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were ‘in the thick of it’ and when we were coming out of it. For us, it was Ed’s level of ‘extra’ that made a huge impact for us.” The Domino Effect A major part of Independent II’s growth plan was to build upon its portfolio of colorful, branded and high per- formance digital work with its x630i Domino single pass
Independent II relied on the expertise and services of another AICC member to address the financing issues that accompany a significant growth project: Ed Gargiulo of Equipment Finance Corporation (EFC). MacDonald praised Gargiulo for his expertise in navigating the Independent II through the financing process from beginning to end.
“Ed provided a partnership that allowed me to understand the timeline for our financing, getting two or three steps ahead of issues and helping me avoid something I prob- ably would’ve run into had I not had his expertise,” says MacDonald. “He provided a shoulder to lean on and was a guiding force to navigate the process early on, when we Independent II’s litho laminator by Inspire Automation
digital inkjet press, which has opened the door to the next generation of printing technology while gaining access to customers anxious to leverage the cost savings and effec- tiveness of digital. Finn MacDonald with the Dominol inkjet press upon which In- dependent II is building its digital printing revenue stream
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• Value: High productivity driven by precise registration and low waste. • Versatility: Wide board and label size range. • Low Maintenance: All Servo Drives and simplified controls. • Ease of Use: Easy machine set-up, clean-up, and routine maintenance.
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