New to LMI Packaging Solutions

Rich Woodrich has joined the company as Vice President of Operations, with responsibility for leading LMI Packaging’s manufacturing, purchasing, safety, and quality groups. Rich joins the company with extensive operational experience at leading international organizations, most recently Greif. 

Shannon Berkman joins LMI Packaging as Human Resources Associate, with responsibility for training, development and employee career enhancement. She reports to Vince Incandela, Vice President of Employee and Community Engagement. Shannon brings over 6 years of experience in human resources and training functions.  Shannon most recently held various human resource roles with Johnson Controls in Milwaukee, WI.

Executive Promotions

Randall Troutman - Vice President of Technology and Business Development. Previously responsible for engineering, quality and supply chain logistics he will now lead all commercial development activities including product development, sales and marketing. Randall is focused on creating value for LMI Packaging and its customers through the development of innovative packaging solutions.

Vince Incandela - Vice President of Employee and Community Engagement. Previously responsible for all of LMI Packaging’s social awareness and community programs, Vince will now also manage human resources and employee development. During his 20 years at the company, Vince has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of the company.

Joe Kumpfer, Vice President of Finance, will take on an expanded role leading LMI Packaging’s overall business strategy.  He along with Woodrich, Troutman, and Incandela will report to Ron Wesel, President. Read more...

Ron Wesel Promoted To President

LMI Packaging is pleased to announce that Ron Wesel has been promoted to President of LMI Packaging Solutions. Wesel brings to the post an extensive background in sales, marketing and business leadership, most recently as Vice President and General Manager. He will oversee all functional areas at the company, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Prior to joining LMI Packaging in 2009, Wesel held various leadership positions at Solo Cup , Pregis and Pactiv. He holds a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Innovation for Dressings and Sauces Production

LMI Packaging Solutions is proud to introduce our new High Performance Daisy Chain plastic lid for dressings and sauces producers. This new plastic daisy chain lid is designed to improve manufacturing efficiencies by increasing production speeds and reducing waste associated with the set-up process when compared to current plastic daisy chain materials.

The High Performance Daisy Chain developed by LMI Packaging utilizes an enhanced PET plastic structure that challenges the performance characteristics of traditional paper laminated lids. In addition to the manufacturing benefits, the High Performance Daisy Chain allows customers to utilize in line metal detection for finished product. Clear and white options are available.

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Commitment To Renewable Energy

LMI Packaging Solutions has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® to offset 100% of the electricity used for its business operations and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging Solutions is the first U.S. based heat seal die cut lidding company to make this commitment.

LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company set goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run our operations on 100 percent renewable energy.

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Y-Link Corporate Sponsor

LMI Packaging Solutions is proud to be a lead Corporate Sponsor for Y-Link, Kenosha’s Young Professionals Network.  Founded in 2009 as a partnership between Kenosha Area Business Alliance, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Kenosha County, Y-Link is a non-profit organization open to the young in age, heart or community.

“We firmly believe that our commitment to the community extends well beyond the four walls of our manufacturing facility,” said Randall Troutman, Vice President of Engineering at LMI Packaging. “Sponsoring an organization like Y-Link allows us to live our vision of developing our community partners including the up and coming leaders that will drive the long term growth in the Kenosha area.”

Y-Link connects young professionals who live and work in the Kenosha Area to help them develop both personally and professionally through exposure to opportunities focused on community advancement. Y-Link hosts a variety of activities specially focused on the three areas of Professional Development, Community Outreach and Professional Networking events for its members.

Troutman will head Y-Link's Professional Development committee focused on leadership principals and individual growth. These efforts further demonstrate LMI Packaging's established heritage focused on community involvement.

Y-Link’s Membership Committee is gearing up for their membership drive. If you’re interested in learning more about Y-Link, or in becoming a member, you can visit www.ylinkenosha.com, or contact Ashley Noble by email.

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