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Kimmo Naski elected chairman of the Baltic Ports Organisation


D


r Kimmo Naski, the chief executive of the Port of HaminaKotka, has been elected as the


new chairman of the Baltic Ports Organisation (BPO), after a period as vice chairman. He has managed HaminaKotka’s


operations since 2011, prior to which he led the Ports of Kotka and Pori respectively as managing director from 2002 to 2011 and


Port Director in the years 1998 to 2002. Dr Naski joined the industry 1988, as Viking Line Finnlandverkehr’s vice managing director for continental Europe, Baltic States and Russia until 1998. Dr Naski is also the chair of the


Logistics Committee of the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the Finnish Central Chamber of Commerce and British Honorary Consul.


Commenting on his appointment Dr Naski said: “BPO was established in 1991. Since then it has been doing a great job in promoting and networking the Baltic Sea Ports. I strongly believe this is also the right way to meet the future.” Dr Naski succeeds Julian Skelnik, who has been a prominent figure in the BPO and the Baltic maritime community for more than 11 years.


Alberto Redaelli joins MTC as sales director for the Americas


Alberto Redaelli has been appointed as sales director for the Americas for MTC, which develops, manufactures and sells of interfold/multifold lines and napkin machines for tissue paper products. Redaelli will directly report


to Andrea Tonini, global sales director of Fold at MTC, which is part of the Tissue Business Area of Kӧrber AG. With Fabio Perini SpA and Engraving Solutions, Kӧrber is capable of manufacturing complete production lines for


tissue products: rolls and folds. Previously with OMET, Redaelli has 30 years of experience in sales and in introducing products and services in new markets. Redaelli will have the


responsibility of promoting Fold lines in the Americas and he will be supported by a strong sales and engineering team to develop the existing business and new accounts. Commenting on his appointment, Redaelli says: “MTC has a fantastic portfolio and


products that will really make a difference to the range of products a converter needs. Our machines provide cutting-edge technology, top-notch machines and finished products quality, along with speed, efficiency and the highest level of technical service and support. I am very happy to introduce our exciting innovations to customers in the market.” Chief executive of Kӧrber Tissue


Oswaldo Cruz said: “MTC has completed our Tissue Business Area strategic vision for the tissue


Sue Cooling appointed commercial manager at Pollard Group


UK-based rigid box specialist the Pollard Group has strengthened its customer service with the appointment of Sue Cooling as commercial manager. Cooling will be responsible for the management of Pollard’s customer service and design teams, integrating the service offered by both Pollard Boxes and


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Clarke Rubicon, to ensure a high level of support throughout every customer project, from initial enquiry through concept and design to finished box. Cooling joins Pollards with 23


years of experience in sales and customer service management roles, including the project management and successful


implementation of two CRM and ERP systems “We are delighted to welcome


Sue to the team,” says Pollard Group commercial director Peter Conner. “With much of our business


focused on the luxury sector, we recognise that today’s brands require a highly-tuned and


Pollard Group’s Sue Cooling


responsive service from suppliers. Sue’s extensive experience and skillset will play a key role in meeting our objective to be the very best in our field.”


MTC’s sales director for the Americas Alberto Radaelli


market. Today we are the global partner for our customers with the best solutions product portfolio by far. We are very satisfied to have Alberto in our group, and thanks to MTC, our business area will continue to keep our customers in the lead.”


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Kimmo Naski, new chairman of Baltic Ports


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