US packaging prepress supplier Pacificolor has announced two key appointments. Jeff Aker joins the company as a technical specialist and Nick Brunk as director of market development.

Mr Aker brings more than 30 years of industry knowledge, including colour management, production management, sales, and print quality management. He will work with Pacificolor partners to create brand value for clients.

Likewise, Mr Brunk has more than 30 years’ experience in the packaging prepress and print industry. His role will focus on market development, guiding the sales team and supporting the implementation of the company’s growth strategy.

Pacificolor CEO, Tim Hirsch, said, ‘I am delighted Jeff and Nick are bringing their considerable packaging industry expertise to Pacificolor. We are proud to work alongside leading brands, packaging printers and converters to help them maximise their production capabilities at every level. I am confident our customers and international partners will benefit from their knowledge as we continue to build our offering.’

Pacificolor is a full-service premedia supplier and exclusive North American provider of the flexible and corrugated screening technologies ProjectBlue and Vortex. The company is headquartered in Utah with additional sites in Colorado and Minnesota.

On joining Pacificolor Mr Aker said, ‘I’m looking forward to working with our partners to create the highest quality print underpinned by genuine production gains for our customers.’

Mr Bunk added, ’This is a great opportunity. Pacificolor is an innovative and ambitious organisation, I’m looking forward to working closely with the sales, marketing, and customer solutions departments to ensure high revenue and client growth.’