Roberts, 68, is executive chairman of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a diversified manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as chairman and CEO of Carlisle from 2007 to 2015.
"Dave has extraordinary manufacturing management experience and a distinguished history of service as a director for a diverse group of public companies," said Kevin Gilligan, Appvion's CEO.
Appvion produces thermal, carbonless, security, inkjet, digital specialty and colored papers.