Press Releases

Innovative machine from Wexxar/BEL keeps up with production demands while saving on energy costs

The latest innovation in case sealing from Wexxar Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, is the BEL 290 fully automatic case sealer. The BEL 290 has been designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty applications and to minimize energy waste during slow or paused case production upstream.

New Stretch Sleeve Label Applicator from Axon Rated at 80 CPM

Axon introduces the fastest and easiest to use and maintain stretch sleeve label applicator in the company's history - the ST-2650. This advanced new applicator applies LDPE stretch sleeve labels to as many as 80 containers per minute (CPM) - a 33 percent increase over the unit it replaces.

Extruded Beverage Handles and Carriers Improve Sustainability Scores

Roberts PolyPro detailed today how its lightweight, compact handles and multipack beverage carriers support the sustainability efforts of its customers by reducing material consumption and improving cube utilization.

Axon Introduces a New Generation of Steam Shrink Tunnels

Axon introduces ThermoPoint(tm), a new generation of steam tunnels that ensure a quality shrink process for labels and tamper evident bands even on the most challengingly shaped packaging.


Interview with Mark Anderson, CEO, on ProCustomer
Mark Anderson recently sat down with Pat Reyonds, VP/Editor of Packaging World magazine, to discuss ProCustomer. Watch Now

Mark Anderson, CEO, featured on Fifth Third Business Beat Podcast
Mark Anderson talks with Doug Bolton about Pro Mach and how we've fared in the current economy. Listen Now

Pro Mach Launches ProCustomer
October 1, 2009 - Pro Mach launched ProCustomer today, a new initiative designed to ensure that customers maintain peak packaging system productivity through best-in-class standards in aftermarket parts, service, and support. Visit the site at ProCustomer.com

Pro Mach's Wexxar division expands tray forming solutions with acquisition of IPak Machinery
June 23, 2009 - Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that its Wexxar Packaging division has acquired IPak Machinery Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of corrugated tray forming solutions based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

CEO Mark Anderson Participates in Manufacturers Panel on Weathering the Economic Storm
Pro Mach CEO Mark Anderson will participate in a panel discussion on March 4, 2009 for manufacturers entitled Weathering the Economic Storm. The panel will be in Cincinnati at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5701 Pfeiffer Road. The program begins at 8:00 a.m. following breakfast and registration at 7:30. Other participants include James Dressman, III, Partner DBL Law; Dan Dunham, CFO Littleford Day, Lou Fender, Senior VP, Huntington Bank; and facilitator Chad Martin, Director, Barnes Dennig.

Pro Mach Makes the Inc. 5000
We're pleased to announce that Pro Mach has been included in this year's Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. As one of the top five Ohio-based companies on the list in terms of total revenue, it is a considerable achievement. Many thanks to all of our customers for helping us reach this milestone.

Trade Show Calendar

February 9 - February 11 2010
WestPack 2010
Anaheim, CA
Visit: Brenton, ID Technology, Wexxar/Bel

April 28 - April 29 2010
SouthPack 2010
Charlotte, NC
Visit: ID Technology

October 31 - November 3 2010
Pack Expo International 2010
Chicago, Illinois USA
Visit: Axon, Brenton, Fowler, ID Technology, Orion Packaging, Ossid, Rennco, Roberts PolyPro, Wexxar/Bel, Allpax