Tom Hammond Promoted to Cheese Industry Executive at Hayssen Packaging Technologies
DUNCAN, S.C. - March 1, 2006 - Hayssen Packaging Technologies, a form/fill/seal technology and services leader for more than 90 years, announces the promotion of Tom Hammond to the newly created position of Cheese Industry Executive.
"Tom's promotion clearly signifies Hayssen's continued commitment to the packaging line
developments in the ever-expanding cheese industry," explained Mike May, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As the newest member of Hayssen's Industry Managerial Team,
Hammond will work through the company's sales force and agents, increasing his role as a key player in the development of:
o Shredded cheese product lines with integrated zipper units, small and large bag systems
o Wider range wrappers for the cheese industry; systems that include infeeds, zipper units and wrappers with a single control and speed variable by product backlog
o New innovations and services to expand Hayssen's presence in the market
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Hammond began his career with Hayssen as a
parts expeditor. He was later appointed to the role of sales administrator and then promoted to sales executive. Hammond has had the opportunity to be involved with several business
improvement initiatives, including twin lane wrappers and veltron infeeds. "My focus will be to continue Hayssen's leadership in the cheese packaging industry and deliver exceptional service to our customers," Hammond said.
ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a world leading supplier of packaging, corrugating and paper converting technology, as well as consulting services, across a broad spectrum of industries. Barry-Wehmiller's balanced and diversified approach to the market is made possible through 12 interactive divisions: Accraply, a leading manufacturer of automatic labeling systems; Barry-Wehmiller Company, manufacturing bottle washers and pasteurizers for more than 120 years; Barry-Wehmiller International Resources, a leading information technology services provider and e-business solutions developer; Central Bottling International (CBI), specializing in quality industrial manufacturing equipment and services for the food, beverage, and packaging industries worldwide; Design Group, a world leader in manufacturing automation and engineering consulting services; FleetwoodGoldcoWyard and Ambec, leading suppliers of advanced conveyance technology and material handling equipment; Hayssen Packaging Technologies, a form/fill/seal technologies and services leader for more than 90 years; MarquipWardUnited, a leading
manufacturer of equipment for the corrugated and folded carton industries; Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), specializing in the design and manufacture of converting machinery for the tissue and nonwovens industries, as well as printing systems for the flexible packaging industry; Pneumatic Scale, a global provider for can seaming, capping, centrifugation, dry filling, labeling, and liquid filling; and Thiele Technologies, a leading producer of cartoning, case packing, bagging, and palletizing equipment.
In fiscal year 2006, a combination of organic and acquisition growth is expected to grow Barry-Wehmiller's annual revenues to more than $800 million for the first time in the company's 120-year history, with more than $200 million of that in global markets.
225 Spartangreen Boulevard
Duncan, SC 29334 USA
Phone: 864.486.4006
Fax: 864.486.4412
E-Mail: mike.may@hayssen.com
Web Site: www.hayssen.com
