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Packaging and injection moulding technology provider, Husky Technologies, has appointed long-time executive Robert Domodossola as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Domodossola, a 30-year company veteran, most recently served as president of systems and tooling. His promotion signals a strategic push to accelerate Husky’s global growth and operational performance, supported by the continued deployment of the Resolute Operating System.

The leadership change comes at a time when demand for advanced manufacturing solutions in food and beverage packaging continues to evolve, particularly as producers seek efficiency, sustainability and high-volume production capabilities for containers and closures.

Domodossola joined Husky in 1996 and has held a series of engineering, design and executive leadership roles across the business. His previous positions include vice president of engineering and business development, president of medical and speciality packaging systems and president of rigid packaging.

In his most recent role overseeing systems and tooling, he worked across key product and service lines central to Husky’s packaging manufacturing technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.

David Cote, executive chairman of GPGI – the parent company of Husky – said: “Rob brings a long and tremendously successful Husky career to the position. His background in technology, engineering, sales and marketing adds a lot to our increased growth focus. He is admired internally and externally for his relentless commitment to the customer.”

Domodossola added: “I am honoured to lead Husky at such a pivotal moment in our transformation. With the foundation we have built over the decades at Husky, combined with GPGI’s support, I look forward to driving continued innovation, operational excellence and growth for our customers, shareholders and employees.”

Founded in 1953, Husky is a major supplier of highly engineered equipment used to manufacture plastic products such as beverage bottles, food containers, medical devices and components for consumer electronics. Its integrated systems include injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runners, controllers and auxiliary equipment.

Domodossola succeeds outgoing CEO Brad Selleck, who will remain available through mid-April to support the leadership transition.

Cote thanked Selleck for guiding the company through several strategic transitions and helping position the business for future growth.