Steve Katz, Editor05.31.19
Artex Label & Graphics
740 Case Karsten Dr., Zeeland, MI, USA 49464
www.artexlabel.com
Though Artex Label was founded in 1999, its history dates back more than 50 years ago. Founded as the in-house printing division of Michigan-based Batts, one of the nation’s largest wooden clothing hanger manufacturers, the company had a single standalone label press – a robust workhorse with five color stations and print speeds exceeding 200 fpm – a remarkable feat at the time.
As the business grew, so too did its number of presses. A second, larger press was added that provided Batts with not only a competitive edge but also a means to break into other label markets.
In the late 1990s, Batts sold its wood hanger division to a competitor. Terry Gruppen, Batts’ multi-plant manager at the time, was given the opportunity to purchase the company’s printing assets. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to grow a business, Gruppen started Artex Label with the Batts equipment – most of the original Batts crew stayed on board. Right away, the newly-formed Artex Label expanded
740 Case Karsten Dr., Zeeland, MI, USA 49464
www.artexlabel.com
Though Artex Label was founded in 1999, its history dates back more than 50 years ago. Founded as the in-house printing division of Michigan-based Batts, one of the nation’s largest wooden clothing hanger manufacturers, the company had a single standalone label press – a robust workhorse with five color stations and print speeds exceeding 200 fpm – a remarkable feat at the time.
As the business grew, so too did its number of presses. A second, larger press was added that provided Batts with not only a competitive edge but also a means to break into other label markets.
In the late 1990s, Batts sold its wood hanger division to a competitor. Terry Gruppen, Batts’ multi-plant manager at the time, was given the opportunity to purchase the company’s printing assets. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to grow a business, Gruppen started Artex Label with the Batts equipment – most of the original Batts crew stayed on board. Right away, the newly-formed Artex Label expanded
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