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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 –…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CMbE appoints new EMEA Sales Manager
CMB Engineering has announced the appointment of Sales Manager EMEA George Moffat at its UK headquarters in Shipley. Following Andrew Wilkinson’s move to Head of Sales, George will take up his new role commencing immediately. George joined CMbE as an Apprentice in 2008, going on to represent the country as part of Team GB in…
Steel Dynamics announces leadership promotions
Steel Dynamics, the third largest producer of carbon steel products in the US, has announced leadership promotions for Jordan Breiner and William T. Scruggs and expanded responsibilities for Jeff Hansen and Rick Poinsatte. “I am excited and pleased to recognise these four individuals for their outstanding leadership and positive impact within our company,” said Mark D. Millett, Chief Executive Officer. “Their passion and…
Buffalo Rock names Matthew Dent as CEO
Buffalo Rock Company has announced that its board of directors has voted to approve Matthew Dent as the company’s chief executive officer. This marks Dent the first CEO in the company’s 120-year history that is not a member of the Lee family. According to a release, previous CEO Jimmy Lee III will continue to serve…
SACMI Group appoints new General Manager
The SACMI Group has announced the appointment of a new General Manager, Mauro Fenzi. He’ll take over from Giulio Mengoli, who has, for personal reasons, considered it appropriate to terminate his employment. Despite all the difficulties caused by COVID-19, the year 2020 still saw SACMI achieve good results in terms of operating margins and cash flow generation.…
