Success in the packaging industry during the next 10 years will hinge upon building a deep understanding of and connection to the empowered consumer. As consumers place an increasing value on choice, control, convenience and experience, retailers will need to embrace disruptive technologies and novel approaches to manufacturing.

The RPX-SW series of modular robotic palletizers integrated with an Orion automatic stretch wrapper allows small- to medium-sized businesses to quickly and easily advance from manual to automated robotic palletizing and stretch wrapping.

Hamer-Fischbein, a world leader in bag closing technology and packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Thurman Melson, formerly from Honeywell International to the position of president. 

The folding carton industry prides itself on steady growth and stable earnings, much of which is based on the fact that most paper-based packaging is used for consumer staples. Nearly 60 percent of all paperboard packaging is destined for food product segments.

Based in Schio, Italy, ValTara's founder Louis Taraborelli comes full circle, having started his career in Italy over 40 years ago as a importer distributor in America of some of the largest Italian packaging brands at the time.

UNEX Manufacturing Inc. announces that Brian C. Neuwirth was promoted to president of the company. After 42 years as president, his uncle, Brian Neuwirth, will become Chairman of the Board, allowing Brian C. Neuwirth to handle day-to-day management. 

Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands end-of-line packaging automation portfolio with Wulftec acquisition.