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28th Mar 2022

Preview- John Bird, JB Machinery

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes . We have compelling conversations with successful entrepreneurs in the packaging space.

Get a sneak peek of the next episode of Breaking Down Boxes where we hear from John Bird.

Chairman & CEO | JB Machinery John started his career in the printing industry in 1960 installing collars for ink rollers. He quickly graduated to development ink chemist while attending the London College of Printing. In a career spanning over 60 years, John’s experience encompasses a wide range of printing disciplines including litho, flexo, screen process ink, stencil coatings and the pioneering of credit card manufacturing. In 1975 John cofounded Colordry Ltd., a UK based company specializing in the manufacture of drying and UV curing systems. After immigrating to the US in January 1982, he cofounded IVT Colordry which supplied coating and drying systems for both litho and flexo applications. In 1987 IVT Colordry received an honorable mention from AICC for supplying the first drying system in the World designed for a sheet fed flexo diecutter.

In 1998 John founded JB Machinery specializing in the manufacture of drying, curing, ink management, and plate cleaning/washing systems specifically for the flexo printing industry. In 2012 JB Machinery won AICC ‘Innovator of the Year’ for KleenPlate. In 2016 JB placed third with InKomand, and in 2021 won with AutoWash and placed third with DigiFlex. John served as Associates Chairman of AICC in 2008/2009. He currently lives in Westport, CT and Estero, FL with his wife and family.

The Unflappable Mr. Bird release date: Monday, April 4

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About the Podcast

Breaking Down Boxes
Compelling Conversations with Successful Entrepreneurs in the Packaging Space
Breaking Down Boxes, brought to you by AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, gives you the story behind the boxes. Entrepreneurs share their trials and triumphs in authentic conversations filled with knowledge and laughter.

New episodes drop the first Monday of every month.

Visit us at https://www.AICCbox.org to learn how we help our members succeed.

About your hosts

Gene Marino

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Executive Vice President
Akers Packaging Service Group
Passionate about entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses.

Joseph Morelli

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Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Huston Patterson Printers
Passionate about professional growth and success.

Ox Box

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Ox Box is the official sponsor of Breaking Down Boxes.
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