Rohrer names Jim Price National Sales Director

Jim Price has joined blister card manufacturer Rohrer Corporation taking on the role of providing support to the Rohrer sales team across North America as the National Sales Director alongside VP of Sales and Marketing, Rob van Gilse.

Gretchen EdelbrockProducts Editor

Jan 23rd, 2013

Price brings with him a wealth of experience in sales in addition to a deep understanding of the blister card and thermoformed packaging industry. He has held various sales positions throughout his 30-year packaging career with his longest tenure at Alloyd Co. Inc. Beginning his career at Alloyd in 1986, Price worked his way into the Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing role.

Rohrer Corporation currently has five locations across North America servicing its customers with regional manufacturing.

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