BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, announced that the company will operate as a single, unified organization under the BW Packaging brand, transitioning from its three business units (BW Flexible Systems, BW Filling & Closing and BW Integrated Systems) to one focused, product line-oriented business. BW Packaging’s updated organization brings its people, technologies and services together, strengthening the organization’s ability to design, deliver and support fully integrated packaging lines and provide lifetime aftermarket care for its customers globally.
“We couldn’t be more excited about what this transformation means for our team members, customers and industry partners,” said Rachana Creeth, president, BW Packaging. “In addition to strengthening collaboration among our 2,000-plus team members globally, the single BW Packaging structure positions us to solve our customers’ most complex challenges through integrated packaging solutions while enabling us to deliver on our core Barry-Wehmiller values — to touch the lives of our team members and our customers in an even greater way.”
By bringing its divisions together under the unified BW Packaging brand, BW Packaging has enhanced its ability to deliver innovative packaging solutions across its core markets and leverage its aligned team to provide greater responsiveness and services to customers around the world.
“Our collective expertise and shared commitment mean customers can expect more agile support and forward-thinking solutions,” said Denning Saum, chief product and marketing officer, BW Packaging. “No matter where they are, we’re dedicated to providing a seamless, elevated experience for every customer we serve.”
Throughout this transition, current contracts and purchase orders will remain in effect without disruption, and transactions with all BW Packaging entities will remain unchanged, ensuring customers and suppliers experience no issues with their ongoing projects or agreements. Any future organizational or legal entity changes that may impact customers and suppliers will be communicated well in advance to provide ample time for planning.
“Our customers can feel confident that their current agreements and daily operations will continue seamlessly as we move forward,” said Matt Venezia, chief commercial officer, BW Packaging. “Looking ahead, our priority is to keep our partners informed every step of the way, making transitions as smooth and predictable as possible.”
In addition to Creeth, Saum and Venezia, BW Packaging’s deeply experienced and ready-to-serve senior leadership team includes Pete Carlson, chief operating officer; Eric Collier, chief automation and integration officer; Heath Eckert, chief finance and administration officer; Geoff Nykin, chief strategy and enablement officer; and Greg Wolf, chief strategic initiatives officer. Since announcing this transformation internally to its team members in June, the BW Packaging senior leadership team has appointed 150-plus team members to leadership positions to help steer the updated BW Packaging organization toward its vision of becoming a formidable, global packaging partner and trusted advisor to customers.
Founded in 2016, the BW Packaging platform has historically operated as the glue between distinct packaging machinery businesses acquired by Barry-Wehmiller. Today, the unified BW Packaging business has strengthened its focus on investing strategically in product development and support for its portfolio of branded equipment including Ambec, Angelus, Arcil, Burt, Continental/Closetech, Dairy Pack, Fleetwood, Goldco, Harland, Hayssen, Hema, Mateer, Nigrelli, Pneumatic Scale, Sleevit, SWF, SYMACH, Thiele, Trine and Zepf Solutions.
