ACTEGA, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the appointment of Robbie King, Jr. to the position of strategic account manager for the Flexible Packaging Business Line in North America.

This newly created role demonstrates ACTEGA’s ongoing commitment to the flexible packaging and labels industry, as well as its drive to expand its market share in the region.

Jim Harris, director of sales, Flexible Packaging North America at ACTEGA, says, “It was clear that with ACTEGA’s continuous product innovation and vision to enhance its position in this sector, we required someone in a dedicated, leadership role to support the team and our ever-increasing customer base. King’s 40+ years’ industry experience, extensive product knowledge and strong technical background in flexographic printing operations makes him the ideal candidate for this new position.

“ACTEGA is pleased to add another industry expert to our team and looks forward to growing this part of our business with King as part of our team.”

King begins his new role on October 18, 2021. King’s comprehensive market and technical knowledge has been acquired during the course of his extensive career, comprising management roles with leading manufacturers of flexographic technology, such as Nilpeter USA and Harper Corporation of America.

King concludes, “I am extremely excited to be joining ACTEGA at a time when there is such a huge opportunity and appetite for growth in a market that I have been dedicated to for many years. ACTEGA’s customer-centric, value-add approach to supporting its customers and meeting the needs of the industry are perfectly aligned with my vision for this part of the business. Combined with the company’s pioneering products and upcoming developments for the flexible packaging and labels sector, I am confident that I can play a key role in this team’s continued success.”