N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
Labelexpo Moves To Barcelona Labelexpo Europe will move from its current location at Brussels Expo to Barcelona Fira, in Barcelo- na, Spain, for the 2025 edition. The move will not affect the up- coming Labelexpo Europe 2023, which will go ahead as planned at Brussels Expo, September 11-14. The move to Barcelona in 2025 comes after extensive consultation
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FINAT Celebrates Label Industry by Greg Kishbaugh W inners of the FINAT Label Competition were presented on May 31 at the Awards Ceremony moderated by Vlad
Sljapic during the FINAT Eu- ropean Label Forum held, this year, in Vienna, Austria. The were 212 entries this year from 47 companies and 23 countries worldwide. The winner of the Marketing/ End-Uses Group was Ciftsan Label & Packaging Company , Turkey for Mustafakaya Mira- cle Rose Water .
with label industry stakeholders and takes advantage of the excel- lent facilities both at the Fira venue and in the city of Barcelona, accord- ing to the Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series. “The benefits for both our exhibi- tors and visitors in moving Labelex- po Europe to Barcelona are clear,” said Jade Grace, portfolio director at Labelexpo Global Series. ‘We have reached maximum capacity at Brussels Expo, and the Fira her- alds the next phase for Labelexpo Europe’s growth. The bigger halls promote an easier flow of visitors around the show and the infra-
Taking the Group award for the Printing Processes Group was also Ciftsan Label & Pack- aging Company , Turkey for Shaik Platinum Love Chloé Body Mist . The platinum effect, which matches the product, has been achieved with a soft touch lamination printed on a metalized film material using flexography in five colors. The winner of the Non-Adhesive Applications Group was Kimoha Entrepreneurs FZCO of the United Arab Emirates for Bird’s Color Sleeve . The winning entry in the Innovation & Electronic Printing group was by Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG from Ger- many for Film-Based Cover with Pressure Compensation Seal .
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Pharmaceutical Ciftsan Label & Packaging Company , Turkey, for Hero Sport Premium Amino 5600 Security SECURIKETT Ulrich & Horn GmbH , Austria, for James B Booklets Helvetikett AG , Switzerland, for Re-closable con- venience 12 page booklet Self-Promotional Marzek Etiketten+Packaging GmbH , Austria, for Oscar Sets of Labels Marzek Etiketten+Packaging GmbH , Austria, for Falkenstein Pink/Green/Red Falk Flexography Ciftsan Label & Packaging Company , Turkey, for Shaik Platinum Love Chloé Body Mist Combination Printing Multi-Color Bingen , Germany, for Nero Marone
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A special Judge’s Award was given to Lebone Paarl Labels from South Africa for Neil Ellis West Coast . Category Winners Wines Ulrich Etiketten GmbH , Austria, for Stoak Inessens , France, for Premius Rosé Alcoholic Drinks Multi-Color Italia S.p.A. , Italy for Ron Cristóbal Santa Maria Limited Edition 70 cl CARINI GmbH , Austria, for Gin Spirit of Ellmau Non-Alcoholic Drinks Stratus Packaging , France, for Vintage Paper Very Thés Food Products Ciftsan Label & Packaging Company , Turkey, for Al Qaissi Citrus Honey Cosmetics Ciftsan Label & Packaging Company , Turkey, for Mustafakaya Miracle Rose Water
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structure lends itself to the technical needs of our exhibitors. The modern halls are equipped with a ventilation system to continuously replenish the air and the fast, complimentary wifi can link up to 128,000 concurrent users. There are extensive ca- tering options and the venue has a strong commit- ment to green energy and sustainability – the Fira has over 25,000 solar panels installed on the roof.” Barcelona offers more than 40,000 hotel rooms, estimated to be double that currently available in Brussels. Hotel block booking with discounts has already been confirmed by the organizer. The venue is a 15-minute drive from the interna- tional airport and is located on two metro lines, for those traveling to the show by car there are 4,800 parking places on site. NextGen Label Group Launched Following a merger in June 2022, Syracuse Label, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine & Sons have rebranded under a new group name and corporate identity. The NextGen Label Group name and logo were unveiled at a company-wide meeting on May 17, 2023. The new brand combines the three operat- ing units under one identity and better reflects the organization’s commitment to its employee owners and the customer communities they serve. At the same time, it delivers on the promise to protect the rich corporate legacies that were brought together during the merger. Commitment To Customers The new brand also underscores the company’s commitment to its customers by stressing next gen- eration quality, technology and innovation, exem- plified by an expanded press compliment and new innovations in the area of RFID, according to the company. NextGen Label Group will also introduce new internal systems throughout the operation to enhance the overall customer experience. Customers will not see any changes to the day- to-day operations of the organization. All sales, service and accounting procedures and contacts will remain intact. The brand names of Syracuse Label, Macaran and Van Alstine will continue to be used in the market. The new NextGen Label Group name and logo will be rolled out on differ- ent platforms and communications throughout the remainder of 2023.
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Progressive Label Celebrates 30 Years
demand for increased automation to both reduce cycle time and increase profitability for flexo oper- ations, as well as in consideration of environmental goals that drive the corrugated board market,” said Niels Gerrits, CEO of In2flexo. Asahi Partners With Gallus Experience Centre Flexo plate manufacturer Asahi Photoproducts is installing water-wash plate equipment at Gallus’s new Experience Center, in St Gallen, Switzerland, ready for the grand opening of the site from June 21-23, 2023. The Gallus Experience Days scheduled for these dates will see Asahi participating alongside Gallus and Esko in demonstrations of its CleanPrint wa- ter-washable plate technology, and Asahi experts will be on hand to explain the Asahi sustainability strategy and its achievement of carbon neutral cer- tification for its AWP plates. In addition, Dieter Nie- derstadt, Asahi’s technical marketing manager, will be giving a presentation entitled The Road Toward Solvent Zero , which will also explain its new wa- ter recycling unit for water-wash plate processing equipment.
Progressive Label Manufacturing, Orange County, California, is celebrating 30 years of business op- erations. The family-owned and operated company was founded in 1993. Over the years, the company’s strong commitment to quality has enabled it to double in size. One highlight of Progressive Label Manufactur- ing’s factory is its UV LED 10-color E5 Mark Andy press, which empowers the company to produce a diverse range of prime labels for its customers. In2flexo Launches MultiClick In2flexo, a company that develops options for the flexographic sector, has launched MultiClick: an automatic printing plate cleaner aimed at the corrugated cardboard market. It enables multiple printing plates to be cleaned without the need for operator intervention, the company claims. ‘With MultiClick, In2flexo continues its heritage of innovation in the world of flexography,’ comment- ed Niels Gerrits, CEO of In2flexo. ‘ “MultiClick was developed as a recognition of the
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Mactac Acquires Label Supply
ACTEGA Teams With Makro Labelling
Mactac, a LINTEC Company, is acquiring Label Supply, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Label Supply has been servicing the Canadian roll label market for more than three decades. The acquisition is expected to close June 1, 2023, and consists of an established, turnkey facility with 11 finishing assets, a transportation/shipping fleet, laboratory and technical resource group, and an in- house ink partner. Expanding the operational and commercial capabilities of Label Supply, Mactac will invest in the facility’s resources, technology, and equipment, including adding high-volume slit- ting assets designed for larger material rolls. Collaboration Mactac will reportedly expand product offerings, adding LINTEC high-performance products and others, while ensuring supply stability. Mactac continues to invest and expand within the North American label market through recent as- set expansion and strategic business acquisitions, including Duramark Products (formally Ritrama USA), Spinnaker Coating, LLC, CSI – Southern Cali- fornia and now Label Supply.
ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds for the print and packaging industry, has signed a collaborative agreement with Makro Labelling. The partnership aims to accelerate the develop- ment and supply of container application machines for Signite, a sustainable decoration technology. Last year, ACTEGA Signite was honored with The Label Industry Global Awards’ Award for In- novation. Supplier Collaboration In order for the benefits of Signite labels to be employed, modified applicator machines based on traditional pressure sensitive labelers are required. Low-speed applicators suitable for craft spirits, wines, craft beer and other similar markets have been developed and manufactured in-house by ACTEGA. Makro Labelling has agreed to collaborate on the design, manufacture and supply of low and medi- um-speed rotary style labeling machines with an initial focus on models that have application speeds in the 100-400 containers per minute range.
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Tags/Non-Adhesive Labels Helvetikett AG , Switzerland, for Sustainable Cus- tomised Static label (Free from PCV) World Label Awards 2023 It is planned to reinstate the L9 World Label Awards competition this year with the judging taking place during Labelexpo Europe which is being held in Brussels, Belgium, September 10-14. The best win- ning entries from the past three L9 Associations do- mestic competitions including FINAT will be select- ed for entry to this international label competition.
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Cascades’ Bear Island Mill Produces First Roll
Cascades has produced its first roll of 100 percent recycled containerboard at its Bear Island, Virgin- ia mill. With annual production capacity of 465,000 short tons of lightweight, 100 percent recycled con- tainerboard, the mill is equipped to perform within the top quartile of its industry, and will strengthen the operational flexibility, geographic footprint, and com- petitiveness of Cascades’ Containerboard platform.
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Trivium Packaging Releases Sustainability Report Trivium Packaging released its annual Sustainabil- ity Report, showcasing the range of sustainability and community initiatives throughout the compa- ny’s global operations. Highlights from Trivium’s report: • Reducing carbon emissions from operations: In 2022, Trivium introduced various operational excel- lence programs aimed at reducing carbon and in- creasing the recycling of waste streams across their plants. These programs and others led to an overall reduction of carbon emissions by 7.3 percent, com- pared to 2021, against an original target of 4.2 per- cent and a larger target of a 15 percent reduction by 2025. In 2022, Trivium opened a new production facility in the Netherlands for Ausnutria products that runs on zero-emission energy sources like geo- thermal heating and green electricity. • Sustainable innovation: Trivium has received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, a provider of busi- ness sustainability ratings, for the second year in a row. In 2022, Trivium conducted more than 60 customer innovation sessions globally, leading to . • Safe, engaged, and responsible workforce: Trivium recognizes that caring for the climate and people is a business imperative and that its stake- holders increasingly expect the company to make meaningful efforts toward positive climate and community action. Miraclon has launched UV Choice Printing, enabled by advanced plate surface patterning technology and specifically tailored to increase printing performance for label and other UV flexo printed narrow web ap- plications, according to the company. Available to KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology us- ers, and supporting a range of substrates includ- ing foils, uncoated and coated labels, UV Choice Printing optimizes UV ink transfer and increases ink density by up to 15 percent, said the company. UV Choice Printing reportedly simplifies and de- creases press set-up times by up to 20 percent and reduces plate imaging time by up to 50 percent. Narrow-web printers and trade shops utilizing FL- EXCEL NX Technology can subscribe to UV Choice Printing through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Nar- row-Web, a fully integrated platform to optimize print performance features for the FLEXCEL NX System. Miraclon Launches UV Choice Printing
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Narrow web printer BlueStone Label Company is in the process of installing two Mark Andy Perfor- mance Series P7E flexo presses at its production facility in Morristown, Tennessee.
Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series. Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technologies for the world’s best printers and convert - ers. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours.
The move is part of a growth program that will continue BlueStone’s rise from a $700,000 business to more than $14 million in the space of five years. BlueStone Label has been a full-service label pro- vider in Tennessee since 1986 and is now under new ownership led by CEO Brad Shuff, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry. The two new Mark Andy P7s are both 17-inch, 8-color full-servo flexo lines fitted with hot-air dry- ing and UV curing. Specification also include Veta- phone corona treaters for filmic work, delam/relam units and a slitting capability. S-OneLP ReEarth Earns TUV Certifications ReEarth compostable flexible packaging films from S-One Labels & Packaging, Sarasota, Florida, have received both TUV OK compost HOME and TUV OK compost INDUSTRIAL certification. The ReEarth line of prelaminated flexible packaging films is designed using bio-based and compostable components. S-OneLP uses a collaborative approach to designing these films in conjunction with global innovative materials manufacturers of bio-based and compostable resins, films, adhesives, and coatings. TUV OK compost HOME certification guarantees complete compostability even in a garden compost pile, which uses a lower temperature and slow- er-paced process than industrial composting. Prod- ucts featuring the OK compost INDUSTRIAL label are guaranteed as compostable in an industrial composting facility. This applies to all components submitted in the pouch form including a Michel- man DigiPrime, HP Indigo inks and a CatPak Matte eBeam overprint varnish.
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Sustainable Labels Market To Reach $27.2 Billion The global sustainable labels market size is pro- jected to grow from $15.6 billion in 2022 to $27.2 billion by 2032, with overall sales exhibiting a Com- pound Annual Growth Rate of 5.7 percent through- out the forecast period (2022-2032), according to a new report from According to Future Market In- sights (FMI). Growing environmental concerns, increasing demand for packaged food products, and ad- vancements in printing technologies are some of the key factors providing impetus to the growth of the global sustainable labels market, according to the report. With sustainability becoming a more important
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factor in purchasing decisions, consumers are showing a keen inclination toward purchasing products with sustainable labels. As a result, in- dustries like food & beverages, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, and others are extensively us- ing these ecofriendly labels. This will continue to boost the global sustainable labels market during the forecast period. In recent years, paper labels have observed an in- crease in demand, and are predicted to hold the majority of the value share over the forecast period. The technology and devices used in production are upgraded with the rising demand for labels. Printing technologies such as flexography ensure long-lasting ink and easy printing, said the report. Such technologies are projected to remain lucrative at a steady rate during the forecast period. The organized retail sector is experiencing a healthy evolution in developing economies and it is expected to advance rapidly during the upcoming years. Changing lifestyles coupled with rising per capita disposable income is estimated to fuel the growth of the retail market, which in turn will bol- (Cont’d on Page 13)
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Maxcess Javeed Ashraf Buch has been appointed Vice Pres- ident and General Manager Ameri- cas for Maxcess.
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DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
Buch brings more than two de- cades of sales and service experi- ence in web converting applica- tions and machinery, including film extrusion lines, printing presses, business development, aftermarket service and customer support. In his new role, Buch will be responsible for leading Maxcess’
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sales and customer experience strategy for OEM and aftermarket customers across North, Central and South America. Prior to joining Maxcess, Buch served in a variety of positions for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation, the North American head- quarters of the W&H Group. FPA Kasie Fairbarn, Product Sales Manager – Extru-
sion Systems for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation, has been elected as co-chair of the Flexible Packaging Association’s Emerging Leadership Council (ELC). The ELC is a committee comprised of up-and-coming professionals, and their mission is to establish a net- work of future leaders to drive is- sues and opportunities which have a long-term impact on the advance-
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ment of the U.S. flexible packaging industry. With- in the ELC there are four subcommittees: Advocacy; Education; Recruitment & Leadership Development; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). Obituary Alan Quinn, a recipient of FIA UK’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Flexo Industry’ award in 2021, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Quinn began his career in print in the 1970s as a process en- graver, quickly becoming studio manager and then production man- ager at a local newspaper. After en- tering the label sector, he worked at SE Labels, Skanem and finally Reflex Group, from where he retired. Alan Quinn
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ster sustainable label sales. Similarly, rising demand for packaged perishable products such as meat, poultry, and seafood is an- ticipated to increase the sales of sustainable labels during the forecast period. Key takeaways from the sustainable labels market: • Based on material type, the paper segment is estimated to account for market value of $9.2 bil- lion in 2022. • Based on end use, the food & beverage segment is projected to expand 1.6 times during the forecast period. • With rapid growth of the food service industry, demand for sustainable packaging across South Asia is projected to grow at a healthy pace through 2032. • North America is likely to hold a substantial share of the global sustainable labels market by the end of the forecast period. • The sustainable labels market in India is poised to grow at a steady pace over the next ten years. Recyclability Tool Launches For Fibre-Based Packaging Papercycle, a recyclability assessment and certifica- tion service for fibre-based packaging products and materials for the UK and beyond, has been launched. Developed by the Confederation of Paper Indus- tries (CPI) and supported by the UK’s paper-based industries, Papercycle’s automated online tool re- portedly provides a comprehensive system to as- sess the recyclability of fibre-based products and materials in a consistent and credible way. It also identifies whether fibre-based packaging materials can be recycled in the UK and which type of recycling mills can reprocess them. Recyclability can be tested at any stage, be it finished or semi-fin- ished products. Papercycle provides an instant diagnosis on re- cyclability following the online assessment, but for more complex products or materials, Papercycle can conduct laboratory testing under the Cepi recy- clability test method. Following a laboratory test, Papercycle can provide a technical review service on how a product behaves under lab conditions to give an insight into how the various components interact with each other, diag- nose the most critical parts and signpost potential solutions for material modification. Papercycle can help prepare fibre-based packaging for certification and expansion in the UK and other markets, subject to local variations and requirements.
Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium
FTA Fall Conference October 9-11, 2023 Louisville, Kentucky
TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
Labelexpo Asia December 5-8, 2023 SNIEC Shanghai, China
Labelexpo Americas September 10-12, 2024 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois
FTA Annual Meeting May 4-7, 2025 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Label Traxx Label Traxx, a provider of Print MIS/ERP solutions for the labels and flexible packaging segment, has made a commitment toward growth in Mexico and throughout LATAM. Isaac Velasco is a fully dedicated sales executive located in Mexico City, Mexicao. Isaac Velasco con- sulted throughout LATAM with KPMG, specializing in supply chain, demand planning and auditing. Elías Álvarez is a fully dedicated Product Support and Implementa- tion Specialist located in Guadalaja- ra, Mexico. Álvarez comes to Label Traxx with seven years at MCC Wine and Spirits as a Product Engineer. AF&PA People & Places
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The American Forest & Paper Association has con- firmed Julie Landry as Vice President of Govern- ment Affairs. In this role, Landry will lead the paper and wood products industry’sc legislative agenda and drive advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and state governments. She assumes the role effectively immediately. AF&PA also confirmed the promotions of Laura Pickard to Senior Director, Government Affairs and International Trade (formerly Director, Government Affairs and International Trade) and Abby Sztein to Senior Director, Government Affairs (formerly Di- rector, Government Affairs). Nazdar Nazdar, a supplier of inks and equipment, has appointed Matthew Dominguez as sales representa- tive. Working as part of the Naz- dar graphics and industrial team, Dominguez will be responsible for developing and maintaining mu- tually beneficial business relation- ships with a range of new and ex- isting customers within the United States to increase sales of Nazdar’s products and services. Matthew Dominquez Dominguez previously worked for a full-service printer business in Lawrence, Kansas, that offers a wide range of services and capabilities.
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