Printer News - March 2012

MONTAGUE, MI—International Master Products Corporation (IMPC) has appointed Nicholas P. Ferris to the role of president. Prior to joining IMPC, Ferris was an executive with a leading supplier to the graphic arts industry.

HARTSVILLE, SC—Sonoco announced three executive officer appointments. John M. Colyer, Jr. has been promoted to VP, Global Paper and Industrial Converted Products, with responsibility for Sonoco's largest business segment. Ronald G. Leach has been named VP of the recently expanded Global Protective Packaging segment, elected an officer of the company, and appointed to the executive committee. R. Howard Coker has been named to the company's executive committee and remains VP, Global Rigid Paper and Closures. He has global responsibility for the company's composite can, and metal and peelable membrane ends and closures businesses.