Expert Details
Product Development for Glass & Plastic Packaging for the Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries
ID: 724725
Florida, USA
This involves material choice for product compatibility. Graphics and decorating processes.
Packaging line suggestions for modifications for the use of new components to maximise line speed.
He has over 35 years experience in assisting customers in choosing the proper materials for blow molded and injection molded items for functionality and chemical compatibility.
The packaging Process goes hand in hand with new componentry to be certain that tolerances are held to ensure integrity of the package. He has over 35 years experience in this area.
Consultant to Crystal Glass and Packaging re market development of nail polish bottles and fragrance glass.Consultant to Airspray International. To develop market
for non aerosol spray devices. Consultant to New High Glass Company. To develop a Distributor program of Glass an Plastic packaging components.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1969 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Sir George Williams University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2003 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales, Marketing and package development of filled and empty special patented sprayers, child resistant packaging. Developed new molds with various blow moulders. Complex neck finish for new snap on closures and spray components. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2003 | Employer: Consolidated Bottle Company | Title: V.P. & General Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales & Management of all divisions in Canada and USA. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2001 | Employer: The Leitman Group | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Manufacturer's Agent for Various Injection and Blow molders and Specialty Dispensing Packaging. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 1999 | Employer: Vetrerie Bruni U.S.A. | Title: V.P. & General Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Marketing and sales of glass bottles for cosmetic, food, and wine industries for Italian glass manufacturer. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1976 to 1998 | Employer: W. Braun Company | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales and Marketing for two branches and international divisions of Cosmetic, Personal care and Food Packaging. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1970 to 1975 | Employer: Avant Industries, ltd. | Title: V.P. Sales & Marketing | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales and Marketing of cosmetic, packaging and glass for Italian manufacturer. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1971 to 1973 | Agency: Canadian Government | Role: "CR" Packaging | Description: He was on the committee to set standards for Child Resistant Packaging |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: China | Summary: He developed molds for injection molding of spray components. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Mexico | Summary: He developed spray components for new design of mini sprayers. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| CCTFA, CTFA, NACD,CCCA,SPE,ICMAD,CIFST,NDMAC,PAC, |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Director of CCTFA 1982-1984, 2001-2003 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| CCCA Man of the Year |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Magazine articles in Trade Publications |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| French | He is fluent in French |
Fields of Expertise
package design, solid packaging process, pharmaceutical packaging process, packaging material, packaging process, cosmetic packaging, package, package closure, package cost reduction, packaging development, cosmetic raw material specification, business development, business strategy, business operations, liquid soap, Internet marketing, Internet advertising, trade show, advertising, over-the-counter drug packaging, business management, glass packaging material, consumer product marketing, cosmetic product package, European marketing, international marketing, baby personal care product, chemical package design, cosmetic industry, Food and Drug Administration drug packaging regulation, active packaging material, rigid packaging material, blister packaging process, plastic packaging material, marketing, sunscreen, skin care product, liquid packaging process