MULTIVAC, Kansas City, Mo., acquired Germany-based FRITSCH Group.

Matthews Marking Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced a new line of lasers called e-SolarMark+, which come in a variety of laser types, including CO2, fiber and a range of diode, including UV and green diodes.

Matrix Packaging Machinery, Saukville, Wis., introduced the Matrix Morpheus, a continuous box-motion bagger that allows users in the baking industry to run a variety of films at faster speeds with better accuracy.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Annapolis, Md., released its “2019 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report,” which provides industry converters, suppliers, investors and analysts with insight into the performance (i.e. growth, revenue/volume expectations, profitability and capital spending) of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year.

The Massman Cos., Villard, Minn., acquired DTM Packaging & Custom Automation, a Hingham, Mass.-based provider of machinery manufacturing and re-manufacturing as well as the integration and automation of production lines.

Tekni-Plex, Wayne, Pa., purchased MMC Packaging Equipment Ltd., a Canada-based automation equipment solutions manufacturer.

Kwik Lok Corp., Yakima, Wash., introduced what is said to be the “bakery closing line of the future.”

OPTIMA packaging group GmbH, Germany, opened the doors to a new logistics center, situated in the Solpark industrial park in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany.

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The Middleby Corp., Elgin, Ill., acquired Packaging Progressions, Inc. (Pacproinc), Souderton, Pa.