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[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner el_class=”kontaktdaten”][vc_column_text el_class=”blogkontakt ansprechpartner”] ORBIS\u00ae Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, has announced the upcoming retirement of current President Bill Ash and the appointment of Norm Kukuk to succeed him as president of ORBIS, effective March 31, 2023.<\/p>\n Bill Ash has a long history with ORBIS: He joined the company in 2003, was named vice president of finance in 2004 and assumed the role of president in 2009. Under his leadership, ORBIS delivered unprecedented growth while establishing a very high standard of commitment to employees, customers, suppliers and communities. \u201cIt was a privilege to have served ORBIS,\u201d Ash said. \u201cI worked with incredible employees, customers and community members, and am confident in ORBIS\u2019 continued success and growth under Norm\u2019s leadership and vision.\u201d<\/p>\n Incoming President Norm Kukuk has been with ORBIS even longer. He started his career in 1998 as an associate product manager. Following numerous promotions within ORBIS, Norm assumed the role of executive vice president of sales in 2020. \u201cI\u2019m exceptionally honored to be named president of ORBIS,\u201d Kukuk said. \u201cOur people and our products make a real impact on our customers\u2019 supply chains. There is no better time for sustainable, reusable packaging in this ever-evolving circular economy. It\u2019s my privilege to serve as a steward of this brand.\u201d Norm will also be overseeing the Europe business of ORBIS.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#ffffff” bg_type=”bg_color” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The leadership changes don\u2019t stop there: ORBIS\u2019 mother company Menasha Corporation announced that James M. Kotek will retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer in March. The Menasha Corporation Board of Directors has appointed Christopher D. Drees to succeed Kotek effective March 13, 2023. Drees will also join the Menasha Corporation Board on that date.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been an extraordinary honor to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Menasha Corporation,\u201d said Kotek. \u201cTo have had the opportunity to lead such a unique and historic business has been humbling. I\u2019m proud of the success we achieved and of every employee who contributed to making that success possible. Finally, I\u2019m confident that Chris Drees is the right leader to build on that foundation and drive the Company to even higher levels of success in the future.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_single_image image=”13660″ img_size=”” add_caption=”yes” qode_css_animation=”element_from_right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#ffffff” bg_type=”bg_color” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Drees joins Menasha Corporation following a successful 24-year career at Brunswick Corporation, during which he progressed through successively more responsible operational and general management roles culminating in his 2019 appointment as President of Mercury Marine, Brunswick\u2019s largest division. \u201cI want to thank Jim Kotek for his distinguished leadership at Menasha Corporation and the Board for its confidence in me as I step into this role,\u201d said Drees. \u201cI am honored and excited to lead a company with such a long history of success and one that also gives so much back to the communities in which it operates.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#ffffff” bg_type=”bg_color” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#ffffff” bg_type=”bg_color” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider specializing in retail merchandising packaging and displays, plastic reusable containers and pallets, protective packaging interiors, and packaging supply chain and fulfillment services. Comprised of two companies\u2014Menasha Packaging Company and ORBIS Corporation\u2014Menasha Corporation\u2019s products and services are used by major food, beverage, consumer products, industrial\/automotive, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, and electronics companies. Established in 1849, Menasha Corporation is one of America\u2019s oldest privately held, family-owned manufacturing companies. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, the company employs more than 7.000 employees in 100 facilities in North America, Mexico and Europe. For more information, visit www.menashacorporation.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/orbiseurope.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/phone.png\")
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\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>europe@orbiscorporation.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”3px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#ffffff” bg_type=”bg_color” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nLong-time President Bill Ash to retire; Norm Kukuk named President<\/h3>\n
James M. Kotek to retire as Menasha Corporation President and CEO; board appoints Christopher D. Drees as successor<\/h3>\n
About Menasha Corporation<\/h3>\n
About ORBIS<\/h3>\n