Discover your next big idea in food packaging & processing this Sept.
Experience a breakthrough in food packaging & processing—explore solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
REGISTER TODAY & SAVE

Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

Companies
Langguth America moved to a new building, doubling its productivity space, which includes more machine assembly area, greater warehousing of parts inventory, and additional bays for
added tooling.

xpedx is servicing Tampa, Orlando, and other parts of Florida from its new 200,000-sq-ft mega-distribution center in Lakeland, FL.


Lenze Americas opened the Mechanical Product Assembly & Logistics Center in Glendale Heights, IL. The 100,000-sq-ft center supports electro-mechanical product manufacturing operations for the Americas region.


Cermex acquired Newtec Case Palletizing to enhance its range and expertise.


Verst Group Logistics hosted a tour of its packaging facility, which included eight production lines in action, including those operated by label, container, and equipment suppliers.


Klöckner Pentaplast broke ground for a new packaging films production facility in Suzhou, China.


INX Digital Intl. and Giant Media, LLC reached a regional agreement where Giant Media will sell INX Digital’s line of eco Triangle™ EDX inks.

Achievements
Delkor Systems, Inc. was awarded the 2012 Governor’s International Trade Award from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Trade Office.


Automated Packaging Systems received the 2011 Top Supplier Award from ResMed for global packaging excellence.

People
Alex Liu joined Mocon, Inc. as application specialist for the GreenLight® food safety product line.


Larry Cozine was appointed director of sales for EDL Packaging Engineers, Inc..


Ryan Huether was promoted to vice president of business development at Independent Can Co.


Tom Sullivan was appointed national sales manager, Real Time Solutions® order fulfillment systems product line.


In MemoriumMark Jacobson—PMMI past chairman, 2009 inductee into the Packaging Hall of Fame, vice president of Econocorp Inc.—died Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Proteins Innovations Report
Discover cutting-edge protein packaging innovations from PACK EXPO International 2024! Our editorial team spotlights hygienic equipment and materials designed for the demanding protein sector. From IP66-rated washdown systems and all-servo chub packaging to advanced auto-bagging technology and compostable trays replacing EPS, this report reveals how manufacturers are addressing clean, safe design while improving efficiency.
Take Me There
Proteins Innovations Report
Food safety excellence on a budget: The smart approach
When material costs rise and margins shrink, efficient cleaning becomes critical. Learn cost-effective sanitation strategies that enhance food safety while reducing resource consumption.
Read More
Food safety excellence on a budget: The smart approach