Drake Announces Elevated Executives Middleby Processing enhanced its leadership by recently naming Norm Buggele President of CV-Tek and RapidPak. Norm led the build and integration of the recently opened Middleby packaging facility in Elgin. Ill. His deep expertise and proven leadership skills will be an asset not only to these brands but to Middleby as a whole. 

Mark Salman, President Middleby Food Processing said, “Norm’s broad knowledge of the packaging industry has been invaluable. He is building trusted partnerships with our customers, helping them achieve their goals, while integrating these brands with the complete processing solutions Middleby offers.” 

Also within the Food Processing Group, George Reed was named President of the F.R. Drake Company, a Middleby leader in the manufacture of industrial food loading equipment while Sergio Saez is now the Drake Vice President of Sales.