A newsletter publication of the International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association | 2025
Q3
Inside: Our Wednesday General Session speakers present economic updates, latest trends in AI, and state of the craft beer market. Executive Director Insights . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President's Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Defining Digital Embellishment . . . . . . . 4 Behind the Scenes at Steelforce Packaging: A Conversation with Eric Swanson . . . . 6 ITS Advances Technology in Wicket Ovens & Washer Coaters for Metal Packaging ... 8 10 Tips for Visually Evaluating Color . . .10 Conference Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Association Years of Service . . . . . . . . 16 IMDPA Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Resource Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Behind the Scenes at Steelforce Packaging: A Convo with Eric Swanson Eric Swanson discusses shifting trade dynamics, evolving tariffs, and domestic production challenges—viewing this period of uncertainty as a chance for collaboration and innovation. being defined by innovation at every level of the production process.
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ITS Advances Metal Packaging Technology
ITS continues to set industry benchmarks through its innovative engineering solutions, particularly in Wicket Ovens and Washer Coaters designed for the metal packaging sector. Conference Updates Our 91st Annual Conference is upon us! We give thanks to our planning committee, highlight members years of service and provide membership updates!
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International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association
Executive Director Insights By Michael Masenior, IMDPA Executive Director
Officers and Directors
President Tim Duca INX International Ink Co. Vice President Kyle Hurla* INX International Ink Co. Secretary Treasurer Andy Layden Stolle Machinery Executive Director Michael Masenior* ** IMDPA
John Friedman Honorary Member John Frangakis Reynolds Services Inc. Bill Hoyle** Honorary Member Art Hurley* ** Honorary Member Sarah Jacks* INX International Ink Co. Jack Knight** INX International Ink Co. Ted Nevins Mauser Allan Sayers The Canmaker Gyas Uddin* J.L. Clark Elena West* The Ohio Art Co. Michael Yavorski** The Sherwin-Williams Co.
This is a special time of year for the International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association (IMDPA). For months, we eagerly anticipate our Annual Conference—an event that brings together the very best of our community. It is here that we celebrate achievements, honor award recipients, share knowledge, and enjoy the invaluable opportunity to connect with both longtime
colleagues and new faces. Of course, none of this happens without dedication and hard work. On behalf of our attendees and membership, I want to sincerely thank all those who contributed to the success of this year’s Scholarship Golf Outing and Annual Conference. Your efforts make these gatherings possible, and in this issue, we proudly acknowledge your commitment with a committee member listing. In today’s landscape, with countless Conferences, trade shows, training platforms and media outlets spotlighting metal packaging, it can be challenging to keep pace with all of the information. Over the years, the IMDPA has continued to champion openness, cooperation, and camaraderie across the industry. The IMDPA’s mission is clear: to be the leading global advocate for metal decorators, packaging manufacturers, designers and trade suppliers through education, networking and communication. This year’s program demonstrates that legacy in action. Our Conference agenda features leading experts who share insights openly with the industry at large. And our platform ensures attendees have ample time to engage with peers, forge new relationships, and strengthen existing ones. While technology, regulations, venues, and communication methods have evolved over the years, one constant remains: the IMDPA’s commitment to sharing ideas, expanding the knowledge base, and supporting the professional growth of its members.
Bob Blandford Miltec UV Levi Boss Ball Corp. John Clark* ** Excelitas Noblelight Sam Courtney VN Graphics Craig Eberts** Honorary Member Paul Fennessy Crown Cork & Seal Mark Finch Silgan Containers
* Committee Chair **Past President
Content Credits
Editor Michael Masenior, IMDPA Executive Director
Michelle Garza Anderson Vreeland Kelley Kaezyk Steelforce Packaging Marketing Dept. Xrite-Pantone Jennifer Reutz International Thermal Systems Michael Masenior, Executive Director
Graphic Designer Amanda Francese Printing & Mailing BlueStar Press Contributors Gyas Uddin J.L. Clark
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Hello IMDPA Members and Friends: It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the 2025 IMDPA Conference. Conference Chair Kyle Hurla from INX along with the Conference Committee have done an outstanding job organizing this year’s event. They have put together an impressive lineup of speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors.
The submissions for the Decorator of the Year, Metal Packager of the year and the
Excellence in Quality submissions have been remarkable this year.
We are thankful for the participants and sponsors of the golf outing which provides scholarships for the deserving children and grandchildren of IMDPA Members. Kyle, Art Hurley from Silgan, and the entire Golf Committee have truly done an amazing job coordinating both the Scholarship Golf Outing and Banquet events. For those who have not had a chance to tune in to the Two Cans & a String podcast, I highly recommend you do so. Sam Courtney from VN Graphics has done an incredible job putting it all together. You will discover captivating stories, educational insights, and a variety of perspectives from weekly interviews with professionals and experts in the industry. Listen anywhere you get your Podcasts. In closing, the IMDPA conference is set to highlight the very best of our industry with the incredible line up of speakers. We are excited to see everyone at the conference and look forward to networking with all of you.
Tim Duca IMDPA President, International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association
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Advertiser Index
I encourage you to take full advantage of everything this Conference has to offer. Learn from our speakers, connect with your colleagues, and leave with both a deeper understanding of our industry and new acquaintances and friendships. On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors, thank you for being with us and continuing to support our Association’s activities.
Anderson & Vreeland Canmaker CanTech Finzer Roller
Excelitas Miltec UV Stolle National Coatings INX International Ink Co. Koenig & Bauer Steelforce Packaging Women In Canmaking Association (WICA)
With Sincerity, Michael Masenior, IMDPA Executive Director
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Technical Resources
Defining Digital Embellishment
Digital embellishment is a process that uses inkjet technology to add visual and tactile effects to printed products, enhancing their aesthetic appeal and perceived value. It involves techniques like spot UV coating, foil stamping, and embossing, but achieved through digital methods rather than traditional, often more expensive, processes. This allows for greater flexibility, precision, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in short runs and personalized pieces. Here's a more detailed breakdown: • Enhancing Print Quality:
• Increased Productivity: Digital embellishment can streamline the production process, allowing for faster turnaround times and increased efficiency. • Examples of Embellishments: • Spot UV Coating: Applying a clear varnish to specific areas to create a glossy or raised effect. • Embossing/Debossing: Creating raised or recessed areas on the metal for a three-dimensional effect. • Specialty Inks: Using metallic, fluorescent, or pearlescent inks to add unique visual effects.
Digital embellishment adds a tactile and visual dimension to printed materials, creating a sense of luxury and quality. • Digital Precision: Unlike traditional methods, digital embellishment uses inkjet technology to precisely apply effects like or varnish, offering greater control over design and reducing waste. • Cost-Effectiveness: Digital embellishment can be more affordable, especially for short runs and personalized projects, as it eliminates the need
for specialized dies or screens. • Flexibility and Customization:
Digital systems allow for variable data printing, enabling unique embellishments on each piece, and adjustments to size, shape, and texture without significant extra cost.
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Featured Companies
Behind the Scenes at Steelforce Packaging: A Conversation with Eric Swanson By Steelforce Packaging
A t Steelforce Packaging, we believe that a strong partnership with the metal packaging industry begins with transparency, expertise, and a deep understanding of the markets we serve. As a global leader in steel and aluminum for packaging, our mission is to connect mills and manufacturers through a responsive, reliable, and informed supply chain. This quarter, we’re excited to introduce Eric Swanson, our new Director of Tinplate for North America, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the flat-rolled steel industry. His background spans work with mills, trading companies, and service centers, covering products from hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel to galvanized, Galvalume, and tinplate. “Tinplate has always been a product I highly regard,” Eric shares. “Its manufacturing process is more involved than most steel products and knowing that it plays a critical role in food distribution has always made me proud to be part of the value chain.” Eric joins Steelforce Packaging at a pivotal moment for the North American tinplate market. With shifting trade dynamics, evolving tariff policies, and ongoing conversations about domestic production capacity, the industry is navigating a period of uncertainty. He sees these challenges as opportunities for collaboration and innovation: “My goal is to create a supply chain that benefits customers, mills, and Steelforce Packaging alike. Our willingness to provide transparency in every aspect of our partnerships is how we build trust and long-term reliability.”
Steelforce Packaging’s “Glocal” strategy model—a combination of global mill relationships and local support— positions the company to deliver on that vision. North American customers gain the benefit of daily global market communication combined with a team that listens, responds quickly, and adapts to each customer’s needs. “In every region we serve, our focus is on providing high- quality material, delivered on time, with the agility to navigate even the most complex supply chain challenges. Whether it’s responding to sudden shifts in trade policy or adapting to transportation disruptions, our team is committed to ensuring customers can rely on us to keep their operations moving.” Eric’s leadership philosophy reflects this approach: “I focus on listening to everyone involved in a transaction. When you consider different perspectives and suggestions, you make everyone more knowledgeable, which ultimately leads to better results for our customers.” As the tinplate market continues to evolve, Eric is enthusiastic about reconnecting with industry colleagues he’s worked with for nearly a decade while building innovative supply solutions for the future. It’s a behind- the-scenes approach that mirrors Steelforce Packaging’s broader mission—supporting the metal packaging industry with reliability, market insight, and a commitment to shared success.
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Featured Companies
International Thermal Systems (ITS) Advances Technology in Wicket Ovens and Washer Coaters for Metal Packaging
By International Thermal Systems
Additional Benefits of ITS Wicket Ovens: • Reduced rejection rates and minimized ghosting on metal sheets • Lower overall operational costs for customers
International Thermal Systems (ITS) continues to set industry benchmarks through its innovative engineering solutions, particularly in Wicket Ovens and Washer Coaters designed for the metal packaging sector.
The ITS Engineering Solutions team excels in developing customized thermal processing equipment tailored specifically to each customer’s unique requirements. Working closely from initial concept through final integration, ITS engineers enhance production efficiency, ensure reliability, and improve overall operational sustainability. ITS’ Wicket Ovens deliver superior curing and drying performance tailored specifically for metal packaging applications. Recent advancements include the implementation of higher-density insulated oven walls. This innovation significantly reduces energy consumption, cutting shell heat loss by approximately 30%.
ITS Washer Coaters are another advanced solution offered to effectively clean and prepare metal surfaces prior to coating. Designed to significantly enhance coating adhesion and durability, these systems are ideal for industries with stringent coating quality standards. The washer coaters offer customizable cleaning sequences and environmentally conscious designs, significantly lowering both water and chemical use. ITS’s commitment to engineering excellence underscores their capability in addressing complex thermal challenges, ultimately improving productivity and profitability for their customers. Companies in the metal packaging industry seeking reliable, cutting-edge wicket ovens and washer coaters can rely on ITS’s dedicated team of engineering experts to continually raise the bar through innovation, quality, and exceptional service.
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10 Tips for Visually Evaluating Color Posted March 15, 2023 by X-Rite Color Technical Resources
Does your quality control program include visual evaluation? If not, it should. No matter your industry, judging color is more than just measuring samples with a color measurement device. Just because a spectrophotometer says your color is within tolerance, doesn’t necessarily mean it will look right to the human eye. To minimize customer rejects, your color control process needs to include visual evaluation in a light booth. This is especially important if you’re producing different parts for the same product, because they need to match in the factory, as well as outside, in a fluorescent-lit store, and wherever else they’ll be seen once they enter the world. Today we’ll review visual evaluation best
For instance, if you’re producing plastic garden ornaments, you’ll want to make sure they look good under each daylight source, plus fluorescent store lighting. 3. Minimize surrounding light. The only light in the room should be coming from within the light booth. Light is color, and even a little bit streaming through the window or from a table lamp can change the color perception of your sample. 4. Keep your light booth clutter free. Don’t sit or store anything inside your light booth… no plants, no pens, no cute little stuffed pets. All of these things will influence your color vision and cause you to make poor decisions. 5. Be aware of surrounding colors. Our eyes are constantly processing the light that strikes the retina. Even our clothing can change our perception of color! Although it may feel drab, stick to neutral colors like white and gray if your day includes visual color evaluation. 6. Properly arrange your samples. Although it depends on the product and material, the general rule of thumb is to view samples at a 0°/45° geometry. Light booths make this easy – just place the sample on the bottom of the booth, parallel to the light source.If you’re comparing samples, lay them side-by-side so they’re parallel and touching. Even a slight space between colors can trick your eyes. You also need to move them around – left to right, top to bottom – and observe any changes in color. This is especially important for curved or oddly shaped parts. 7. Look fast. You may think that staring will help you focus, but our eyes actually become less sensitive after 5-10 seconds of looking at the same object. When judging color, look fast, then rest your eyes and before you judge again. 8. Beware of metamerism. Metamerism is a phenomenon that occurs when objects match one light source, but not another (I find this to be a huge problem for socks!). It commonly occurs when dyes, paints or pigments are changed during production. To check for metamerism, view your samples under variety of different light sources. 9. Evaluate early and often. The sooner you pick up on color issues, the less rework you’ll have to do later. 10. Define standards. Once you determine what works for you, your products, and your customers, write it down. Standard operating procedures will ensure everyone responsible for evaluating color is doing it the same way.
practices to ensure your quality control program is the best it can be.
Using a Light Booth for Visual Evaluation Light booths, such as X-Rite’s SpectraLight QC, provide a controlled environment for judging and comparing colors under different light sources. Here are ten tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your visual evaluation process. 1. Know your limitations. If your eyes aren’t capable of seeing accurate color, there’s not much a light booth can do to help. Everyone involved in your visual evaluation program should be tested for color discrimination. The Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test has been around for over 40 years, and is an easy and effective method for identifying superior (or sub-par!) color vision. To learn more about the human eye and its limitations, check out The Tricks the Environment Plays on our Eyes. 2. Choose the correct lighting condition. There’s a lot to say about lighting conditions, but we’ll save it for another post. What I will mention is that you should select every light source under which the final product will be seen.
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INX has been at the forefront of metal decorating ink technology for decades, delivering high-performance solutions that empower brands to adapt and lead. The industry is evolving, expectations are rising, and regulations are shifting. Our unmatched expertise in color management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability ensures that our partners achieve consistent, high-quality results.
From precision-engineered inks to world-class technical support, INX is more than a supplier— WE’RE A PARTNER IN PROGRESS.
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Welcome Message
Conference Welcome Messages
to partake in the Sponsor Hosted Hospitality. We Thank our Sponsors for your generosity in supporting our Conference. We could not do this without you. The IMDPA Annual Conference is all about exploring fresh perspectives, building connections, and sparking conversations that go beyond the walls of this conference. We hope you’ll find the sessions thought-provoking, the speakers inspiring, and the networking opportunities truly rewarding. Beyond the program, we encourage you to take the time to connect with new people, share your own insights, and enjoy the spirit of community that makes gatherings like this so valuable. To our esteemed speakers, Thank You for being here and for adding your voice to the conversation. The information that you share will only help to expand the attendee’s knowledge base. We wish you a memorable and enriching experience and most importantly, we hope you leave with new knowledge, new friends, and a renewed sense of inspiration.
Dear Friends and Industry Colleagues, We are delighted to welcome you to the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Annual Conference. We are excited to see such an inspiring gathering of professionals, researchers, decorators, canmakers, manufacturing leaders, suppliers and thought leaders who have come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the metal decorating and packaging industry. It’s wonderful to have so many passionate minds gathered together, all bringing unique experiences and energy to this special event. Over the course of the conference, you will have the opportunity to engage with distinguished speakers, attend thought-provoking sessions, and connect with colleagues from around the world. We encourage you to take full advantage of the discussions, networking opportunities, and collaborative spirit that define this event. We hope that you enjoy our Luncheon Award Ceremony where we acknowledge those who are award recipients of the Decorators of the Year, Metal Packagers of the Year, Excellence in Quality awards, and our Member of the Year for 2025. We encourage you to engage with those companies who are exhibiting on Wednesday evening and
Fraternally, The IMDPA Conference Committee
Podcast Updates We had a successful launch of our new podcast, “Two Cans & a String” on August 1st. This weekly podcast, held in the lead up to the Conference, is a result from the efforts of IMDPA Board Member, Samuel Courtney of VN Graphics. Sam hosted and set up the equipment, generated the podcast site, edited all of the interviews, created the platform used,
and provided the promotional content that Michael Masenior used to post on social media. The IMDPA thanks our guests, Tim Duca, Alex Fordham, Domingo Gonzales, the leaders of WICA, (Martha Rojas, Sarah Davidson, and Janis Osborn), Allan Sayers, and Kyle Hurla. Sam will conclude the series with his thoughts and Podcast Recap. Thank you, Sam, for all of your volunteer efforts to bring this to fruition.
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Conference Updates
Scott Breen | Keynote Speaker President, CMI
Scott Breen is the newly appointed President of The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the trade association representing the U.S. metal can manufacturing industry and its suppliers. Prior to being named President, Scott served as CMI’s Senior Vice President of Sustainability. He joined CMI in 2019 and has elevated the association’s vision for the metal can to be recognized as the superior, sustainable package. Prior to joining CMI, Scott was the associate manager of the
Sustainability and Circular Economy Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and an attorney-adviser at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Scott graduated from Georgetown University and then went on to earn a Juris Doctor and Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University.
This Year’s Conference presentations will be posted to our Technical section soon after the Conference conclusion. Members, you may also view previous years’ presentations in your membership portal. If you need assistance, contact us at info@metaldecorators.org.
Women who can WICA is on a mission to educate, empower, and support women in canmaking around the world, and we want you to join us
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Quality Award Sponsors The IMDPA celebrates our 29th Anniversary of our “Excellence in Quality Competition” This year’s showcase consists, once again, with exceptional decorating and manufacturing.
As in the past, this year features new technology and presents an expanded presentation of digital decorating. This competition continues to be a peer led event which is presented by metal decorators and metal packaging companies, hosted by metal decorators and metal packaging manufacturing companies and is judged by a neutral panel of judges with industry experience. We would not be able, as a not for profit association, to conduct a prestigious event without the kind sponsorship from our industry suppliers. Please acknowledge our generous sponsors for the Excellence in Quality Showcase. We will announce this year’s winners during our Awards Luncheon.
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2025 Golf Committee Thank you to our IMDPA Scholarship Golf Committee for another outstanding event! Our Team works tirelessly to provide attendees a first class outing and banquet. Please extend your thanks to the following Golf Committee members.
Kyle Hurla, Chair Arthur Hurley, Co Chair
Donna Rodriguez Tricia Southard Scott Strachota
Randy Apperson John Greenwald Bill Hoyle Jack Knight
Rocio Tarr Bill Waters Elena West
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Service Years
Association Years of Service We are proud to honor the following members for their years of service and support for the Association. Many have been on the journey with the Association over the years having been a member of the National Metal Decorators Association (NMDA) the rebranded International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA), and subsequently, International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) as we evolved to be more encompassing in our membership reach. Without their support, the IMDPA would not have been able to remain strong and viable for the benefit of the industry members for the past 91 years. Thank you for your Support!
Membership Start Date
Membership Start Date
Years of Service
Years of Service
Contact Name
Contact Name
Charles J. Schabow
2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2020 2020 2020 2020
15 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Peter C. Collias Honorary Member Walter J. Speyer Honorary Member Eugene Furey Honorary Member* Harry S. Kammerer Privileged Member Michael Masenior Honorary Member John Gostkowski Robert T. Coe Privileged Member Ed Gillest Honorary Member Berty De Jong Chris John Peres John M. Travis Privileged Member Joseph L. Lancaster Joseph Robert Babich Joseph S. Runyan II Honorary Member Mark Von Bokel Honorary Member Dean L. Guzlas
1965
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JD Walton
1965
60
Martha Rojas
Michael Calahan Randolph Apperson
1975
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1975
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Anthony Vella Chad Butler
1975 1980
50 45
Eduardo Alegria Lopez
Jim Erjavec Joe Walega Kevin Hipps Lee Nadler
1985
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1990
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1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995
30 30 30 30 30 30
Manish N. Desai Mark Barrington Mark Butzow Mark Lancaster Matt Hillhouse Michael Lancaster Robert Gilliland Robert Olsen Robert Speiss Ryan Huether Scott F. Strachota
1995
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2000 2000 2000 2000 2005 2005 2005 2010
25 25 25 25 20 20 20 15
Jim Reece Nayak Kartik Tim P Marten Chris Karalis Nicholas Lloyd
Sunil Gidumal
Julius Stampacchia
5 5 5 5
Daniel DiMaria Rebecca Fron Adam Plowman
Skip Rowe
Brad Forsythe
*posthumous award
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Membership Brief
Welcome New Members!
Industry Events .com
American Coatings Show & Conference May 5-7, 2026 Indianapolis, IN american-coatings-show. com/
Asia CanTech October 6-8, 2025 Bangkok, Thailand asia-can.com
We are pleased to have the following industry personnel as new members (June-August 2025) of our Association and look forward to many years of participation in membership activities:
Canmaker Summit October 28-29, 2025 Dublin, Ireland thecanmakersummit.com
Kota Saito INX International Ink Co Pablo Bilgray
Troy Schadler Olberding Brand Family Bryan Fathauer UTC Overseas Robert Roy Roba Metals USA Corp Levi Goldenberg Crown Cork & Seal Bobby Meeks CCL Container Dustin Harnett CCL Container Francesco Dattilo Printabled Randy Jarosh Canpack Erich Lehman Canpack Kevin Cross Miltec UV Jared Wheatcroft Tecnocap Jeff Skolnikas Clean Planet Chemical Jessica Sherman Dantex Corporation
MetPack May 5 - 8, 2026 Essen, Germany metpack.de/
J.L. Clark Jay Tharp Nazdar Ink
World Can February 2-6, 2026 Dubai
IMDPA 2026 Annual September 29-October 1, 2026 Eaglewood Resort Itasca, IL, USA metaldecorators.org
Technologies Tim Sullivan INX International Ink Co
Kevin Goldman Silgan Closures Jan Leonhardt Hell Gravure Nicole Gailey
Trivium Packaging Gustavo Rocabado ACTEGA North America Greg Meyerratken Fluid Color Aaron Sullivan Sherwin Williams Mike Adler Bottcher Systems Christopher Pattillo Silgan Containers
Stay up-to-date on social media New! Find us on Instagram @metaldecorators For the latest news and event information, connect with IMPDA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. While you’re at it don’t forget to like, share and comment on our posts!
Melissa Bernier Ball Corporation
Membership Statistics (as of August 22, 2025)
Members 436; Honorary 22; Privileged 22; TOTAL: 480
Interested in becoming a member? Join us! www.metaldecorators.org/membership
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Memorials
Memorials
Eugene Furey Eugene F. Furey, of Lakewood, IL, passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Jersey City, NJ, Gene attended Sacred Heart grade school in Newark, NJ, and Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, NJ, graduating in 1958. Following graduation, Gene served in the United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command from 1960-1964, Gene and wife Judy were married in Negaunee, MI, on September 11, 1965. They would be celebrating 60 years of marriage this year.
Gene served on the Newark, NJ Fire Department, and graduated from Seton Hall University in 1968. Gene had a long career in the metal container and chemical coatings industry. He worked in decorating, sales and sales management roles at Continental Can Company, DeSoto, Technical Coatings and Watson Standard. Gene was celebrating being member of the IMDPA/IMDA/NMDA for 50 years this year. He is a past President of the IMDPA, Outstanding
Member of the Year, long time Board and Executive Board member, served on numerous committees and one of only a few to ever receive the IMDPA Presidential Award for his numerous efforts for the betterment of the Association. Troy Allen Troy, 88, was an IMDPA privileged member and joined the Association in 1995. Troy worked in the industry at various locations and in numerous roles for 53 years. Troy served in the U.S. Army and he volunteered as a U.S. Water Rescue Dive Team member for 4 years. Troy was quite the character with always sharing stories of his times spent in the plants.
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CHEMICALS & MATERIALS Coral Chemical Company (see Lubricants & Cleaners) Grace Davison Materials & Packaging 7500 Grace Drive Columbia, MD 21044 USA Tel: +1 410-531-4000 bryan.t.pugh@grace.com Henkel Corporation 32100 Stephenson Hwy Madison Heights, MI 48071 Tel: +1 248-577-2243 henkelna.com COATINGS AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings 16651 Sprague Road Strongsville, OH 44136 USA Tel: +1 440-297-5589 akzonobel.com Jamestown Coatings 108 Main Street Jamestown, PA 16134 Tel: +1 724-932-3101 jamestowncoatings.com PPG Industries 500 TechneCenter Drive Milford, OH 45150 Tel: +1 513-576-3100 packagingcoatings.comPrime Prime Coatings 1002 Hickory Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 USA Tel: +1 262-691-1930 primecoatings.net The Shewin-Williams Co. 2001 Tracy Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233 USA Tel: +1 412-766-9300 packaging@valspar.com
COATING APPLICATION SYSTEMS
Art International 16745 Cagan Crossings Ste 102B-69 Clermont, FL 34714 Tel: +1 831-295-2969 anilox@me.com John M Travis Ltd 27031 Trinity Heights San Antonio, TX 78261 Tel: +1 740-407-0685 travisltd.com BLANKETS Continental Surface Solutions Tel: +1 800-235-4632 www.continental.com Kinyo Virginia 290 Enterprise Drive Newport News, VA 23603 Tel: +1 757-888-2221 www.kinyova.com Package Print Technology 1831 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14207 USA Tel: +1 800-382-8851 packageprinttech.com Trelleborg Printing Solutions 4021 N. 56th Street Lincoln, NE 68504
Nordson Corporation 300 Nordson Drive Amherst, OH 44001 Tel: +1 440-985-4000 nordson.com/container
COATING, PRESS 2-PIECE ROLLERS
Bottcher Systems 4600 Mercedes Drive Belcamp, MD 21017 USA Tel: +1 800-637-8120 bottcher.com Finzer Roller, Inc 880 W. Thorndale Avenue Itasca, IL 60143 USA finzerroller.com Hannecard Roller Coatings, Inc./ASB Industries 1031 Lambert Street Barberton, OH 44203 Tel: +1 330-753-8458 hannecard.com asbindustries.com Pacesetter Graphic Service Corp. 2672 Hickory Grove Road Rollercoat Industries 10135 Hwy 62 East Tampa, FL 33610 USA Tel: +1 800-248-4351 rollercoat.com Urethane Roller Specialists 100 S. Central Ave PO Box 566 Eureka, MO 63025 USA Tel: +1 800-367-1136 urethaneroller.com Acworth, GA 30101 pacesetterusa.com
5680 Commerce Blvd Morristown, TN 37814 Tel: +1 339-236-5745 trelleborg.com
BODYMAKER Spare Parts Beckon Worldwide Inc 455 E. Clinton Place St. Louis, MO 63122 USA Tel: +1 314-965-0755 beckonworldwide.com Stolle Machinery 6949 South Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112 Tel: +1 303-708-9044 stollemachinery.com
Clutches and Brakes
Torque Technologies/Goizper Bradenton, FL www.torq-tech.com
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COIL LAMINATION SYSTEMS
LUBRICANTS & CLEANERS
OVEN PARTS & SERVICES
Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint GmbH Wernerstr. 119-129 D-70435 Stuttgart, Germany Tel: +49 711-69971-0 metalprint.koenig-bauer.com Crabtree of Gateshead Trading Estate, Gateshead Tyne & Wear, NE11 OSU UK Tel: +44 191-487-5071 crabpress.co.uk
Environmental Services & Technologies 4941 41st Street Moline, IL 61265 Tel: +1 309-762-9551 envsrv.com Babcock & Wilcox Megtec Systems 830 Prosper Street De Pere, WI 54115 Tel: +1 920-337-1505 megtec.com The CMM Group 2071-C Lawrence Drive De Pere, WI 54115 Tel: +1 920-336-9800 thecmmgroup.com Perm Machine & Tool Co 9660 Industrial Drive St. John, IN 46373 USA Tel: +1 219-365-5000 permmachine.com
Chemtool Incorporated 8200 Ridgefield Road Crystal Lake, IL 60039 USA Tel: +1 815-459-1250 chemtool.com Coral Chemical Company 1915 Industrial Ave. Zion, IL 60099 Tel: +1 847-246-6666 coral.com
Can Components Corp. 201 South Biscayne Blvd 28th floor Miami, Florida 33131 Tel: + 1 305 - 868 - 4343
CONSULTANTS
Beckon Worldwide (see Bodymaker) Spare Parts Environmental Services & Technology (See Air Pollution Control)
METAL SHEET DETECTORS
MAGNETIC CYLINDERS
Innosen 7691 N. Overland Trail Fort Collins, CO 80524 USA Tel: 1 970-305-8721 innosen.com Prime Controls 4528 Gateway Circle Dayton, OH 45440 USA Tel: +1 937-435-8659 primecontrols.com
Bunting Magnetics 500 S. Spencer Road Newton, KS 67114 USA Tel: +1 316-284-2020 buntingmagnetics.com T.D. Wright Inc. 292 Walnut Street St. Paul, MN 55102 USA Tel: +1 651-227-1302 magneticcylinders.com
DAMPENING SYSTEMS
Epic Products International 2801 E. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76011 USA epicproducts.com
INDUCTION HEATING
POLLUTION CONTROL SUPPLIERS
OVENS
MAINTENANCE
Ajax Tocco Magnethermic 1745 Overland Avenue N.E. Warren, OH 44483 USA Tel: +1 330-372-8552 ajaxtocco.com
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic 1745 Overland Avenue N.E. Warren, OH 44483 Tel: +1 330-372-8552 asmetana@ajaxtocco.com Arc Pacific Limited 237 Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 USA Tel: +1 800-423-5822 www.belvac.com/arc-pacific/ International Thermal Systems 4697 West Greenfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 53214 Tel: +1 414-526-0431 internationalthermalsystems. com
Amro Supply Inc 140-11 Keyland Court Bohemia, NY 11716 USA Tel: +1 631-419-1203 amro-supply.com The CMM Group 2071-C Lawrence Drive De Pere, WI 54115 Tel: +1 920-336-9800 thecmmgroup.com
Anguil Environmental Systems 8855 N. 55th Street Milwaukee, WI 53211 USA Tel: +1 414-365-6400 anguil.com
INKS
The CMM Group 2071-C Lawrence Drive De Pere, WI 54115 Tel: +1 920-336-9800 thecmmgroup.com Kono Kogs, Inc. 1367 Reber Street Green Bay, WI 5430 m: 920-434-4872 konokogs.com chuck@konokogs.com
Chromatic Technologies, Inc 1096 Elkton Drive, Suite 600 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Tel: +1 719-592-1557 ctiinks.com INX International Ink Co 10820 Withers Cove Park Drive Charlotte, NC 28278 USA
METAL DECORATING EQUIPMENT
Fuji Kikai Kogyo Co, Ltd. 44-2-10 Hachihonmatsuhigashi Higashihiroshima, 739-0146 Japan Tel: +81 824-28-2455 fujikikai.co.jp
Tel: +1 704-372-2080 inxinternational.com
OVEN CLEANING
PREPRESS SERVICES
Sun Chemical 135 W. Lake Street Northlake, IL 60164 Tel: +1 708-236-3798 sunchemical.com
Ace Cleaning Experts 4922 Chase Rd. SE Carrollton, OH 44615 USA Tel: +1 330-283-9464 chuck@acecleaningexperts.com
Anderson Vreeland 15348 Rt 127 N.E.Bryan, OH 43506 USA Tel: +1 866-282-7697 andersonvreeland.com
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Carey Color, Inc (Chicago Div.) 1160 Pierson Drive Suite 102
Brodie System 1539 West Elizabeth Ave Linden, NJ 07036 USA Tel: +1 908-862-8620 brodiesystem.com
Sencon 6385 W. 74th Street Bedford Park, IL 60638 USA Tel: +1 708-496-3100 sencon.com Sensory Analytics 405 Pomona Dr Greensboro, NC 27407 USA Tel: +1 336-315-6090 specmetrix.com
Stolle Machinery 6949 South Potomac Street
Batavia, IL 60510 Tel: 630-858-6901 careyweb.com
Centennial, CO 80112 Tel: +1 303-708-9044 stollemachinery.com
Cocks Clark Graphics, Inc 2200 Arapahoe Street Denver, CO 80205 USA Tel: +1 303-919-3920 cocksclark.com Hell Direct Laser Engraving 2185 Highway 292 Inman, SC 29349 Tel: +1 864-472-0334 helldirectlasers.com Olberding Brand Family 2141 Gilbert Ave Cincinnati, OH 45206 Tel: +1 513-281-0999 olberdingbrands.com Phototype 2141 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45206 Tel: +1 513-281-0999 phototype.com Reece Brothers One Toy Street, Suite #3 Bryan, Ohio 43506 Tel: +1 419-212-9225 www.reecebrothers.com SGS International 626 W. Main Street Suite 500 Louisville, KY 40202 USA Tel: +1 502-637-5443 sgsintl.com VN Graphics 14640 NE 91st Street Redmond, WA 98052 USA Tel: +1 425-454-5165 vngraphics.com Youngstown Pre-Press Inc 3691 LeHarps Road Youngstown, OH 44515 Tel: 330-793-3690 gdobrindt@ameritech.net PRESS/COATER CYLINDER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT Beckon Worldwide (see Bodymaker spare parts)
QUALITY TESTING & VISUAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT
USED EQUIPMENT DEALERS
Perm Machine & Tool (see oven parts & services )
Acu-Gage Systems 12 Park Avenue Hudson, NH 03051 Tel: +1 603-622-2481 acu-gage.com
REPAIR (SPARE) PARTS
UV EQUIPMENT
Beckon Worldwide see Bodymaker Spare Parts
American Ultraviolet Aetek UV 212 S. Mt. Zion Road Lebanon, IN 46052 Tel: +1 765-483-9514 auvco.com
Advanced Color Technologies 200 Capri Court Greenville, SC 29609 USA Tel: +1 864-370-2990 measurecolor.com Antares Vision Group 2020 Vision Lane Akron, OH 44223 USA Tel: +1 330-926-2222 appliedvision.com CMC-KUHNKE, Inc. 1060 Broadway Albany, NY 12204 USA Tel: +1 518-694-3310 cmc-kuhnke.com Duluth, GA 30096 USA Tel: +1 770-449-7776 isravision.com Intelligent Sensing, Inc 46828 Butternut Road Oberlin, OH 44074 USA Tel: +1 440-774-4411 intelsen.com Pressco Technology, Inc 29200 Aurora Road Cleveland, OH 44139 USA Tel: +1 440-498-2600 pressco.com ISRA Vision 4470 Peachtree Lakes Drive
Cleveland Folder Service 4330 Lee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Tel: +1 847-782-5850 clevelandfolder.com
Excelitas Noblelight 910 Clopper Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Tel: +1 301-527-2660 heraeus.com
REBUILDS
Anguil Environmental Systems 8855 N. 55th Street Milwaukee, WI 53211 USA Tel: +1 414-365-6400 anguil.com
IST METZ GmbH Lauterstrabe 14-18 D-72622 Nurtingen, Germany ist-uv.com
The CMM Group 2071-C Lawrence Drive De Pere, WI 54115 Tel: +1 920-336-9800 thecmmgroup.com Integrated Packaging Solutions 4010 Youngfield Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Tel: +1 303-426-4881 intpacsol.com
Miltec UV 146 Log Canoe Circle Stevensville, MD 21666 Tel: +1 410-604-2900 miltec.com
WASHERS, WASH COAT SYSTEMS, CAN WASHERS International Thermal Systems 4697 West Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53214 Tel: +1 414-526-0431 internationalthermalsystems.com
2 PIECE DECORATOR MACHINERY
Belvac Production Machinery 237 Graves Mills Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 USA Tel: +1 434-832-6300 belvac.com Intercan Group Ltd 38 Burners Lane Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes MK11 3HB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1908 270 041 intercan.co.uk
Stolle EMS Group Unit 3B Barnfield Way Altham Business Park Altham, Accrington Lancashire, BB5 5WJ, UK Tel: +44 1282-858-930 stollemachinery.com
SACMI 3434 106th Circle Urbandale, IA 50322 Tel: +1 515-276-2052 Sacmi.com
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
The IMDPA extends its gratitude to the following members for helping to compile our Conference Program for this year. We could not host this event without YOU!
Mark Sanderson INX International Tricia Southard Industrial Physics Gyas Uddin J.L. Clark Bill Waters The Ohio Art Co Elena West The Ohio Art Co James Yates Monster Energy Mike Yavorski Sherwin-Williams
Sarah Jacks INX International Kelley Kaezyk Steeforce Packaging Jack Knight INX International Andy Layden Stolle Machinery Michael Masenior IMDPA Justin McFarland HeatTek Aditya Pelluri Belvac Production Machinery
Jeff Fontaine Can Q Consulting John Frangakis Reynolds Services John Friedman IMDPA Michelle Garza Anderson-Vreeland Richard Hoffmaster J.L. Clark Bill Hoyle Hoyle Consulting Art Hurley Silgan Closures (retired)
John Clark Excelius Sam Courtney VN Graphics Tim Duca INX International Paul Fennessy Crown Mark Finch Silgan Containers Clayton Finzer Finzer Roller Jodi Flinn Metlack
Chair: Kyle Hurla INX International Mike Adler Boettcher- Systems Brian Bates Reynolds Services Bob Blandford Miltec UV Levi Boss Ball Corp Andy Brannon American Ultraviolet Oscar Carcamo SGX
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