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CINCINNATI, OH, July 25, 2024 – ProMach, a worldwide ..read more

Italy-based Emmepi Group, a global supplier of material-handling solutions, has confirmed it recently completed the acquisition of U.K.-based Avanti Conveyors. Emmepi Group says the objective of the acquisition is to further increase its geographic manufacturing footprint, enhancing its ability to offer a totally integrated solution, aligning with the demands of customers globally. This covers the whole product range from plant logistics and handling to peripherals, strappers, wrappers, and robotic solutions. The enlarged group will benefit from an additional production facility in the U.K. fo ..read more

Keurig Dr Pepper Canada takes over 100,000 sq. ft. of XTL Group’s new distribution centre to support growth and enhance customer service in Western Canada Balzac, Alta., July 22, 2024 — Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (KDP Canada), announced today an expansion of its distribution capabilities through an agreement with XTL Group (XTL) for the lease of a 100,000-square-foot space in their new warehouse in Balzac, just outside of Calgary. This strategic expansion is designed to significantly enhance the company’s ability to service its growing customer base in Wester ..read more

As seen in the Globe and Mail Plan Automation owns about $3 million worth of inspection systems, including 10 third-generation X-ray machines, five first-generation machines and 11 metal detectors. In a refrigerated warehouse in Bolton, Ont., Plan Automation is X-raying millions of kilograms of food annually from producers who suspect shards of inedible materials have accidentally made their way into their products. In 2021, the 15-year-old company launched a service to X-ray processed food and weed out products contaminated with pieces of glass, metal or rubber, said vice president Mat B ..read more

July 18, 2024 (Ottawa, Ont.) — The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC), represented by 10 organizations including the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), has obtained the commitment of all grocers and key suppliers to support the Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code). The news was shared with Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture today. The development of the Code was proposed by FPT Ministers of Agriculture in 2021 to improve transparency, predictability, and respect for the principles of fair dealing within the supplier/retailer relations ..read more

We’re thrilled to announce that WestRock and Smurfit Kappa have combined to create Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. We operate in 40 countries and across 63 mills, with 500 converting operations and 100,000+ employees, offering a full suite of sustainable packaging solutions to our customers. As Smurfit Westrock, we can offer scale and global reach to our customers and their customers. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. Smurfit Westr ..read more

Mondoux Confectionary is based in Quebec’s Laval LAVAL — Regal Confections has acquired Quebec-based Mondoux Confectionary. Mondoux is led by a professional management team and operates out of a 90,000-square-foot facility in Laval, Que., which houses the company’s head office and co-packing operation. The 22,000-square-foot Giacomo chocolate factory, also in Laval, is a stone’s throw away from the company’s headquarters. “We are incredibly proud of the impact our company has had for six decades, creating fun and lifelong memories for consumers. We are excited to partner with Regal to uphold o ..read more

Marotta’s new Motorfox headquarters brings critical motor production in-house, for greater efficiency and improved collaboration with aerospace and defense leaders MONTVILLE, N.J.—July 16, 2024—Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defence supplier, today announced the opening of its newest facility, housing the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced brushless DC motors under the company’s newly launched Motorfox brand. The 10,000-square-foot building in Chaska, Minn. marks a significant step in Marotta’s commitment to improving efficiency through vertical integration ..read more

Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands. The partners are targeting brands in industries such as food and beverage, apparel, and consumer electronics. Through the partnership, Neste and MC aim to accelerate their efforts to build de-fossilized supply chains for brand owners in Japan. In the course of the cooperation, Neste will provide its expertise in sustainability and more sustainable materials, also in the form of renewable Neste RE, a bio-b ..read more