Degrava Systems LLC announces the appointment of Mike Bertolani to the position of Executive Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing. As Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Mr. Bertolani will be responsible for establishing worldwide distribution and support services for the Degrava Systems DP 8500 narrow web digital printer for the short run label and tag market. The Degrava Systems DP 8500 was recognized as “Best of Show” at the recently held Graphics of the America’s show held in Miami, Florida. Mr. Bertolani joins Degrava Systems after holding management positions with AGFA, Crosfield Electronics, Dicomed, IBM, Xeikon and Nipson America. He brings 38 years of distinguished graphic arts sales and marketing experience to Degrava Systems. “With his experience at IBM Printing Systems, Xeikon and Nipson, Mr. Bertolani brings a vast knowledge of digital printing to the position of Executive Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Degrava Systems” says Dennis Kallaher, President Degrava Systems. “ I am looking forward to establishing the Degrava Systems DP 8500 as a low cost alternative to the higher priced systems currently on the market that address the requirements for short run labels, tags, tickets, or other applications where a narrow format meets the needs of the end user,” says Mr. Bertolani. “The Degrava Systems DP 8500 provides traditional printers a simple solution at a reasonable cost to enter into the digital printing market.”