N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
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A&V Analyzes 2022 Flexo Trends by Greg Kishbaugh
Flexo Print Market To Reach $188.9B Global demand for flexo printing will reach $172.2 billion in 2022, with a total of 6.80 trillion A4 print equivalents produced, according to new data from Smithers. Forecasts published in The Fu- ture of Flexographic Printing to 2027 are that a compound annu- al growth rate of 1.9 percent will increase demand to $188.9 billion over the next five years (at constant prices). Across the same period vol- ume growth will increase at a fast- er 2.5 percent CAGR seeing output reach 7.68 trillion A4 print equiva- lents in 2027. “As the market evolves, flexo will benefit from continuing growth in demand for packaging print and labels as an increasingly cost-com- petitive alternative to gravure and offset litho in these applications; but does also face the risk of los- ing some market share to higher throughput inkjet presses, in nar- row web and corrugated segments over the Smithers forecast period,” the report stated.
T he flexographic printing and packaging industry has long been a driving force in innovation for the global print marketplace, as reported in a new report from Anderson & Vreeland, Bryan, Ohio, which analyzes the trends the com- pany anticipates in the year ahead. Advancements in print
speed, color management, automation, carbon emission re- duction, and more will motivate Original Equipment Manu- facturers (OEMs) to create new equipment and application solutions that elevate efficiency and productivity. Anderson & Vreeland outlines four distinct trends the com- pany foresees affecting the flexo industry in 2022. Supply Chain Disruption Management Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, in- dustries across the board have struggled to overcome setbacks
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Higher Levels of Automation Automation has been at the forefront of flexo innovation for years and we will be seeing an in- crease in digitized capabilities in 2022. To reduce manual processes in every stage of production, OEMs have made great progress in automating prepress, plateroom, and press room functions with the end goal of fully automating time-consuming processes. Considering the recent upsurge in labor shortages and an increased need for skilled labor, printing companies can expect to see new equipment that offers higher levels of au- tomation in the upcoming year. Advanced automation is an important step for the printing and packaging industry and it should be adopted to stay on track with the industry’s trajec- tory. Current levels of automation already offer a lot of benefits, such as reduced manual labor, less human error, and reduction in waste. Automated equipment will only continue to evolve to make production speeds faster, more customizable, and more sustainable. Additionally, as new variants of COVID-19 complicate labor shortages and work- place capacities, advances in automation will help make worksites safer by minimizing the number of physical hands involved in the production process. A&V recommends that converters partner with a
caused by supply chain disruptions. This complica- tion won’t be leaving the flexo press industry any- time soon, unfortunately. But recent developments in inventory management technology are becoming available to help companies significantly alleviate the effects of unexpected stock-outs. Printing and packaging companies can reduce the amount of supply chain issues by getting ahead of inventory stock levels. The best way to get ahead is by developing a proactive plan of action that in- cludes forecasting inventory usage based on a con- verter’s most critical supplies three to six months in advance and gaining clear visibility of inventory at all times to avoid disruption. However, the biggest development in inventory management is automatic processing. Investing in an automated inventory management solution, such as the Vendor Managed Inventory System (VMI), will reduce the amount of manual work and time required and improve agility. The Intelligent VMI uses the latest RFID technology to monitor invento- ry in real-time for proactive ordering and predictive supply planning. Implementing this software into a company’s production next year will reduce the effects of supply chain disruptions and lead to a more organized workflow overall.
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Corrugated print is said to remain the largest seg- ment of the flexo print market, with 36.8 percent share by volume in 2022. The need to produce shorter print runs, and man- age new demands for variable data print, is said to stimulate further development of hybrid (flexo inkjet) configurations, and the adoption of CTP and other automation features, and in-line finishing to improve order turnaround. Another important development for press OEMs is the demand for medium web-width flexo machin- ery, with specialists in both narrow web label and wide-format central impression (CI) facing differ- ent challenges to adapt to this. Another focus for R&D is the effective integration of electron beam (EB) curing stations and inks for flexo print, which is especially suited for high speed print on newly popular monomaterial flexible plastics substrates. In the short term the flexo market is coping to adapt to rising raw material prices, which are affect- ing the cost of inks, other consumables, and print- ing plates. According to the report, as plate supply moves toward stabilization across 2022, interest in a lower environmental profile for print jobs will fos- ter wider interest in water wash flexo plates, and improvements in anilox roller technology on press. All American Label Merges With Western Shield All American Label & Packaging, Dublin, Cali- fornia, has merged with Western Shield Label and Packaging, Rancho Dominguez, California, a pro- vider of pressure-sensitive prime labels and pack- aging solutions to the food & beverage, health & beauty, and industrials sectors. All American Label & Packaging was born in 1995 out of a need for a premier full-service label compa- ny committed to excellence in product and service. Headquartered in Dublin, with an additional manu- facturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee, All Ameri- can provides flexographic, digital, and offset labels as well as shrink sleeves, folding cartons, flexible packaging, and grand format signage. Western Shield Label Company has been provid- ing custom printed labels and packaging for manu- facturers, distributors, and brokers in Southern Cal- ifornia and throughout the United States, Mexico & Canada. Western Shield reportedly specializes in Expanded Content Labels, Instant Redeemable Cou- pons, and 10-color work. In addition to its Califor- nia headquarters, Western Shield has locations in Dallas, Texas, and Middletown, Ohio.
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Prioritizing the use of waste-reducing equipment and biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable ma- terials in production will continue to play a large role in the flexographic industry. With global warm- ing and carbon emission concerns at an all-time high, printing companies should look for ways to improve their power, water, landfill, and raw materials sus- tainability efforts. A proper sustainability agenda is essential in any business to ensure its longevity. Solvent-free plate cleaners and supplies are ex- pected to make a huge impact in 2022. The volatile costs of certain solvents during the pandemic made the development of new solvent-free plate technol- ogies a necessity. This has further resulted in im- provements in water-based cleaning products that eliminate harmful chemicals from final products. Beyond solvent-free developments, A&V advises companies to consider investing in non-toxic inks, water-based cleaners, renewable adhesives deriv-
should put sustainability at the forefront of their equipment and material decisions to improve both workflow and profitability. Advancement in Inkjet Technology Industry leaders seem to agree that the combina- tion of inkjet and flexographic printing is expected to have a bright future. A recent Smither Pira report forecasted that the value in the world inkjet mar- ket will rapidly increase over the next five years. Though inkjet printing has been considered a spe- cialized form of digital printing within the flexog- raphic realm, printing companies will soon see a rise in inkjet substrates and alternatives for pack- aging options.
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Canon Acquires Flexo Pressmaker Edale
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Canon Production Printing and Canon Inc. has ac- quired UK-based packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale. The move will reportedly enable Canon Produc- tion Printing to further develop its LabelStream 4000 product line, as well as provide expertise and technology for future products. Based in Hampshire, UK, Edale engineers and manufactures printing and converting solutions for the label and packaging industry, including digital and hybrid presses, carton and label production lines, flatbed diecutters, and finishing and convert- ing equipment. The company has a long history in the flexo label industry. Edale, continuing to trade under the Edale brand, will remain an independently managed company, pursuing its established strategy to provide print- ing and finishing solutions, focused on the label, folding carton and flexible packaging segments. Grahame Barker, Edale Owner and Chairman, will retire and the business will be led by the existing Edale management team under Managing Director James Boughton, reporting into Canon Production Printing through Walter Vogelsberger, VP, Digital Packaging Printing. Fortis Solutions Acquires Label Tech Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a provider of print- ed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP, has acquired Label Tech Inc. based in Somersworth, New Hamp- shire, a provider of labels and flexible packaging. Label Tech is an ISO-certified flexographic and digital manufacturer of pressure sensitive (including coupon, game piece and UL labels) and non-pres- sure sensitive labels and flexible packaging for the consumer product, food and beverage and health and beauty end markets. Employing more than 1,100 employees across 16 manufacturing sites, Fortis intends to continue its pursuit of acquisitions. Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Fortis supplies a range of products in the flexographic, letterpress, offset and digital printing segments. The company’s product offerings include pres- sure-sensitive and shrink-sleeve labels, multi-ply coupon and flexible packaging printing, extended booklet printing, pouches, folding cartons, label ap- plicators, and variable data printing.
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Mondi Installs Flexo Printing Line In German Plant Multinational packaging and paper company Mondi has opened a flexo printing line at its plant in Gronau, Germany. The ten-color flexo press will address the increas- ing demand for advanced printing options for films and laminates in the hygiene industry. It is also intended to offer greater flexibility in feminine care pouch wrapping designs and film choices. With the flexo press, Mondi aims to offer customers a highly efficient printing service with inline siliconization, which removes the need for release paper, and inline embossing solutions. The printer features updated sleeve technology and can apply effect inks and matte additives to deliver ‘premium-looking’ films. The investment will allow Mondi to deliver flexo printing services alongside its existing rotogravure capacities. Anderson & Vreeland Opens New West Coast Facility Anderson & Vreeland Inc. has opened a new 13,000-square-foot facility in Santa Fe Springs, Cal- ifornia. The new facility is Anderson & Vreeland’s ninth warehouse in North America and is the sixth located in the United States, with other facilities op- erating in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington. The new 13,000-square-foot facility follows Ander- son &Vreeland’s ongoing expansion efforts to advance its capabilities, service, and support among customers and partners. The facility is reportedly equipped with the latest flexographic printing consumables, pre- press equipment, and printing plate solutions.
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Eco Flexibles Launches Recyclable Packaging Northamptonshire, United Kingdom-headquar- tered sustainable flexible packaging business, Eco Flexibles, has supported bakery product supplier to the retail, wholesale and foodservice sectors, Lantmännen Unibake, with the development of re- cyclable flexible packaging for its Schulstad Bake at Home range of products. As sustainable packaging continues to dominate commercial food and drink product development, Lantmännen sought to create fully recyclable pack- aging to both communicate the quality of the prod- uct and support its environmental agenda. In close collaboration, the Eco Flexibles team devel- oped and supplied a high-performing surface print- ed monopolymer film, despite the pressures of tight turnaround times and Covid-19 supply challenges. The Schulstad Bake at Home range of packaging was developed and printed with Asahi AWP water washable plates, which reportedly eliminate VOC solvent washout from the prepress process. Aiming to dispel sustainable packaging myths, Eco Flexibles seeks to show how sustainable pack- aging isn’t a compromise or concession — and can be aligned with the performance demands of to- day’s high-volume packaging. Klöckner Pentaplast Grows Sustainable Operations Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global supplier of re- cycled content products and high-barrier protec- tive packaging, has chosen its production facility in Beaver, West Virgina, for its multi-million dollar production expansion, adding post-consumer recy- cled content (PCR) PET capacity in North America. This expansion will further grow kp’s sustainable offering in consumer health, pharmaceutical, and food packaging markets through the addition of an extrusion line and two thermoformers, deliv- ering a total of 15,000 metric tons of new rPET/ PET capacity. More than 20 percent of Klöckner Pentaplast’s volume is made from PCR material, the company states. The installation will add 60 jobs to the West Vir- ginia facility, with commercialization beginning at the end of 2022 for the first thermoform line. The extrusion addition will be completed in mid- 2023. The completion of the second thermoform line and new production hall, which will be capable of additional capacity expansions in the future, is scheduled for the end of the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Packaging Personified Adds Koenig & Bauer Press Packaging Personified, Carol Stream, Illinois, will install a new eight-color Koenig & Bauer Evo XG Mod 140 press this spring. The firm employs more than 230 between its 137,000 square-foot facility in Illinois and 105,000 square-foot facility in Michigan, with an eye toward a third facility in the future. “[The press] is a key part of our $10 million spend in the past 18 months,” said Joe Imburgia, Packag- ing Personified’s General Manager. “It is giving us a higher speed of 2,000 feet per minute and will significantly increase capacity along with higher productivity.” Unique to PPI’s press is its inline spectrophotom- eter, which allows PPI to get a valid color mea- surement all inline and help to manage density and dot gain. Recently, with a focus on sustainability, the com- pany introduced its lamination replacement films that provide an alternative material to common PE/ PET laminations. This film reportedly eliminates the need to combine multiple substrates and as a re- sult maintains recyclability while still providing the strength and rigidity necessary for many applica- tions, including pouch packaging. Packaging Personified annually receives a SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification audit that evaluates if PPI’s systems are functioning properly in order to prevent contamination, helps the company main- tain consistency, and provides third party credibili- ty to its food packaging customers. This year one of PPI’s locations achieved the highest possible score of 100 percent. Brook + Whittle Acquires Cenveo Custom Labels Brook + Whittle, a provider of pressure sensitive and shrink sleeve prime labels, has signed a defini- tive agreement to acquire the Custom Labels Group within Cenveo Worldwide Limited (“Cenveo”). Credit Suisse served as financial advisor to Cenveo on the transaction. AlixPartners acted as carve-out and operational advisor to Cenveo. Credit Suisse is providing committed financing in support of the transaction. Wells Fargo Securities and O’Melveny & Myers advised Brook + Whittle and Genstar. Brook + Whittle offers flexographic, rotogravure, and digital printing and the company operates nine production facilities across the United States. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2022.
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Avery Dennison, a manufacturer of UHF RFID tags, has started operations at its new intelligent labels factory in Brazil. The new plant aims to meet the growing demand from various industry sectors within the national market and other regions in South America as driv- en by new ‘contactless’ consumer experience and omnichannel models. The new unit is reportedly the first in the country and the eighth in the world to start operating — among other facilities in China, Malaysia, Europe, the United States and Mexico. Variety Of Designs Located in Vinhedo, near São Paulo, the new plant measures an area of two thousand square meters and has the possibility to be expanded according to regional technology adoption. The factory will produce a variety of inlay designs, available in dry or wet formats, with products for industries such as apparel, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automo- tive, aviation and more. Intelligent labels have been widely adopted in many markets as they enable 99 percent plus in- ventory accuracy and can provide multiple product information, such as the provenance of materials, composition of products, date of produce and a lot more, according to the company. Thanks to RFID technology, multiple tagged products can be read within a few seconds from a distance of several me- ters and do not require line of sight. Production Capacity In addition to investments in production capacity, the new plant also hosts an innovation center, I.Lab Brazil, which is an experience center that showcas- es Avery Dennison’s digital ID technology capabili- ties, including atma.io, connected product cloud by Avery Dennison: A platform that unlocks the power of connected products by assigning unique digital IDs to everyday items, providing unparalleled end- to-end transparency by tracking, storing and man- aging all the events associated with each individual product — from source to consumer and beyond to enable circularity. Visitors can interact with live demos to explore how RFID is transforming multiple industries, from retail and apparel to food, beauty, healthcare, auto- motive, aviation and more, meet with experts, and get hands-on experience with the technologies of tomorrow.
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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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Kendall Packaging Kendall Packaging Corporation, a provider of flexible packaging solu- tions serving a variety of markets inside the food, personal care, and pet food industries, has promot- ed David Roche to Chief Financial Officer at the company’s corporate headquarters in Mequon, Wiscon- sin. In addition, the company has added Adam Osterhaus as Control- ler. People & Places
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With more than 16 years of financial services and accounting experience, Roche worked as the Kend- all Packaging Controller for more than seven years.
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a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting & Business Management in 2011 from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Nilpeter Appoints Agent For Finland, Baltic Region Nilpeter has appointed Trükimaailm as the new agent for Finland and the Baltic region – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Trükimaailm is well-established in the Baltic and Finnish flexo markets through their partner agree- ments with Koenig & Bauer, Flint Group, Techkon, and Agfa, as well as others. Additionally, Trükimaailm’s technicians can assist with press service and installations, making them a great local partner for Nilpeter. Trükimaailm, which translates to The World of Printing, was founded in the summer of 1996, and today, has offices in Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; and Vilnius, Lithuania. Trükimaailm will market the entire Nilpeter prod- uct program, from the FA-Line, the new FA-26 and MO-Line FUSION, to value-adding units, and more.
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Box Genie Box Genie, Kansas City, Missouri, an on-demand e-commerce platform for custom packaging, has appointed Sean Doherty as General Manager.
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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/
Doherty will lead all aspects of the Box Genie business, including building and leading a team across marketing, product development, engineering, customer service, sales, and account management. He will drive all aspects of the long- term product roadmap and strategy to execute against the goals of the business.
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He will provide direction for the ongoing efforts to drive improved production and fulfillment exe- cution along with his primary objective of scaling the business. In his most recent position, Doherty was Gener- al Manager of Mimeo Photos, where he launched Mimeo Photos globally. During his tenure, the busi- ness saw strong revenue growth through the addi- tion of new products, partnerships, new regions of the world and new channels including a new sales team, macOS, the Web and iOS platforms. Apex Europe
Markus Franz has joined Apex Europe as Technical Sales Manager Germany. Franz will be assisting the growth of the Apex Anilox brand and connected solutions to educate and support our German customer base to achieve their most promis- ing print results. Amberley Labels
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Pixelle Specialty Solutions Purchased By H.I.G Capital Pixelle Specialty Solutions, a provider of fi- ber-based specialty products in North America and a portfolio company of Lindsay Goldberg, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative invest- ment firm with $48 billion of equity capital under management. Terms of the transaction were not dis- closed. Pixelle was formed in 2018 by Lindsay Goldberg, a private investment firm that focuses on partner- ing with families, founders and management teams seeking to actively build their businesses. Pixelle has built a four-mill specialty paper platform with mills in Chillicothe, Ohio; Jay, Maine; Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; and Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Collec-
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tively the mills operate 11 paper machines and pro- duce more than one million tons of paper annually. Credit Suisse served as lead financial advisor to Pixelle on the transaction. Houlihan Lokey also served as financial advisor to Pixelle. The trans- action is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022. Apex Europe Appoints Printman As Distributor Anilox and solutions provider Apex International has welcomed Printman to its distributor network. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Otope- ni, Romania, Printman offers consumables for each step of the print process: prepress, press and post- press. The company will cover the exclusive Roma- nian territory for Apex Europe. Apex supplies Printman with a variety of Anilox solutions including the patented GTT 2.0 engraved Anilox, which features a low-porosity hybrid ce- ramic composition.
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PCMC Paper Converting Machine Compa- ny (PCMC), as part of Barry-Wehmill- er’s Converting Solutions platform, has filled several roles on the lead- ership team in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Scott Bean has joined as Execu- tive Vice President of Operations. He will drive manufacturing capac- ity and excellence across the plat- form’s five facilities in Green Bay, People & Places
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as well as its European locations in Lucca, Italy; Neuwied, Germany; and Cacak, Serbia. Bean brings
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Support. In his new role, he leads the global field service, customer technical support and equipment modification sales teams. Kelly Morgano has joined as the global vice president of People. In her new role, Morgano will lead the human resources, culture, commu- nications and people development functions, while supporting the platform’s commitment to caring for team members. She has worked in human resources for more than 20 years, most recently with Zurn Water Solutions. TLMI Brings In SPC To Teach Fiber Sourcing Course TLMI has hired the Sustainable Packaging Coali- tion to teach an online course to association mem- bers on Thursday, May 12. The course will feature presenters Tom Pollock and Alyssa Harben, two ex- perts on the value of fiber certification and what it means to the printed packaging supply chain. The course will focus on fiber certification and stan- dards, including the Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Kelly Morgano
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