Ritrama Inc., a manufacturer of self-adhesive film products based in Minneapolis, MN, USA, has announced the appointment of a new vice president for its Roll Label Division, as well as the hiring of two regional account managers for the roll label market.

Additionally, Ritrama will open a new slitting and distribution center in the Cleveland, OH, USA, area and roll out expanded product and service offerings throughout 2009. The North American expansion efforts are in conjunction with the company’s expansion into China and Chile.

Christopher Paskey is the new VP of the Roll Label Division. Paskey will be responsible for overseeing all roll label market efforts and providing strategic direction and leadership to expand Ritrama’s roll label presence in North America. He has more than 15 years of experience in operations, product development, sales and marketing, and business management in and around the pressure sensitive roll label materials industry.

Bill Mulligan has been hired as regional account manager for the Eastern US. His responsibilities include sales and business development for roll label accounts in the Mid Atlantic states. Mulligan is a 30-year industry veteran with experience in manufacturing, sales and business development. Most recently he has focused his efforts on the sales of consumables and capital equipment to the narrow web label printing industry.

Randy Nicholson is the new regional account manager for the Midwest US territory. He has more than 20 years of sales experience in packaging, films and adhesives.