Paul Coates, financial director of Rigid Group, died suddenly at the start of last month. Packaging News publishes here the company’s statement.
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Paul Coates, financial director of Rigid Group, died suddenly at the start of last month. Packaging News publishes here the company’s statement.
More Corrugated NewsObituary: Paul Coates, Rigid Group
Paul Coates, financial director of Rigid Group, died suddenly at the start of last month. Packaging News publishes here the company’s statement.
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Filed Under: Blogs, Corrugated, News
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Filed Under: Business, Corrugated, News
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Filed Under: Corrugated, Equipment, Flexible Plastics, Food, Investment & installations, News, Packing/filling Equipment
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Filed Under: Business, Corrugated, Europe, News, Paper Tagged With: DS Smith, Miles Roberts
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Filed Under: Blogs, Business, Corrugated, News
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Filed Under: Cartonboard, Corrugated, Materials, News
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