American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions has announced Ray Graham has transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and President of American Packaging. This is part of APC’s leadership transition plan announced in December 2023 that included, effective January 1, 2025, the following leadership changes:
“As I step into the role of CEO, I am excited about the future of American Packaging and the unlimited potential for our business. I will continue to engage with our valued customers, strategic suppliers, and most importantly our employees, who are the most talented, results-oriented team of professionals in the flexible packaging industry. As a family-owned business, APC is unmatched in our continuous investment in capital equipment, technologies, and talented people, which ensure our customers and our future customers that we are the best supplier to partner with them to achieve their packaging goals.”
Ray Graham, Chief Executive Officer, American Packaging
Ray joined American Packaging in 2002 and his appointment as CEO leads APC’s Flexographic Printing & Laminating Center of Excellence in Story City, Iowa, including operations and business unit P&L. Ray was elevated to Vice President of Operations, where he was responsible for all APC Centers of Excellence and associated P&Ls.
He accomplished a series of manufacturing site expansions/modernizations, two new greenfield sites, and an unprecedented list of capital equipment and capabilities investments. Ray was promoted to EVP & COO in 2022, where he added a third greenfield site and further investment in world-class capital equipment,
He also took responsibility for Sales, Marketing, Technical, Human Resources, and Information Technology, along with Operations and other functional areas. On January 1, 2024, Ray was elevated to President with announced plans to become CEO on January 1, 2025.
American Packaging Corporation (APC) specializes in flexographic, rotogravure, and digital printing, multi-ply extrusion, and adhesive lamination of film, paper, and foil, as well as pouch and bag fabrication to meet a variety of requirements. With more than 120 years of history. They’re able to uphold this reputation by delivering unmatched quality of materials, unparalleled customer service, and the most innovation possible, delivering a high-quality product on time, every time.