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ISO Poly Films, Inc. announced key organizational changes to support its growth efforts. Douglas Bengtson joined ISO as vp of sales; Don Tesner, CPA, as CFO; and Charles Lee, PE, as plant engineer.

Douglas Bengtson
Douglas Bengtson

Linda McBride was elected to ISPE’s International Board of Directors.

Rick Fox. president/CEO of Fox IV Technologies, was accepted into the AIDC 100.

Gary Marsh was named vice president of sales for Hoppmann Corp., a member of Shibuya Group Companies.

All-Fill hired Buddy Pennisi, research and development manager and Kris Kohn, lab technician/sales assistant.

Drew Mellan was named regional sales manager of Novapak Corp.

Rovema Packaging Machines appointed the following new representatives for Central America and the Caribbean: CEPIA, Resoco, SA, Juan Niemann & Co., and Johnny Rullan & Co.

Ted Clucas was appointed president of the North American Manufacturing Systems Group of FKI Logistix.

The Ampac Flexibles Converted Products division of Ampac Packaging, LLC, added three new account managers: Kenneth Pouliot is responsible for sales in the northeast; Matt Conlin for the midwest, and Steven Herlehy for the east.

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