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Opportunity in the packaging department
One man’s ingenuity led to a high-performance orbital stretch wrapper that saves time and labor as it protects shipments from costly damage.

Other Voices: Balancing demand for faster and cheaper delivery in a socially responsible way
Social responsibility encompasses automation, green shipping, improving last-mile delivery, maintaining a positive workplace and more efficient planning.

PMMI launches NAM health care to address member health coverage needs
PMMI offers association health plan for employers in select states.

SSI Schaefer starts producing face masks for DCs, waste collectors and clients
Company plans to produce as many as 1,000 masks per week in North Carolina and Mexico locations.

PMMI board member Nancy Wilson selected as a 2020 STEP Ahead awardee
Wilson honored for advancing women and the next generation in packaging and processing

Rice Lake acquires Postea
Rice Lake Weighing Systems has acquired The Postea Group, a Boston-based developer and manufacturer of dimensioning equipment and software.

EXPO PACK México canceled amid Covid-19 concerns
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and in following the recommendations of the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has canceled EXPO PACK México (June 2-5, 2020, Expo Santa Fe México, Mexico City).

FOG Software Group acquires ProShip from Quadient (formerly Neopost)
Supply chain software leader acquires provider of carrier-compliant solutions for medium- and high-volume shippers.

Tank Holding acquires Meese
The Meese acquisition also provides some intriguing synergy opportunities with one of Tank Holding’s other recent acquisitions, Chemtainer, who is another major player in the laundry linen, and broader material handling market.

MFG Tray to remain in operation under the provision for Plastics Product Manufacturing
We will remain diligent in our endeavors to reduce exposure but will remain in operation as scheduled.

GS1 study: Retail industry supports transition from U.P.C. to data-rich barcode
Study highlights migration underway to meet changing consumer needs for more product information.

Corrugated box industry keeps supply chain moving amid Covid-19 challenges
The manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes are working to keep transport packaging flowing to makers of essential products including packaging for food and other consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Call for applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Submissions due by June 15 for program recognizing implementation of reusable transport packaging solutions

Soft Robotics solves costly e-commerce reverse logistics problems
Innovative robotics pioneer Soft Robotics (Booth 3627) has announced the first robotic solution specifically designed for the handling of product returns.

Flexcon introduces new ASRS tote boxes
Flexcon Container (Booth 8625) is exhibiting its new Universal and ASRS tote boxes, divider systems and pallets at Modex.


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