Big Business Blast-Off

The alliance will result in a new superpower in the label industry, boasting 14 manufacturing facilities, over 60 sales offices, and projected annual sales in excess of $150 million. Fulwiler will act as chairman of the board, while Ken Kidd, the CEO of SLS, will keep that title in the W/S Group.

Kidd, who has known Fulwiler for over ten years, reports the merger will "make two good companies into one stronger and better company." He observes, "As large a company as [WL Group] is, they pay such attention to their customers." That renewed commitment to excellent customer service, he says, will be the heart of the new organization.