Management: Page 5

A New Chapter Begins for Viking Masek

Viking Masek founders Robb Leonhard and Scott Miller transition to passive investors and hand leadership to team of Ty Weinhold (COO), Nicole Piontek (CFO), and Bryan Lacy (CRO).

June 4, 2024

Viking Masek's Executive Team (from left): Ty Weinhold - COO, Nicole Piontek - CFO, Bryan Lacy - CRO

Four New PMMI Programs To Take Advantage of Today

A message from PMMI President and CEO Jim Pittas on the latest PMMI programs approved by the Board of Directors.

May 28, 2024

CT PACK Opens New U.S. Headquarters to Service North American Market

CT PACK’s new headquarters will allow it to quickly provide services for North American customers and collaborate with partnering companies under one roof.

May 23, 2024

CT PACK's new U.S. headquarters is strategically located near key U.S. clients and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

George Berg to lead Barry-Wehmiller Enterprise Supply Chain

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc

Organizational revamp better bridges the gap between Barry-Wehmiller and suppliers.

April 11, 2024

Mondi Cuts Supply Chain Emissions with Alberta Pulp Mill Purchase

Packaging and paper supplier Mondi’s purchase of a Canadian pulp mill will integrate its paper bag operations in the Americas.

March 22, 2024

Hinton Pulp mill can currently produce about 250,000 metric tons of pulp annually, and Mondi has plans for further investment.

unPACKed podcast: Sealing the Deal: Unwrapping the Art of Negotiation

Listen as unPACKed with PMMI delves into the crucial topic of negotiation with Angela Hall, Associate Professor, Michigan State University and Joyce Longfield, Principal of HPP applications, Good Foods Group.

January 23, 2024

Robopac USA’s End-of-Line Advantage

The company listens to the voice of the customer to drive R&D innovation across a range of case packers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, and laser guided vehicles.

January 22, 2024

Robopac headquarters, Bologna, Italy.

Top 5 of 2023 – No. 4: Garrido Printing Equipment, a Family Story

Join us as we look back at OEM's most popular articles of 2023. In No.4, we revisit how the maker of shrink wrap and bagging equipment built a business from scratch on a foundation of providing the best overall experience for its customers.

January 2, 2024

Top 5 of 2023 – No. 5: Understanding the Basics of the Business of Manufacturing

Join us as we look back at OEM's most popular articles of 2023. No.5 looks at how learning how money flows through an organization is important to a successful career in the industry.

January 2, 2024

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Business Intelligence

End User Sectors Vary in U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchase Trends

Packaging Machinery Purchase trends vary by sector, with industries like beverage and pharma showing greater production expansion than others.

December 8, 2023

The pharma sector holds the highest production expansion investment levels in 2023, with several large manufacturers announcing investments in the billions.

Business Intelligence

Predictive Maintenance to Bridge the Packaging Skill Gap

Predictive maintenance can help machine builders better allocate resources and even bring in new revenue streams.

November 29, 2023

Predictive maintenance can help machine builders spot issues before failure and allocate resources accordingly.

Business Intelligence

Suppliers Find Strategies to Minimize Supply Chain Issues

Between short-term changes like international sourcing and long-lasting adjustments like onshoring, suppliers are taking protective measures against supply chain issues.

November 10, 2023

Some suppliers are making long-term changes in reaction to the supply chain issues of recent years.

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Leisa Pickles discusses lead nurturing strategies in unPACKed Podcasts Exhibitor Edition episode

unPACKed Podcast: Keeping Leads Warm and Conversations Flowing After the Show

Discover why waiting until the show ends costs you money and how to capture momentum instantly.

From the President's Desk: Why PMMI Created PACK GIVES BACK Foundation

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End of the Line Video Podcast: AI Updates, Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks, and What's Old Becomes New

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Formulation Complexity is Driving More Investment into Processing Than Packaging Equipment

Five Things Every OEM Should Have in Their 2027 Marketing Plan

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AI-enabled X-ray Inspection Software Platform

At PACK EXPO, Eagle launches SimulTask 6, which offers food processors advanced image analysis, real-time production monitoring, automated reporting, and task-based inspection.

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Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International

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