FW: ***For Immediate Release*** Sertapak Announces New Hire***

Contact: Alison Clarke
Marketing Communications Manager
888.999.0558 ext. 252
AlisonC@sertapak.com
For Immediate Release


SERTAPAK GROUP FOCUSES ON POOLING SYSTEMS

WOODSTOCK, Ontario (November 5, 2001) -- Sertapak Group Packaging Systems is
pleased to announce the addition of Reinhard Simonis, to the Sales Team.
Formally with Orbis/Menasha Services and CHEP-Automotive Division,
Daimler-Chrysler Account, "Reini" has an extensive background in returnable
container systems and logistics management.  Reini will concentrate on
developing total service solutions for both existing and new Sertapak
clients. 

Utilizing his experience in container pooling and tracking systems, along
with Sertapak's extensive design expertise, Reini will present strategies to
implement owned or leased returnables programs tailored to individual
industry and application requirements.

Reini will also be representing Sertapak as the exclusive Canadian
supplier/distributor of the full line of Cartonplast sealed edge
polypropylene separator sheets and sealed flute plastic corrugated.  

 
About Sertapak
Sertapak Group specializes in custom designed returnable and heavy-duty
corrugated packaging for manufacturing. As a client-intimate company,
Sertapak has been providing solutions that maximize efficiencies and lower
total packaging costs since 1982. 
Taking a team approach to program management, Sertapak Packaging Specialists
and Designers work closely with clients through the program's various
development stages and implementation. Sertapak augments its design and
manufacturing with an ISTA Certified Testing Lab, in-house research and
development, container repair/refurbishment services, leasing programs and
web-enabled project management. 
For more information visit Sertapak's website at www.sertapak.com.
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