Here are five things to consider when purchasing a semi-automatic turntable stretch wrapper.1 Does the turntable stop if the film breaks?A safe pallet wrapper will automatically stop the wrap cycle as soon as it detects a film break, so the operator won’t be tempted to reattach film to a rotating load.2 Are the wires and motors enclosed?Exposed wires and motors create trip hazards or could cause severe burns or scrapes. Look for a stretch wrapper that has enclosed components to protect not only the operators, but the machine as well.

Investments in solid wood machining technology have helped Built-Rite Box & Crate to optimize the quality and production of its custom wood packaging.

AkzoNobel announced it has completed the sale of its Primary Amides chemicals business to PMC Group. Financial terms of the December 31 sale were not disclosed.

TruFlow meters from Nordson Corp. enable monitoring and control of material flow during all phases and line speeds of production for nonwovens, book and product assembly, as well as for packaging applications.

Packaging manufacturer Pregis Corp. has appointed Kevin Baudhuin to president and CEO.

International Paper announced it has reached a definitive merger agreement with Temple-Inland Inc. and will acquire all of the composite panel and packaging manufacturer's outstanding common stock for $32.00 per share in cash, plus the assumption of $600 million in Temple-Inland's year-end debt. The total transaction value is approximately $4.3 billion.

Temple-Inland Inc. acknowledged that International Paper Company announced that it will be commencing an unsolicited offer.

When dealing with your wood product, look at not only how well it is made, but how well it is packaged. Sometimes the package is the product.

The wood-related proposal would affect shipping between Canada and the U.S.

VIENNA, OH -- Millwood, Inc., a provider of packaging for lumber and pallet producers, announced the promotions of Greg Jarvis and Doug Gaier.