In support of the company’s global growth strategy, Liqui-Box, Richmond, Va., USA, continues to add to its industry leading team with experienced packaging professionals. On Feb. 20, 2017, Lamy Chopin joined the Liqui-Box team as a technical manager in the R&D department. 

Chopin joined after an extensive career with Dow Chemical Co., where he was a global development leader in the Dow Chemical Packaging and Specialty Plastics group. In this role, he was responsible for the global PacXpert™ development team as well as the development of sustainable packaging solutions in North America. With nearly 20 years of experience in plastic and polymer applications, Chopin has commercialized technologies in the automotive, construction, and consumer packaging market segments, including commercializing sealant, re-closable, and recycle packaging technologies. 

Chopin has received multiple R&D 100 awards, a 2016 Trashie award from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and is the holder of 15 patents ranging from plastic packaging to biochemistry. He earned a B.S. degree in chemistry from Spring Hill College, and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Florida State University.

 "We are pleased to have Lamy join us at Liqui-Box. His knowledge and experience in sustainable packaging will play a key role in our ongoing development efforts. We are anxious to utilize his materials, packaging, and technical expertise to continue our efforts to innovate and commercialize new and exciting liquid packaging solutions for our customers," said Greg Gard, SVP of R&D at Liqui-Box.

Liqui-Box is an innovator of sustainable packaging solutions for quick, fresh, and cost efficient delivery of liquid and semi-liquid products. Liqui-Box manufactures bag-in-box flexible packaging and pouches to serve a wide variety of industries, including global dairy, beverage, and bulk food markets. Liqui-Box also recently acquired Maverick and Conotainer, which are known for their best in class bag-in-box converting equipment and wine bag manufacturing capabilities, respectively.