Master Packaging announces leadership appointments

Master Packaging, Inc., has appointed Brian Votaw and Terry Smith to leadership positions in the company.

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Brian Votaw, a veteran of 22 years in the flexible packaging industry, has been named Senior VP of Sales & Marketing. Terry Smith, also a 22 year veteran in flexible and consumer packaging, has joined the company as Senior VP of Operations. Both Votaw and Smith are based in Master’s Tampa, Florida manufacturing center and corporate offices.

In addition, Fred Crowe, who has been a leader in the flexible packaging industry for over 30 years, has joined the Master Packaging Board of Directors.

Master Packaging is a full service flexible packaging converter, providing a full range of services. Capabilities include flexographic printing (up to 10 colors), multi-layer laminating, slitting, and bag/pouch making. In addition, Master Packaging has a full service graphic arts service center including in-house photopolymer plate making.

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