DuPont Inaugurates Cyrel Lab In Brazil DuPont has officially inaugurated its new customer technology cen- ter, the Cyrel Lab in São Paulo, in- tegrated with its new headquarters in Brazil.
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T ogether with its partners, Bobst has revealed oneBARRIER, a family of new alternative and sustainable solutions. At the re- cently held K 2022, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, Bobst revealed Generation 3.0 “hero samples” of oneBARRIER PrimeCy- cle, a polymer-based mono-material, which is recycle-ready while
In the opening presentation Tucker Norton, Global Business Leader at DuPont Cyrel Solutions, reinforced the company’s commit- ment to present the latest innova- tions to the flexo market through its Cyrel Lab. Plate Processing Norton highlighted the Cyrel Fast thermal plate processing system and the new Cyrel Lightning plates. Norton also presented figures from the newly updated lifecycle assessment, which compares flexo printing to gravure, as well as sol- vent versus thermal processing. “Our customer technology cen- ter is open to meeting all parties
reportedly retaining excellent barrier qualities. PrimeCycle is an EVOH-free, top-coat free solution for full PE barrier and is an al- ternative to metallized polyester film. The Generation 3.0 samples, which are various examples of food packaging, are an evolution from the 1.0 version first presented at K 2019 — they are now converted and printed on real scale equipment. The reveal came just weeks after Institute Cyclos awarded Bobst an EU-wide certification of recyclability for oneBARRIER PrimeCy-
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BestBrightHalfHOUSE.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:26 PM Page 1 Featured in this video, in order of appearance are: • Kim Larson – President of Viking Label & Pack- aging • Kelli Messer – Marketing Director, Paper & Rapid It tells the story of the label material Supply Chain crisis, and the resiliency, sustainability, transparen- cy, and best practices that can lead to minimizing waste, while maximizing efficiency & productivity with digital printing. Best Practices Representatives from Avery Dennison, FLEXcon, International Label & Printing, The Label Printers, UPM Raflatac, Viking Label & Packaging, Wausau Coated Products, and Yerecic Label all participated in the video Video Documents ‘Supply Chain in Crisis’ Domino has released a brand new VIDEO: Supply Chain in Crisis , which features a wide cross-section of label industry leaders who discuss and share their thoughts on this serious topic. This documentary-style video, a project five months in the making, includes 16 industry lead- ers from 9 companies, with filming shot over the course of 9 weeks from 9 locations across the Unit- ed States.
Roll of Avery Dennison • Jim Sheibley – Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Wausau Coated Products • Lori Campbell – President of The Label Printers • Tony Dardano – Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing of International Label & Printing • Aleasha Markley – Vice President, Supply Chain of FLEXcon North America • Mark Turk – President & CEO of International Label & Printing • Gabrielle Whittaker – Director, Films & Specials SBU Americas of UPM Raflatac • Art Yerecic – Owner & President of Yerecic Label • Aimee Peacock – President of FLEXcon North America • Kirit Naik – Global Director, Digital Printing Technology of UPM Raflatac • Paul Lender – Business Development Manager, Digital Materials of Avery Dennison • Shane Govert – Digital Product Manager of Dom- ino North America • Emily Kroll – Account Manager of Domino North America • Mike Barry – Key Account & OEM Manager of Domino North America • Steve Engen – Chief Operating Officer of Viking Label & Packaging
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cle, with a recyclability level of 98 percent. Bobst’s partners involved in oneBARRIER PrimeCy- cle include Dow, Michelman, Sun Chemical and Zer- matt, who are all present during K 2022 to demon- strate their contributions to this development. A second oneBARRIER product was also shown is for the first time at K 2022. oneBARRIER FibreCy- cle is a full paper, mono-material, recycle-ready solution created together with partners Michelman and UPM, in response to increasing demand in the industry for more paper-based packaging options. Together with Finnish-based converter Huhtamaki, Bobst revealed the first ever hero samples of con- verted packaging using the FibreCycle solution. In addition, Bobst also announced the launch of One complete solution, a new tailored package of end-to-end solutions to a flexible packaging work- flow for converters, based on their production needs. End-To-End Workflows One complete solution is a portfolio of end-to-end workflows that connect all steps, from production file and pre-press through to the reels of printed or laminated substrates, or of high barrier functional films or paper. Bobst Product Reveal (Cont’d from Page 1)
Bobst hosted an Open House event in Bielefeld, Germany, which ran concurrently to K 2022 where attendees will be able to see an example of One complete solution in action. The workflow on dis- play included a full pre-press set up with smartGPS, plus sleeve mounting with our partner, AV Flexolog- ic, plus a CI Flexo press with the VISION CI, plus quality control with the Bobst digital inspection ta- ble, plus lamination with the solventless NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR, plus all essential data and digital services with Bobst Connect. A second Open House took place on October 18 at Bobst Manchester, focused on the FibreCycle solution with partners UPM and Michelman, and giving attendees the opportunity to see Bobst’ lat- est vacuum metallizing solutions in person. Reproflex3, ZDue Renew Strategic Partnership Global flexographic pre-press solutions provider Reproflex3 and ZDue, a flexo plate maker, have renewed their technology partnership. Reproflex3 and ZDue joined forces three years ago to give flexo print converters and brand owners access to Reproflex3’s Vortex, BlueEdge and ProjectBlue ul- tra-high-definition screening technologies.
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Study: Plastic Recycling A “Failed Concept” Plastic recycling rates are declining even as pro- duction shoots up, according to a Greenpeace USA report that blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as “fiction.” Titled “Circular Claims Fall Flat Again,” the study found that of 51 million tons of plastic waste gen- erated by U.S. households in 2021, only 2.4 million tons were recycled, or around five percent. After peaking in 2014 at 10 percent, the trend has been decreasing, especially since China stopped accept- ing the West’s plastic waste in 2018. Virgin production — of non-recycled plastic, that is — meanwhile is rapidly rising as the petrochem- ical industry expands, lowering costs. Practice Over Theory According to Greenpeace USA’s survey, only two types of plastic are widely accepted at the nation’s 375 material recovery facilities. The first is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is commonly used in water and soda bot- tles; and the second is high density polyethylene (HDPE), seen in milk jugs, shampoo bottles and cleaning product containers. These are numbered
“1” and “2” according to a standardized system in which there are seven plastic types. But being recyclable in theory doesn’t mean prod- ucts are being recycled in practice. The report found that PET and HDPE products had actual reprocessing rates of 20.9 percent and 10.3 percent, respectively — both down slightly from Greenpeace USA’s last survey in 2020. Plastic types “3” through “7” — including chil- dren’s toys, plastic bags, produce wrappings, yo- gurt and margarine tubs, coffee cups and to-go food containers — were reprocessed at rates of less than five percent. Despite often carrying the recycling symbol on their labels, products that use plastic types “3” through “7” fail to meet the Federal Trade Commis- sion classification of recyclable. This is because recycling facilities for these types aren’t available to a “substantial majority” of the population, defined as 60 percent, and because the collected products are not being used in the man- ufacturing or assembly of new items, according to the report. According to the report, there were five main rea- sons why plastic recycling is a “failed concept.” First, plastic waste is generated in vast quantities (Cont’d on Page 9)
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Outlook Group Wins Sustainability Award
same as all standard flexible packaging materials, but will disappear in 5-6 years. The enzymatic process breaks down the film into CO2, methane, and water, with many municipal landfills collecting methane to use as an energy source. Outlook Group has been a 98 percent landfill-free manufacturing facility for more than a decade. Labelink Acquires Pro Label Labelink, said to be as Canada’s largest private- ly-owned package printing manufacturer, has ac- quired Pro Label in Appleton, Wisconsin. Pro Label is a privately-owned business with 30 years of experience in creating labels and specialty prints. Expanding Business Since its debut in 1992 printing window and door labels, Pro Label has expanded into many specialty applications and a workforce of 120 people. Pro Label will maintain its client portfolio and op- erate as Pro Label LLC — A division of Labelink. The current leadership team remains in place to ensure business continuity and market guidance.
Outlook Group has again won the Wisconsin Man- ufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Business Friend of the Environment (BFOE) Award for Sustainability. This 32nd Annual BFOE award highlights what Wisconsin companies are doing in the areas of sus- tainability, innovative technology and environmen- tal stewardship. Focused On Film For this year’s award, Outlook Group focused on printed flexible packaging films. In response to retailer and consumer demands, the flexible packaging industry has introduced a myriad of recycle-ready, compostable, and biode- gradable material structures. Outlook Group introduces packaging products that will biodegrade in a standard landfill environ- ment and do not require consumers to change their recycling habits, according to the company. Biodegradable films are engineered to undergo an enzymatic degradation process that is initiated by the heat and pressure that are presented in an anaerobic environment that exists in U.S.-based landfills. Outlook Group’s “Oil2Soil” films perform the
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Sustainable Packaging Films To Reach $278.41B A newly published report titled “Global Sustain- able Films for Packaging Market” by InsightAce An- alytic Pvt. Ltd., features detailed industry analysis and an extensive study on the market, exploring its significant factors. Improving Life Cycle The global Sustainable Films for Packaging mar- ket is estimated to reach more than $278.41 billion by 2030, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 7.54 percent during the forecast period.
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The creation and usage of sustainable packaging films result in better sustainability. This includes greater use of life cycle inventory (LCI) and life cy- cle assessment (LCA) to help guide package use, reducing environmental effects and ecological foot- print. Sustainable packaging films are likely the best alternative for decreasing plastic waste. The market for sustainable films for packaging is anticipated to increase enormously over the next few years due to the rising emphasis on the circular economy and the government’s strengthening laws to limit single-use plastics. Easy Adoption Various end-use industries are adopting sustain- able packaging, including food and beverage, phar- maceutical, consumer electronics, personal care, and consumer goods. The food and beverage sector generates a sizeable amount of plastic garbage and is the world’s largest consumer of single-use plastic packaging.
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FIRST 7.0 Debuts At FTA’s Fall Conference 2022 The 25th-anniversary edition of FTA’s FIRST, ver- sion 7.0, debuted at the association’s Fall Confer- ence 2022. FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Spec- ifications & Tolerances) seeks to understand cus- tomers’ graphic requirements for reproduction and translates those aesthetic requirements into specifi- cations for each phase of the flexographic printing process, including customers, designers, prepress providers, raw material and equipment suppliers, and printers. It intends to provide all participants in the flexog- raphic reproduction process with a standard set of guidelines, tutorials and data to be used as commu- nication and production tools. Now on its seventh iteration, FIRST 7.0 brings more than 50 new pages of content throughout all sections, including: • A new Measurement & Verification Section which eliminates redundancy and enables quick referencing in a production environment • An updated Communication & Implementation Section integrating the newly revised TR 012: 2020 • A completely updated Design Section to reflect new process and procedures used in flexographic package design • Extensive updates on color proofing, detailed de- scriptions of spectrophotometer measuring modes and an entirely new section focused on proofing for expanded gamut Also included is The Optimal Method—a new print calibration technique using tone curves to match an ICC profile—and results of the FQC Opacity of Sub- strates and White Ink Projects. FIRST 7.0 is available for purchase online at allth- ingsfirst.org . Appvion, a provider of direct thermal paper and film and renewable, fiber-based solutions, is cele- brating the 115th anniversary of its establishment. Appvion began in 1907 when Charles S. Boyd be- lieved he could add value to paper by applying a coating to make it more printable. At the time, pa- per machines could not make and coat paper in a single operation, creating a market niche for inde- pendent paper converters. Appvion, LLC is a portfolio company of Wynn- church Capital L.P. Appvion Celebrates 115th Anniversary
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Flint Group Plans Central Impression Flexo Webinar Flint Group has revealed the details of its upcom- ing webinar focused on Circular Central Impression (CI) Flexographic Printing. This free webinar will take place on Thursday, De- cember 1, 2022. The event features a panel of speakers who will discuss the technologies available for today’s print- ers and converters who seek circular and sustain- able packaging. As well as the next generation of press machin- ery, plates, and sleeves, the webinar highlights Flint Group’s ONECode range of solvent-based inks and varnishes for flexible package printing. The range includes products formulated to en- hance performance in flexible package printing as well as next-generation inks such as the Cra- dle-to-Cradle® certified ZenCode. With representation from key parts of the flexo- graphic supply chain, the webinar aims to better prepare converters to meet today’s sustainability goals. Topics include current challenges in low-car- bon flexographic printing, the use of de-inking to create circular packaging, the latest technology in printing plates and long-life sleeves, plus the role of machinery & equipment in minimising waste. During the webinar, attendees will hear insights from XSYS Global, as well as press manufacturer, Windmöller & Hölscher. Flint Group, will present its circular vision and provide insight into effective recycling processes for flexible packaging. To register for attendance, visit https://my.demio. com/ref/lf3U12VJj3l0Pgfu. Esko, GMG To Release ArtPro+ Connector Esko and GMG have partnered to deliver a con- nection between GMG’s profiling and color predic- tion tool, GMG OpenColor, and Esko’s native pre- press editing software, ArtPro+. The connector will be launched next month. The connector has been developed to create a smoother and more efficient color conversion pro- cess for packaging and label printers, trade shops and premedia houses, according to the companies. The ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector tool reportedly enhances the connectivity and data exchange between the two tools and ensures un- interrupted file processing and color conversion without losing mission-critical metadata between systems.
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AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series. Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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OMNI Systems Moves Into Prime Labels
OMNI Systems, Cleveland, Ohio, has installed sev- en new Mark Andy presses since 2019, all of them fitted with Martin Automatic MBS unwind/splicers. OMNI now has 20 Mark Andy presses installed parallel to each other from 7 inches to 20 inches, and all are fitted with Martin MBS systems. Highlighting the repeatability of its volume busi- ness, OMNI says that one of its presses has run the same job, with only minor color variations, 24/7 for the past 10 years. Established in 1990 and wholly owned by Adam DeFrancesco, the company built its business on sim- ple one-, two- and three-color work, which in 2020 generated sales close to $95 million and showed a five-year increase of 65 percent. To move into prime labels, the company installed a Mark Andy Performance Series P7E press earlier this year, fitted with a Martin Automatic MBS un- wind/splicer, and ordered a second identical con- figuration, which is due toward the end of 2022. The latest Mark Andy presses have the 20-inch web width and are fitted with Vetaphone corona treaters for film label applications, 10-UV flexo print units and turn bars. The Martin MBS units offer non-stop operation with built-in roll loading for a variety of substrates from film to laminate and paperboard, with a maxi- mum roll diameter of 50 inches and top production speed of 300 meters per minute. Resource Label Group Acquires MedLit Solutions Resource Label Group, a provider of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC tech- nology, has acquired MedLit Solutions, which spe- cializes in pharmaceutical packaging and printing solutions. With two locations, in Garner, North Carolina, and Winston, New Jersey, MedLit offers end-to-end solu- tions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and health- care industries. For more than 25 years, MedLit Solutions has pro- duced pharmaceutical and biotech packaging. The company offers a diverse set of capabilities includ- ing printing, design, labels and turn-key custom kit- ting, fulfillment and mailing solutions. The MedLit North Carolina location is also ISO- 9001 and ISO-15378 certified. The addition of MedLit Solutions represents the 25th acquisition for Resource Label.
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Barry-Wehmiller During an awards ceremony on Monday, October 17, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation awarded Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman the Tharseo CEO of the Year Award. SHRM is the world’s largest HR professional soci- ety, representing more than 300,000 HR profession- als across the globe, impacting 115 million workers and their families. The Tharseo awards are given to those who demonstrate innovative and impactful business practices leading to better workplaces and a better world by serving as visionaries, innovators and change agents. Chapman has been the CEO of St. Louis, Missou- ri-based Barry-Wehmiller since 1975. Chapman’s work is chronicled in his 2015 book Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, co-authored by Raj Sisodia, founder of Conscious Capitalism. The book has been translated into eight languages and sold close to 80,000 copies. In 2016, Harvard Business School released a case study about Barry-Wehmiller’s approach to busi- ness that is now taught at 80 business schools. A non-profit, Chapman Foundation for Caring Commu- nities, and a leadership consulting firm, Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, bear Chapman’s name. In recent years, Chapman has focused on creat- ing leaders of tomorrow by sponsoring programs in K-12 schools and universities. In 2021, Chapman and his team partnered with Fordham University and other Jesuit business schools to launch the Humanistic Leadership Acad- emy, which helps professors and students become more human-centered. EyeC Fernando Dablantes has been named as a new Sales Representative for Canada for EyeC. In ad- dition to all sales activities, Dablantes’ work will focus on the further development of EyeC in the entire Canadian region as well as on the expansion of distribution. In his role as Sales Representative, he is part of the management team for EyeC America and re- ports directly to Dr. Jürgen Klicker, President of EyeC America.nAfter completing his studies as an Electromechanical Engineering Technician at Fan- shawe College in London, Dablantes worked for several years as a technical sales representative at KOR Engineering Inc. in Oakville.
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DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
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AICC Opens Enrollment For Advisory Groups AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has opened enrollment on several new and grow- ing advisory groups. The advisory groups are developed for specific roles or functions and allow participants to gain relevant advice from other industry professionals, a new network, and best practices that feed into their day-to-day job. Advisory groups include: Continuous Improvement Leadership Group This group is designed to serve managers of all departments. The group is open to all member companies regardless of location or market niche. You will be part of a group marked by mutual trust, sharing of best practices and respectful disagree- ment, for the advancement of each member compa- ny’s success, productivity and for group members’ career development. Sales Management Cohort Sales management was tough enough pre-pan- demic but add in the pandemic and supply chain challenges and it has never been harder to be a sales manager than in the market of today. Sales Advisory Group The Sales Advisory Group program is data-driv- en using sales skills and relationship diagnostics that help you assess your selling strengths and skill gaps that could be costing your commissions. Production Leadership Advisory Group Production Leadership Advisory Groups are de- signed to include operations and production man- agers from AICC member companies. The group is open to all member companies regardless of loca- tion or market niche. Leadership Advisory Group AICC events give the opportunity to confide in others, share ideas and receive honest feedback. This group is more intentional in meeting its mem- bers’ specific needs for connection, education, and discreet communication. CEO Advisory Group The CEO Advisory Groups were formed as a re- source for box manufacturing plant CEOs. Members of each group focus on real-world experiences, best practices, and the pitfalls to avoid. Attendees are held accountable and helped by their peers.
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Miraclon Evan Spinosa has been named the Regional Commercial Director of Miraclon. In this role, he will lead the sales, service and business management teams in the United States and Can- ada. Based in Rochester, New York, Spinosa brings more than 18 years People & Places
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of sales, marketing and customer relationship expe- rience to the role, as well as a deep understanding of Miraclon’s commercial business, having fulfilled the role of Regional Business Manager since 2017. He also completed his Master of Business Admin- istration (MBA) at the University at Albany in 2012. Bobst Bobst has announced two senior appointments in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, which includes South- east Asia, Oceania, Japan, South Ko- rea, India, and China.
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Cyril Ruiz-Moise has been ap- pointed General Manager and Re- gional Business Director for APAC at the Business Unit Printing and Converting. He was previously gen- eral manager at Bobst Shanghai, a position he led for five years. In his new role, Ruiz-Moise will lead Bobst for all machine product lines in the APAC region.
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Yasser Oweida has been appoint- ed Region Services Director for APAC at the Business Unit Services and Performance. He was previous- ly head of global sales development at Bobst for three years. Before that, he was head of business unit services for Africa and the Middle East. In his new role, Oweida will strengthen the technical and ser- vices team in the region and ensure customers re- ceive expert service. Ennis Wade Brewer has been appointed to the po- sition of Chief Operating Officer of Ennis and Terry Pennington has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer. Yasser Oweida
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