Packaging tech company Synerlink names Truffier new president

Synerlink, a Barry-Wehmiller packaging company, has named François Truffier president.

Synerlink, based in Paris, is a supplier of packaging technology for the food, beverage and dairy industries, including: form-fill-seal and fill-seal machines for cups and bottles, end-of-line solutions, complete packaging line integration and aftermarket support (spare parts, field service and equipment upgrades).

Truffier comes to Synerlink with an extensive track record of building and growing global equipment businesses. He is consistently recognized as a customer-centric leader whose values are aligned with Barry-Wehmiller’s philosophy of Truly Human Leadership.

“Francois’ leadership style and experience, his background in international manufacturing, and his commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, are just the characteristics we were looking for to guide the Synerlink business,” said Carol O’Neill, Group President of BW Packaging Systems. “Synerlink is uniquely positioned for growth in the fill-seal and form-fill-seal markets and we feel Francois has the vision and leadership skills to help the business reach its full potential.”

Truffier recently served as Vice President, Global Parts for the Terex Corp., where he served as Vice-President, Global Marketing, Product and Commercial Strategy. Truffier also held leadership roles at John Deere and Snecma (now the Safran Group). He has a master’s in engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech and received a master’s in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has a leadership certification from the Center for Creative Leadership in Colorado Springs.

“What attracted me to a Barry-Wehmiller company is the caring culture. It’s what makes Barry-Wehmiller special,” Truffier said. “I’m excited to be part of a company that puts people and performance in harmony. With the entire team at Synerlink, I really want to extend that care and culture of service to our current customers and to expand our service to many more companies.”

Truffier — along with other Synerlink representatives — will be in the BW Packaging Systems, Booth S-2100, at Pack Expo 2018, which is Oct. 14-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Synerlink was acquired by Barry-Wehmiller in 2013. Since then, a number of companies have been added under the Synerlink umbrella, including Axone Systems of Troyes, France; Dinieper of São Paulo, Brazil; Dairy Pack of Logroño, Spain, and Sogameca of Le Mans, France; and Ermi of Dreux, France.