PaperWorks Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of paperboard and specialized folding cartons, announces the promotion of George Downey to director of sales for its folding carton business unit.
Downey is a senior-level professional with more than two decades of experience in management, operations, sales and marketing. He has significant new product development and launch experience, as well as a SixSigma Green Belt in lean manufacturing. Downey also has a 20 year track record as a U.S. Army officer, achieving a rank of Lt. Colonel. He joined PaperWorks in April 2016 as a senior account manager, responsible for folding carton sales on the East Coast.