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Jan Erik Kuhlmann named president of Harpak-ULMA

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, packaging machinery and integrated systems supplier to the meat, snack, cheese, produce, prepared meals, bakery, and medical industries, has announced that Jan Erik Kuhlmann has joined the company as President.

Pw 53419 Photo Jan Erik Kuhlmann

Most recently, Kuhlmann served as President of Multivac USA for seven years.  He has spent the last 20 plus years in the packaging industry leading several major equipment suppliers during that time.  "Jan's business philosophy, leadership and market knowledge makes him a good fit for our team,” states Harpak-ULMA CEO Charles Harlfinger. "Jan has a proven track record of driving growth with a focus on team building and customer service which will assist our company in meeting our goals."

 

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