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Multisorb Technologies recently announced the appointment of Brad Salai to the position of Corporate Intellectual Property Director as part of its global expansion strategy. Multisorb owns a significant amount of global intellectual property, including hundreds of patents and trademarks in 61 countries.

The Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc., announces it has acquired all outstanding shares of Agile Planet, Inc. (“Agile Planet”).

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announces its intention to acquire Dynamotive Ltd to expand its service offering in low and medium voltage drives and motors.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. announces that it has signed a Definitive Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the Meurer Group located in Furstenau, Germany. Meurer is a well-known supplier of secondary packaging equipment to the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) markets worldwide.

Avery Dennison Corporation has added four new facestocks with a Bleached Glassine (BG) liner to its Prime Film Portfolio of BOPP films.

A new and updated online Product Catalog features updated pictures and information about Standard-Knapp’s case, tray and shrink packaging machinery.

PaperWorks Industries, Inc. announces that effective on shipments as of July 22, 2013, it will increase prices on all MasterWorks coated recycled boxboard grades by $45 per ton. This increase is necessary to recover escalating costs and includes the MasterBright series and all MasterWorks CRB grades: Blister, News, Plus, Freeze, Lite, and Bev.

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.

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