RUBÉN CABRERA

A leader forged in the field. His career exemplifies the value of practical knowledge, dedication, and growth gained through experience within the industry itself.

With 34 years of experience in the paper industry, Rubén Cabrera has built an exemplary career at Celulosa San Pedro. His professional path covers all stages of the manufacturing process, and since 2011 he has led the plant with dedication, technical expertise, and continuous training through national and international programs.

We recognize his career path, which has taken him from working on the factory floor to a leadership role in industrial management.

 

 

HERNÁN RICHTER

An industrial leader driving modernization, efficiency, and technological transformation in the paper industry.

Hernán is an Industrial Engineer with an MBA and over 20 years of experience in the Argentine paper industry.

He has led projects focused on modernization, efficiency, and sustainability, guiding teams and driving transformations toward Industry 4.0. This award recognizes his commitment to innovation and the development of the Latin American paper sector.

 

 

LILIANA CHATELET

A leader who has successfully modernized, professionalized, and established an iconic Argentine corrugated cardboard family business on the international stage.

Liliana Chatelet is President of Papeltecnica, a family-owned company with over 65 years of history. Her career within the company has spanned multiple roles, enabling her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business and lead initiatives in modernization, innovation, and human development. Her involvement in business organizations underscores her commitment to the sector and the industrial community.

We recognize her leadership and her contribution to strengthening the family business and the industry.

 

 

HERMINIO LIVA

A technical leader whose vision and leadership have guided the transformation of Argentina's paper industry for decades.

Herminio, a chemical engineer by training, has dedicated his career to the technical advancement of Argentina's paper industry. His career includes key roles at Cartocor, Asindus, and Zucamor, and currently at Papel Prensa, where he played a pivotal role in the transition to packaging paper production. His career reflects technical rigor, industrial vision, and a commitment to innovation.

We recognize his contribution to the technological transformation and development of the sector.

 

 

LUIS ALBERTO RESENDIZ

He started in the paper world through his father's businesses, first with the collection of secondary fiber, and then participating with him in the installation of a paper machine for flat papers.
In 2000, when he was 20 years old, Luis Alberto, together with his father, founded "CONVERTIPAP". A 100% Mexican family business dedicated to the manufacturing and conversion of tissue paper. Luis Alberto has taken over the direction of his company since 2020. During his international trade studies, he created a brand that he later used to identify his products.
With Luis Alberto's hard work and dedicated direction, CONVERTIPAP has grown at a great speed and today has two plants, 6 paper machines and 30 conversion lines for napkins and another 15 lines for consumer and AFH (Away From Home) products.
The growth and modernization of CONVERTIPAP's plants has continued tirelessly, increasingly utilizing modern machinery, the renovation of its largest machine, automation of its conversion lines, and dedicating more resources to employee training.

With all these actions, product of full-time dedication, Luis Alberto Resendiz contributes significantly to the progress and sustainability of the paper industry and the progress of his country and all of Latin America.

 

 

ROBERT WEBER

Robert Weber is originally from Switzerland and has been a resident of Mexico for many years. He is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Turbomachinery.

For many years he has worked with major manufacturers of turbines and power generation equipment, large companies such as Sulzer Escher Wyss, ABB, and MAN Turbo.

After that experience with major corporations, he founded his own company in Mexico, from where he supports the paper industry in the installation and repair of gas turbines and the development of sustainable cycles with renewable energy.

Also, among his services, he offers the turnkey modernization of vacuum systems for energy savings and zero water consumption to protect the environment.

He has managed to internationalize his company with offices in Canada and Brazil, always supporting sustainable and low-cost projects throughout the Americas.

Latampaper recognizes Robert Weber as a successful professional with a career marked by his dedication to making the Latin American paper industry more sustainable, and for this, we grant him the Latampaper Achievement Award in the Paper Industry Supplier category.

 

 

 

SANTIAGO REYNA

Born in Lima in 1967, he studied Industrial Engineering, and specialized in Business Management, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Marketing, and Sales.

Santiago has a long career in the Paper Industry, starting in 2009 when he began working with CARVIMSA, dedicated to the construction and start-up of a paper machine. This allowed the corrugated board manufacturer to become independent from external paper suppliers.

Continuing with business optimization, he led an internal change for the use of recycled fibers. With this, he has contributed to incentivizing recycling, sustainability, and the circular economy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARGARITO SALVADOR

Born in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. He has a long career in the Pulp and Paper Industry, starting in 1986.

He has gone through all levels of maintenance activities, from when he started at Mexicana de Papel Periodico as a Supervisor Trainee to his current position as Maintenance Manager at the Biopappel Veracruz Plant in Tres Valles.

Within his activities, he has covered practically all sequences of pulp and paper manufacturing: Mechanical Maintenance for plant services, Pulp Manufacturing, Stock Preparation, Paper Machine, and Packaging.

We know that Margarito has always carried out his work with a pursuit of excellence and sustainability.

His continuous dedicated and meticulous work led him to grow within the organization until he now has total management of maintenance for Biopappel Scribe.

Latampaper recognizes Margarito's dedicated and essential work in maintaining production equipment in optimal conditions. Without this dedicated and continuous work, none of the paper mills on our continent could maintain their efficiency or remain sustainable over the years.

It is a quiet but indispensable task for which we honor Margarito Salvador Ramos with the Latampaper Achievement Award.