[Grand Rapids, March 13, 2024] — Packaging Compliance Labs (“PCL”), a sterile medical device packaging leader, is proud to announce the appointment of Don Kring as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A seasoned financial executive with a distinguished career, Kring brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to PCL.

Matthew Lapham, Co-Founder and President of PCL, expresses excitement about Don’s joining, emphasizing his expertise as pivotal for the company’s growth. “I anticipate his contributions in continuing to enhance our systems, enhancing reporting, and strengthening financial strategies at PCL.”

Don Kring is an alumnus of Hope College, where he graduated in 2009 with a degree in Accountancy. He holds a CPA license, underscoring his commitment to excellence in the field of finance. Kring has garnered invaluable experience throughout his career, having served in key roles at esteemed organizations, Deloitte, Perrigo, Steelcase, and Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company.

In his new role as CFO at PCL, Don Kring will serve as a strategic partner for the business, focusing on growth opportunities that align with the strong upward trajectory generated by PCL to date.

“I am excited to join the PCL team and contribute to its continued success. PCL has shown remarkable growth, and I am eager to leverage my financial expertise to support the company’s strategic initiatives and drive future expansion,” said Don Kring.

About PCL

Packaging Compliance Labs (“PCL”) is an ISO 17025 accredited testing lab that provides packaging engineering and validation services, and a ISO 13485 certified contract packaging to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. PCL serves as a trusted packaging solutions partner, solving technical challenges and supporting customer needs from the design stage to full-scale manufacturing. The Company’s testing capabilities include sterile barrier integrity testing, transit and distribution simulation, accelerated and real-time aging, environmental conditioning, and usability evaluations – all with the mission of ensuring the safety and efficacy of sterile medical devices. PCL maintains operations across the U.S., including accredited and certified testing and manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI, and a sales office in Denver, CO.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Cassie Ladd (cladd@pkgcompliance.com)

Director of Marketing

616-227-4540