Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced today Adam Wood has been elected vice president of Industrial Europe and a Corporate Officer by the Company's Board of Directors. The appointment is effective Aug. 1, 2014.

John W. Stanton, wireless industry pioneer and chairman of Trilogy Equity Partners, to join board.

Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that John W. Stanton, a pioneer and innovator in the U.S. and global wireless industry, has been appointed to the company's board of directors, increasing the board's size to 11 members.

LiqTech International, Inc. (NYSE MKT: LIQT) ("LiqTech") announces that effective today, Mr. Finn Helmer will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of LiqTech. The Board is pleased to announce that Mr. Sune Mathiesen, currently Chief Executive Officer of Provital Solutions A/S ("Provital"), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a Director of LiqTech. Mr. Mathiesen will assume these positions on July 30, 2014.

Fusion Packaging is pleased to announce the addition of David Lee as the company's new Project Engineer. He will report to Alexander Kwapis, Creative Director, and work out of Fusion's New York office.

Stephanie Mitchko-Beale, a highly regarded technology professional in the cable industry, has joined Cross MediaWorks as its Chief Technology Officer. In this new role, Mitchko-Beale will be responsible for leading the advancement of data-enhanced advertising solutions, including addressable and advanced advertising for Cross MediaWorks. Mitchko-Beale was most recently the Senior Vice President of Video Infrastructure Software at Cablevision Systems Corporation, where she was responsible for developing technology and infrastructure to support Video-On-Demand, Subscription Video-On-Demand and advanced interactive applications for Digital Television and Broadband.

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) ("KapStone") today announced that on July 24, 2014, the Board of Directors elected Robert J. Bahash and Maurice Reznik as Directors of the Company. Mr. Bahash was elected as a Class A director with a term expiring at the annual shareholders meeting in May 2016. Mr. Reznik was elected as a Class C director with a term expiring at the annual shareholders meeting in May 2015.

Global packaging solutions specialist, tna, announces the promotion of James Hosford to the new position of European director of sales. James will assume responsibility for the commercial operations in Europe, Russia & CIS, Israel and North Africa with an international sales team, operating from both Birmingham, United Kingdom and Wettringham, Germany, following the opening of the tna Central Europe GmbH office. This move is the latest in a series of initiatives to show tna's ongoing commitment to support its customers in Europe.

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the appointment of Mike Ellow as senior vice president, World Trade, effective August 1, 2014. He replaces Don Maulsby, who is retiring from this role.

Appointment supports UL's advancement of textile and apparel services for retailers and manufactures.

UL Consumer Products, a leading global provider of independent testing, inspection and audit services, today announced that M. Saeed Sheikh has joined the company as lead technical consultant and subject matter expert for the divisions textile and apparel services. With responsibility for the review and interpretation of technical data and test results, Mr. Sheikh will serve as expert technical and regulatory resource for UL customers and its softlines testing laboratories.

Newly Created Executive Role Underscores Capital Equipment Company's People-First Philosophy

As part of its ongoing efforts to advance its people-centric cultural initiatives, Barry-Wehmiller has named long-term team member Rhonda Spencer its first ever Chief People Officer.

"As Faraci is retiring this year, he deserves wholehearted recognition for what he has done to turn IP around."

Mr. John V. Faraci, CEO of International Paper, has been named the 2014 North American CEO of the Year by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The award will be presented to Mr. Faraci at the 29th Annual RISI North American Forest Products Outlook Conference.

Lynn Danko joins NEWSCYCLE's executive team to oversee global corporate financial management

NEWSCYCLE Solutions announces the appointment of Lynn Danko as its new chief financial officer. Danko will be based at the company's corporate headquarters in Bloomington, MN, and will report to chief executive officer, Preston McKenzie.