SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Cal Poly Graphic Communication Department has been re-accredited for another six-year cycle after a unanimous vote by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC). The department has been accredited since the ACCGC’s inception in 1998.  

 “Accreditation is extremely important. The process of going through a self-study and having academic and industry professionals vet your program ensures that what we are teaching to the future leaders of the industry is relevant,” Graphic Communication Department Chair Colleen Twomey said. “Accreditation matters to employers who can be assured that the skills and problem-solving techniques our students are learning enable these graduates to contribute to the industry immediately. This process recognizes that Cal Poly is a top tier school to study graphic communication.” 

 The accrediting process included a self-study — a yearlong examination of curriculum, assessment, laboratory work and faculty research — which was provided to a team of two universities and an industry representative. The team visited campus to observe classes and coursework, speak with students and advisory board members and converse with alumni. Interviews with the College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office and the Cal Poly Office of the Provost were also conducted. 

 According to the ACCGC, the purpose of accrediting graphic communication programs is threefold: assuring curricular and instructional relevancy within a system of quality improvement; stimulating the exchange of ideas between academia and industry; and providing internal and external recognition to collegiate programs meeting accreditation standards. 

 The 15 rigorous standards for accreditation and compliance that were reviewed include: 

• Program mission. 

• Learning outcomes. 

• Program and administrative leadership. 

• Financial support. 

• Available equipment and facilities. 

• Support services. 

• Overall curriculum. 

• Teaching quality of faculty. 

• Industry experiences for students. 

• Industry advisory board assistance. 

• Academic preparation of faculty. 

• Faculty evaluation process. 

• Records kept and advisory assistance to students. 

• Career placement services. 

• Diversity, equity and inclusion within the program. 

 Cal Poly is one of eight accredited programs in the United States that offer curricula in graphic communication.  

About Cal Poly Graphic Communication 

Founded in 1946, the Cal Poly Graphic Communication Department represents one of the best-known programs of its kind in the nation. The discipline includes media and mass communication involving the creation, production, management and distribution of advertising, marketing, web sites, books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, packages and other media in printed and digital form. 

About ACCGC 

ACCGC has a dedicated board of directors comprised of business, industry and academic professionals who share a belief in the value of college-level graphic communications programs. Through the volunteer efforts of the board and many other professionals, ACCGC accreditation helps ensure that associate degree and bachelor’s degree programs meet modern professional standards within a system of continuous improvement. 

Links: 

— Graphic Communication Department: www.grc.calpoly.edu   

— Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications: https://accgc.org/ 

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — July 25, 2023 — TimsonsCPI, the new joint venture between two of the oldest and most respected names in book press manufacture and print, is developing new, upgraded and retrofitted presses to meet the demands of a return to growth in book-publishing with the assistance of Baldwin Technology.

Established in 1896, the Timsons Group has been at the vanguard of printing press design and manufacture

since the 1950s. Its machines set the gold standard for modern book presses. CPI is a leading print service provider in lithographic and digital printing.

The companies joined forces in 2021, following Timsons’ bankruptcy in 2015, during a prolonged downturn in physical book publishing. TimsonsCPI is well positioned to respond to the rebound of printed books and serve the book printers still operating 250 Timsons presses in operation around the world.

According to Booksrated.com, more than 788.7 million copies of printed books were sold in the United States in 2022, more than 100 million copies above the pre-pandemic period – the second-highest sales mark for printed books in the 21st century.

The first project of the TimsonsCPI joint venture is the upgrade and refurbishment to an existing T48 single-unit Royal format press to zero-make-ready. The second project, with Canada-based Friesens, consists of the manufacture and installation of a brand-new press, due for installation in 2024. It will be the first new Timsons press manufactured in more than 10 years.

Friesens is Canada’s premier book, yearbook and packaging manufacturer. Its press will be a completely new version of the Timson T48A, will be equipped with a new operating system and new features and productivity enhancements, including Baldwin’s Impact Fusion blanket-washing system, AMS Spectral LED UV and spray dampening and ribbon-control systems.

“With Baldwin technology we are able to make major improvements in the design, health and safety and productivity,” said Matthew Baldwin, Director, TimsonsCPI. “As the physical book business has returned to growth, publishers will be looking for printers that can provide speed, quality and value; upgrades and new investments will be required for them to remain competitive.”

Baldwin components include:

Impact Fusion CW™ Blanket Wash System

The Impact®Fusion is a fully automated blanket-cleaning system. Its full coldset and heatset capability with a wide choice of consumables offers application flexibility. The system’s shorter cleaning cycles ensure increased production time and less waste. The state-of-the-art wash bar design – which incorporates all vital components in the unit – provides easy installation, tool-free simplicity in handling, convenient cloth removal, precise spray distribution and minimal waste.

LEDUV X0+

With nearly 20 years of LED UV development and the largest install base of large-format high-power LED UV systems worldwide, Baldwin will supply the latest LED UV system for this application. The 100% water-cooled XO+ system uses patented technology and patented optics to ensure an ultra-uniform pure UV light beam to guarantee 100% cure at any speed. The XO+ system includes the ability to switch off LED arrays where there is no substrate or no ink, to offer enhanced energy savings in a compact package 

World 3 Spray Dampening System

The EvenSpray World3 features optimized flow nozzles and a valve design with high-frequency spray cycles, enabling precise water volumes and uniform dampening over the plate cylinder. Moreover, a short reaction time means the required dampening level is quickly reached, leading to a reduced start-up waste. Optimized flow nozzles enhance the accuracy of correct damp level, even at low web speeds.

Ribbon Control System

Ribbon Control with MultiCam delivers precision across the full range of ribbon-control tasks — including everything from cutoff, print-to-cut, print-to-fold and crossover register to the most complex challenges. Its color-to-color and folder registration, combined with the world’s fastest register camera, delivers reduced makeready and improved performance.

“This is an exciting time for book publishing and the entire industry,” said Lee Simmonds, Baldwin’s sales director, UK and Nordic regions. “With TimsonsCPI leading this resurgence we are delighted to partner with them and help them bring added value to their publishing clients.”

More information: https://baldwintech.com/for-printers

ABOUT BALDWIN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY INC.
Baldwin Technology Company Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative process-automation equipment, parts, service and consumables for the printing, packaging, textile, plastic film extrusion and corrugated industries. As a total solutions provider, Baldwin offers our customers a broad range of market-leading technologies, with a focus on improving the economic and environmental efficiency of production processes. Through a global footprint of 21 company-owned locations and an extensive network of partners, our customers are supported globally, regionally and locally by dedicated sales and service team members who add value by forming long-term relationships. For more, visit baldwintech.com.

ABOUT BW FORSYTH PARTNERS
BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams. For more information, visit bwforsyth.com.

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Sign Ink, LLC, located in Ashland, Va., provides wholesale large-format signage solutions, such as banners, cut vinyl, roll decals, wraps, displays, floor and window graphics as well as plastic, wood and metal signage. To meet growing demand for unique, creative and highly technical products, the company recently invested in SEI Laser’s Mercury plotter and FLEXI BLU high-speed laser system. The combination of Mercury and FLEXI BLU provides Sign Ink with a fully automated laser production system. Mercury delivers a large cutting area for diverse substrates, and FLEXI BLU offers precision engraving, etching and other details.

Sign Ink’s previous laser system was underpowered and unable to cut thicker materials and metals, which resulted in lost opportunities and revenue. Known for being innovative and having advanced technologies, Tom Matherly, chief financial officer of Sign Ink, began to research alternative laser systems. In addition to lasers for the printing industry, he investigated large lasers used in manufacturing. These technologies were not engineered or built to meet the speed, flexibility and footprint requirements for a signage manufacturer.

Matherly discovered SEI Laser at the Printing United show. SEI’s equipment is distributed and serviced in North America by Matik, Inc. During his visit to the SEI Laser/Matik booth, Matherly saw a live demonstration of the Mercury wide-format laser cutting and marking machine.

“We didn’t realize that there was a company with laser machines compatible with the sign environment,” says Matherly. “We wanted a machine that could cut and engrave metals, plastics and other materials. We were pleased to see laser equipment engineered to meet our specific needs.”

Faster and more productive than competitive machines, SEI Laser’s Mercury high-speed laser plotter replaces traditional methods for cutting, kiss-cutting, engraving, marking and dot etching. This system is compatible with a wide range of materials. They include acrylic (PMMA) and other plastics, paper and paperboard, textiles, glass, wood, leather, marble, metals, steel and more. Delivering increased throughput and better quality, Mercury offers the flexibility needed to finish signage, displays, POP, LED light guide panels (LGP) and many other products. Mercury is available in various configurations equipped with laser power sources from 150 to 2000 watts and work areas from 61 x 39 inches (1500 by 1000 mm) up to 78.75 by 157.50 inches (2000 by 4000 mm). The 800-watt laser system purchased by Sign Ink also has a sliding table configuration and enclosure that covers the entire bed, which minimizes the footprint as well as concerns for indoor air-quality and safety.

“Our previous laser was unable to cut thicker materials and metals,” says Matherly. “We were forced to turn down jobs because it was unable to cut certain substrates. Engraving on our old system was extremely slow, making it too expensive. As an alternative to engraving, many of our customers had been choosing UV ink and vinyl laminate.”

Sign Ink’s customers prefer the durability of engraving with its rich depth and texture. SEI’s FLEXI BLU galvo laser system delivers precision engraving, dot etching, intricate cutting, marking and other details of diverse substrates. Up to 10 times faster than conventional machines, FLEXI BLU also provides high-speed production of LED LGP for backlight applications.

When the SEI laser systems that Sign Ink purchased were built, Tom and Lisa Matherly traveled to Italy to see the two machines in operation and for preliminary training. There was a half day of learning and practicing with Mercury and another half day with FLEXI BLU.

“The acceptance run-off went extremely well,” says Matherly. “One of the big selling points of the SEI systems is that they are well-constructed. Additionally, SEI has developed a robust, proprietary application for their laser equipment that allows you to do virtually everything in one platform. Our old laser required us to use a graphics program to get a file ready. Then it needed to be sent to the print driver provided by the laser manufacturer, which is an extra step and very inflexible. Some things you couldn’t even do without using other programs.” 

The Mercury and FLEXI BLU laser systems further distinguish Sign Ink in markets that require more creative solutions. As part of this process, the company is researching and identifying the distinct substrates that they will be offering. Once defined, the company will be adding their new product line to the website. These new capabilities will allow Sign Ink to work with many new customers in the high-end design segment.  

To accommodate the new lasers, Sign Ink is adding two bays to the seven bays they already have, increasing capacity significantly. The company also plans to construct a new building soon.

For additional information, a video and article about SEI Laser equipment, and to request a sample kit or virtual demo, visit www.matik.com/wide-format/, call 860-232-2323, or email sales@matik.com.  

Matik, Inc. is the North American distributor of premier European technologies for the printing, packaging, large-format signage, pharmaceutical, textile and other industries. With headquarters in West Hartford, Conn., and several regional sales and service offices in the United States and Canada, Matik offers the widest range of signage, printing, converting and packaging equipment in the industry. Matik also provides experienced parts and service support. www.matik.com

Kennesaw, Ga. July 25, 2023 – Manufacturing custom packaging for the Canadian market, Beneco Packaging strives to provide its customers with the utmost print quality, competitive pricing, and unrivaled turnaround times. The company’s highly efficient operation boasts an impressive seven die cutters and six folder gluers across its two production facilities near Toronto, Ontario. To further boost its efficiency and print capacity, Beneco recently installed a new Speedmaster CX 104-7+L equipped with Prinect Inpress Control 3 from HEIDELBERG at its Coburg, ON location. The new press, together with Beneco’s 2018 Speedmaster CX 102, are amongst HEIDELBERG’s highest performing presses in their category worldwide.

High Performers

“We provide a unique solution to the market,” said Carol Jiang, President of Beneco Packaging. “Small companies can’t compete with us on pricing and delivery dates, and large companies can’t match our run length flexibility. Having the right equipment plays a key role in this.” Previously only equipped with a six-color Speedmaster CX 102 with UV curing at its Scarborough, ON location, the company could no longer keep up with the increasing demand from its food packaging customers. Beneco, pleased with the speed, value, and versatility of its CX 102 purchased in 2018, installed a new seven-color CX 104 at the end of 2022 – doubling its print capacity. Thanks to its 15,000 sph running speed, the press is very cost-effective for the company’s medium to long runs, and according to Jiang, also gives the company the flexibility for short runs due to its efficient makereadies. 

Equipped with HEIDELBERG’s latest autonomous Push-to-Stop technology, AutoPlate Pro, and its new operating philosophy, the HEIDELBERG User Experience (UX), Beneco’s new CX 104 ensures short makeready times and the best possible support for press operators throughout the press run. “We’re able to consistently run the press at top speed while maintaining superior print quality,” said Jiang. The run speeds and swift makereadies coupled with excellent press uptime – thanks to “minimal maintenance issues” – means Beneco’s CX 104 and its older CX 102 are rated near the top of HEIDELBERG’s highest performing CX presses worldwide. The presses’ superior performance, according to Jiang, stem from how Beneco decides to run and schedule the machines. “It’s our team and HEIDELBERG’s team working together to reduce downtime and improve productivity.” Maintaining a high level of efficiency is also key to helping the company reduce costs and enables Beneco to pass these savings onto its customers.

Beneco experiences further efficiency gains thanks to Prinect Inpress Control 3, the industry’s leading inline spectrophotometer that measures and controls color and registers on the fly at any speed, delivering the first measurable result in less than 60 sheets. This was Beneco’s first time purchasing a press with Inpress Control, and the company made the decision to ensure it’s producing the highest quality products for its customers. Since installation, Jiang says, “Inpress Control saves a lot of time for our pressmen, especially during the press run. They don’t have to stop the press to adjust the color. It’s all done automatically.” 

In addition to HEIDELBERG’s technology, the knowledgeable service team available in Canada plays an essential role in Beneco’s decision to continue to purchase from HEIDELBERG. “I don’t think that another press manufacturer has as good of a team,” said Jiang. “We can’t afford downtime, so it brings us peace of mind knowing they’re always making sure that we can keep our machines running.” The company also credits HEIDELBERG’s excellent installation and training process at start-up as the basis for Beneco’s success with the machine. “Richard Carter’s team and our trainer, Larry St. Thomas, made this the best installation and training experience we’ve ever had,” said Jiang. “In my experience, HEIDELBERG machines do everything they’re promised to do. They’re very robust, easy to operate, and from an overall value standpoint, I think HEIDELBERG is the best choice.”

About Beneco Packaging

Beneco Packaging promises to give its customers innovation, speed, quality and service. Understanding that speed and accuracy mean everything in the fast-paced manufacturing world, Beneco Packaging ensures to get its customers’ custom print packaging done – from design to delivery – on time and on budget.

July 2023:  At this year’s Labelexpo Europe, Flint Group’s Narrow Web business and Digital team (Xeikon) will showcase solutions and services that contribute to the seamless and sustainable growth of label converters.

The booth, located in Hall 5 C28 & C29, will highlight how the company’s products and services enable a thriving label business environment while prioritising environmental consciousness.

Xeikon, Flint Group’s Digital business, will exhibit a range of new solutions including:

• Cheetah 3.0 technology for label printing, which incorporates Xeikon’s brand new environmentally and food-safe ECO Toner technology, as well as a new Quality Measurement Module (QMM) which can be fitted on all Cheetah 3.0 CX Series presses.

• The latest Panther digital press technology configured with Xeikon’s new PantherCure LED inks in its first public demonstration in Europe.

• The Xeikon TX-500 digital press running live and using Xeikon’s new TITON toner technology, designed to meet industry demands for paper-based flexible packaging applications and consumer’s concern for the environment. 

• Flint Group’s Narrow Web business is looking forward to discussing its next-generation ink and coating technologies including:

• EkoCure® UV LED inks and coatings for all narrow web applications with dual cure capabilities supporting converters seeking to transition to UV LED curing technology

• EkoCure® ANCORA F2 inks and coatings specifically designed for food packaging and labelling applications.

• Evolution Primers and Varnishes – new sustainable solutions focused entirely on improving printed label recycling performance.

Notably, Flint Group is eager to debut and register customers onto its customised and customer-bespoke B2B platform – FlintLink. This personalised environment gives Flint Group customers timely access to support and information which makes collaboration, communication, and doing business easy.

Furthermore, both the Narrow Web and Xeikon business teams will participate in additional features of the Labelexpo event, including the Automation Arena, Sustainability Trail and the Flex Pack Trail.

Labelexpo Europe is the world’s largest event for the label and package printing industry and will be held September 11-14 at the Brussels Expo, in Belgium.  To find out more, please visit www.labelexpo-europe.com.

For more information on Flint Group products and services please visit www.flintgroup.com and www.xeikon.com.

Autumn Graphics Ltd. has successfully completed the latest Miraclon Certification Program for KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates at all locations in Canada and the United States. The certification program evaluates FLEXCEL NX System users’ ability to meet stringent international flexo platemaking standards set by Miraclon. It represents a feature set that drives industry-leading efficiency, repeatability, and consistent quality in flexo platemaking, and is also supported by extensive data measurement and analysis.

Autumn Graphics has been a FLEXCEL NX Plate provider since it was introduced in 2008, and has been utilizing the consistency, efficiency and quality benefits offered by FLEXCEL NX Plates for 15 years. “Our printer customers come to us with the expectation of adding value and efficiency to their print processes. FLEXCEL NX Plates are one of the components we provide in support of that expectation,” says Ben Abray, President of Autumn Graphics.

Ben continues: “The Miraclon Certification for FLEXCEL NX Plates has always been a very important part of our own quality control standards and allows us to demonstrate consistency in what we deliver across all our sites. It is also essential to provide our customers with extra peace of mind. By completing the certification program at regular intervals, it helps ensure our platemaking processes continue to meet the high international standards set by Miraclon, and I’m proud of our prepress teams for completing it with flying colors, once again.”

Wausau, WI — Wausau Coated Products Inc., an independent family owned and operated, leading manufacturer of adhesive-based label products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Laliberte as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

Rick joins Wausau Coated Products with an extensive business and finance background. Prior to his new role at Wausau Coated Products, Rick held several executive positions in industry leading companies including Solid Comfort, Inc, Ingersoll-Rand Company, and Bobcat. 

In his new role as CFO, Rick will be responsible for the areas of Accounting, Purchasing, and IT. He will be actively involved with these teams at Wausau Coated to ensure continued success of the company and preserve our ability to reinvest in the business and our employees. 

“Rick’s extensive financial and business experience will be a huge asset to our organization,” states, Ben Reif, President/Owner, Wausau Coated Products. “We are extremely excited to have Rick in his new role as CFO and we welcome his knowledge and look forward to watching him succeed.” 

“I am very excited to join an extremely talented team that is guided by solid company values, a spirit of innovation, a mindset of operational excellence and a customer centric business model,” states, Rick Laliberte, CFO, Wausau Coated Products. 

About Wausau Coated Products: 

Wausau Coated Products, Inc. is an independent family owned and operated manufacturing company with distribution facilities located throughout the USA and Mexico as well as distribution channels throughout Central and South America, the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Australia. As a leading manufacturer of adhesive-based products, Wausau Coated is a one-stop resource worldwide for premium quality stocked products and custom engineered constructions to meet customer specific applications and end user needs. For more information on Wausau Coated Products, visit our website: http://www.wausaucoated.com. 

LEF2 UV printer, V-BOND UV Ink, and new GTS media allow for the transfer of detailed graphics onto objects, with no weeding or surface material necessary, to customize products that are difficult or impossible to print on.

Irvine, Calif., July 18, 2023 – Roland DGA has introduced the new Graphic Transfer System (GTS™) that enables users to apply pre-printed UV ink graphics to irregularly shaped items – including those with uneven surfaces, rounded corners, or extended edges – that are difficult or impossible to print on directly, or not suitable for decals. GTS makes it quick and easy to transfer vibrant, detailed designs, logos, or text onto a wide variety of objects and substrates.

The Graphic Transfer System consists of multiple components needed to print and transfer graphics, including Roland DGA’s new GTS Print Sheets and GTS Transfer Film, V-BOND UV ink, and LEF2 Series benchtop UV flatbed printers (each sold separately). Current LEF2 owners can purchase the other necessary system components, including the inks, print sheets, and transfer film, to take advantage of the new opportunities and applications made possible by the GTS.

The GTS process is a breeze, with just a few simple steps required. After the desired graphic is printed onto the GTS Print Sheet with an LEF2 printer and V-BOND ink, the user overlays the GTS Transfer Film onto the graphic. Once that has been done, the graphic is ready for transfer to the desired object using light manual pressure. The transfer sheet is then gently peeled away, leaving the UV ink adhered to the item. Transferred graphics are durable and scratch- resistant, plus they have been dishwasher tested with no reported issues.*   

Perfect for retail applications, small businesses, and print service providers, GTS makes it possible for anyone – even those with no printing experience – to customize or personalize just about anything. Print providers equipped with GTS can provide clients with the pre-printed graphics on transfer sheets and the customer can easily perform the transfer.

“Just because objects are large or unusually shaped doesn’t mean you can’t enhance them with stunning UV-printed designs,” said Roland DGA Product Manager Kitt Jones “Our new Graphic Transfer System makes it incredibly simple to decorate items that can’t be direct-printed on, or even those that could but where an alternative is beneficial. With the pre-printed transfer in hand, you can apply colorful, detailed graphics and unique dimensional and textural effects in seconds.”

The LEF2 printer and V-BOND Ink components of GTS can be purchased through authorized Roland DGA dealers, while the GTS Print Sheets (available in 25 packs or 100 packs), and GTS Transfer Film (available in 25 m or 50 m rolls) can be purchased through authorized resellers or at the Roland DGA Online Store.

For more information on the Roland DGA Graphic Transfer System, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/gts. To learn more about Roland DGA Corporation, or the full Roland DGA product line, visit https://www.rolanddga.com.

*Testing for the specific material application is recommended.

About Roland DG Americas

Roland DG Americas serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation. Founded in 1981 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers for the sign, apparel, textile, personalization and vehicle graphics markets; engravers for awards, giftware and ADA signage; photo impact printers for direct part marking; and 3D printers and CNC milling machines for the dental CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, part manufacturing and medical industries.

Based out of the company’s new Texas manufacturing facility, the industry veteran is leading the way in driving growth and expanding market share.

SheetLabels.com (SLI), a digital and flexographic label manufacturer headquartered in the heart of New York’s Adirondack region, has announced the addition of Barry Wendell as its new vice president of sales. He brings to the growing label manufacturer extensive package printing industry experience and expertise. Prior to joining SLI, he’s held business development, sales, and management positions at Bobst, Domino, HP and Hyde Park Label Company, among others.

Based out of SLI’s second label manufacturing facility in Austin, TX, as sales team leader Wendell aims to grow SLI’s business by leveraging its innovative printing and converting technologies with the company’s collaborative and dynamic work environment, as well as its ability to meet any and all customer needs across a wide variety of end-use markets.

“I strongly believe in our commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction,” Wendell says. “SLI’s industry reputation, coupled with a focus on cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes, convinced me that this was an exceptional opportunity. I’m impressed by the passionate and talented leadership already in place, and I look forward to leading and motivating this dedicated, talented team to achieve even greater sales success.

The Texas location is outfitted with the same extensive flexo, digital and laser finishing capabilities that are in place at the flagship Upstate New York facility, an attribute that helps SLI meet all of its customers’ requirements nationwide. What began as an e-commerce specialist, SLI has evolved into a full-service label manufacturer, now offering flexographic, both UV inkjet and electrophotographic printing, and most recently laser finishing – all through a streamlined, easy-to-use online ordering system.

Wendell joins SLI at a pivotal time for the company, and he looks forward to helping clients grow and enhance their individual brands. He adds, “Labels are not just adhesive and paper; they are a vital part of a company’s identity and marketing efforts. By helping businesses achieve their labeling goals, we can make a meaningful impact on their success and brand recognition. I am very excited to help drive sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and solidify SLI’s position as a leader in the industry.”

Alan Etheridge, SLI’s senior vice president, comments, “As we expand our North American sales team, Barry’s strategic leadership and industry knowledge perfectly complements both our culture and vision. We are excited to see how broad his impact will be both internally, and with our partners.”