In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Novolex Chief Technology Officer Adrianne Tipton offers insights into the future of the flexible packaging industry in 2023.
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A Closer Look at Adrianne Tipton, Chief Technology Officer, Novolex
In this issue, we interview Adrianne Tipton, chief technology officer (CTO) at Novolex. She also is co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packing Association (FPA).
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A Conversation With Fredy Steng
Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Berry Global Group Inc.
In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Berry Global Group Sales Director Fredy Steng offers insights into issues facing the industry in the coming year, including sustainability and government regulations.
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A Closer Look at Fredy Steng
Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Berry Global Group Inc.
For each issue since it’s inception, FlexPack VOICE® has hosted a question-and-answer segment with an industry leader. In this edition, we interview Fredy Steng, director of sales, strategic accounts, at Berry Global Group Inc. and a member of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Chairperson’s Advisory Council. Steng has been working since the 1960s, primarily in […]
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Liquibox CEO Coaches Students on Finding Purpose
The ‘Big P’ Has Helped His Company Grow, Ken Swanson Says
In 2013, Ken Swanson had just taken the job of CEO at Liquibox when it hit him while working late one night that he might have made a big mistake. Eventually, he decided to develop a purpose-driven organization.
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A Closer Look at Chris Parrilli
President, Sun Chemical Corporation
For each issue since its inception more than two years ago, FlexPack VOICE® has hosted a question-and-answer segment with an industry leader. In this issue, we interview Chris Parrilli, who has been with Sun Chemical Corporation in Northlake, Illinois, for most of his career and has been serving as president since January 2018. Parrilli received […]
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A Conversation With Ken Swanson
CEO, Liquibox
In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Liquibox CEO Ken Swanson talks about his experiences in flexibles and offers insight into the workforce landscape.
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A Closer Look at Ken Swanson
President and CEO, Liquibox
In this issue, we chat with 30-year packaging industry veteran Ken Swanson, president and CEO of Liquibox, a global packaging company based in Richmond, Virginia.
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A Conversation With Andrew Wheeler
President, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation
In an expanded conversation with FlexPack VOICE®, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation President Andrew Wheeler offers career advice and other insights.
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A Closer Look at Andrew Wheeler
President, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation
In this issue, we interview Andrew Wheeler, president of Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation, and an FPA board member for approximately 10 years.
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A Conversation With Russell Grissett
Vice President and General Manager, Sonoco Flexibles
In this expanded FlexPack VOICE® interview, Russell Grissett, vice president and general manager at Sonoco Flexibles, discusses his background and his journey to Sonoco Flexibles.
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Vice President and General Manger, Sonoco Flexibles
In this issue, we interview Russell Grissett, vice president and general manager of Sonoco Flexibles and an executive committee member at large for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA).
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A Conversation With William E. ‘Bill’ Jackson
Chief Technology Officer, Amcor Flexible Packaging
Expanding on our interview in the January/February issue of FlexPack VOICE®, we caught up with Bill Jackson for further insights on the industry.
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Chief Technology Officer, Amcor Flexible Packaging
In this issue, we interview William E. “Bill” Jackson, the chief technology officer (CTO) at Amcor Flexible Packaging and an executive board member of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA).
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A Conversation With David M. Staker
CEO and President, Plastic Packaging Technologies (PPT)
Each issue, as well as occasionally in a digital exclusive, FlexPack VOICE® hosts a Q&A segment with an industry leader. Here, we hear from David M. Staker of PPT.
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A Closer Look at David M. Staker
CEO and President, Plastic Packaging Technologies LLC
In this issue, we interview David M. Staker, CEO and president, Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC (PPT).
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A Closer Look at Catherine Heckman
Business Unit Director, Ashland
For each issue, FlexPack VOICE® hosts a question-and-answer segment with an industry leader. In this issue, we interview Catherine Heckman, business unit director—North America, laminating, adhesives and coatings at Ashland, a global specialty materials company.
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A Closer Look at Madeleine Robinson
CEO of LPS Industries, LLC
Each issue, FlexPack VOICE® hosts a question-and-answer segment with an industry leader.
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A Closer Look at Stan Bikulege
Chairman and CEO of Novolex
In this issue, we interview Stan Bikulege, chairman and CEO of Novolex and a board member of FPA.
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A Closer Look at Guenther Hering
Business Director, Global Business Development Coatings in Flexible Packaging, Henkel Corp.
Each issue, FlexPack VOICE™ hosts a question-and-answer segment with an industry leader. In this issue, we interview Guenther Hering, Business Director, Global Business Development Coatings in Flexible Packaging, Henkel Corp. Hering also is the 2018–2022 treasurer of the Flexible Packaging Association. Hering also is the 2018–2022 treasurer of the Flexible Packaging Association. Hering was born […]
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