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Polypack appoints North American sales division manager

Polypack, Inc. announced that Rich Gardner will be joining its sales team as the North American Sales Division Manager, focusing on the dairy industry.

Rich Gardner
Rich Gardner

Gardner brings over ten years of sales experience in capital equipment, along with expertise and knowledge that will be invaluable in helping Polypack continue delivering solutions and the highest level of customer service to their customers.

“We are happy to have Rich join the Polypack team. He understands the challenges our clients face and will help them find cost-saving solutions. Rich will continue to serve our current dairy customers and will ensure new dairy partners find appropriate solutions that meet their needs,” said Emmanuel Cerf, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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