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Packaging Briefs – THURSDAY, MAY 13
David Bellm
January 29, 2014
2 Min Read
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Scott Seehawer
Scott D. Seehawer named president of TRI-TRONICSScott D. Seehawer has been promoted to the position of President of TRI-TRONICS COMPANY, INC. Since 1995, he has held the positions of Electrical Engineer, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and most recently Senior VP of Operations. Seehawer is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and also graduated with honors from their MBA program. He holds several patents through the TRI-TRONICS Company.
Placon announces sheet extruder and recycling facility
Placon Corporation announced that it will construct a closed-loop recycling facility to grind and wash post-consumer bottles and thermoforms for processing into its EcoStar sheet products. The company is reducing the total carbon footprint by bringing the material supply chain closer to production and offering its customers more choices of materials, including up to 100% post-consumer content polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Proteus Packaging grows capabilities with key technologies, certifications
Last year, Proteus became the first U.S. business to install the Heidelberg XL 145 press, which furthered the company’s ability to create specialized packaging solutions with short lead times. The company is also driving excellence through its key industry certifications. In addition to being cGMP and ISO compliant, Proteus has an excellent rating from AIB International, a third-party agency committed to protecting the safety of the food supply chain. This highly sought-after distinction signifies that Proteus has specific procedures in place – from cleaning practices to maintenance – that safeguard the quality of food items throughout the entire packaging and distribution process. The company’s growth in these areas is part of a long-term push to meet the increasingly complex requirements of its clients, which includes the company’s move in 2006 to a new 245,000-square-foot facility in Franklin, Wis.
Cereplast enters exclusive distribution agreement with Kuala Lumpur-Based CRS Technologies to supply bioplastic resins
Cereplast, Inc. announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Kuala Lumpur-based CRS Technologies Sdn. Bhd. to supply bioplastic resins in Malaysia. This new agreement supports CRS Technologies’ goal of expanding its product line by offering its custom sustainable solutions for functional plastic coatings in various applications.
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