Topline Names David Prague VP Operations

Topline Products has named David Prague vice president of operations. Topline serves customers throughout the world in the color cosmetics, skin care, and personal care industries. Prior to Topline, Prague was president and managing director at Shya Hsin Packaging USA. He previously was vice president of packaging at the Consumer Products Division of L’Oréal USA. With more than 15 years of executive level experience in the cosmetics industry, Prague was named Packaging Executive of the Year in 2008 by the HBA Global Expo. He was recognized for his contributions and innovative approach to cosmetics, skin care, and fragrance packaging and design.

"As Topline continues to grow its global presence with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, David will bring his unique experience and expertise in product development and manufacturing to that strategy,” said Charles Chang, Topline president. “At Topline Products, we are committed to developing the most cost effective ways of partnering and supporting customers on a strategic level for the long term. David will add tremendously to that mission.”

Earlier this week Topline announced the acquisition of Cosworld-Primapack, a fully owned subsidiary of the Cosfibel Group. The acquisition creates a platform from which Topline will be able to offer its innovative solutions and full range of services (packaging, filling and assembly, and full turnkey solutions) to a customer base in Europe, according to the company.