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Jun 16
Embedding Electronic Functionality: Is It Worthwhile?

Integrating multiple functionalities within a single entity promises simpler, more efficient devices without compromising capability. Smartphones are a great example, with maps, diaries, phones, cameras, games consoles, and more integrated into a single, compact device. However, the smartphone itself is arguably a masterpiece of packaging, containing many different components from different suppliers that are mounted […]

May 31
East West Acquires Eastprint for Company’s Capabilities in Printed Electronics and HMI Technologies

Atlanta, GA and North Andover, MA, April 17, 2023 – East West Manufacturing, LLC, (“East West” or “the Company”) an integrated design, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution services partner for original equipment manufacturers and distributors throughout North America and Europe, today announced that it has acquired Eastprint Incorporated (“Eastprint”), a printed electronics solutions provider. Terms of the transaction were not […]

Apr 26
MCC Acquires Turkish In-Mold Label Manufacturer, Korsini

MCC Acquires Turkish In-Mold Label Manufacturer, Korsini Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a label solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, announced the acquisition of Korsini, a provider of in-mold label (IML) solutions based in Izmir, Turkey. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.   IML is a high-growth labeling technology in which pre-printed labels are inserted […]

Apr 05
Beck Automation Launches Fully Automatic, Highly Flexible Handle Automation System for Industrial Plastic Pails 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beck Automation Launches Fully Automatic, Highly Flexible Handle Automation System for Industrial Plastic Pails   OBERENGSTRINGEN, Switzerland, March 28, 2023 – Beck Automation AG, a leading Swiss in-mold labeling (IML) and automation specialist, has announced the launch of the Beck Bailer, a highly flexible system which enables the fully automatic assembly of metal handles for industrial […]

Mar 20
Beck Automation Introduces New Adjustment Head

Beck Automation AG, Oberengstringen, Switzerland, announced the launch of a new adjustment head for precision label alignment – targeted for the production of small packaging units of consumables for the medical market. The adjustment head is an integral part of the IML system. It picks up individual labels and measures and aligns them in the […]

Mar 15
OMV Technologies Names Gary P. Kooper as New CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Brooke Maltun, President, OMV Technologies, 310-988-9764 or brooke.maltun@omvtechnologies.com, or Greg Hannoosh, President, Next Step Communications Inc., 207-703-0343 or ghannoosh@next-step.com OMV Technologies Names Gary P. Kooper as New CEO Using His Mantra “Simplify, Focus and Execute,” Kooper Aims to Reignite OMV’s ‘No Machine Left Behind’ Strategy by Leveraging the […]

Mar 03
IMDA Awards Competition 2022: Kimberly-Clark and LEONHARD KURZ honored for joint project

Fürth/Germany, March 2nd, 2023: As a trade association, the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) represents injection molders, printers, material suppliers, and machine manufacturers who are committed to the development of In-Mold Labeling (IML), In-Mold Decoration (IMD), and In-Mold Electronics (IME). As part of the IMDA Awards Competition, the renowned organization annually honors the best products manufactured […]

Feb 02
RecyClass Publishes the Design Book to Support the Plastic Industry in Designing Recyclable Packaging

RecyClass Design Book is a practical guide clarifying the concepts of recyclability and design for recycling which are based on a science-driven approach. This document elaborates on the concept of RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines, and can be used by all plastic industry actors working on designing recyclable plastic packaging. Design Book provides a step-by-step […]

Feb 02
In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced changes to its board of directors and new executive committee appointments.

In-mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced changes to its board of directors and new executive committee appointments. Two members of the IMDA board of directors have stepped down after years of dedicated service to the association and the industry: Tim Curnutt and Joseph Hirtzer. Curnutt is president and CEO of Distinctive Plastics, a contract manufacturer […]

Jan 26
Beck Automation to Introduce New Adjustment Head at MD&M West Show in Anaheim, Calif.

OBERENGSTRINGEN, Switzerland, January 24, 2023 – Beck Automation AG, announced the launch of a new adjustment head for precision label alignment at the Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West show (Booth #2963) Feb. 7-9 in Anaheim, Calif. The company also provided an update on its recent decision to establish a medical business unit focused on […]