OCTAL - an Alpek Polyester Business
Ulrik Illum has over 30 years of experience in various sales and managerial roles. Ulrik began their career in 1993 as an Export Sales Manager at Flexa Spa. Ulrik then worked as a Sales Manager at Mols Plast A/S and Bantex Business A/S before joining Eni-Trade International AS as a Sales Manager in 2000. In 2004, they became an Area Sales Manager at Klöckner Pentaplast, where they stayed until 2013. From 2014 to 2019, Ulrik worked as an Area Sales Manager at POLIFILM EXTRUSION GMBH, a leading manufacturer of extrusion and protective films. Most recently, they have been serving as a Key Account Manager at Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East, and Africa since 2019. Ulrik's current role is as the Business Development Director for Europe at OCTAL, an Alpek Polyester Business.
Ulrik Illum completed a Diploma in Business Administration with a specialization in Strategy at the Business Institute from 2008 to 2009. There is no information provided regarding their attendance or degree at the Danish Business College or Sorø Akademi. In addition to their formal education, Ulrik Illum has obtained several certifications from LinkedIn, including Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance, SharePoint Online Essential Training: Beyond the Basics, Team Collaboration in Microsoft 365, Using Microsoft Teams and Outlook Together: Maximizing Productivity, Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance, Setting Team and Employee Goals Using SMART Methodology, and SharePoint Online Essential Training: The Basics, all obtained in 2023.
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OCTAL - an Alpek Polyester Business
OCTAL is a global leader in the PET packaging industry that has seen remarkable success because of its commitment to sustainability. OCTAL produces nearly 1 million metric tons of bottle grade PET plastic per year and has emerged as the leading choice for clear rigid packaging, and is the world’s largest producer of PET sheet and resin on a single site, the biggest PET resin manufacturer in the Middle East and also produces an array of packaging solutions for the dairy, poultry and QSR industry. Among its portfolio of products is the world’s first and only direct-to-sheet polyester sheet, DPET™, proven to offer increased productivity for thermoformers and unmatched environmental advantages. Proud to set the global standards for sustainability in the PET manufacturing industry through the use of our pioneering technology, we strive to meet growing customer demands for higher quality, environmentally-conscious plastic packaging. Our scale and superior product performance have accelerated the global adoption rate of PET plastic. OCTAL’s successful and continued growth is the result of massive investment and research into the most advanced technologies. By adopting the latest production methods, we have continuously extended our global reach and developed new products that assist customers in displaying their products using our expanded range of top quality, cost-efficient and sustainable PET packaging solutions. With our largest single site based strategically in Salalah, Oman, and state-of-the-art production facilities in Cincinnati (USA) and Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) positioning us closer to our customers, OCTAL effectively ships to over 75 countries worldwide within 14-18 days. Our fully recyclable, sustainably produced plastic packaging solutions are used by the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer companies across Asia, Europe, the United States and Latin America.