New Officers
O ur team of volunteers works diligently to provide the membership valuable services that foster and encourage improvements and advances in the art of metal decorating and packaging The collective efforts from our committee members are led by the leadership team of the Board of Directors. IMDPA Officers serve 2-year terms in each of three positions – President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer If you would like to take a more active role in the association please reach out to any of our officers below.
Kyle Hurla, Secretary & Treasurer
John Clark, President
Tim began his career at Ball in the Golden Colorado plant as an operator in the end line in 1987. He spent 10 years at the Golden Plant prior to moving to the Corporate offices in Broomfield where he landed in the Quality and Graphics departments. From there, Tim went to Ardagh in California for 2 years for a line startup, then moved to Canpack in 2021 where he is currently the Regional Quality and Graphics Manager. “ The IMDPA is an organization that promotes the improvement of our industry and allows people world-wide an opportunity to meet, collaborate and learn from each other about the can making process. I believe this produces new ideas and partnerships that help suppliers promote their new ideas and products, and likewise allows can makers to improve their can making processes. As an officer, I am very much looking forward to furthering the mission of the IMPDA to help all members and their companies to not only be profitable and successful, but also companies that are recognized as responsible leaders in the can-making industry.” Tim Duca, Vice President
John began his career in the UV Curing Industry in 1988 working for AETEK UV Systems in Plainfield IL. In 1988 he went to work for Fusion UV Systems as a Regional Manager in 1993. It was there he worked with Crown and Akzo on the development of a UV Coating process to apply and cure a mobility coating to the bottom rim of 2 Piece Beverage Cans. While with Fusion he was also responsible for the Coors Beverage Can Account. Coors was the first to commercially use UV Inks and Coatings for the side wall decoration of 2 Piece Cans. He now works for Heraeus which purchased Fusion in 2013 and has a global presence around the world. “The IMDPA has always been a great organization to be a part of. For me, it provided great networking opportunities early in my career, educational information and connections to all facets of the metal packaging industry. I am absolutely looking forward my term as President to help continue the legacy this great organization has provided so many of us in the metal packaging industry.”
Kyle began his career with INX International in 1997 , first learning ink chemistry in the lab and then moving into a General Manager role in Utah and California. During his GM role he also began to take on account management of our INX 3pc metal customer base. In 2011 after learning about digital printing from INX Digital Hardware division he began managing digital metal ink projects. “I attended my first IMDPA conference in 2005. Shortly after that I began participating on the conference planning committee and became Golf Chair in 2014. I enjoy working with all the IMDPA volunteers from multiple companies that are the backbone of what makes up the IMDPA. I am looking forward to the challenges of being an officer on the executive committee. I look forward to helping the IMDPA grow memberships and grow the number of volunteers participating on sub committees.”
IMDPA Annual Conference and Exhibition EAGLEWOOD RESORT September 26–28, 2023 Itasca, IL
FUNDAMETALS Newsletter
[ 16 ] Q1 2023
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