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News & Events

Welcome to the BW Packaging News & Events page! Here, you'll find the latest press releases and updates on upcoming tradeshows where you can see our packaging solutions in person. To view our upcoming trade shows, click the "Events & Tradeshows" tab below.

Check this page regularly to stay connected with us and learn how we continue to support our customers worldwide.

Press Releases

BW Packaging launches Hayssen X850 multi-jaw flow wrapper

BW Packaging launches Hayssen X850 multi-jaw flow wrapper

BW Packaging integrates its divisions into a single organization

BW Packaging integrates its divisions into a single organization

Harland and Accraply Pressure Sensitive Labeling Brands Merge

Harland and Accraply Pressure Sensitive Labeling Brands Merge

BW Flexible Systems unveils upgraded Hayssen R300 with OpView™ HMI

BW Flexible Systems unveils upgraded Hayssen R300 with OpView™ HMI

BW Flexible Systems unveils Mestrino facility after $3 million renovation

BW Flexible Systems unveils Mestrino facility after $3 million renovation

Re-engineered Thiele UltraStar G2 Bag Filler to launch at PACK EXPO International

Re-engineered Thiele UltraStar G2 Bag Filler to launch at PACK EXPO International

BW Packaging to showcase next-generation packaging solutions at PACK EXPO International

BW Converting to unveil world’s first in-line cleaner for non-stop advanced battery foil production at Battery Show North America

Doug Neal to lead Barry-Wehmiller continuous improvement initiatives

SYMACH 3500S conventional palletizer incorporates new technology

SYMACH 3500S conventional palletizer incorporates new technology

BW Packaging pledges 25% emissions cut by 2030 on path to net zero

George Berg to lead Barry-Wehmiller Enterprise Supply Chain

BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen R300 to launch at PACK EXPO East

BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen R300 to launch at PACK EXPO East

Barry-Wehmiller names Carol O’Neill Chief Transformation Officer, Rachana Creeth BW Packaging President

Pneumatic Scale Angelus debuts CB100R craft canning line at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Pneumatic Scale Angelus debuts CB100R craft canning line at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

BW Packaging to showcase packaging innovations for food and beverage customers at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

BW Integrated Systems adds labeling to its packaging capabilities

BW Flexible Systems hosts ribbon-cutting event to unveil new Minnesota facility

BW Flexible Systems hosts ribbon-cutting event to unveil new Minnesota facility

BW Packaging brings its latest people-centric packaging innovations to Interpack

Eberl Claims Service announces acquisition of Transcynd Claim Partners

Daniela Israel named Vice President, Market Strategy for BW Integrated Systems

Afinitas acquires steel-fabricated product manufacturer Haala Industries

Bob Chapman named Tharseō CEO of the Year by Society for Human Resource Management

BW Packaging Systems turns “Conversations to Innovations” at PACK EXPO

Barry-Wehmiller spins up CARR Biosystems

Marius Batrin promoted to President of Alliance Machine Systems International

Pneumatic Scale Angelus takes it up a notch for craft brewers with the CB100C

Pneumatic Scale Angelus takes it up a notch for craft brewers with the CB100C

BW Flexible Systems reduces its carbon emissions by 92% in Italy

BW Flexible Systems reduces its carbon emissions by 92% in Italy

BW Packaging Systems aligns Hema fillers with Synerlink

BW Packaging Systems aligns Hema fillers with Synerlink

Michelle Bryson named Global Sustainable Packaging Leader for BW Packaging Systems

Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Leadership Alliance combine to create a powerful resource to find, develop and retain talent

Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Vrity announce strategic partnership

Accraply Revolve™ shrink sleeve seamer line to launch at Label Congress

BW Packaging Systems to show its “Innovation Never Stops” at PACK EXPO

BW Flexible Systems to open Technical Centre of Excellence to better serve EMEA

BW Flexible Systems to open Technical Centre of Excellence to better serve EMEA

Our Community Listens becomes Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities, launches new website

J Mitchell named Operational Excellence Director for BW Packaging Systems

Pneumatic Scale Angelus breaks out the bubbly with its CB50C system

Pneumatic Scale Angelus breaks out the bubbly with its CB50C system

Accraply announces modular upgrade for Trine roll-fed labelers

Ahlbrandt launches the modular Ozone Converter Catalytic Air Purifier

Accraply introduces Sirius MK6, a compact, efficient pressure-sensitive labeler

Accraply introduces Sirius 100, a rugged, cost-effective pressure-sensitive labeler

Industry leader Phillip Morris joins Eberl as Vice President of Sales

BW Flexible Systems’ new Hayssen ISB vertical form-fill-seal machine delivers intelligent sanitary bagging

BW Flexible Systems’ TruFORM delivers forming set advancements

Heather Spitler promoted to Vice President of Culture and People Development for BW Integrated Systems

myPCMC unlocks critical machine documentation for customers

Kyle Chapman is promoted to President of Barry-Wehmiller, Michael Monarchi joins as Chief Financial Officer

Accraply announces a new innovation and manufacturing center in the UK

BW Integrated Systems names Heather Spitler as Director of Culture and People Development

Paper Converting Machine Company acquires STAX Technologies

Agri-food packaging leader Synerlink has become a key partner to the dairy and dessert industry in Israel

Agri-food packaging leader Synerlink has become a key partner to the dairy and dessert industry in Israel

BW Leadership Institute changes name to Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, launches new website

Customers can “Expect More” from BW Packaging Systems at Pack Expo

Paper Converting Machine Company acquires RDP Marathon and IPT Digital

Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems invests in Russian market

Pneumatic Scale Angelus’ new CB244 rounds out its craft brew portfolio

Pneumatic Scale Angelus’ new CB244 rounds out its craft brew portfolio

BW Integrated Systems hires Mike Girtman as Director of Product Development

Shrink sleeve label education and live demonstrations return to Accraply for sixth consecutive year

Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems encourages Pack Expo attendees to Expect More

Spillman Company joins with Afinitas’ New Hampton Metal Fab

LineView Solutions partners with BW Integrated Systems for Line Monitoring Solutions; Companies to Co-exhibit at Pack Expo

Synerlink strengthens its presence in the Middle East

Synerlink strengthens its presence in the Middle East

HawkeyePedershaab announces formation of Afinitas parent company

New hire reaffirms Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems’ commitment to Latin America

BW Leadership Institute elevates Susan Conrad to Partner

HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc. combines with CAM Sales

Pneumatic Scale Angelus introduces CB100 canning line for craft brewers

Surpassing 100 acquisitions, Barry-Wehmiller looks to the future

HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc. merges with BFS

Barry-Wehmiller to enhance focus on flexible packaging and end-of-line integrated systems

Thiele announces upcoming integration of Allen-Bradley control software on SYMACH Palletizers

HawkeyePedershaab and New Hampton Metal Fab combine to provide greater solutions to the concrete market

Hayssen introduces VERUS, a customer-driven packaging machine

AMS SPECTRAL UV to showcase world’s most advanced LED-UV curing systems at Print ’17

Hayssen’s new DoyZip 380 produces complete range of bag formats

Accraply names Jeff Strobach as VP of Sales and Marketing

With Harland addition, Accraply becomes a pressure-sensitive labeling ‘Titan’

Yogurt – a continuously evolving product

BW Container Systems promotes industry veterans to lead global sales

Bruce Larson tapped for key packaging platform role

Accraply to cohost the AWA Introduction to Heat Shrink Sleeve Label Technologies Workshop

Pneumatic Scale Angelus to Debut New Integrated CB50 Filler and Seamer at Craft Brewers Conference

Pneumatic Scale Angelus to Debut New Integrated CB50 Filler and Seamer at Craft Brewers Conference

Bob Chapman named in list of World’s Best CEO’s

Synerlink S.A. acquires fill-seal manufacturer Ermi

Barry-Wehmiller introduces BW Packaging Solutions to Europe at interpack

Barry-Wehmiller serves up 130 years of experience at Craft Brewers Conference

Synerlink S.A. acquires cutting tool manufacturer Sogameca

New World Record Splicer Champion awarded belt

Synerlink introduces innovative SnapLid technology on Arcil FFS packaging lines for multi-serve products

Thiele announces release of fully-automatic highly-efficient WPP Sealer

Flow wrapping system highlights Hayssen presence at Gulfood Manufacturing

Barry-Wehmiller taps Carol O’Neill to lead its packaging group

Accraply introduces compact and affordable Stanford 438 slitter rewinder

Julia Kahr brings impressive experience to Barry-Wehmiller Board of Directors

Thiele welcomes Anthony Colquitt as Latin American Sales Director

PneumaticScaleAngelus brings all sizes of solutions to Pack Expo

PneumaticScaleAngelus brings all sizes of solutions to Pack Expo

WillPemcoBielomatik explains remote service ExpertOnline in a video

Jennifer Abella named Vice President, People for global packaging solutions firm

Accraply acquires Harland Machine Systems of England

Hema celebrates 80 years of service and innovation

Accraply to host AWA Shrink Sleeve Label Workshop

Barry-Wehmiller’s Arcil SA becomes Synerlink

BW Container Systems installs 250th Robot Globally

Forno Miotti packages “little bites of heaven” with Hayssen Flow Wrapper

Barry-Wehmiller’s Synerlink division acquires Dairy Pack

Paper Converting Machine Company announces new Fusion Compact Press

Landen Stoker promoted to Vice President, Aftermarket

Barry-Wehmiller book named Wall Street Journal best seller

Barry-Wehmiller to acquire Winkler+Dünnebier GmbH and POEM GmbH from Körber AG

Barry-Wehmiller acquires Bielomatik paper processing group

Fort Dearborn successfully completes ELS-Max installation

Thiele Technologies announces acquisition of Sure‐Feed Product Line from Pitney Bowes

BW Container Systems receives KUKA System Partner Award

Barry-Wehmiller’s new leadership institute addresses growing crisis of workplace unhappiness

Andrew J. Hulse named VP of Sales and Marketing for Accraply

BW Container Systems names Richard Cranston Managing Director

Pneumatic Scale Angelus acquires Hema to become global filling technology leader

William Fricks assumes helm of Barry-Wehmiller International

Pete Carlson named President of BW Container Systems

Tim Sullivan named to Barry-Wehmiller’s Board of Directors

Barry-Wehmiller International joins the PTC ServiceAdvantage™ Program providing enterprise solutions

Tim Noonan named to Barry-Wehmiller’s Board of Directors

Arcil acquires brazilian machinery manufacturer Dinieper

Barry-Wehmiller promotes William Kuhn to Vice President of Finance

Events & Tradeshows

Expo Pack Mexico

Jun 02 - Jun 05, 2026

Mexico City Mexico

Booth 2316

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ProPak Asia

Jun 10 - Jun 13, 2026

Bangkok Thailand

Booth C2-AJ49

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International Cheese & Dairy Expo 2026

Jun 24 - Jun 25, 2026

Staffordshire County United Kingdom

Booth 1100

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World of Wipes

Jun 29 - Jul 02, 2026

Nashville United States

Booth 704

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China Brew China Beverage

Oct 12 - Oct 15, 2026

Shanghai PR China

Booth

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Pack Expo International

Oct 18 - Oct 21, 2026

Chicago United States

Booth S-2100

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Cibus Tec

Oct 27 - Oct 30, 2026

Parma Italy

Booth Hall 3, Stand D038

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BrauBeviale

Nov 10 - Nov 12, 2026

Nuremberg Germany

Booth

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USA Rice Outlook Conference

Dec 13 - Dec 15, 2026

Nashville United States

Booth

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