PRINTER NEWS
YORK Label Acquires
Southern Atlantic Label
OMAHA, Neb.—YORK Label announced its acquisition of Southern Atlantic Label. Located in Chesapeake, Va., Southern Atlantic Label was founded in 1972 and employs 130 people.
Southern Atlantic Label's primary market segment is food, including poultry, deli meats, cooking oils, and sauces, in addition to beverages, durable goods, healthcare, and personal care. According to YORK, these align very well with the company's core markets. The acquisition will support YORK's business plan to acquire companies that both strengthen its position in the market and provide additional geographic footprint in the industry.
"The addition of Southern Atlantic Label to the YORK Label platform brings benefits to all stakeholders," commented John McKernan, YORK Label president and CEO. "Southern Atlantic Label is complementary to our company not only from a regional perspective but to create new growth opportunities with world-class consumer product companies. Southern Atlantic Label associates will benefit as a result of the strength of YORK Label's structure and focused investments. Southern Atlantic Label customers will benefit due to expanded capabilities of YORK Label, in addition to the outstanding quality, responsiveness, and service which has been consistently demonstrated by Southern Atlantic Label."
American Packaging Corporation Approves Capital Expansion Project
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The Board of Directors of American Packaging Corporation (APC) announced the approval of a $16.5 million expansion project at its Flexographic Printing and Laminating Division located in Story City, Iowa. This is one of several major APC expansions in recent years. The others include a $12 million project at its Extrusion, Laminating and Coating facility in Rochester, N.Y. and a $13 million expansion at its Rotogravure, Printing, and Laminating Division in Columbus, Wis.
President and CEO Peter Schottland states, "We are committed to expand and grow our business through strategic investment in our facilities, obtaining the latest technology, and most importantly, attracting and retaining the best people in the industry."
During the last decade, American Packaging invested more than $150 million in new capital equipment and facilities, state of the art technology, and the training and development of its highly skilled workforce. This also includes significant financial contributions to educational institutions that specialize in flexible packaging training, research, and development, with the ultimate objective of furthering the industry as a whole.
Schottland adds, "This level of investment and growth could not be possible without the dedication of our people; they truly deserve congratulations and a heartfelt thank you for their commitment to our company."
Hammer Packaging Wins Nine IAPHC Awards
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Hammer Packaging won nine awards in the 35th International Gallery of Superb Printing competition, produced by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen (IAPHC). The IAPHC awards are recognized globally as high honors given in the graphic design and print industry.
Hammer Packaging received the following awards: Gold—Fruitopia, JoJo Energy, and Chadwick Bay Grape Juice; Silver—Ovaltine, Cell-Nique, and Nika Water; Bronze—Snapple Tea; Honorable Mention—XO Energy and Arctic Power.
Kevin Keane, president of IAPHC, states, "Our event has been the beneficiary of seeing the growth of Hammer Packaging in terms of technical execution, range of product and services, and an avid embrace of leading with excellence for many years. We salute the team at Hammer Packaging and we congratulate them on their nine International Gallery awards celebrating their world-class graphic arts prowess."
Spear Wins Spectrum of Awards
MASON, Ohio—Spear announced an array of recent awards it has won in competitions around the globe. At the European-based label association, FINAT, Spear was awarded Best in Show, Best in Printing Process (Group Winner), and Best Combination Printing for its Crabbie's Green Ginger Wine label. Desperado's Red was also awarded first place in the Screen Printing category.
At the North American Tag and Label Manufactures Institute (TLMI), Spear received first prize in the Gravure—Line and Screen/Tone Prime Label category for its Bud Light entry. In addition, Spear won the TLMI Environmental Leadership Award for, "consistently demonstrating a commitment to progressive environmental practices across a range of areas including solid waste reduction, recycling, waste and energy recovery, clean process technology, and the implementation of an education program," according to TLMI.
Spear's Amstel Light label was commended in the European Gravure Association (ERA) awards and at the PrintWeek Label Printer of the Year awards in the UK.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Flextec Corp. has appointed Peter C. Schambs as its national accounts manager. Schambs brings with him more than 20 years of experience with various printing processes, along with extensive knowledge of labeling applications, equipment, and systems.
SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging Corp. has appointed Donald R. Droppo, Jr. as president and chief executive officer. He previously served as senior vice president, responsible for marketing, sales, innovation, and environmental stewardship. In this new role, Droppo will be responsible for all aspects of the company.
WEST ST. PAUL, Minn.—Tapemark has promoted Steve Rau to vice president, technical operations. In his new role, he is responsible for engineering and operations functions for the company, and reports directly to Andy Rensink, president and COO. pP
