LAYERS
OF INNOVATION
Polykar + PolyExpert → Invera Flexibles
The creation of Invera Flexibles marks a new chapter in the evolution of polyethylene film and flexible packaging manufacturing in North America.
By uniting the strengths of Polykar and PolyExpert, we bring together decades of expertise, innovation, and manufacturing excellence under a shared vision.
This merger creates a stronger and more agile organization, better equipped to serve our clients through expanded capabilities, increased capacity, and a common commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability.
These numbers reflect our expertise, the breadth of our capabilities and our constant commitment to innovation.
+150M
Pounds of annual
production capacity
24
Engineers, including 21 with master’s degrees
>350
Employees driving performance and quality
6
PhDs in advanced
materials & innovation
Our Leadership Team
Meet the people guiding Invera Flexibles.
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Amir Karim
PRESIDENT
& CEO -
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Allan Wood
VICE PRESIDENT
& CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER -
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Pierre Sarazin
VICE PRESIDENT
R&D & SUSTAINABILITY -
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Chantal Chicoine
VICE PRESIDENT HR
& ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT -
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Mehdi Pakravan
VICE PRESIDENT QUALITY
& CUSTOMER SUCCESS -
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Martin Lebeau
VICE PRESIDENT SALES
CONVERTER FILMS -
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Eric Paul
VICE PRESIDENT SALES
FINISHED GOODS -
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Guy Desharnais
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS
LAVAL PLANT -
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Doug Clavier
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
EDMONTON PLANT -
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Bryan Mongeau
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MONTREAL PLANT -
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Dave Timm
CEO’S OFFICE - BOARD MEMBER
& SPECIAL ADVISOR -
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Padam Dev Singh
CEO’S OFFICE - DIRECTOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURING
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Donald Pelletier
CEO’S OFFICE
SENIOR ADVISOR
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Pierre Fitzgibbon
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
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David Mansell
BOARD MEMBER
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Dave Timm
BOARD MEMBER
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Desmond Swamy
BOARD MEMBER
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Ian Kessler
BOARD MEMBER
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Amir Karim
BOARD MEMBER
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Nelson Gentiletti
BOARD MEMBER
Coast-to-Coast
Presence
Expanded Capabilities
to Serve You Better
With three state-of-the-art facilities across Canada, in Laval, Montreal and Edmonton, we solidify a coast-to-coast manufacturing presence. Invera Flexibles is a market leader across 5 sectors:
Polyethylene film for converters
Mulch films for the agricultural sector
Garbage bags for the ICI sector
Compostable bags and films
for food waste collectionFood grade and industrial liners and bags
Invera Flexibles brings together two strong recognized industry leaders.
Polykar began as a family business in 1987. Decades on, the brand has become synonymous with innovation & quality in sustainable polyethylene films, bags and liners.
Since 1979, we’ve been developing innovative, high-performance packaging solutions tailored to the specific needs of the agri-food and industrial sectors. Our tailor-made recyclable films combine reliability and respect for the environment, affirming our commitment to a sustainable future.
“It is a great honour and privilege for me to carry on the legacies of both Polykar Industries and PolyExpert through Invera Flexibles. Together with our partners at Kent Road Capital and MontClerc Capital, we benefit from both strong capital backing and industry expertise, positioning us to further build a market-leading company that will continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers across North America.”
— Amir Karim
CEO, Invera Flexibles
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