Michelman appoints global business development director

Michelman has appointed Ralph Giammarco as global business development and applications director for printing and packaging who will be responsible for improving the customer experience and expanding the segment.

Michelman has appointed Ralph Giammarco as global business development and applications director for printing and packaging

‘Ralph has worked with Michelman for many years as vice president and team leader of S-One Labels and Packaging, one of the main distributors of our DigiPrime product portfolio geared for HP Indigo printers, converters, and paper mills,’ said  Rick Michelman, chief technology officer and executive vice president. ‘We believe that bringing Ralph’s extensive market and product development skills to Michelman will have major benefits to both companies as well as the overall labels and packaging markets.’

Giammarco has over 30 years in the printing and packaging industry with numerous global development roles at Avery Dennison, Tekra, and General Electric, along with leadership and ownership roles at Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Holdings Corporation.

‘This experience has well-positioned him to manage the business and application development of our digital, paper converting, and flexible packaging market segments, allowing us to expand these segments’ product, technology, and geographical dimensions,’ added Michelman.

Ron Simkins, CEO of S-One Holdings Corporation, commented: ‘This is what S-One is all about, we want our team members to make their ideas realities, learn and mentor, and create opportunities. I’m confident Ralph will take his strong leadership and innovation mindset to one of our trusted partners and help expand our opportunities geographically and into new markets. S-One Labels and Packaging has had tremendous growth and success under his vision, and the high-powered team he has built is ready to take the baton and continue to work with Ralph in this new opportunity.’