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SLAC bolsters EMEA support team

Rainer Berkefeld will be joining the SLAC International team from 1st July 2021. Rainer will be  responsible for Business Development and International Accounts in the EMEA Region and will report to Chris McKenzie, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer A statement from the firm said: “Rainer is a well-respected industry professional, with a number…

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Anheuser-Busch InBev announces new CEO

Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Michel Doukeris, President of AB InBev’s North America Zone, to succeed Carlos Brito as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 July, 2021. Brito will step down after 15 years as CEO and 32 years at the company. “We are grateful to Brito for his…

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Enis Ersü retires as CEO of Isra Vision

The CEO of Isra Vision, Enis Ersü, has announced his retirement after 36 years working in the vision industry. Ersü founded Isra Vision as a spin-off from the Technical University of Darmstadt while working as a research associate. The company was sold in February 2020 to Atlas Copco for €1.094bn. Earlier this month, Atlas Copco announced…

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Metal Packaging Europe appoints new President

The European association representing the rigid metal packaging industry, Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), has appointed  at Ardagh Group, as its new President. Mr. Graham was elected by the MPE Board during its Annual General Meeting on 9-10 June 2021 and assumes his new role effective immediately. He is joined by two Vice-Chairs, Georg Kasperkovitz, President of…

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ACTEGA Metal Print appoints Paolo Grasso as Sales Director

ACTEGA Metal Print has announced the appointment of Paolo Grasso to the role of Sales Director. With 26 years industry experience and as the previous Head of Global Sales for the narrow web press manufacturer, OMET S.r.L., Paolo is ideally placed to drive adoption of EcoLeaf – its revolutionary, sustainable and cost-effective metallisation technology –…

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Alcoa appoints Louis Langlois as President of Alcoa Canada

Alcoa Corporation has appointed Louis Langlois as President of Alcoa Canada. In this capacity, Mr. Langlois will also represent Alcoa on the Board of the Aluminum Association of Canada. Mr. Langlois will be the primary liaison for the company’s government and institutional relations on behalf of the Deschambault, Bécancour and Baie-Comeau smelters, as well as the Canadian head office in Montreal.…

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Wildpack appoints seasoned USA packaging executive to advisory board

Wildpack Beverage has appointed Mr. Ken Roessler to its advisory board effective today. Mr. Roessler enjoyed a long and successful career in the packaging space. Most recently, he was the President and CEO of Mauser Packaging Solutions (formally Bway Holding, Inc.), a global leader in rigid packaging and sustainability solutions, until his retirement at the…

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Metal Packaging Europe announces departure of President

The European association representing the rigid metal packaging industry, Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), today announced the departure of its President, Didier Sourisseau, EMEA President at Crown Holdings, Inc. The new MPE President will be formally elected at the upcoming MPE AGM in June 2021. Until then, Mr. Sourisseau will be replaced by long-standing MPE Member and Vice-Chair…

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Anheuser-Busch InBev picks an insider as its next CEO

Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev rose more than 6% in midday trading Thursday after the Bud Light brewer announced that CEO Carlos Brito will step down, effective July 1. Michel Doukeris, who currently serves as the head of the company’s North American business, will take the reins from Brito. “The CEO announcement will allow investors to reformulate views…

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Rick Hindley to leave General Manager role at Alupro

Alupro has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as interim General Manager. Previously Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager, Tom succeeds industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who moves on to another senior role within the recycling sector. Having joined Alupro in June 2020, Tom has firmly positioned himself as a driving force within the team. Prior to…

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