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JLS Automation Appoints Sean Spees as Director of Cartoning Solutions

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Sean Spees, Director of Cartoning Solutions, JLS Automation

January 6, 2026

JLS Automation has welcomed Sean Spees as Director of Cartoning Solutions. In this role, Spees will report to Gary Pickett, Senior Director of Secondary Packaging.  

Spees brings more than 20 years of industry and leadership experience to JLS, with a primary concentration in end-of-line automation. He has served in various roles at a number of packaging OEMs over the years, including Signode, Pearson Packaging Systems, ADCO Manufacturing, R.A Jones and Bosch Rexroth. Most recently, he held Director roles in Sales and Service North America at Syntegon Technology Services. 

"Sean is an insightful leader in end-of-line automation with a proven track record of solving complex packaging challenges,” said Pickett. "Many of us have known him for several years, and his expertise will be invaluable as we continue to deliver exceptional cartoning solutions to our customers. His ability to understand both the technical and business aspects of packaging automation makes him a great fit for our team as we grow and expand our capabilities.”

KEYWORDS: automation cartoning JLS Automation

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