February 2016 Spray 15 to drive aerosol food so that coffee would remain fresher longer, but they require a special brewing machine and come with a high landfill impact and a high cost per cup. Hertensen set out to offer consumers single-cup coffee convenience without the high costs and environmental impact. After three years, his company developed a single-cup coffee product that requires no machinery, stays fresher longer and comes in product packaging that is 100% recyclable. The BOV system uses a four-layer valve to prevent both light and air from reaching the cold-brewed coffee bean extract. BOV Solutions currently sells the coffee bean extract, available for private labeling, in 10-fluid-ounce packages. Each package can make up to 40 cups of coffee, depending on the consumer’s strength preference. The package’s size means it can easily be packed in a lunchbox or thrown in a purse and used by on-the-go, busy consumers. Hertensen said it seemed to be a hit with younger consumers. “The time has arrived for coldbrewed coffee,” he commented. “In taste tests, younger consumers prefer our liquid cold-brewed coffee over regular coffee seven to one.” The coffee concentrate can also be used as a flavoring ingredient for foods like ice cream or baked goods. New President & CEO for Clayton Corp. Clayton Corp., a multi-divisional company that includes specializing in the design development and manufacturing of aerosol valves and plastic components for manufacturers across a variety of markets, including food, dairy and personal care, has announced the appointment of Barry Baker as President & CEO, which comes after the sudden passing of President & CEO Byron Lapin on Nov. 10, 2015. Baker has worked at Clayton Corp. since 1998 and has held the position of COO for the past 12 years. During his tenure as COO, Baker championed projects that focused on quality and process improvements along with the development of new and innovative products. “Clayton Corp.’s future is centered in innovation,” explained Baker. “We will continue to design and manufacture aerosol valves and accessories that enhance the functionality of our customers’ aerosol products. This will enable our customers to increase their market share and, even better, achieve growth in their markets. “The leadership change from Byron to myself will be seamless with Clayton Corp.’s customers and employees,” Baker continued. “In my seventeen years at Clayton Corp., I have had direct responsibilities in enhancing customer relations. Clayton is an industry leader in service (both value-added services and strong on-time shipping), product development and quality. I will continue to engage all of our employees in maintaining this position as an industry leader.” Baker is optimistic about the future of aerosol food and dairy products, as well as the personal care market. “We see the aerosol food, dairy and personal care markets as an exciting business to be in. We feel aerosols are underutilized in these markets and we are developing new aerosol valves and accessories to better serve them. Clayton is currently working under proprietary agreements with a number of our customers on new aerosol technologies. My role will be as a change agent at Clayton Corp., to champion new developments in aerosol dispensing technology that will enhance growth in these markets.” Byron Lapin had been the President of the privately-held company since 1970 and CEO since 1979, assuming the title after the retirement of his father Aaron “Bunny” Lapin. Lapin’s grandfather, Morris Lapin, emigrated from Russia in the late 19thc. to St. Louis, MO, where he opened a dry goods store laminated pouch and aerosol Baker Lapin Continued on next page
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