Michael Trachtenberg, EVP of JP Gould International, New York, N.Y., USA, this week announced the appointment of Jörgen Ohlander as SVP of packaging for the Sweden operation. Ohlander began his career in 1973 with Ekman & Co. AB. In 1976, he joined Elof Hansson AB where he worked until 1998, as Paper Divisional Manager EMEA. In 1998 he joined FSA Fortex as a partner and in 2010 cofounded Fortex International. 

As Chairman of Fortex International, Ohlander concentrated on containerboard and kraft paper sales to Africa, growing the business to more than $300 million in revenue. 

Jim Costenbader, president of the Price & Pierce group said that "it is the desire of our ownership to grow in the packaging segment of the industry. Jörgen’s experience and reputation in this area is invaluable." 

Calle Rendahl, managing director of Sweden, noted that "Jörgen will reinforce our position as the leading distributor of pulp and paper in Sub Sahara Africa. We are excited to have such an accomplished entrepreneur join the team"

With revenues of more than $1 billion, JP Gould is among North America’s largest distributors of printing, publishing, and business papers. Clients include printers, packagers, manufacturers, corporations, and governments worldwide. JP Gould, in concert with its parent, Japan Pulp & Paper (USA) Corp., has offices in virtually every major city the world over. Japan Pulp & Paper has revenues in excess of $5 billion.