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Advances in Packaging Sustainability

New material innovations are creating opportunities for sustainable packaging in every sector.

April 8, 2019

From light-weighted glass and PET bottles to recycled corrugated cartons and compostable plastics, opportunities are out there. Brands and retailers rely upon packaging manufacturers to give them what consumers want — in a cost-effective, time efficient manner.

Beckhoff Automation Names Kevin Barker as New President

March 11, 2019

Beckhoff Automation has named Kevin Barker as the new president of Beckhoff Automation LLC to manage Beckhoff business operations across the US.

Motion Industries Promotes Randall P. Breaux to President

December 28, 2018

Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced the promotion of Randall (Randy) P. Breaux to President.

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HMI Standardization: A Path Forward

Patrick Toohey

October 11, 2018

OnRobot Acquires Purple Robotics

September 20, 2018

OnRobot has acquired Purple Robotics, which developed the world’s first vacuum gripper specifically for cobots.

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Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.

Kristen Kazarian

Nigel Smith

September 11, 2018

Automating your packaging operations can increase productivity and help with labor costs, line efficiency, changeover time and more. Next-generation machines are doing more, and taking up less space.

Beckhoff Automation Strengthens Canadian Presence

September 10, 2018

Beckhoff Automation has opened a new 2,223-square-foot facility within the country’s second largest metropolitan area in Greater Montreal, located in Laval, Quebec.

Stealth Cartoner Includes OEE Enhancements

September 7, 2018

MGS will introduce its most recent addition to its high performance pharmaceutical cartoning product line, the Stealth CT at Pack Expo International.

Blueprint Automation Appoints Jason Hogue Southeast Regional Sales Manager

August 9, 2018

Blueprint Automation has appointed Jason Hogue the Southeast Regional Sales Manager.

Dorner Announces Scholarship Recipient

July 28, 2018

Kristin Werner, a student at Hennepin Technical College in Minneapolis, Minn., has been named recipient of the 2018 Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship, funded by Dorner.