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On March 17, 2016, Tension Corporation celebrates its 130th anniversary, marking the company’s long history of stability, ingenuity and commitment to its associates and industry.

Tension’s Intelligent Random Box Sizer System recently received top honors as the 2015 “Most Innovative Automation System” by the PPMA Group.

Tension Packaging & Automation will transfer the assembly of all its automation equipment to strategic partners beginning October 30.

Bert Berkley, Tension Corporation Chairman of the Board, recently received the Adele Hall Spirit of Caring Award, presented by the United Way of Greater Kansas City.

Tension recently joined the ranks of more than 70 companies designated as “Certified Healthy KC Companies” by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) awarded Lonnie Robinson, Director of Research and Development for Tension Corporation, with its 2015 Distinguished Service accolade upon completion of his two-year term as the FTA’s board of directors chairman.

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) recently recognized Tension Corporation for its expertise and print quality in flexographic printing. Tension took home five FTA 2015 Excellence in Flexography Awards, including two of only six gold awards given in the envelope category.

Bill Berkley, Tension Corporation President and CEO, recently received the 2014 Daniel H. Lipman Member-of-the-Year Award presented by the Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA). Each year the award recognizes an EMA member who exhibits leadership qualities within the organization and his or her own company.

Tension introduces the newest additions to its line of quality products—Privacy Defender envelope and sleeves. Designed to shield contactless smart cards from unauthorized access at any point during the mailing process, Privacy Defender envelope and sleeves help provide another layer of protection against theft and privacy breaches in the mailstream.