Mohawk’s O’Connor Inducted into Soderstrom Society

 

Thomas D. O’Connor Jr., chairman and CEO of Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., USA, has been inducted into the Soderstrom Society http://napl.org/twelve-industry-leaders-named-2014-inductees-to-amspnaplnaqp-soderstrom-honors-society/, East Rutherford, N.J., the graphic communications industry’s most prestigious honors organization. O’Connor was nominated for the post by the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL), and is the first paper industry executive to be inducted in the Society in its 58 year history.

 

The Soderstrom Society is an honors organization named for Walter E. Soderstrom, one of the founders of the NAPL. The Society recognizes the contributions of industry leaders, including print company owners, industry supplier executives, educators, journalists, and consultants.

 

"The Soderstrom Society honors only individuals who have significantly contributed to the development and progress of the graphic arts industry. Tom’s many accomplishments fit this criteria perfectly. Every Soderstrom member has the privilege of nominating prospective members. Many are nominated but not all are voted in by the board. I nominated Tom and was very pleased that the board unanimously approved his induction. To my knowledge, Tom O’Connor is the first paper company executive to be inducted into the Soderstrom Society," said Martin Maloney, CEO of Broadford & Maloney, and member of the Soderstrom Society.

 

"It’s quite an honor to be inducted into the Soderstrom Society, and I thank NAPL for this significant recognition. I look forward to working with the Society’s members to continue to celebrate the heritage and future of print, while creating new opportunities for our industry," O’Connor said.