Apr 17, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. The Newark Group added 20 new senior level positions during 1Q 2012. The new positions, covering both the U.S. and Europe, are focused largely on Sales, Operational Excellence, Business Development, Overall Management and Finance, and Corporate Marketing, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. "It is certainly no secret that the past several years were difficult ones for our industry, and for us. However, we used that time to reassess our core strengths, right-size our organization, and establish growth plans for our future," said Frank Papa, President and CEO of The Newark Group. He added, "With all of that now in place, it is time to fuel our growth, and the first step in that process is the hiring of the right people to help us achieve our vision." The Newark Group has been an industry leader in the recovery and recycling of secondary fibers and the manufacturing and converting of 100% recycled paperboard.