Industry Watch

Modular Multi-lane Weighing System

WIPOTEC-OCS’ modular multi-lane system is 50% smaller than the previous model and features a modular, plug in-and-out design that enhances the unit’s flexibility. WIPOTEC-OCS pwgo.to/7297

Recyclable PE Mono-material Pump

Aptar Beauty + Home launches Future, a recyclable PE monomaterial pump designed for the beauty and personal care industry. Aptar Beauty + Home pwgo.to/7106

Vacuum Packaging Machine

Greif-Velox’s VeloVac FIBC uses a specially designed vacuum process to fill ultra-lightweight powders, such as carbon black and fumed silica, in a clean, safe manner into FIBCs. Greif-Velox pwgo.to/7317

Recyclable PET Blister Film

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kpNext recyclable PET blister film, which is compatible on pharmaceutical manufacturing f/f/s equipment. Klöckner Pentaplast pwgo.to/7299

Companies

Pearson Packaging Systems spun-off of its systems integration division, Pearson Systems Solutions Group, and the newly formed entity was named Syntakt Packaging Integration to underscore the separation from Pearson’s machinery business.

Berry Global expanded its North American foodservice packaging operations to manufacture clear drink cups and lids for quick-service restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, and other foodservice markets.

A group of regional packing companies backed by Kelso & Company, including Inmark, C.L. Smith, Silver Spur, and Container Supply, united to form The Novvia Group, a packaging solutions company with domestic and international customers.

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC from Irving Place Capital.

GTCR acquired PPC Flexible Packaging.

Regal Beloit merged with Rexnord PMC, creating Regal Rexnord Corp.

Rohrer Corp. acquired Coburn Carton Solutions.

Mobile Industrial Robots teamed with CSi palletising to automate material transport within CPG facilities.

Marchesini Group acquired Dott.Bonapace.

Michelman and CMS Industrial Technologies entered into a strategic partnership where CMS will manufacture Michelman’s coating equipment and perform engineering, part replacement, and service.

Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology is designed to expand the types of plastics that can be recycled using advanced or chemical recycling.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co. completed the acquisition of AR Packaging Group.

ProMach acquired CL&D Graphics and CL&D Digital, expanding its film and label converting capabilities for flexible and rigid packaging.

People

Brad Rogers was appointed CEO of Robatech USA Inc.

Jeff Miller was appointed Regional Sales Manager, Central United States and Central Canada for Pharmaworks.

Steve Johnson and Timothy Upshur were appointed Regional Sales Managers in North America for tna solutions.

Kevin Wilson was named Account Manager—Healthcare & Specialty Packaging for Spartech.

Jorge Yanez Penabad was named Managing Director of Multivac S.A.S.

In Memoriam

Jim Navin, founder of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, passed away on October 15, 2021.