Packaging Distributor Targets Latin America
Will provide growth for TricorBraun and North American package printing supplier partners
By Graphic Arts Online Staff -- Graphic Arts Online, June 10, 2009
TricorBraun, the leading distributor of rigid packaging in North America, has opened a branch in Mexico City, the company’s 34th office.
“The focus of TricorBraun’s newest office is the design, development and distribution of rigid packaging for markets in Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
“We are confident that it will provide growth for TricorBraun and our North American supplier partners. This is consistent with our strategy to expand our business model beyond North America and Asia,” said Keith J. Strope, TricorBraun chief executive officer.
TricorBraun’s first facility in Mexico includes an office and warehouse. It is led by Peter Retos, TricorBraun senior vice president for global strategies, and Carlos Acedo-Moreno, who is the general manager.
“We expect continued growth opportunities to exist throughout Latin America, and we view Mexico as a first step in further expansion in this market,” said Mr. Retos.
Before joining TricorBraun, Mr. Acedo-Moreno worked with Rexam Pavisa S.A. de C.V.; Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers; and with Booz Allen Hamilton, an international management consulting firm.
Mr. Acedo-Moreno received his master’s degree in business administration from the IESE Business School at the University of Navarra, Barcelona, Spain, in 1988, and earned a degree in industrial engineering from the Universidad Panamericana in Mexico in 1985. He also completed the Advance Management Program at Harvard University in 2000.
TricorBraun’s Web site is found at www.tricorbraun.com
