Food producers prioritize sustainable packaging Pack Expo International exhibitors and speakers alike focus on sustainable and automated solutions and services. Sammy Bredar November 11, 2024 No Comments Automation and sustainability propel U.S. packaging machinery market.Read More
News and new products from the show floor at Pack Expo 2024 Suppliers show off the latest in packaging and handling innovations. November 7, 2024 No Comments Pack Expo International 2024 spanned 1.3 million square feet and brought together 2,700 exhibitors.Read More
Lineage Inc. cuts ribbon on automated warehouse in Pennsylvania Approximately 18% of the US population is within a roughly 250-mile radius of the facility. Industry News November 5, 2024 No Comments The site joins Lineage’s automated facility portfolio of more than 80 fully and semi-automated buildings.Read More
Grote Co. acquires SPI Automation SPI’s experience in food production automation builds on Grote’s brands’ offerings. Industry News October 30, 2024 No Comments SPI Automation's capabilities are set to expand robotic applications and controls capacity for all Grote Co. divisions.Read More
Harpak-Ulma, Cabinplant team up to minimize product giveaway New partnership enhances North American access to fixed-weight packaging. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Harpak-Ulma and Cabinplant work together to eliminate millions in product giveaway from food packaging operations.Read More
Fortifi partners with Völur to optimize supply chain efficiency Völur utilizes proprietary AI-driven software solutions to increase per-head margins and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Industry News October 8, 2024 No Comments Fortifi, Völur utilize AI to optimize protein processors' cutting and processing decisions.Read More
East, Gulf Coast dockworker strike affects 36 ports The strike is the first by the union since 1977. Industry News October 1, 2024 No Comments Port strike over wages and automation could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods.Read More
How meat processors can optimize packaging operations for Thanksgiving demand CEO of US Packaging & Wrapping shares strategies on scaling up to meet holiday demand with packaging solutions. Fred Wilkinson September 27, 2024 No Comments Processors need to assess how scalable and flexible their automation systems are.Read More
Tim Patt joins Dorner as regional sales director Tim Patt brings an extensive background of sales and managerial experience to Dorner spanning nearly 30 years. Industry News August 26, 2024 No Comments Regional sales director works to grow the company’s automation, industrial and sanitary conveyor business. Read More
COMMENTARY: PMMI Transforming logistics Technology forestalls supply chain disruptions. Tom Egan August 26, 2024 No Comments The logistics process has become smarter, faster and more efficient by automating operations, adopting technology and forging partnerships to build resiliency.Read More