The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and RLS Logistics are honored to announce the creation of the “Anthony M. Leo WFLO Scholarship.” In recognition of all of Tony’s contributions to the association and the industry, the scholarship will provide the opportunity for individuals working in the third-party cold chain logistics industry to participate in the three-year WFLO Institute training program.

MULTIVAC officially opened its Training & Application Center for Slicing & Automation (TAC) at the company headquarters in Wolfertschwenden, Germany. The guests included Stephan Thomae, member of the Bundestag, Alex Eder, Chief Executive of the Lower Allgäu Regional District, and Beate Ullrich, Lady Mayor of Wolfertschwenden. After the guests had been greeted by Group Presidents, Guido Spix and Christian Traumann, the building was blessed by Father Thomas of the Parish of Bad Grönenbach, and Pastor Michael Kolbe of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Woringen. The guests were then guided through the building complex. The ceremony took place in accordance with the current COVID guidelines.

Colmac Coil announces that Bruce I. Nelson, P.E., the firm’s past president and current Director of Innovation, will retire effective July 4th, 2021. Following a 40-year career of service and leadership at Colmac Coil, Nelson will continue his work through his newly formed consulting company, Bruce V. Nelson Engineering, LLC.

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Chinova Bioworks has made possible a new application for its Chiber in sauces, spreads, dips and dressings. Chiber is a clean-label, natural fiber derived from the stems of white button mushrooms that helps improve quality, freshness and shelf life, while reducing food waste.

New Mexico Fresh Foods will open the first HPP tolling facility in the Southwest on Thursday, June 17, in Albuquerque. 

Elopak is introducing a new tethered cap solution for its Pure-Pak cartons: the Pure-TwistFlip. The tethered cap is the latest sustainability-focused innovation announced by Elopak. The closure remains attached to the carton throughout its entire lifetime, helping to tackle the serious problem of marine littering by ensuring that the cap is disposed of properly. It is also Elopak’s lightest screw cap to date, helping to reduce the use of plastics.

Compostable packaging producer TIPA has announced its expansion into North America with new hires and a focus on developing US-based capabilities as demand continues to grow for sustainable packaging.

SideDrive Conveyor announced the addition of Tony Maniscalco to their organization as a business unit leader. With executive level management experience in global sales, marketing, production, engineering and distribution, Maniscalco will be responsible for overseeing daily activities as well as future growth opportunities.