IPS Packaging Welcomes Alan Sanger
FOUNTAIN INN, SC, January 2010: IPS Packaging welcomes Alan Sanger to their company as the Charlotte Sales Manager. Sanger started in his new position on January 4, 2010. IPS Packaging is a privately owned packaging company that provides packaging supplies and equipment worldwide
Sanger's past professional experience includes Business Advisor at Thomas Sales and Logistics in Memphis, TN. Sanger has over 15 years sales experience, and 28 years of experience in leadership and management roles.
"Alan's packaging experience, corporate accounts knowledge, and sales leadership skills will greatly strengthen our sales focus in Charlotte," said Greg Schuliger, Vice President of Sales, IPS Packaging.
Throughout his career, Sanger has proven his leadership abilities that are necessary to grow sales and capture new business. He has successfully held sales positions with International Paper and Champion International.
"We look forward to adding a new dimension to our sales team. We are confident he will reach larger geographic regions and penetrate larger accounts," said IPS Packaging President, Jerry Murdock.
Sanger holds an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, OH as well as a master's degree in Political Science from NC State University. Sanger graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1980 and served 28 years military service in the US Army; including 3 years active enlisted service, 12 years active commissioned service, 12 years reserve service, and one-year mobilization tour for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Alan retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
About IPS Packaging:
IPS Packaging was established in 1976 in Greenville, South Carolina as a small, family business. As the company grew so did the range of business. IPS Packaging now distributes packaging supplies abroad with accounts in China, Canada and Mexico, exporting to all continents. Even with the broad scope of sales regions, IPS Packaging is still able to provide the highest level of customer service.
IPS PACKAGING - COMPANY TIMELINE
1976 - IPS Packaging founded as a one-man operation from a basement in Greenville, SC.
1984 - Due to market growth in North Carolina, IPS Packaging expands to Charlotte with
four salesmen.
1999 - IPS Packaging adds the Fastener Division to its product line.
2000 - Expands to Virginia with warehouses in Roanoke and Richmond.
2001 - IPS Packaging company headquarters moves to its current location, Fountain
Inn, SC.
2003 - Distribution Center opens in High Point, NC.
2005 - IPS Packaging acquires Carolina Adhesives.
2006 - IPS Packaging acquires All-Star Packaging and opens warehouses in Ashland City
and Johnson City, TN, and Juarez, Mexico.
2007 - IPS Packaging continues its growth by acquiring Unipak.
2008 - IPS Packaging becomes an international company distributing to China, Israel,
Canada and Mexico.
