ORBIS ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES

January 26, 2023 – ORBIS® Corporation, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation and an international leader in reusable packaging, has announced the upcoming retirement of current President Bill Ash and the appointment of Norm Kukuk to succeed him as President of ORBIS, effective March 31, 2023.

Bill Ash joined ORBIS in 2003, was appointed vice president finance in 2004 and assumed the position of president in 2009. Under his leadership as president, ORBIS achieved unprecedented growth while setting a very high standard of commitment to employees, customers, suppliers and communities.
“It was a privilege to have served ORBIS,” Ash said. “I worked with amazing employees, clients and community members, and I am confident in the continued success and growth of ORBIS under Norm’s leadership and vision.”

“Bill continually demonstrated Menasha Corporation’s values in action and an ability to ‘get things done,'” said Jim Kotek, president and CEO of Menasha Corporation. “We thank Bill for his outstanding leadership and contributions that have positioned ORBIS as the leading reusable packaging company in the industry.”
Incoming president Norm Kukuk began his career at ORBIS in 1998 as an associate product manager. In 2009, after numerous promotions within the ORBIS product management group, Norm was appointed vice president of marketing and product management. In 2018, Norm was appointed to the newly created position of vice president and general manager of ORBIS’ custom business unit. In 2020, Norm assumed the position of executive vice president of sales and in 2022 added marketing and product management to his responsibilities.

“I am exceptionally honored to be named president of ORBIS,” said Kukuk. “Our people and our products have a real impact on our customers’ supply chains. There is no better time for sustainable and reusable packaging in this ever-evolving circular economy. It is a privilege for me to serve as steward of this brand.”

“We welcome Norm Kukuk in his new position,” said Kotek. “Norm’s proven track record of success and tremendous knowledge of ORBIS products and customers make him ideal to lead the ORBIS business. I am very excited about the future of ORBIS.”