Séamus Lafferty named president of Accraply

Barry-Wehmiller has promoted Séamus Lafferty to president of Accraply, a worldwide supplier of automated label application systems, as well as converting and finishing equipment for the shrink sleeve label and flexible packaging markets based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Séamus Lafferty

The division of Barry-Wehmiller is comprised of the Accraply, Trine, Stanford, Graham and Sleevit brands. Accraply’s products are designed and manufactured in facilities located in Minnesota, Canada and the UK with additional sales and service offices throughout the world.

Lafferty joined Accraply and the Barry-Wehmiller business in 2007. For the last five years, he has made significant contributions to the organization as Accraply’s vice-president of sales and marketing.
 
Robert H. Chapman, chairman and chief executive officer of  Barry-Wehmiller Companies, said: ‘Séamus has consistently distinguished himself as a driving force in Accraply’s global growth and technology advances. Above all, Séamus’ leadership ability and steadfast commitment to fostering a people-centric culture within Accraply will ensure a meaningful future for its team members and their families.'
 
‘It is an honor to assume the leadership of Accraply at this exciting time in its development,’ said Lafferty. ‘I look forward to building upon the significant growth that the company has experienced in recent years – growth in our customer base, growth in our range of labeling and converting technologies, and growth in our talented and dedicated global team. And I am proud to help provide that team with an environment in which they will discover, develop and realize their full potential.’

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