On April 9, 2024, Western Square Industries of Stockton, California announced the departure of David Bowyer, who has served as the head of sales and marketing for the past five years, including the last three years as CEO. David has chosen to return to a previous role within Innvoke Print and Marketing, where he will assume the position of CEO and be elevated to the board. His new responsibilities include spearheading business growth initiatives and identifying merger opportunities across the West Coast.

Western Square Industries is renowned as the global leader in manufacturing barrel racks and barrel pallets for the winery, brewery, and distillery sectors. Additionally, the company operates on a worldwide scale, supplying specialized racks for the bottled water industry. Complementing these core areas, Western Square also boasts divisions dedicated to farm equipment and vineyard equipment.

Reflecting on David's departure, Trygve Mikkelsen, Executive Chairman of Western Square and owner for the past three decades, “expressed appreciation for David's contributions while acknowledging the challenges faced by suppliers, wineries, and vineyards in the current year. Despite this, Western Square remains confident in its robust management structure and looks forward to continuing to support its customers in an ever-evolving marketplace.”