Valco Melton acquired by Graco Inc.
Valco Melton has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Graco Inc., a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, in an all-cash transaction. Valco Melton will become part of Graco’s Industrial division upon closing, with timing expected sometime in the third quarter. Common dedication to global customers “Like Valco Melton, Graco has […]
SÜDPACK Medica presents integrated system for sterile barriers
With MedGuard, SÜDPACK Medica provides a holistically developed packaging system that supports manufacturers in the medical technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors in selecting and implementing their packaging concepts. Under the MedGuard brand, the packaging specialist combines different material structures with process expertise to create validated packaging solutions designed for performance, product and process safety, […]
2026 WorldStar Awards celebrate packaging excellence
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) proudly celebrated global packaging excellence during the prestigious 2026 WorldStar Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, held on 8 May 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, during interpack 2026. The event brought together around 400 guests from nearly 50 countries in a sold-out celebration recognising innovation, sustainability, and excellence in packaging. A unique […]
IBD Wickeltechnik – Web handling innovation for the food industry
How a custom modification to a standard clamping shaft enables fine adjustment of the web position directly on the clamped roll, mechanically and with a readable setpoint. A heavy material roll sits on the clamping shaft, is pneumatically clamped, and is positioned a few millimetres too far to the left. Even pre-positioning with a ruler […]
interpack 2026 sends a global signal for the industry
interpack 2026 made the energy of an entire industry truly tangible. Once again, it became the global meeting place for the processing and packaging industry and impressively demonstrated how concrete transformation is already being implemented in technology, materials and processes. Visible momentum interpack 2026 sent a clear signal: the packaging industry is more closely connected, […]