufacturing.

January 2, 2020

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Controls & machine components

Omron Supports COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Charitable Donations

Omron Automation

Omron announced a series of cash and product donations to local charities through Omron Foundation, its charitable branch in the U.S., and through Omron Healthcare, Inc.

April 22, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Top Five Functional Machine Improvements for Sustainable Packaging Operations

Packaging methods and machinery must not be overlooked as vital components to a sustainable packaging strategy.

April 21, 2020

Digital Transformation

FDA Blueprint on ‘New Era of Smarter Food Safety’ Delayed

Food and Drug Administration

Agency says it must shift its effort to respond COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Adds E-commerce Capabilities and Launches Online Store

Liquibox

Liquibox, a manufacturer of bag-in-box flexible packaging and liquid dispensing solutions, has added e-commerce capabilities to its portfolio.

April 20, 2020

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Volpak Names Chief Executive Officer

Volpak

Alain Zijlstra was named Chief Executive Officer for Volpak.

April 20, 2020

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Swift Sensors

April 17, 2020

Operational Excellence

Metal Dominates Dog and Cat Food Packaging

According to Euromonitor, flexible plastic saw the fastest unit volume growth in wet dog food in 2019 as consumers showed a growing preference for stand-up pouches that deliver convenience, transparency, and a more premium image.

April 17, 2020

Controls & machine components

Simplimatic Receives Order for PWB Automation for Ventilators

Simplimatic

Simplimatic Automation received a large order to provide automation for a production line that will manufacture components used within ventilators.

April 17, 2020

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Emerson Announces May 1 Deadline for 2020 ASCO Engineering Scholarships

Emerson Electric

Emerson is reminding U.S. engineering students of the May 1 deadline to apply for its 2020 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.

April 17, 2020