Waddington Europe’s new MonoAir cushioning technology for rPET punnets is easier to recycle and uses less plastic while protecting soft fruit like strawberries.

The deal will help the thermoformer meet existing capacity needs in the retail and medical markets and further expand its role in sustainable rPET packaging.

A member of the SPE Thermoforming Division for nearly 25 years, Alongi entered the plastics industry as president of MAAC Machinery in 1997, now the the world’s largest thermoforming machinery manufacturer.

The event in November will reunite the community for the first time since in-person meetings came to a halt more than 18 months ago.

The thermoformer’s tight footprint makes it suitable for smaller spaces and supports flexibility in packaging line configuration.

Is 30% workforce turnover the new normal?

Benvic seizes opportunity to expand operations in North America, specifically in the medical sector, and grow its polymer expertise.

Now retired, Gilham remains engaged in the industry, where he spent most of his 40+ year career. The award will be presented to him during the SPE Thermoforming Conference in September.

Recruiting top performers is even more important in business than in the Olympics, because in business they have many options, not just one national team.