Paperworks Appoints McSwain Interim President, CEO

PaperWorks Industries Inc. (PWI), Philadelphia, Pa., USA, has named William McSwain interim president and CEO, replacing Mark Staton, who is departing in January. PWI is a Sun Capital Partners operating company. A search for a permanent successor is underway.

McSwain is a seasoned business executive with leadership experience in many industries, and has served in various capacities for many companies within the Sun Capital portfolio. Prior to 1999, he served in several finance and operations positions for The Sherman-Williams Co. McSwain is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

McSwain requests that all PWI employees "maintain their focus on the company’s priorities in order of their importance: safety, quality, customer service, and cost."

Founded in 2008, PaperWorks Industries is a North American integrated, full-service packaging provider. The company’s Packaging Group is considered a leading innovator in the production of specialized folding cartons, serving clients of all sizes across North America from 10 facilities. Its Paperboard Group produces approximately 300,000 tons of 100% recycled paperboard every year for a variety of end uses, and further specializes in the cutting and distribution of all paper types according to specific customer needs. The company has more than 1,600 employees across 17 North American locations with annual sales in excess of $600 million.

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