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.
Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for the web handling industry, has appointed Nang Young as its vice president and general manager of Maxcess China.
According to a report in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Printpack will close its Hazelwood, Missouri plant, a move that will result in the layoff of the facility’s 115 employees.
Bemis Company, Inc. has been recognized with two Global Leadership Awards from the Packaging Consortium (PAC), receiving a silver award for the Campbell's Ready Meals pouch and a silver award for the MiO Liquid Water Enhancer package in the “Packaging Innovation” category.
Smurfit Kappa, an expert in complete bag-in-box packaging solutions, has renewed its partnership with the Concours International Wine in Box contest, an international competition that aims to promote high-quality wines in bag-in-box packaging formats.
Menges Roller Company has added additional CNC support with its acquisition of a Mori Seiki precision machine tool with 3-axis control and live tooling.