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Stolle CEO Gus Reall retires
Stolle Machinery Company announces that Gus Reall has retired as CEO and has named Stolle Global Chief Operating Officer Michael Larson as his successor as CEO. Mr. Reall will remain as an Executive Board Member. Mr. Reall’s long career affords a unique range of experience and relationships that are respected throughout the metal container industry.…
MPMA welcomes Bernard Slack as Technical and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Bernard Slack has joined the MPMA to provide technical expertise and leadership in legislative support for its members. With over thirty years’ experience in packaging coatings, a degree in chemistry, and an MSc in Polymer Science from Lancaster University, Bernard has held various technical roles in industry, most recently with Akzo Nobel, where he led…
Hoffman Neopac appoints new CEO
Hoffmann Neopac has announced the appointment of Manfred Zurkirch as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. With his extensive experience in executive positions in the packaging and manufacturing industries, including as CEO of Thielmann AG, Ferag AG, and PackSys Global AG, Manfred Zurkirch will lead the Hoffmann Neopac Group to continued success. Zurkirch succeeds…
Roeslein appoints industry veteran Ben Kruger as Senior Vice President of renewables division
Roeslein & Associates has announced the appointment of Ben Kruger as Senior Vice President of Roeslein Renewables. Mr. Kruger brings more than 25 years of experience in the food and renewable energy sectors to Roeslein. Most recently, he led the start-up of Cargill’s North American Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) business, focusing on processing biomass and…
Ardagh Metal Packaging appoints Stefan Schellinger as Chief Financial Officer
Ardagh Metal Packaging has appointed Stefan Schellinger as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 1, 2024. Stefan brings more than 25 years of financial and commercial experience to the role as well as a strong background in relevant industrial end markets. Stefan was previously CFO and Executive Director of two listed companies, ContourGlobal plc and Essentra plc. …
INX hires new MD for Australia and New Zealand
In a move to establish a resource base and reinforce support for local distributors, INX International Ink Co. has hired Blair Welch as the Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. A 32-year printing industry veteran, Welch is working with local distributors and developing new business in the Australasia region, which also includes some nearby…
Novelis announces executive leadership appointments
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, today announced executive leadership appointments in key regions and roles in order to accelerate global growth and advance aluminium as the material of choice for circular solutions. Company executives Roberta Soares and Cary Chenanda have been appointed as regional presidents for South…
Ball elects new Senior VP and President of EMEA and Asia
Ball has elected Dr Mandy Glew to serve as senior vice president and president of EMEA and Asia. In March, Dr. Glew was promoted to the role of president, EMEA and Asia succeeding Carey Causey, Ball’s new chief growth officer. Dr Glew joined Ball Corporation in October 2020, with more than 20 years of experience…
Change in the Executive Board of Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein
The Supervisory Board of Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has appointed Clarissa Odewald as Chief Sales Officer and Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer with effect from July 1, 2024. She takes over from Dr. Peter Biele, who is moving to the management of HKM (Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH) in Duisburg. With Clarissa…
Changes in management at TUBEX
Leopold Werdich, Managing Director of TUBEX, is re-locating within the Group of Companies of Dr Grupp. He will take up a senior management position at CAG Holding GmbH from June 2024. Leopold Werdich was Managing Director of TUBEX in Rangendingen for almost twenty-five years. During this time, he developed TUBEX into a modern, innovative and…
