The Davis-Standard Technical Center has announced two additions to its lab capabilities in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. 

Sigma Plastics Group has ordered its 53rd Windmoeller & Hoelscher blown film machine. The VAREX II line will be installed in Sigma’s ISOFlex Indiana plant in Washington, Indiana – a plant that features all W&H lines and is dedicated to producing high-end film.

With the recent installation of a POD 5-layer blown film extrusion line in Georgia, Macchi’s total number of markets served has increased to 88.

Mondi is investing in its Styria, Austria, plant to further boost its ability to offer safe, clean, environmentally friendly liners for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers.

Davis-Standard, LLC has acquired Thermoforming Systems LLC (TSL) of Yakima, Washington. TSL designs, manufacturers and markets leading-edge thermoforming equipment to the North American food packaging industry.

Pregis LLC has invested more than $10 million in manufacturing upgrades, which include a blown film line and enhanced printing capabilities, in its Sharp Packaging flexible packaging operation in Sussex, Wisconsin. 

Accredo Packaging has initiated the expansion of its North America production facilities in Sugar Land, Texas, where it will add and equip an additional 200,000 square feet of new production and warehouse space. Upon completion, Accredo North America will span close to 550,000 square feet. 

Dr. Eng. Paolo Perazzi has been appointed to the position of general manager for Macchi S.p.A., taking over for Dr. Anthony M. Caprioli.

Davis-Standard, LLC has acquired Brampton Engineering of Brampton, Ontario, aprovider of multi-layer AeroFrost air blown and AquaFrost water quenched film systems, film winding and many other film production solutions.