People & Places
New Episode Of Breaking Down Boxes Features Mike D’Angelo
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the release of the latest episode of its Breaking Down Boxes podcast, “A Practical Matter,” featuring an engaging and insightful interview with industry veteran and AICC President Mike D’Angelo. The conversation is hosted by Gene Marino, President of Akers Packaging Service Group, and Joe Morelli,…
Reproflex3 Recognized As Export Champion
Reproflex3, Cramlington, Northumberland, has been recognized as a Northern Powerhouse Export Champion by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) following its continued expansion and investment within the flexible packaging industry globally. As a UK Export Champion, the company will offer practical advice to other businesses in the Northern Powerhouse region…
Cascades Names Hugues Simon As New President & CEO
Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada based Cascades Inc. announced the appointment of Hugues Simon as its new President and CEO. Currently President of the Wood Products business at Resolute Forest Products, Simon will assume his new role no later than July 1. After more than 11 years at the helm, Mario Plourde…
BW Papersystems Recognizes Jetzer Brothers For 100 Years Of Service
The Jetzer brothers — Jim, Tom, and Dave — share nearly a century of experience working at Phillips, Wisconsin based BW Papersystems, and they are just as much in sync together at work as they are at home. Jim Jetzer, who most recently worked in shipping and receiving, retired from the…
FBA Announces Election Of Officers, Board Members
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) Board of Directors elected Tim Bergwall, Division President of Paper Packaging at Greif, Inc., as the Association’s 2024-2025 Chairman during their Board of Directors Meeting held May 6 in Key Largo, Florida. Additional officer elections include first Vice Chairman Rob Barger, Georgia-Pacific; second Vice Chairman Jeff…
Domtar’s Steve Henry Shares Insights
As Domtar, Resolute Forest Products and Paper Excellence continue integrating into one company within the Paper Excellence Group, their legacy businesses have restructured into three business units — Paper and Packaging, Pulp and Tissue and Wood Products. The Paper and Packaging business unit is led by Steve Henry whose career has…
ICPF Inducts Pete Watson, Dennis Colley Into Circle Of Distinguished Leaders
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced that Pete Watson and Dennis Colley were formally inducted as the 27th and 28th members of the ICPF Circle of Distinguished Leaders. The induction ceremony took place on May 7 during the Fibre Box Association’s (FBA) Annual Meeting in Key Largo, Florida. The program…
Golden West Packaging Announces New Leadership Team Members
Los Angeles, California based Golden West Packaging Group announced that Mark J. Favre has been named Chief Executive Officer, Brian McDonnell has been named Chief Financial Officer, and Doug Keim has been named Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. They will join the senior leadership team that includes Kelley Wenter, Chief…
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Marks 160th Anniversary
Chicago, Illinois based R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD), a global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, announced the celebration of its 160th anniversary this year, commemorating a legacy of innovation and excellence. “It is an honor to celebrate RRD’s 160th anniversary and to reflect on our rich…
Monadnock Paper Mills Welcomes Chloe Jones As Director Of Marketing
Bennington, New Hampshire based Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US, announced the appointment of Chloe Jones as the new Director of Marketing and Communications. Chloe brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a nearly three-decades-long background in marketing to her new role. In addition to a…