Press release submitted on behalf of Emerson This summer, Emerson will launch the first model in its next-generation Branson™ Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform, an innovative, entry-level system that provides the flexibility and control capability to meet diverse manufacturing needs. This model, the Branson Polaris Integrated Welder (IW), offers intuitive and ergonomic … [Read more...] about Emerson Announces Next-Generation Ultrasonic Welder

Press release submitted on behalf of Crestview Partners Crestview Partners (Crestview), New York, New York, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Smyth Companies (Smyth), Eagan, Minnesota, a premier, full-service provider of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, in-mold labels, glue-applied labels, and flexible … [Read more...] about Crestview Acquires Smyth Companies

Press release submitted on behalf of the Association of Plastics Recyclers The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has announced the winners of the inaugural APR Recycling Leadership Awards during the Opening Plenary Session at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference (PRC).  Launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the APR Design® Guide for Plastics … [Read more...] about APR Recycling Leadership Award Winners Announced to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

Press release submitted on behalf of Metas® SolutionsMetas® Solutions, Grand Rapids, Machinery, has introduced the Rietstack IRS modular automatic rotary cutting machine with high pile stacker (IRS modular). The IRS modular is designed for die-cutting labels and stacking IML, BML, board and paper up to 1 meter long. The key features of this machine include a 1200 mm unwinder … [Read more...] about Metas® Solutions Introduces Rietstack IRS Modular Machine