People & Places

Wiesentheid, Germany based Göpfert Maschinen GmbH announced Michael J. O’Brien has joined Göpfert Machinery as its North American Service Manager. Having spent the past two decades building relationships with American and Canadian customers, in both independent and integrated plants, resolving technical challenges and planning growth and development initiatives, O’Brien is charged…

AICC Canada honored the late John Franciosa at its annual Presidents’ Luncheon on December 8 at the St. George’s Country Club in Etobicoke, Ontario. Franciosa was inducted posthumously into the AICC Canada Hall of Fame. Jeff Abbott, Vice President of Moore Packaging in Barrie, Ontario, and President of AICC Canada, presented…

Jeffrey Schwarz, General Partner of the family-owned Schwarz Partners, passed away peacefully at his Fishers, Indiana home on November 26, 2023, following a yearlong battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Jeff didn’t let his fight with cancer prevent him from doing the things he loved most such as skiing, hiking,…

In appreciation for its members as the end of the year approaches, the Paperboard Packaging Council extended its deepest appreciation to its members. PPC takes pride in having members who not only contribute to the success of our industry but also make a lasting impact on their communities. This Thanksgiving, PPC…

Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging, a family-owned and operated business in the corrugated packaging industry, announced the appointment of Brock Welch as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Welch’s tenure in the packaging industry spans over 12 years. In high school and college, he gained valuable experience on the manufacturing floor. In 2010,…

Andover, New Jersey based Sutherland Packaging, a maker of corrugated point-of-purchase (POP) displays and retail packaging, announced the hiring of Jake Sutherland as its first Chief Innovation Officer. Sutherland will be primarily responsible for stewarding a culture of innovation and accelerating growth, all while aligning with longer-term business objectives. He will…

Cascades deeply regrets and is saddened to announce the death of one of its cofounders, Mr. Bernard Lemaire, at the age of 87. Bernard Lemaire was born in Drummondville, Québec in 1936. In 1960, he joined the family business of waste recovery, Drummond Pulp and Fiber. Four years later, under his…

Westport, Connecticut based JB Machinery was presented FEFCO’s Silver Award for Best Innovation at the 2023 Technical Seminar in Lyon, France. In his technical presentation, Dave Burgess, JB Machinery’s Director of Sales, detailed the theory of operation and benefits of AutoDryer Control, JB’s latest innovation. AutoDryer Control (ADC), is a system…

Independence, Ohio based ChromaScape has introduced William “Bill” Wright as the company’s Technical Services Manager and a driving force behind its technical service team. With a focus on technical expertise, innovation and strategic collaboration, Wright excels in orchestrating seamless cooperation among team members an ensuring customer satisfaction. Wright is an experienced…

Holland, West Michigan based Coastal Container announced the hiring of Scott Larsen as General Manager of the Coastal Sheets business unit. Larsen, a Michigan State School of Packaging graduate, brings over 30 years of experience in the corrugated industry to the position. Prior to joining the Coastal team, Larsen spent seven…