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Celab-Europe appoints new project management partner

Akanksha Meena — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:39:37 +0000

Celab-Europe, a consortium hosted by the European label industry association Finat, has appointed Marius Tent of ViaPackaging UG in Munich, Germany as its new project management partner.

ViaPackaging UG will succeed Sloop Consulting (advisor Graham Houlder and project manager Ophélie Gourdou) who have chosen not to renew their assignment in 2025. Marius Tent will assume his responsibilities on January 1, 2025.

Throughout his career, Tent has been active in driving packaging and sustainability innovation. After more than 20 years at corporate level in Wrigley, Mars Wrigley and Danone SN, Tent became his own entrepreneur and founded two businesses, 360PackMastery.com and ViaPackaging UG. In this capacity, he is already supporting Ceflex, the flexible packaging consortium in working with brand-owners, EPR schemes, sorters, recyclers as well as municipalities on implementation.

Current chairman of the Celab-Europe Steering Group, Clément Lesniak (Fedrigoni Group) commented on the assignment: ‘Since 2020, Celab-Europe has laid a solid foundation for its mission, to promote the circularity of label materials through increasing membership, mining critical data, testing collection and recycling solutions and advancing industry alignment on legal and logistical frameworks. Celab is increasingly visible among our target. Looking ahead to 2030, Celab-Europe is now preparing to shift focus and engage more actively with downstream stakeholders, including brand owners, recyclers, and legislators, all parties without who circularity will not be possible. We are convinced that with Marius, we have found a partner who can drive this process and close the loop. At the same time, I also wish to express our gratitude to Sloop Consulting and Graham and Ophélie for their excellent work during the past five years.’

Tent commented: ‘I am truly honored to take on this role at such a pivotal time for Celab-Europe. Over the past years, the groundwork laid by the team has been great, and it’s clear that the journey towards full circularity in label materials demands even greater collaboration and innovation. My vision aligns with Celab-Europe's commitment to building a robust, inclusive framework that brings together all key stakeholders—packaging suppliers, brand owners, recyclers, legislators, and others. By strengthening these connections and leveraging the progress achieved so far, I believe we can accelerate the transition to sustainable, circular systems.

‘The challenges ahead are highly complex. However, they are also opportunities to create impactful change. I am eager to lead efforts that address these challenges head-on, ensuring Celab-Europe continues to be a driving force in the industry. My thanks go to the Steering Group for their trust and vision, and to Graham and Ophélie for their invaluable contributions, which have set the stage for this exciting next chapter.’

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KDV Label welcomes Hannah Bruckman as marketing specialist

Selah Zighelboim — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:41:55 +0000

KDV Label has added Hannah Bruckman as a marketing specialist. Bruckman brings skills in social media management, corporate communication and creative content development to the role.

Bruckman’s experience includes managing digital campaigns, producing video content and leading strategic brand initiatives. She has worked as a social media intern for Insight Investment Advisers, where her efforts grew audience engagement and refined user-focused website experiences. Her tenure as a live production assistant at Notre Dame Studios allowed her to grow her visual storytelling skills, with her work featured on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10.

Bruckman also has experience in leadership and event management. She worked to organize a million-dollar charity event during her internship with the Center for the Homeless.

As a marketing specialist at KDV Label, Bruckman will leverage her creativity to enhance the company’s digital presence and communicate its values to a broader audience.

'Hannah’s innovative approach to marketing and her proven success in both digital and live production make her a standout addition to KDV Label,' said Katie Austing, vice president of customer experience and sustainability. 'We look forward to her contributions in elevating our brand and connecting with our audience.'

Bruckman recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies with a minor in public relations and advertising from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, where she honed her expertise in both traditional and emerging media.

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Steve Marples joins Antalis Packaging

Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:46:11 +0000

Antalis Packaging has appointed Steve Marples as category manager for in-the-box systems, stretch film and machinery to support customer needs better.

With a lengthy career in paper and packaging sales behind him, including almost 25 years with Antalis, Marples brings a rich insight into customer needs and requirements to the role. As a category manager, he will work closely with suppliers to introduce innovative new products.

‘We know customers want to minimize their environmental impact and create efficiencies in their workflows, so I’ll be working with suppliers to introduce new products and solutions that address these important issues,’ commented Marples.

Clare Evans, head of commercial and purchasing at Antalis, added: ‘Steve brings a huge amount of experience, know-how and understanding of our customers’ businesses and of packaging materials and systems. In the short time he has been in his role, he has already shown the difference his expertise can make.’

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NextGen Label Group expands sales and technical teams

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:49:02 +0000

NextGen Label Group has expanded its sales and technical teams with the recent appointments of Wanda Nieves, Tom Mason, Anne Ehrenberger and Timothy Bodah.

Wanda Nieves has joined NextGen Label Group as sales representative and Tom Mason has joined as vice president of Sales.

Nieves has over 28 years of expertise in the label industry and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, while Mason brings more than 33 years of experience in the label and packaging industries. He has held extensive executive leadership roles at prominent companies such as Constantia Flexibles and Topflight Corporation, where he drove growth across diverse sectors like food, beverage and personal care.

The company said that their combined expertise and passion for customer collaboration bring a renewed focus on understanding customer visions, fostering satisfaction, and driving long-term growth.

On the technical front, Anne Ehrenberger joined as senior technical project manager, bringing over 15 years of experience in technical and technical sales roles, including expertise in chemical engineering and R&D project leadership.

Timothy Bodah joined as technical project manager with a strong foundation in chemistry and over two years of experience in product development, material testing and process improvement.

Both bring a wealth of experience in project execution, research, development and technology innovation.

‘At NextGen Label Group, it’s about the promises we make,’ said Tom Sargent, president of the company. ‘Our promise to protect the proud legacies of our organization, overperform for our customers, and deliver innovative solutions drives every decision we make. The addition of Tom, Wanda, Anne, and Timothy to our team marks another step forward in delivering on those promises.’

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Brotech appoints new European business development director

Adyasha Sinha — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:09:01 +0000

Shenzhen-based Brotech has appointed Giovanni Perego as its new European business development director. With over two decades of expertise in the printing and packaging industry, Perego brings a wealth of knowledge in flexography, rotogravure, screen and digital printing, especially for flexible packaging and labels. He deeply understands materials, extrusion, lamination and applications, and he specializes in the food and non-food sectors.

Perego’s role will focus on strengthening Brotech’s relationships with customers and European institutions, fostering partnerships to expand the company's market presence and elevate its brand recognition.

Beyond machinery, his solid grasp of processes, working methods and material-saving techniques will enable Brotech to offer not just printing, converting and finishing technology but also valuable insights to enhance efficiency and innovation for the company's customers.

Perego's initial task will be to enhance Brotech's sales network while improving and expanding the company's customer service response in Europe.

Brotech is confident that Perego’s innovative mindset, technical expertise and customer-first approach will significantly contribute to its growth and success in Europe.

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Vetaphone appoints new CEO and plans its future

Akanksha Meena — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:46:40 +0000

Vetaphone A/S, the family-owned Danish company that reportedly invented surface treatment and develops corona and plasma technology, has appointed Micheal Behrens as chief executive officer (CEO) as part of its strategy for future growth and success. His appointment is effective from December 1, 2024.

The announcement was made by Frank and Jan Eisby, sons of the company founder Verner, who established the business in 1951, and who under the Eisby Family Council have managed the company since 1993.

‘We acknowledge that to fulfil our high expectations of the business going forward we needed additional expertise at a senior level as my brother and I undertake new tasks away from the day-to-day operations, and we see Michael Behrens as a perfect fit for that task,’ commented Frank Eisby.

Michael Behrens joins Vetaphone with an outstanding CV and more than 20 years’ experience in a variety of senior management positions, most recently as chief commercial officer at Logitrans A/S, the Danish manufacturer and global supplier of high-end lifting equipment. He graduated with an HH in Business from the University Southern Denmark (SDU) and holds a Diploma in Business Administration (HD-O) and an MBA. Away from work Behrens is a scratch golfer and has represented the Denmark National Golf Team.

Frank and Jan Eisby will remain on the company board of directors – Frank will head up a new development business unit, while Jan will run the Vetaphone academy educational unit. ‘We are extremely proud of our family heritage and the contribution that Vetaphone has made to the global industry. The new management structure maintains the family succession and provides a firm base on which to take the company into the future and achieve even greater success,’ explained Jan Eisby.

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DynamicsPrint appoints Angel Viveros as consultant for the Americas

Selah Zighelboim — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:00:38 +0000

DynamicsPrint has appointed Angel Viveros as a consultant for operations in the Americas.

Viveros has over a decade of experience in ERP systems and a background in the print and packaging industry.

His career includes roles at other software companies, where he specialized in implementing ERP systems tailored for the print and packaging sectors. His proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics has enabled numerous businesses to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

In his new role, Viveros will collaborate with clients to optimize their use of DynamicsPrint's ERP technology.

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Konica Minolta’s Laura Blackmer receives best female executive award

Selah Zighelboim — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:58:23 +0000

Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales at Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, has received the 2024 Frank Award for 'Best Female Executive.'

The Frank Awards recognize achievements in the independent dealer channel of the office technology industry. This is the eighth time Blackmer has received this distinction. Toni Gorveatt and Noah Maphis of Cobb Technologies presented the award to Blackmer during The Cannata Report’s annual gala on Nov 7.

'It was a delight to have again received this accolade. I am always humbled by this award since it is open to all dealers. I truly appreciate their support and have enjoyed my relationships within this community,' Blackmer said. 'I am grateful to The Cannata Report for not only recognizing women in leadership roles with this award category, but also the importance they place on female executives through their Women Influencers program.'

'Laura Blackmer’s recognition as Best Female Executive reflects the deep respect and appreciation she has earned from dealers across the channel,' said CJ Cannata, president and CEO, The Cannata Report. 'Her dedication, approachability and communication skills set her apart as one of the most highly esteemed leaders in the industry, and her multiple wins demonstrate her remarkable influence and unwavering commitment to dealer success.'

The Cannata Report’s annual gala raised funds for research led by Rena Feinman, associate member of the Center for Discovery and Innovation at Hackensack Meridian Health, seeking to improve response to anticancer therapies for breast cancer patients.

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Michelman appoints Wilma Beaty as chief human resources officer

Selah Zighelboim — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:42:05 +0000

Michelman has appointed Wilma Beaty as its new chief human resources officer. In this role, Beaty will lead Michelman's global HR operations, driving the company's people engagement, organizational design and culture initiatives.

In her 25+ year career, Beaty has served in both HR leadership and general counsel roles. Her experience with labor and employment law allows her to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while fostering people-focused environments. This dual background has enabled Beaty to drive cultural and compliance initiatives, making her capable of aligning human resources and legal functions. In her new position, Beaty will oversee a global team.

Beaty holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law and is a member of the New York and Georgia bars.

'We are thrilled to welcome Wilma to our team,' said Rick Michelman, president and CEO of Michelman. 'Her unique combination of HR and legal expertise and her deep understanding of organizational development will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our global presence.'

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