Milan, Ill. – Group O has been recognized as a leader in supply chain diversity through Vistra’s annual Nexus Awards program. This award honors companies and individuals for their commitment to utilizing a diverse supply chain and workforce while also engaging in sustainable business practices. As 1 of 82 nationally certified Corporate Plus members of the NMSDC, we value and strive…
Read the ArticleMercado on Fifth's Dia de Los Muertos Parade: A Colorful Celebration of Culture and Tradition Davenport, IA - October 18, 2023 In anticipation of the upcoming Dia de Los Muertos Parade, the team at Living Local met with Janessa Calderon, Antonio Varela and Group O's own Maria Ontiveros to get an exclusive inside look at what promises to be a spectacular celebration of culture and…
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Group O Inc. is one of the first packaging distributors to offer an innovative 30% PCR Content Machine-Grade Stretch Film in North America MILAN, IL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 31, 2023 -- Packaging solutions provider Group O has been selected as one of the only distributors in North America to offer a new product that redefines sustainability in packaging. That product…
Read the ArticleMILAN, IL — The Quad City TimesGRACE KINNICUTT gkinnicutt@qctimes.com Finding solutions is part of the job. Democratic Congressional Rep. Eric Sorensen, who represents Illinois’ 17th District, toured the Group O Marketing Solutions headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 23. Located in Milan, the company is a business outsourcer provider that specializes in areas such…
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Milan, Ill. – When Bob Ontiveros founded Bi-State Packaging Inc. — now Group O Inc. — he focused as much on the core values of commitment to employees and the community as he did on business success. The company is ranked among the top Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O continues to live by Ontiveros’ values. And that’s what attracted new CEO Kevin Kotecki to the company.“I…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – Negocios Now, a national award-winning publication focused on Hispanic business, has included Group O in its annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Hispanic Businesses in its recent edition of “Who’s Who in Hispanic Business”. The list includes top Hispanic-owned businesses making a clear difference in this country. Gregg Ontiveros was recognized for turning Group O from…
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Group O appoints Kevin Kotecki as New CEO Milan, Ill. – Group O announced today that Kevin Kotecki has been appointed its new CEO. A visionary leader with a unique combination of skills and accomplishments from both large corporations and entrepreneurial businesses, Kevin will continue the momentum built by Gregg Ontiveros. As the principal owner, Gregg Ontiveros…
Read the ArticleGroup O proudly announced today that a member of its management team recently achieved citizenship to the United States of AmericaMILAN, Ill., March 23, 2022. Group O proudly announced today that a member of its management team recently achieved citizenship to the United States of America. Amadi Chukwuemeka, Engineering Manager for Group O's Supply Chain Mobile division,…
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Group O Mourns Loss of Company Founder, Robert OntiverosMilan, Ill. – Group O announced today the passing of its founder and Chairman, Robert Ontiveros. In 1974, Bob and Blenda Ontiveros founded Bi-State Packaging selling packaging materials out of the back of their family station wagon. That small, family-run business grew into Group O - a multi-faceted business…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – One of the world's largest producers of silicones has selected Group O as a strategic partner to manage the filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution of their construction silicone products. This complete line of building envelope silicone solutions for roof coating, air and water barriers, architectural coatings, weather sealing, residential glazing, insulating…
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