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tic pump designed solely for printing, and the compa- ny continues to develop their ink pumping technology to lead the evolving market. In August of last year, Shields’ daughter Kristen was named President. Her mother, Linda Shields, continues as Chairman. Kristen has held a variety of key roles in sales, marketing, and operations since joining the company in 1989. She is currently active in the TLMI and FTA, focused on ways in which to attract new, young talent to the
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industry. She has hosted high school career days at Graymills and has spent considerable time and energy in finding ways to advocate for the industry that has fueled her life’s work. “We have great products and a strong reputation,”she said. “As we celebrate our 80th anniversary it is very important to understand that our observance of the past should be used to gain ideas of how to move into the future.” Innovation One clear path to the future is through innovation. With three main markets — metalworking pumps, ink pumps, and parts washers — the company is not only diversified but is frequently able to translate techno- logical developments in one market and introduce them into the other. “This year we are celebrating our 80th anniversary with the tagline ‘After 80 years, we’ve got innovation down to a science,’” said Shields. Graymills will introduce its Smarter Ink Pump Family at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe show in Brussels, Belgium, September 24-27. The company will be ex- hibiting in booth9A59. Graymills moved several years ago to a new, modernized facility that allows the company to meet growing market demands.
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