Fujifilm NA Appoints Brown Global Category Specialist
expects growth in flexible packaging, 68.3 percent in fold- ing cartons, and 57.1 percent in corrugated packaging over the next 12 to 24 months. In his new role, Brown will provide technical and busi- ness support to the Graphic Systems Division sales teams in addition to marketing, product management, and senior leadership. He has built an impressive career in the digital print space, having maintained leadership roles in sales and product management, most recently managing the digital folding carton business as North America Segment Manager for HP. Brown also has held critical print produc- tion sales roles at Eastman Kodak and Heidelberg. “I consider Ken to be one of the foremost experts in digital packaging technology in labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons”, said Matt Bennett, Global Vice Presi- dent, Business Strategy, Packaging, Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphics Systems Division. “He will be an im- portant resource for our business, both internally and ex- ternally, as we continue to invest in and grow our packaging portfolio.”
Hanover Park, Illinois based Fujifilm North America Cor- poration, Graphic Systems Division, has announced the
appointment of Ken Brown to the newly created role of Global Category Specialist, Labels and Packaging. With projections pointing to significant growth in the pack- aging solutions space, Fujifilm continues to invest in experi- enced talent and new digital solutions to meet increasing
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customer demand. According to 2021 survey results by Packaging Impressions , 69.6 percent of the survey group
“I am not only honored but energized to join Fujifilm,” said Brown. “With Fujifilm’s focus on expanding its digital technology into pack- aging products, it is the perfect time to join the team, and I look forward to furthering the mo- mentum in bringing innovative solutions to our customers.” ND Paper Names Pazdera VP, GM Of Rumford Division Tom Pazdera has been named the new Vice President and General Manager of ND Pa- per’s Rumford Division in Rumford, Maine. A pulp, packaging and paper industry veteran, Pazdera brings three decades of experience with internationally recognized companies, including International Paper, MeadWestvaco, Boise Paper and, most recently, as President of AV Terrace Bay, in Ontario, Canada, where he oversaw operations of a 1,100-tons-per-day northern bleached softwood kraft pulp plant. “Tom brings incredible knowledge and in- dustry experience that will prove instrumental in helping us create a new era of growth and success at our Rumford Division,” said ND Pa- per CEO Ken Liu. “Because beyond operations and management of our largest facility, Tom will also be critical in helping us execute the continued capital transformation program.” “I am thrilled to join this growing company,” said Pazdera. “Now is the time to transform processes, invest in people and usher this iconic mill into a new era of prosperity. With a shift to new markets, the future has never been brighter.”
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