People & Places

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…

Following 15 years of successful leadership at Schaumburg, Illinois based Young Shin USA, Kyong Taik Lee, President of Young Shin Industries of South Korea, has announced the retirement of Phillip Mack, Vice President. Mack will maintain an advisory position with Young Shin USA until December 31, facilitating the transition of the…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, recently elected Mike Butler to a four-year term on its Associate Member Board. Butler, who serves as Senior Director, Fiber Sourcing fo Domtar’s packaging business, will contribute to the organization’s advocacy in the industry. AICC represents and protects the business interests of its members in the…

Emeryville, California based Geo. M. Martin Company, an industry supplier of rotary die cutter stackers and nicked bundle line components, announced the promotion of Dylan Baker-Flynn to the position of Western Regional Sales Manager. He will assume the responsibilities and territories for the western portion of the United States as well…

Hosts Gene Marino, President, Akers Packaging Service Group, and Joe Morelli, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Huston Patterson Printers and Lewisburg Printing Co., speak with Kevin and Matt Ausburn of SMC Packaging Group, in “What It’s All About,” the latest episode of Breaking Down Boxes. While the Springfield, Missouri company…

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable individual, Mr. Joe Harris, the beloved founder and visionary leader of Harris Packaging and American Carton Company. Joe Harris was a true pioneer in the world of packaging and entrepreneurship. Born with an innate drive…