VERTIX OWNERSHIP
Axium Packaging was founded in March 2010 by experienced plastic packaging executives Pushminder Judge and Paul Judge, who grew the company from a single room in Ontario, Canada, to its place today as one of the largest plastic packaging companies in North America.
Pushminder Judge
CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pushminder Judge brings more than five decades of experience in the North American plastics industry, beginning his career in Ontario, Canada, in 1975. Throughout his career, he has built and led businesses focused on advancing plastic manufacturing, innovation and operational excellence.
His extensive industry experience has helped shape Vertix’s commitment to creating a more sustainable plastics ecosystem through advanced recycling, responsible material recovery and the production of high-quality post-consumer recycled resins. His leadership continues to support Vertix’s mission of helping close the loop on plastic packaging and advance a more circular economy.
Paul Judge
PRESIDENT
Paul has helped drive Vertix’s commitment to advancing sustainable plastics recycling and supporting a more circular packaging economy. With a focus on innovation, quality and environmental responsibility, he has championed investments in advanced recycling technologies that transform post-consumer HDPE bottles into high-quality Natural and Mixed PCR resins, helping customers meet evolving sustainability and recycled-content goals.
Paul lives in New Albany, Ohio, with his wife and two children. He is active in his community and serves on the boards of the Columbus Academy, the Columbus Partnership, the New Albany Foundation and the Wexner Center for the Arts at the Ohio State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University.
