SUPPLIER news

Ray Roper, retired president of Printing Industries of America (PIA), and his wife Judy have opened a business offering consulting and additional services to graphic arts companies. The firm, Roper & Roper, is in Alexandria, VA.

Lloyd Kent has been appointed to the position of regional sales manager, folding carton equipment, Southern territory, for Bobst USA. Most recently he handled the Southwest territory for Bobst corrugated and folding carton products.