June 3, 2008

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Food & Beverage Industry Leader Joins Pearson Packaging Systems

Board of Directors

Spokane, Wash. -  Pearson Packaging Systems is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey L. Otto, President of Ultrasonic Technologies, to our Board of Directors.  Otto has over 35 years of consumer product operations management experience, working with Ralston Purina, National Beverage Corporation, and most recently Coca-Cola Enterprises where he was the V.P. of Engineering. 

“We are extremely pleased that Mr. Otto has joined the Board of Directors,” said Michael A. Senske President and CEO.  “His depth and breadth of experience as a key decision–maker and purchaser of packaging machinery in manufacturing facilities combined with his leadership expertise will greatly assist Pearson Packaging Systems.  Mr. Otto’s knowledge will undoubtedly positively impact our effort to be a key industry leader in secondary packaging operations,” said Michael A. Senske, President and CEO.

Mr. Otto is the founder of Ultrasonic Technologies, a company that provides packaging and process solutions utilizing ultrasonic technology for consumer product companies.  He received his bachelor’s of science from Western Michigan University and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Pearson Packaging Systems is a leader in the secondary packaging industry.  Our ongoing commitment to our customers is to deliver the lowest Total Cost of Ownership and the highest levels of Overall Equipment Effectiveness in End-of-Line packaging systems.  Pearson Packaging Systems – Innovation in Every Case. 

For more information on our Board of Directors please visit pearsonpkg.com.

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