Chamberlain Group acquires Multi-Fab Products
Latest expansion will further accelerate growth Chamberlain Group (CG), has announced the acquisition of Multi-Fab Products and (MFP-Nova), a global manufacturer, distributor and reseller of loading dock equipment and associated parts. This acquisition will expand CG’s finished product portfolio and service parts offerings around the Dock Equipment space – creating another revenue stream for the growing business. “There are many...
ReposiTrak and Upshop announced partnership to enable grocery retail traceability
ReposiTrak and Upshop have announced a global partnership to integrate their technology platforms, connecting traceability data from the supply chain to the retail store, and creating a true, end-to-end traceability solution. The partnership creates a critical connection between suppliers and the retail store that: Leverages ReposiTrak’s network of thousands of suppliers and their traceability shipment data, and Upshop’s network of...
Carolina Handling names Andy Donnon Director of Sales
Carolina Handling has named Andy Donnon its Director of Sales. Donnon joined Carolina Handling in 2020 as a business development manager and was promoted to South Carolina sales manager the following year. He was named regional sales manager in April 2023. A native of Plainfield, Vermont, Donnon is a 2013 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sport and Entertainment Management. His career...
PLASTICS Industry Association announced new hires and promotions
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced a series of new hires and promotions within its Executive Leadership Team, effective January 1, 2025. These appointments reinforce the association’s commitment to protect, promote, and grow the industry towards a goal of creating a sustainable plastics industry. “I’m proud of the team we’ve assembled at PLASTICS, happy to welcome our new additions and announce these...
Motion enters into agreement to purchase Texas distributor
Motion Industries, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of M.B. McKee Company, Inc. The transaction is expected to close at the end of January 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Established in 1943, M.B. McKee is a family-owned distributor of mechanical bearings, belts, chain, conveyor systems/components, motors, drives and power transmission components. End markets include...
Cyklop expands operations to Norway
Bringing an expansive packaging and coding product portfolio With operations throughout Europe and across the globe, Cyklop continues to grow and seek opportunities to support more customers in the packaging and coding segments by expanding in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 1912, Cyklop is now operating in 27 countries – 12 of them being in Europe. Roberto Salemme, chief executive officer of Cyklop, commented, “The opening of Cyklop Norway...
The Association for Advancing Automation promotes Alex Shikany to Executive Vice President
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North America’s preeminent automation trade association, has announced the promotion of Alex Shikany to executive vice president. Previously serving as vice president of Membership & Market Intelligence, Alex brings over a decade of dedicated leadership and innovation to his new role. As executive vice president, Alex will oversee several key operations for A3, serving as the...