The Dow Chemical Company has named Karen S. Carter as its new North America commercial vice president for Dow’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics (P&SP) business.
Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging has expanded its adhesive coating operation in Hamilton, Ohio – an addition that will further support increasing demand for its heat-seal healthcare packaging materials.
Printpack will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year by completing several major initiatives including an investment of $25.7 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the city of Newport News, Virginia and the completion of a separate recapitalization program to advance equipment capabilities.
HP is inviting its users to submit entries in the first-ever North American Inkspiration Awards, recognizing the most innovative work produced with HP digital printing technology.
Universal Converting Equipment has secured a facility for a showroom and service center in Florida to service its customers in both North and South America.
Pro Mach, Inc., an industry-leading integrated packaging solutions company, has acquired New Freedom, Pennsylvania-based EPI Labelers, a dedicated manufacturer of high-quality labeling products for packaging and promotional needs, including the EPI Flex-Pac family of labelers for flexible packaging purposes.
Precision AirConvey, a manufacturer of trim and matrix removal systems, has appointed John Coates as its new chief operating officer. In the position, Coates will work to aggressively position the company for continued expansion and success in high growth markets.
Amcor has entered into an agreement to acquire BPI China, a Chinese subsidiary of U.K.-based British Polythene Industries that produces flexible packaging for domestic and international customers, for $13 million (U.S.).
Sonoco has been recognized with a 2016 PAC Global Leadership Gold Award for Packaging Innovation for its flexible squeeze pouch developed for Daisy brand sour cream.