Accraply makes changes to sales leadership team

Accraply, a manufacturer of label converting and finishing systems, has made a number of changes to its sales leadership team.

Samus Lafferty will assume the role of vice president of sales and marketing, responsible for sales of all Accraply machine brands on a global basis. All sales channels will be under his direction, and the positions of machine sales executives, sales support, marketing and the VP of business development will report directly to him. Lafferty joined Accraply following the company’s October 2007 acquisition of Stanford Products where he served as president and co-owner. He holds master’s degrees in finance and economic geography and a Ph.D. in economics from the National University of Ireland.

Dave Hanson, who has worked for the company for 20 years, has been appointed to the new position of vice president of business development for Accraply’s machine brands.

Peter Nicholson has been named director of aftermarket sales, responsible for all Accraply machine brands on a global basis. Nicholson joined Accraply with the acquisition of CCL Labeling Equipment in November 2000 and brings 25 years of experience in all aspects of label application to his new position. Nicholson will report to the executive vice president.

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