SUPPLIER news

Yupo Corp., a manufacturer of synthetic paper, has named Akeo Sawayama as president and CEO, after his successor, Masahiko Yano retired. Among other recent changes in Yupo leadership, Paul Mitcham has been promoted to director of marketing and sales support; Dave Ofstein has been promoted to director of quality assurance; Angelita Millendez has been promoted to finishing manager; and Cathy Rock has been promoted to accounting manager.