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Festo’s automation enables fast manufacturing of safe insulin

With the number of diabetics in the world rising by about 10 million a year, there is steady demand growth for the insulin pens that help people manage their lives.


PCMC adds virus-killing wet wipes machines Rx200 and Mako Clipper to nonwovens lineup

New flat-pack solutions produce high-content alcohol wipes while maximizing operator safety.


Twenty-second annual Industry Report indicates some growth despite pandemic

Results show over half of respondents experienced growth in volume or remained the same.


A3 is united; Automate.org is LIVE

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is officially one association, and its new website is live at AUTOMATE.ORG.


Visitor registration open for the 2021 edition of PROCESS EXPO – November

Returning to face-to-face, the experiential event will be held in the South Hall of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.


BOBST opens its virtual doors for a packaging industry wide event

BOBST is set to deliver a large program of webinars and live discussions that will cover all aspects of label and packaging production, over four days in early June.


NOVA Chemicals surpasses 65 per cent completion of its growth projects in Ontario, targets 2022 startup

The first of eight electrical substations were safely energized in March, and the company estimates that both projects will commence full start-up activities in late 2022.
 
 
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Alps Welding

Alps Welding opens a segregated facility dedicated to the fabrication of stainless steel and non-ferrous alloy equipment

The company will now be able to offer additional services to both existing and new customers. » Read more
 
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CPMA announces John Anderson as the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award

John is known for his strategic vision and outstanding leadership skills. » Read more

Chickapea receives $9.3 million investment from District Ventures Capital, InvestEco Capital and Export Development Canada

Series C round to help propel operations for popular nutrition-packed pasta. » Read more

Industry ready for safe return of in-person trade shows

After more than a year away from in-person trade shows, nearly nine out of 10 packaging and processing end-users say in-person trade shows are essential for networking and discovering what is new in the industry. » Read more

Willowton Group switches to inhouse PET bottle production for sunflower oil with Sidel blowers

Founded in 1970, Willowton is a family-owned business in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. » Read more

INX earns Gold level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

This achievement is significant since C2CPII is the certifying body designing, implementing, and managing systems and processes serving as a Certification program for products and materials that meet certain quality assurance criteria. » Read more

Cascades to establish a COVID-19 vaccination hub in Kingsey Falls

Responding to the government’s call to businesses, Cascades is announcing that it will set up a COVID-19 vaccination hub in Kingsey Falls this coming May. » Read more

Making a difference: Brenton and Orion ramp up production to support Operation Warp Speed initiatives

As companies in the supply chain for COVID-19 vaccine distribution began ramping up activities last summer, Brenton and Orion were there for customers by expediting the design and building of end-of-line packaging and stretch-wrapping systems. » Read more
 
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Sesotec

Sesotec INTUITY Metal Detector Put to the Test by Food Manufacturers

Best metal detection results for a wide variety of products using multi-simultaneous frequency. » Read more
Flora

Flora™ Plant-Based Bricks Launch in Canada

New dairy-free, vegan plant-based butter alternative. » Read more
Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Releases New 21.1 Version of EcoStruxure Automation Expert

Schneider Electric is also implementing EcoStruxure Automation Expert in its own Smart Distribution Center in Shanghai, China to try and reduce costs and improve efficiency. » Read more
Cremer

Major Frozen-Food Manufacturer Increases Production Capacity with Cremer Washdown Counting Machine

Cremer’s WD Series counting & dispensing machines provide hygienic, efficient and 100% accurate solution for packaging frozen meatballs. » Read more
ESS Technologies

Packaging Line for Vaccine Vials Meets Urgent Demand for Production

A pharmaceutical manufacturer turned to ESS Technologies to supply an automated packaging line for cartoning and case packing 10ml vials of vaccine. » Read more
Fort Dearborn

Fort Dearborn Sets World Impression Record on Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 in 2020

The press, located at the company’s Fort Worth plant, achieved the highest gross impressions of any XL 106 in the world last year. » Read more
Flourish Pancakes

Flourish Pancakes Launches Highly Anticipated Plant-Based Mixes

Two delicious flavours made with just four functional ingredients. » Read more
Maxco

Maxco Expands Production with BW Papersystems Triple-Wall Corrugator

New machine will more than double company’s manufacturing capacity. » Read more
 
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Women in Manufacturing Please note, many industry events are being rescheduled, postponed or cancelled amid the ongoing threat of COVID-19. For the latest updates, please visit our regularly-updated list of industry events that have been impacted by COVID-19.