January 2023

Packaging World January 2023

Specright, MSU School of Packaging Partner to Enhance Student Preparation for Careers in the Packaging Industry

Company to sponsor computer lab refresh and provide access to its Specification Data Management™ platform.

October 21, 2022

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Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman Named Tharseō CEO of the Year by Society for Human Resource Management

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation awarded Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman the Tharseō CEO of the Year Award.

October 20, 2022

Packaging Journalist John Kalkowski Passes Away

John Kalkowski of Maricopa, Arizona passed away on October 12, 2022.

October 17, 2022

Sidel Opens New Hub Dedicated to Recycling Primary Packaging

At its PET recycling pilot line in Octeville, France, Sidel will develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET.

October 13, 2022

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Robert Bunting Appointed President and CEO of Bunting

Robert Bunting succeeds his father, Bob Bunting, in overseeing the continued growth of the global Bunting group. Bob Bunting will assume the position of Chairman.

October 13, 2022

Jaisen Kohmuench Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Eriez

The Eriez® Board of Directors appointed Jaisen Kohmuench to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.

October 13, 2022

Mike Lynch Appointed Director, North America for Shemesh Automation

Lynch brings over 30 years of machinery and equipment experience and will be based out of Maryland.

October 11, 2022

AlliedFlex Technologies, IMA Ilapak Announce Exclusive Sales and Marketing Agreement

AlliedFlex becomes IMA Ilapak’s exclusive North America, Canada, and Mexico sales and marketing partner to handle the sales and marketing of IMA Ilapak LUX series standup pouch packaging machinery.

October 10, 2022

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X-ray Inspection Technology for Hard-to-Find Contaminants

Mettler-Toledo launches the DXD and DXD+ dual energy detector technology designed to detect low density contaminants, such as calcified bone, low-mineral glass, rubber, and some plastics, in packaged food products.

September 30, 2022

Laser Coder

Domino’s state-of-the-art UV-based U510 laser coder is designed for high-speed, high-precision coding on recyclable, mono-material, and colored plastics, including flexible food packaging films in hf/f/s and vf/f/s applications.

September 28, 2022

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Stretch Blow Molder

Krones’ Contiform stretch blow molder is designed to reduce energy consumption, lower compressed air consumption, reduce downtimes, and can be equipped with AI.

August 18, 2022

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Automatic Dosing Closure

Silgan Dispensing’s MeaSURE™ closure features a built-in chamber that delivers convenient, controlled dosing with the use of one hand. When inverted, the closure dispenses the exact amount needed for the intended application and reloads within seconds.

August 16, 2022

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