The name change reflects the company’s expanded value proposition as a fully integrated partner for packaging machinery, materials and support — serving food manufacturers across North America.
Facility will serve as the supply chain hub for the warehousing, transportation, and inventory management of Placon’s medical-related packaging for customers in the region. Placon may eventually manufacture packaging in Costa Rica as customer demand increases.
With over 30 years of experience in the printing and packaging industry, Conner has built a reputation for delivering technical expertise, strategic sales solutions, and fostering strong client relationships.
The base film, biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP), together with the innovative extrusion process, reduces the environmental impact over the entire product lifecycle.
Building on its successful operations in Kenya and South Africa, recently strengthened with the acquisition of the facility owned by Astir Vitogiannis in Johannesburg, Guala Closures is investing in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its fastest-growing markets.
A seasoned veteran in the packaging industry, Klopp has nearly 30 years of experience in flexible packaging and 25 years of experience in sales leadership roles.