Feb 19 - Barry-Wehmiller Promotes Anantharama to 5th Partner

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Barry-Wehmiller Promotes Anantharama to 5th Partner

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ST. LOUIS, MO, Feb 19, 2009 - Vasant Bennett, president and managing partner of Barry- Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), a global provider of business and technology solutions to the mid-market manufacturing domain, has announced the promotion of Balachandran “Bala” Anantharama to the position of Partner, Enterprise Consulting.

Mr. Anantharama has been instrumental in establishing the Enterprise Consulting business unit as a significant component of BWIR since joining the firm in 2006. His achievement of partner was announced at a special recognition ceremony attended by the firm’s global leadership team as well as Mr. Anantharama’s family.

“Bala brings more than 20 years of experience in enterprise consulting to BWIR, having previously worked with a wide variety of Fortune 500 and start-up companies,” Bennett stated. “It is through his rich and diverse experience that he is able to successfully grow the market of enterprise consulting for our firm.”

During the recognition ceremony, Barry-Wehmiller Chairman and CEO Robert H. Chapman also recognized Bala for his special contributions to the advancement of Barry-Wehmiller’s unique leadership culture and programs. “Bala continues to exemplify our Guiding Principles of Leadership as a respected professor within the Leadership Development School of our corporate university,” Chapman said. “Through his inspiration and example, Bala is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of every stakeholder in our organization.”

Mr. Anantharama holds a master’s degree in business management from California State University, Hayward, and a post graduate diploma in sales and marketing from Bhavan’s College in Mumbai, India.

About Barry-Wehmiller International Resources

Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR) is a global technology provider specializing in the creation, development and integration of the industry’s most advanced information technology and engineering solutions. With headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., USA, and primary operations in India, BWIR offers a winning combination of world-class, cost-effective solutions that enable its customers to achieve a competitive edge in their marketplace.

ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology solutions in packaging, corrugating, and paper converting across a broad spectrum of industries. Barry-Wehmiller’s balanced approach to the market is made possible through nine interactive divisions: Accraply, a leading manufacturer of automatic labeling and label converting and finishing systems; Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), a global provider of business and technology solutions to the mid-market manufacturing domain; Design Group, a premier supplier of manufacturing automation, facility design, and other engineering consulting services; FleetwoodGoldcoWyard, a leading producer and supplier of advanced conveyance technology and product handling equipment; HayssenSandiacre, a form/fill/seal technologies and services leader for more than 100 years; MarquipWardUnited, a leading manufacturer of equipment for the corrugated and folded carton industries; Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), providing advanced converting, printing, and packaging technologies for the tissue, nonwovens, and flexible packaging industries since 1919; PneumaticScaleAngelus, a global provider for filling, capping, can seaming, labeling, and centrifugation; and Thiele Technologies, a leading producer of placing, bagging, cartoning, case packing, and palletizing equipment.

In fiscal year 2008, a strategic combination of organic and acquisition growth has allowed Barry- Wehmiller to reach a new milestone, with annual revenues now surpassing $1.1 billion for the first time in the company’s 123-year history.

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