Appleton Mfg. Division will bring their industry workhorse A301 Automatic Core Cutter to ICE USA 2013. This automated core cutting solution is rich in features including simplified automation, intelligent control, and superior precision to increase productivity while reducing material waste and operating cost. The machine on display will feature several customer selected options: a Digital Read Out, Auto-Indexing Knife and our patented Instant Diameter Change System.

OLBRICH GmbH with Headquarters in Germany, has appointed Matik, Inc. as their exclusive agent for North America. Matik plans to expand OLBRICH’s presence in North America as well as provide US-based parts & service support to existing OLBRICH customers in the USA, Mexico & Canada.

Nordson EDI has appointed Kevin L. Bahr to the position of aftermarket and customer service manager, it was announced by Godfrey M. Sandham, vice president and general manager.

Reifenhäuser Maschinenfabrik presented its Reifenhäuser Supplier Awards for the eleventh time to honor the best suppliers to Reifenhäuser Extrusion, Reifenhäuser Reicofil and Reiloy Metall of the year 2012. With the award, Reifenhäuser recognizes excellent performance, superior commitment, and important contributions to the success of the company.

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Exopack Holding Corp. a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and coated products today announced that executive chairman Jack Knott will return to the company in a full time capacity as the executive chairman and chief executive officer. In addition, Mike Alger, a member of Exopack’s board of directors and chairman of the audit committee, has been named the company’s chief financial officer.