manroland, Inc. has appointed Julie Kreger to the position of District Sales Manager, Sheetfed for the Western region. She will be responsible for sales efforts for the sheetfed market segment. David Blaszak will continue to cover manroland PRINTVALUE offerings to this territory as part of the sales team assigned to this region.

Julie joined manroland after graduating with a Bachelors degree in Print Management from Ferris State University in Big Rapids. A native of Michigan, she has experience in several print shops in the area. She has completed the rigorous sales training program at manroland by working in both the sheetfed and web press divisions. Working in the company's Print Technology Center, Julie has earned certifications as part of the PowerPrinters training programs on the ROLAND 700, medium format and ROLAND 900, large format Sheetfed. During project assignments in Marketing, at Trade Shows and in Sales Support, she has distinguished herself technically and in building relationships with customers. Her manroland training programs also extended into Project Management, Training, and after sales service support.

"I am looking forward to representing manroland to its existing customers and to new customers," Julie said, "through its wide range of technology, consumables and service."

Al Reijmer, V.P,Sheetfed sales commented, "Julie's extensive education in the graphic arts industry at one of the best print management programs in the United States, her training program at manroland, and experience at several large printing establishments give her a fresh perspective on challenges that all printers face today. I am pleased that Julie decided to join the manroland team. I am confident that she can and will bring value to our customers and prospects throughout her sales territory.".