WS Packaging Group Inc., Green Bay, Wis., USA, this week named Dean A. Wimer its new COO. Wimer has extensive experience in the printing and manufacturing industry and a broad background in senior leadership roles. Although he will be based in WS Packaging Group’s Knoxville, Tenn. office, Wimer will have an active and in depth presence in all of the manufacturing locations.

In his new role, that became effective July 1, 2017, Wimer will focus on driving company growth, improving operational performance, and implementing corporate wide initiatives to increase efficiencies across WS Packaging’s locations.

Wimer most recently served as president and COO at Innovairre Communications, a provider of direct mail-based multichannel solutions for agencies and non-profits across the globe. Prior to that, he was VP of manufacturing for Quad/Graphics USA, having various responsibilities for multiple facilities throughout Quad/Graphics North American platform.

"Dean has deep experience in the printing industry and is very familiar with all of the presses we operate. He is also a very focused leader that will add immense value to WS Packaging," states Charlie Eitel, WS Packaging Group CEO. 

WS Packaging Group, Inc., with 50 years of experience, is one of the largest printing and label converting operations in North America. It operates 18 manufacturing facilities and produces high-quality packaging products, including folding carton and flexible packaging.