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BPA Group acquires Racupack BV

June 26, 2013

Racupack has created a recognized name in the food and non-food markets as a manufacturer of wrap around and cartoning solutions. Their 25 years of experience in the industry is a perfect addition to BluePrint’s 30+ years of know-how handling and loading flexible packages into secondary containers.

Brandon True joins Chemsultants International as a polymer chemist

June 24, 2013

In his position, True will be responsible for analytical testing, product development, and problem solving projects. He will report directly to Berry Decker, PhD, Technical Projects Manager.

The Can Manufacturers Institute launches new interactive resource sustainability

June 21, 2013

The Can Manufacturers Institute announces the launch of a new website that promotes the benefits of metal cans as the best packaging choice for food and beverages.

Bosch expands VFFS test facility in New Richmond

June 19, 2013

Bosch Packaging Technology has completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art vertical form fill seal (VFFS) test facility in New Richmond, WI. The $850,000 vertical expansion helps Bosch accommodate two full VFFS packaging lines that include secondary packaging, such as case erecting, loading and closing.

Monadnock Paper Mills inducted into NHBSR Cornerstone Hall of Fame

Monadnock honored for commitment to social responsibility and sustainable innovation

June 17, 2013

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of technical/specialty and premium printing and packaging papers, was recently inducted into the New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR) Cornerstone Hall of Fame.

2013 is an active year for control system integrators

June 13, 2013

Those responsible for manufacturing plants and process facilities are increasingly turning to members of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA; www.controlsys.org) for help in boosting productivity and guarding against catastrophic computer failures that can interrupt operations.

Zip-Pak to showcase resealable technologies and resources

Showcase will take place at Fispal Technologia 2013, June 25-28

June 10, 2013

Zip-Pak, the global leader in resealable solutions and equipment, will be showcasing several of its zipper applicator systems at Fispal Technologia 2013, June 25-28 at booth number I-173 in the Anhembi Pavilion. Representatives from the company’s newest facility, located in São Paulo, Brazil, will be in attendance to present the company’s complete range of zipper and zipper applicator solutions that accommodate flexible packaging for a wide range of consumer products.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers off-site product contamination, anomaly screening

New Texas facility uses state-of-the-art X-ray, metal detectors for rapid product evaluation

June 7, 2013

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the opening of its new product contamination evaluation facility in Sugar Land, Tex. to help food and pharmaceutical manufacturers address safety and quality issues.

xpedx awarded ENERGY STAR

xpedx has now earned ENERGY STAR in 22 sites since 2011

June 3, 2013

xpedx, a leading business-to-business distribution company in North America, has earned the ENERGY STAR® designation at its locations in Seattle, WA and Cleveland, OH. xpedx is an “ENERGY STAR partner” and is committed to responsible stewardship of natural resources.