Our Story
Three decades of packaging innovation, global partnerships, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Our Mission
To provide world-class packaging machinery solutions that help manufacturers optimize their production lines, reduce waste, and deliver superior products to market.
Our Leadership
The management team guiding PPi Technologies Group's growth, innovation, and customer partnerships.
- R. Charles Murray, CEO. Co-founded PPi Technologies Group with Stuart C. Murray and leads the company's global strategy and growth.
- Stuart C. Murray, President. Founded PROFILE Packaging Inc. in 1996 and leads day-to-day operations across all PPi Technologies Group brands.
- Sandra Murray, VP Marketing & AI Integrations. Leads brand marketing and AI-powered customer experience across PPi Technologies Group.
- Karena Thomas, CFO. Oversees financial strategy, planning, and stewardship for the PPi Technologies Group family of companies.
- Robert Libera, Sales Director. Leads global sales strategy and customer partnerships across all PPi Technologies Group brands.
- Pandora Strasler, General Counsel. Provides legal guidance and governance for PPi Technologies Group and its subsidiaries.
Our Journey
From a small startup to a global packaging solutions leader — explore the milestones that shaped PPi Technologies Group.
1996
- PROFILE® Packaging Inc founded by Stuart C. Murray in October 1996
- FBM 20 Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal Machine from Laudenberg
- Company Incorporated
1997
- PPI Technologies Group LLC representing 16 Global Machine Suppliers
- PSG LEE by LEEPACK partnership established
- Packing Technology & Engineering Award: Technology Company of the Year
1999
- Technical Achievement Award
2000
- Tampa Bay Rising Star Award — Top 3, Sarasota County
2001
- Florida Fast 50 Winner — #1 in Florida, High Technology Corridor
- Florida Family Business of the Year Award Finalist — New Business Journal
- PPI Technologies moves to 1219 Tallevast Road
2002
- Florida 100: State's Fastest Growing Company — Florida Business Journal
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist
- PPI Technologies moves to 1610 Northgate Boulevard
2003
- Businessman of the Year: R. Charles Murray — Ernst & Young
2004
- Technology of the Year Award — Excellence Industry Award Winner
2006
- Top High-Tech Product Developers/Manufacturers — Tampa Bay Business Journal
2007
- Top High-Tech Product Developers/Manufacturers — Tampa Bay Business Journal
- PPI Technologies moves to 1611 Northgate Boulevard