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Workforce
Loma Systems Appoints New North America Sales Director
Loma Systems, An ITW Company
Tomasz Strzemecki aims to lead regional growth and strengthen customer partnerships for Loma Systems' food safety and inspection solutions.
May 21, 2026
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Automation
Valco Melton Signs a Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Graco Inc.
Valco Melton
Acquisition aims to adds Valco Melton’s adhesive dispensing and inspection technologies to Graco’s Industrial division to support complementary material handling capabilities.
May 21, 2026
Valco Melton logo with red and blue geometric symbols and company tagline for adhesive dispensing systems
PMMI News
On The Rise Spotlight: Bringing Structure and Strategy to Wipotec
Conor Driscoll has combined consultative selling, operational discipline, and customer-focused leadership to help drive record-setting growth for Wipotec’s healthcare business.
May 20, 2026
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Inspection & detection
Simultaneous Frequency Metal Detector
Eriez
Eriez's X8-SF is designed to improve contaminant detection and reduce false rejects in food processing applications by using multiple frequencies to overcome product effect.
May 7, 2026
ERIEZ industrial control device with orange interface panel displaying radar screen on conveyor system
Automation
Industrial Cameras
Balluff, Inc.
Balluff Inc.'s BVS CA-GW 25GigE family features fanless, energy-efficient designs with fast, high-resolution image capture for demanding automation and inspection applications.
May 7, 2026
Balluff industrial camera sensor with illuminated lens on dark background
Inspection & detection
Moving-Head Leak Testing System
ALPS Inspection
ALPS Inspection introduces FlexPitch Solo, a single-head system that delivers reliable in-line leak testing for unstable containers without disrupting production.
April 8, 2026
FlexTech Solo automated inspection machine with control panel and conveyor system
Machine components
Food-safe Retractable Hose Reel
CEJN
CEJN’s SafetyReel FS, designed for hygienic compressed air applications in the F&B industry, features FDA- and EU-compliant materials and detection-ready safety components.
March 30, 2026
LEJN retractable hose reel with blue hose and metal fittings
Inspection & detection
Antares Vision Group Joins Crane NXT
Antares Vision Group
Antares Vision agrees for Crane NXT to acquire a 58.70% stake in the company, a step to expand its capabilities in traceability, inspection, and digital supply chain solutions.
March 30, 2026
Crane NXT and Antares Vision Group corporate logos with navy, gold, and gradient color schemes
PACK EXPO
PACK EXPO East 2026 Kicks Off Today, Delivering Live Machinery, Big Ideas, and Easy Access for East Coast Professionals
PACK EXPO East opens in Philadelphia, bringing 500 exhibitors, new show floor features, free education, and high-impact networking for packaging and processing professionals.
February 17, 2026
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Automation
The AI Tipping Point: The Shift from Adoption to Advantage
Five AI advances—knowledge transfer, predictive maintenance, vision systems, compliance automation, and data transparency—are transforming equipment from isolated assets into intelligent ecosystems.
February 14, 2026
AI robotic automation: Robotic arm and human managing production with digital brain
Weighing
Heat and Control Showcases New Equipment at PACK EXPO East
Visit longtime PMMI member Heat and Control at Booth 728 to see Ishida packaging and weighing systems plus CEIA metal detection for snack and food applications.
February 10, 2026
Stainless steel industrial machine with digital display and multicolor status light
Inspection & detection
Water Vapor Transmission Rate Test System
Labthink International, Inc.
The Labthink C370H is an automated, ASTM E96–compliant gravimetric tester that delivers precise permeability measurements for films, containers, packaging materials, and more.
February 2, 2026
White and wood-toned laboratory device with digital touchscreen control panel
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Co-packers Lead Demand for Equipment Built to Handle Enhanced Formulations
Contract manufacturers are the most frequently cited source of demand for formulation-capable equipment, narrowly ahead of brand owners, as outsourcing pushes OEMs toward machines that can switch products and formats quickly.
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Team 26 Races to Victory in the 2026 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO International
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Sales & Marketing
Exhibitor's Corner: Why the Show Floor Matters More than Ever
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Box Dumper
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