Avery Dennison Corp. has appointed Pascale Wautelet as the Global Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) for its Label and Graphic Materials group. As Global VP for R&D, Pascale will lead Label and Graphic Materials’ global R&D network, including oversight of its seven regional R&D centers and teams.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation is making it easy for small- to medium-sized factories to realize the benefits of an Andon system, with its new iQ Monozukuri Andon. It offers pre-engineered project data and software to implement and operate an Andon system.
ESS Technologies is celebrating 25 years supplying high performance automated packaging machinery and robotics. Founded in 1993 by Kevin and Linda Browne as an engineering, sales and service (ESS) outlet for other package machinery OEMS, the company soon began manufacturing our own line of automated packaging machines.
The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University is offering courses this fall including: Introduction to Flexography Workshop, Proofing and Visualization Seminar, Paperboard Packaging Seminar, Corrugated Packaging Seminar, Process Color Management Seminar and Flexo Foundations Seminar.
Bauer Gear Motor has expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities by acquiring an aluminum die-casting facility in Italy, operating under the name Aluminium Die Casting SRL.
More than ever consumers are concerned with supporting ethical businesses with environmentally conscious practices. They are growing increasingly aware of what they consume, the waste they create and the businesses that are aligned with this ethos.
With this fast-growing segment expected to climb 7-9 percent per year through 2023, navigating the shift from rigid to flexible packaging with optimal pouch functionality challenges brand managers with various considerations when determining an overall package experience.
Amcor, a global supplier of flexible packaging, has named Aluisio Ragazzi Fonseca vice president and general manager of its South America Flexibles business unit.
Point Five Packaging introduces the P5-RM Semi-Automatic Seal System. The machine is configurable for sealing trays or cups using modified atmosphere packaging, vacuum skin packaging or seal-only packaging.