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The Middleby Corp., Elgin, Ill., acquired Packaging Progressions, Inc. (Pacproinc), Souderton, Pa.

The Herbold Hot Wash System from Herbold Meckesheim USA, Smithfield, R.I., initially designed for PET bottles, now processes a variety of other items, including thermoformed foils, trays and foil used in the packaging industry.

JBT Corp., Chicago, announced a global alliance with SafeTraces, a Pleasanton, Calif.-based provider of food safety and traceability solutions, to integrate SafeTraces' patented DNA-based technologies into JBT's solutions portfolio for worldwide distribution.

Packline Materials Handling, UK, announced a fully motorized version of its vertical spindle for lifting and handling rolls of film, foil, paper and packaging materials.

Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., and FOSS, Eden Prairie, Minn., launched an advanced version of the Tetra Pak Standardization unit.

PreScouter, Chicago, released a report uncovering the newest personalized packaging technologies.

Piab, Hingham, Mass., introduced piSOFTGRIP, a new soft gripping tool developed to grip sensitive and lightweight objects of odd geometries and/or an unusual surface.

While interleaving materials are typically viewed as a commodity, material innovation and integration with high-speed interleaving machines can significantly enhance shelf life and food safety across a wide range of industries.

Amcor, Australia, acquired Chicago-based Bemis Co. Inc., effective June 11. The combined company will operate as Amcor plc.