Fortress Paper Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, has announced that its CEO, Chad Wasilenkoff, has been named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year, Pacific Region. The awards ceremony honored entrepreneurs in eight categories and an overall Pacific region winner. Wasilenkoff received the award in the Manufacturing category and was ultimately awarded the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Pacific Region.
Wasilenkoff was recognized for focusing on innovation and enhancing Fortress' presence in new markets. Fortress Paper is an international producer of security and other specialty papers and products. The company operates mills in Switzerland, Germany, and Canada.
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