Flair Employee Honored by Technical Association of the Pulp
and Paper Industry (TAPPI)
Hanil (H.I.) Lee receives Certificate of Recognition for the 2014
Peer Review Committee from the TAPPI PLACE (Polymers, Laminations,
Adhesives, Coatings, and Extrusions) Division
Appleton, WI; June 18, 2014 – Flair
Flexible Packaging Corporation is proud to announce that Hanil (H.I.) Lee, Vice
President of Technology, was recently selected to serve as a member of the 2014
Peer Review Committee as part of TAPPI’s PLACE Division. As part of this
selection, a Certificate of Recognition was presented at an awards luncheon at
the 2014 TAPPI PLACE Conference on Wednesday, May 14th in Ponte Vedra, FL. TAPPI honors are awarded to
individuals for contributions to the paper and related industries. These
honors are presented as a result of nominations submitted to the appropriate
approving authority.
“Peer
reviewers are selected for their technical expertise and knowledge in the
industry,” said Kristi Ledbetter, Converting Division Manager of TAPPI.
“TAPPI is very proud of the quality of our technical program content and one of
the main elements that make it so strong is the fact that all presentations are
peer reviewed for accuracy and content.”
The
11 members of the Peer Review Committee include individuals from DuPont, Dow
Chemical Company, and Honeywell International, placing H.I. in high company
among industry peers. “It is an honor to be named a member of the 2014
TAPPI PLACE Peer Review Committee”, H.I. stated. “By reviewing
manuscripts and presentation charts created by peers, it presents an excellent
opportunity to keep current about developments within the industry.”
H.I.
has been working in the packing industry since 1980. He began his career
as a Production Engineer for a BOPP, CPP, Mono HDPE and PVC foods wrapping film
company. He completed his Masters of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering in South Korea and then continued his career at DuPont Chemical
Company, working with polymers and converting/packaging machinery. H.I.
worked for DuPont for 20 years as an Asia Pacific Technical Director and a
Senior Packaging Technical Consultant at the Technical Service Laboratory in
Wilmington, DE. Currently leading Flair’s technical group with 34 years
of industry experience, H.I.’s influence has been significant in helping the
company grow.
“H.I.
has been an invaluable member of the Flair team,” said Young So, President of
Flair. “His wealth of knowledge in resins and the film production process
has created cutting edge innovations to elevate Flair’s position in the
industry. In addition, H.I.’s dedication to lead Flair’s technical group
has improved our quality assurance and R&D efforts which have been a
critical part of our company’s continued growth. We are very proud of his
accomplishments that earned him this recognition and that he is part of the
Flair family.”
About TAPPI
TAPPI is an international trade organization that is dedicated to
the paper and pulp industries. This not for profit, volunteer-led
association is built around a community comprised of thousands of member
engineers, managers, scientists, suppliers and others from around the
world. Their
focus is on emerging technologies and driving innovation for the packaging
industry while providing premier educational resources to support the
day-to-day duties of professionals.
About Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation
Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation is a fully integrated supplier
of superior packaging and flexible film materials, technology, and design
solutions for the food and non-food industries. Flair prides itself on the
ability to offer custom and stock bags, pouches, and films that fit the
individual product needs of our customers. Custom products are created by
our award-winning design department and high-quality rotogravure printing
capabilities, while Flair also retains a selection of commonly used packaging
items for quick ordering and delivery. Whatever your product or
conditions, Flair is your packaging partner providing the materials you need to
ensure success from start to finish.
A
leader in the world of specialty food packaging, Flair’s engineering team has
created a range of packaging materials designed to meet unique product,
process, and storage demands for customers across many industries, including: Dairy & Deli, Frozen &
Retort, Meat & Seafood, Coffee & Tea, Pet Food, Gourmet Snacks, Grains
& Baking, Lawn & Garden, and Non-food (medical, pharmaceutical, etc.). As packaging consultants,
designers, and producers, the team at Flair
strives to understand our clients’ specific needs and bring solutions for their
requirements. These include safe packaging materials, shelf-life
requirements, aesthetically appealing products, and sustainable packaging
goals.
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