Managing Director of Emerald Brand Awarded 40 Under 40

Syosset, New York, December 23, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Emerald Brand is proud to announce that Forbes Magazine recently placed Managing Director, Ralph Bianculli Jr., as one of their top 30 Under 30 finalists in the manufacturing industry. Earlier this month Ralph Jr. was awarded the Northeast Griffin 40 Under 40 Award in the New Channels category.

Emerald Brand focuses its product development on global conservation efforts and sustainability by use of tree-free, biodegradable materials, and plant-based phosphate and chlorine-free ingredients in its products. This year’s Forbes Under 30 Nominees and Northeast Griffin Award Recipients showcase the relentless impact of the manufacturing and sustainability industries globally. The impact exemplified by Ralph Bianculli Jr. will be a benchmark to the industry for years to come.

"I am both humbled and honored to be a recipient of the Griffin 40 under 40 and finalist in Forbes Magazine 30 under 30 for manufacturing. These honors are not a tribute to me as an individual, but to our incredibly passionate and talented employees who are the reason we've seen great growth and optimization of Emerald Brand in 2015,” states Ralph Bianculli Jr.  

About the Northeast Griffin 40 Under 40 Awards: The Northeast Griffin Annual Editorial Series and “40 Under 40” awards features the leaders of tomorrow in the New Channels category. Leaders in the organic, natural, specialty foods, big-box and drugstores arena. Award winners are business and civic leaders who are making a major impact in these industries.

About Forbes 30 Under 30 Awards: Forbes annual “30 Under 30” list features 600 young disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs who are transforming our world. The list has expanded to 20 categories this past year (from 15 categories and 450 individuals), with each of the honorees, all under 30 years old, admitted by a panel expert judges in their respective field.

About Emerald: Since 1997 Emerald Brand has been on a mission to produce every day disposable products from sustainable, alternative materials at affordable prices. Today, Emerald makes it easy for homes and businesses to make responsible choices with an affordable product line ranging from Tree-Free and petroleum-free tissue and food service products, to Earth-friendly cleaning solutions. Emerald Brand products are available for consumer purchase at www.emeraldbrand.com and for businesses at www.paradigm-grp.com.

Media Contact:

Gabrielle Lindau

Director of Communications

Emerald Brand

516-496-0000

glindau@paradigm-grp.com 

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