Joel C. Peterson, Former Chairman At Packsize, Passes Away Salt Lake City, Utah based Packsize has announced the passing of Joel C. Peterson, former Chairman and long- time member of the Packsize Board of Directors. Peterson was closely involved with Packsize for the past 18 years, his guidance helping shape key phases of Packsize’s growth. Many of the principles he championed continue to influence the company today. “Joel had a profound impact on Packsize and on many of us personally,” said David Lockwood, CEO of Packsize. “I had the privilege of working with Joel for more than 26 years...he was an awarded educator and visionary busi- ness leader, who transformed not only businesses but also the lives of countless individuals. Much of our success at Packsize today is because of Joel Peterson’s leadership.”
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SupplyOne Named 2025 Manufacturer Of The Year
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania based SupplyOne, a dis- tributor of custom corrugated and value-added packaging solutions, has been named the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Cau- cus, earning statewide recognition for its innovation, sus- tainability leadership, and transformative contributions to the local manufacturing industry. During the 10th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremo- ny at Gillette Stadium, part of the Massachusetts Manu- facturing Mash-Up, SupplyOne was honored as a leader driving the Commonwealth’s manufacturing economy for- ward. This distinction highlights the company’s role as one of Massachusetts’ most dynamic packaging manufactur- ers, supporting customers in sectors such as food, phar- maceuticals, consumer goods, and industrial production. SupplyOne’s Massachusetts operations stand out for delivering custom-engineered packaging programs that combine manufacturing, automation, and distribution into one seamless solution. This approach optimizes efficien- cy, reduces waste, and provides measurable cost savings, earning the trust of businesses that seek precision, speed, and sustainability in their packaging supply chains. SupplyOne’s philosophy centers on partnership and performance. The company’s packaging programs are designed to simplify customer operations while guaran- teeing measurable savings, setting SupplyOne apart in a competitive manufacturing landscape. Winning the Manufacturer of the Year award not only acknowledges SupplyOne’s manufacturing excellence but also reinforces its role as a catalyst for innovation across Massachusetts’ industrial sector. The company remains dedicated to empowering customers with smarter pack- aging strategies and supporting the state’s leadership in advanced manufacturing.
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