Pulse makes appointment to support global growth

Narrow web ink specialist Pulse Roll Label Products has named Volker Michel as its new sales director, to support future growth as the company continues to expand on an international basis.

Pulse Roll Label Products has named Volker Michel as its new sales director, to support future growth as the company continues to expand on an international basis

The appointment sees Michel assume responsibility for the overall management of the company’s global sales.

He brings more than 30 years of printing ink and packaging industry experience, and was responsible for the international activities of Ruco printing inks for more than 25 years. He joins Pulse Roll Label Products from his previous role as sales director and member of the management board at dispensing system manufacturer Füll Systembau.

Gary Seward, Pulse Roll Label Products managing director, said: ‘I am extremely pleased that Volker has joined our team and have every confidence that he will add significant value to our business and team, as well as our customers and partners located around the world.

‘I have known Volker for a long time and he is a great fit for our organization as we continue to go from strength to strength and build a strong reputation in the global label ink market. We have invested heavily in strengthening our sales and technical teams over the past 18 months and are proud of our people, our customers and the longstanding partnerships we have in place around the world. Volker’s appointment will help to further strengthen our business and provide valuable strategic direction for sales on a global scale.’

Michel will be present at Labelexpo Europe 2017, where Pulse is introducing a newly branded product portfolio, complementing its existing PureTone UV flexo ink system.

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