Kristen Kazarian

Saginaw

Managing Editor at Powder Bulk Solids

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Articles

Eric Marcotte Promoted to VP of Sales at Stedman Machine

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Stedman Machine Co. has promoted Eric Marcotte to vice president of sales after 14 years with the company. During his time with Stedman, Eric’s relationship-building skills and application knowledge have been integral to the company’s growth. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors for NSSGA’s (National Sand, Stone & Gravel Association) Manufactures and Services Division, and enjoys the Partnerships that have developed during his time in the industry.
USDA Recall Report: April 2025

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled 4 products in April and issued zero public health alerts. Last month, the agency recalled two products and issued 1 public health alert. In April, 2 products were recalled due to undeclared allergens and misbranding, 1 was over a processing defect, and 1 was due to foreign matter contamination.
Conagra Brands to Sell Chef Boyardee to Hometown Food Co. for $600M

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Kristen Kazarian

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Paxiom Acquires Conveyor Manufacturer NCC Automated Systems

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Kristen Kazarian

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PepsiCo Partners on Digital Transformation

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

PepsiCo has announced a strategic, multi-year agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com Inc. company, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating enterprise-wide digital transformation. By leveraging AWS's infrastructure and services, PepsiCo is driving faster AI innovation, transforming its supply chain and go-to-market strategies, and creating deeper, more personalized experiences with consumers.
Powder Show Review Part 3

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

This is the last installment of the Powder Show booths we visited at last week's show. Weren't there? Check them out!The Powder Show 2025 is in the books as one of the best shows yet. We saw familiar faces, a wide array of equipment demos, and new mini-events this year. Here are booth visits you might want to view if you weren't able to attend. Powder Show 2027 is just a couple of years away. ENTEK Adaptive is a part of ENTEK.
Powder Show Review Part 2

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

This is the second installment of Powder Show booth visits last week. Exhibitors outdid themselves with vibrant colors, small and large equipment demos, various materials, and fun teams manning (and womanning) the booths. Here are more booths:GEMCO: Hear from Design Engineer Michael Lau and the equipment at the GEMCO booth. Azo: Check out this demo of the Mixomat, one machine that offers three solutions: conveying, weighing, mixing, and dosing.
Powder Show Review Part 1

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

The Powder Show, held last week at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, had more than 2,500 attendees, 1,800-plus exhibitors, and over 30 conference sessions in three days. That wasn't all, however. The show had first-time mini-events like a photo booth with free professional headshots, a career center, and various center stage and tech theatre presentations. There was a welcome reception, booth pub crawl, and a networking night at Crust Brewery.
ACC Reveals Thoughts on President Trump's First 100 Days

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

The American Chemistry Council has a message as President Trump made it to his first 100 days in office: Our industry is ready. Not just to contribute — but to lead. Jahn said the chem industry is operating safer, cleaner, and smarter than ever before, and is positioned to drive the next wave of American innovation, growth, and global competitiveness. "Today’s chemical industry is not what it was a generation ago.
Pliant Therapeutics Cuts Workforce by Nearly Half

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Pliant Therapeutics Inc. announced a strategic restructuring of its workforce and other cost saving actions to extend the cash runway to support execution of late-stage clinical trials. This comes after the company’s stock price dropped to around $1.38 per share after its IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) therapy trial was stopped for safety in early March.