{"id":13271,"date":"2026-05-14T06:22:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=13271"},"modified":"2026-05-14T06:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:22:56","slug":"international-paperbox-appoints-jim-caro-as-general-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=13271","title":{"rendered":"International PaperBox appoints Jim Caro as general manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/05\/paperbox-shutterstock_507679807-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/05\/paperbox-shutterstock_507679807-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">Caro has over 30 years of experience in folding carton and packaging production. Credit: Alex from the Rock \/ Shutterstock.com.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">US-based folding carton and paper box maker International PaperBox has named Jim Caro as general manager, according to a press release posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/whattheythink.com\/news\/130332-international-paperbox-names-jim-caro-general-manager-lead-operational-growth\/#:~:text=International%20PaperBox%20Names%20Jim%20Caro%20as%20General%20Manager%20to%20Lead%20Operational%20Growth,-Thursday%2C%20May%2014&amp;text=Seasoned%20packaging%20executive%20brings%20more,support%20expansion%20and%20performance%20improvements.\" target=\"_blank\"><em>WhatTheyThink<\/em>.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Caro will be responsible for day-to-day operations and for helping shape the company\u2019s longer-term direction as it expands its production capacity and presence in the market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-premium-insights mobile-useragent-scalar\">\n<section class=\"gms-b2b-marketing\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/img\/globaldata_marketing_solutions_logo.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<h4> Discover B2B Marketing That Performs <\/h4>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCombine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaldatamarketingsolutions.com\/\" class=\"gms-find-out-more\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more <span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 13 9\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.685 4.5548L1.25586 4.5548L11.685 4.5548Z\" fill=\"white\"\/><path d=\"M11.685 4.5548L1.25586 4.5548\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.03145\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M7.85693 0.918855L11.9827 4.5731L7.85693 8.33789\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.03145\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>The business will continue to be led by owners Wade and Kay Holbrook, who remain involved in its management.<\/p>\n<p>Wade Holbrook will continue to advise on strategy while Kay Holbrook remains chief financial officer.<\/p>\n<p>Wade Holbrook said: \u201cInternational PaperBox has always been built on strong customer relationships and a commitment to doing things right. Jim\u2019s hands-on experience and leadership make him a great fit as we continue to grow and build on that foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the company, the appointment adds to its senior management structure and supports its emphasis on quality, efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n<p>Caro has more than 30 years of experience in folding carton and packaging production.<\/p>\n<p>He started his career at All Packaging Company in 1994, where he worked with machinery and manufacturing processes, building experience in carton production.<\/p>\n<p>He later moved into management posts, including responsibility for the company\u2019s site in Salt Lake City, where he was involved in increasing production capacity, improving workflow and supporting sales growth.<\/p>\n<p>In the new post, Caro is working with management and production staff on further expansion, operational performance, and process improvements.<\/p>\n<p>Caro commented: \u201cInternational PaperBox has excellent people, strong capabilities, and a significant opportunity ahead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy goal is to build on what the team has created, strengthen operations, and help position the company for its next phase of growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>International PaperBox is also seeking ISO certification and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification as part of efforts to strengthen quality systems, consistency and responsible packaging practices.<\/p>\n<p>The company supplies custom folding cartons to brands and product businesses, with services, including die cutting, precision printing, and speciality coatings.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container--article\">\n<div class=\"cell large-9 gdm-newsletter-banner-info__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-logo__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__heading wp-noreslt\">Sign up for our daily news round-up!<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__sub-heading\">Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner end --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-footer\">\n                                <!-- article-actions start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- .gdm-article-actions -->                                <!-- article-actions end --><br \/>\n                            <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/news\/international-paperbox-general-manager\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caro has over 30 years of experience in folding carton and packaging production. 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