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June 2023

Packaging World June 2023

Triangle Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

Louis R. Muskat (L.R.), founded Triangle Packaging Co. on May 1, 1923. Now in its 100th year of business and under its third generation of Muskat leadership, L.R.’s legacy lives on.

May 2, 2023

WLS Appoints Randy Backich Regional Sales Manager for Northeastern United States and Quebec, Canada

Backich will be responsible for bringing WLS’ labeling systems to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical device, personal care, beverage and other manufacturers and contract packers throughout his region.

May 2, 2023

Wls Randy Backich

Columbus McKinnon to Acquire montratec GmbH

The acquisition will create significant growth synergy opportunities with the addition of asynchronous intelligent automation and transport systems to precision conveyance platform.

May 2, 2023

Columbus Mc Kinnon

Materials & Containers

Food Lion Brand Demos Advanced Recycling-Based Circular System

Flexible plastic waste from the food supply chain is recycled and attributed to ISCC PLUS certified-circular polymers used for new food-grade packaging. First announced in April 2022, the first-of-its-kind project is now being evaluated for scalability.

April 27, 2023

Stakeholders say this circular solution for food packaging waste is a first of its kind in the U.S.

Krones Acquires Ampco Pumps Co.

Krones signed an agreement to acquire ninety percent of Ampco Pumps headquartered in Glendale, Wis.

April 24, 2023

Krones Ampco Image

MSU Opens Renovated School of Packaging Building

Michigan State University opened its newly renovated MSU School of Packaging building, following a fundraising campaign that raised more than $10 million.

April 24, 2023

Exterior of the School of Packaging, courtesy of University Advancement, by Aran Kessler.

Heat and Control Opens New Facility in Mexico

Heat and Control’s new facility in Jalisco, Mexico is the headquarters for Mexico and Latin American operations.

April 24, 2023

Pr Hac Mexico Building

Lantech to Open Case Equipment Manufacturing Facility in North America

The new facility will provide quicker lead times and machine expertise to North American customers.

April 19, 2023

Yamato Announces Leadership Change in the Americas

Ralph Kieselhorst stepped down as president, chief executive officer and Bill Pierce was appointed president by Yamato’s board of directors.

April 18, 2023

Enercon Industries Welcomes Mike Ritterling as Technical Support & Field Service Manager

Ritterling joins Enercon in the newly created position of Technical Support & Field Service Manager.

April 13, 2023

Enercon Mike Ritterling Customer Support Field Service Manager

Solidus Solutions Rebrands as Solidus

Solidus’ new brand identity unites the business under one mission, brand purpose, and direction as part of its ongoing commitment to a circular economy and to supporting the ever-evolving packaging industry.

April 12, 2023

Primary Packaging

Eriez Names New VP, Global Marketing & Brand Management

Company veteran John Blicha has assumed the leadership role.

April 12, 2023

John Blicha, Eriez

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