04.21.23
FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group, LLC) has announced the conclusion of its 11th annual meeting in Salt Lake City, UT. A record-setting 125 independent converter Members and Vendor Partners attended the networking and educational event.
According to JC McKay, president, “The theme for this year’s meeting was IGNITE. After several challenging years for independent converters, we wanted to focus on “igniting” our Members, getting back to focusing on growth, efficiences and strategy. Discussions, presentations and keynotes focused on creative thinking, increased effectiveness and growth. Every year we prioritize what is most important for our Members and were thrilled with the outcome of this year’s event.”
Held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, FLAG distributed 15 prestigious awards during the 2022 Awards Banquet held at Caffe Mouse in Salt Lake City, UT.
2022 FLAG Award winners were:
FLAG Venor Partner of the Year Award - 2022: UPM Raflatac – This award is based on exceptional support, communication and commitment to FLAG and its Members by a participating vendor. This year’s recipient was UPM Raflatac.
Brad Brown Strategic Partner Award: Michael Agness - Hybrid Software – Brad Brown was a colleague and friend of John McKay who passed away much too young. Brad was instrumental in helping FLAG in the early years, first by believing in the FLAG vision, then becoming one of the first FLAG Vendor Partners as well as introducing John to Dan Bendele, CEO of IPW. Dan and John struck up a friendship, which led to a strong Strategic Partnership between FLAG & IPW.
The Brad Brown Strategic Partner Award is presented annually to one person who exemplified Commitment, Creativity and Excellence - three character traits of Brad’s - in their support of FLAG. This year’s award went to Michael Agness of Hybrid Software.
FLAG Gold Member Awards – The long-term success of FLAG is based on engagement, involvement and purchasing at high levels from all Members. The Gold Member award is presented to FLAG Members who have achieved Gold Member Ranking in their purchasing levels multiple times over the last four quarters and attended the Annual Members Meeting. Nine companies received the 2022 Gold Member Awards:
FLAG added two additional awards this year. Three Member companies received the Millon Dollar Award. This award recognizes Members who have saved one million dollars, or more, through Vendor Partner incentive programs.
Million Dollar Awards:
According to JC McKay, president, “The theme for this year’s meeting was IGNITE. After several challenging years for independent converters, we wanted to focus on “igniting” our Members, getting back to focusing on growth, efficiences and strategy. Discussions, presentations and keynotes focused on creative thinking, increased effectiveness and growth. Every year we prioritize what is most important for our Members and were thrilled with the outcome of this year’s event.”
Held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, FLAG distributed 15 prestigious awards during the 2022 Awards Banquet held at Caffe Mouse in Salt Lake City, UT.
2022 FLAG Award winners were:
FLAG Venor Partner of the Year Award - 2022: UPM Raflatac – This award is based on exceptional support, communication and commitment to FLAG and its Members by a participating vendor. This year’s recipient was UPM Raflatac.
Brad Brown Strategic Partner Award: Michael Agness - Hybrid Software – Brad Brown was a colleague and friend of John McKay who passed away much too young. Brad was instrumental in helping FLAG in the early years, first by believing in the FLAG vision, then becoming one of the first FLAG Vendor Partners as well as introducing John to Dan Bendele, CEO of IPW. Dan and John struck up a friendship, which led to a strong Strategic Partnership between FLAG & IPW.
The Brad Brown Strategic Partner Award is presented annually to one person who exemplified Commitment, Creativity and Excellence - three character traits of Brad’s - in their support of FLAG. This year’s award went to Michael Agness of Hybrid Software.
FLAG Gold Member Awards – The long-term success of FLAG is based on engagement, involvement and purchasing at high levels from all Members. The Gold Member award is presented to FLAG Members who have achieved Gold Member Ranking in their purchasing levels multiple times over the last four quarters and attended the Annual Members Meeting. Nine companies received the 2022 Gold Member Awards:
- Apogee Industries - Milford, NH
- ATL Corp - menomonee Falls, WI
- Creative Labels, Inc. - Winooski, VT
- Grace Label - Des Moines, IA
- Integrated Label - Rockford, IL
- International Label and Printing Co., Inc. - Elk Grove Village, IL
- M&R Label - University Park, IL
- Stick2 Labels - Dorval, QC Canada
- The Label Shoppe - City of Industry, CA
FLAG added two additional awards this year. Three Member companies received the Millon Dollar Award. This award recognizes Members who have saved one million dollars, or more, through Vendor Partner incentive programs.
Million Dollar Awards:
- Bollin Label - Toledo, OH
- International Label & Printing Co., Inc. - Elk Grove Village, IL
- TLF Graphics - Rochester, NY