Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Ron Schmidt, director for Maxcess International, has been elected president of the Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). Mr. Schmidt brings more than 30 years of experience in the web processing and converting industry. In addition to this new role, he will retain his position as chairman of CEMA's slitting and rewinding seminar and co-chairman of AIMCAL's web handling committee. "Both CEMA and AIMCAL offer tremendous benefits to members and in today's challenging economy, the concept of team matters more than ever," said Mr. Schmidt. "I have always believed that you get back what you put in and now is a great time to get involved."