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Ruth J. Mack was elected vice president of Alcoa and group president of packaging and consumer products.

Joe Angel, publisher of Packaging World, congratulates Linc Jepson (left) on his retirement from NJM/CLI at Pack Expo Internatio
Joe Angel, publisher of Packaging World, congratulates Linc Jepson (left) on his retirement from NJM/CLI at Pack Expo Internatio

Mike Sabatini was appointed northeast regional manager of Sato America, Inc.

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co. appointed Elaine Loh regional CFO, Asian operations; and Eiichiro Hoshino general manager of Watlow’s operations in Japan.

DAK Americas LLC hired Kevin Harrison as technical marketing representative for its PET resins business.

Linc Jepson retired from NJM/CLI at Pack Expo International 2004 in Chicago.

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