Multinational Wildpack has announced the appointment of David Bower as vice president of sales. The national co-packer of beverages and packaging supplier focused on the aluminum can format, brings Bower on board as its new vice president with the goal of promoting the vision and leadership to enhance the company’s position as a market leader within the industry.
In doing so, Bower joins Wildpack’s leadership team after six successful years with Midwest regional craft brewery Upland Brewing Co. where he has served as president and CEO. He also has extensive previous experience in the beverage supplier and wholesaler space, including as director of sales at Indiana’s award-winning Sun King Brewery.
“We are delighted to have David join our team and contribute his extensive experience and fresh perspective on sales and service strategy during a time of rapid growth within Wildpack,” says Chief Growth Officer Thomas Walker.
“This is an exciting time to bring Wildpack and the beverage canning industry together. Speaking from experience, during this inflection point in the ever-evolving beverage business, companies need innovative and agile solutions that bring their vision to market and Wildpack is uniquely positioned to do just that,” says David Bower, vice president of sales.
Wildpack’s sales organization continues to improve to meet the needs of its can and co-pack customers. Wildpack’s network growth strategy to build or acquire manufacturing locations covering the U.S. mid-market beverage segment is based on six existing locations operating in Marietta, Baltimore, Sacramenta, Longman, Grand Rapids and Las Vegas.