Neal was elected president and chief operating officer in 1990, became chief executive officer in 1998, and two years later, was elected to the additional position of chairman.
Under Neal's direction, the Company significantly expanded its presence in emerging markets, particularly Asia. He was responsible for the successful execution and integration of several strategic acquisitions, as well as the launch of Avery Dennison's newly formed RFID (radio frequency identification) business.
California based Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive labeling materials, office products and retail tag, ticketing and branding systems. Avery Dennison is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $5.3 billion.
Avery Dennison employs more than 21,000 individuals worldwide who apply the Company's technologies to develop, manufacture and market a wide range of products for both consumer and industrial markets.
Avery Dennison's products includes Avery-brand office products and graphics imaging media, Fasson-brand self-adhesive materials, peel-and-stick postage stamps, reflective highway safety products, labels for a wide variety of automotive, industrial and durable goods applications, brand identification and supply chain management products for the retail and apparel industries, and specialty tapes and polymers.
Avery Dennison Corporation
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