ST. LOUIS, MO, Oct 8, 2025 – BW Packaging is unifying its global operations under a single brand, moving from three separate business units – BW Flexible Systems, BW Filling & Closing, and BW Integrated Systems – to one product line-oriented organization. The new structure aligns people, technologies, and services across the company to strengthen its ability to design, deliver, and support packaging lines. The BW Packaging brand will also enhance lifetime after-sales support for its global customers.
“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.”
“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.”
During the transition, all existing contracts and purchase orders will continue without interruption. Transactions with BW Packaging entities will remain unchanged to ensure ongoing projects and agreements proceed as per existing terms and conditions. Any future organizational or legal changes affecting customers or suppliers will be shared in advance.
“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 leadership team includes Pete Carlson, chief operating officer; Eric Collier, chief automation & integration officer; Heath Eckert, chief finance & administration officer; Geoff Nykin, chief strategy & enablement officer; and Greg Wolf, chief strategic initiatives officer. Since June, BW Packaging has appointed over 150 team members to guide its transformation into a global packaging partner and trusted advisor to customers.
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About BW PACKAGING
BW Packaging, the packaging equipment and solutions division of Barry-Wehmiller, is based in St. Louis, MO. The division includes BW Flexible Systems, BW Integrated Systems, Pneumatic Scale Angelus, and Synerlink. It provides machinery for flexible and rigid packaging, filling, sealing, labeling, sleeving, and end-of-line systems. BW Packaging serves industries including food, beverage, dairy, agriculture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care, household products, and pet food. The company operates more than 40 locations worldwide. Established in 2016, BW Packaging functions as a unified global platform focused on investment in product development and support for its portfolio of brands, which includes 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.