released 05-27-11
In 2010, the members of Strategic Print Alliance established the Flesh Membership Award to honor the memory of Royal S. (Scud) Flesh. Under Mr. Flesh’s leadership, The Flesh Company was a founding member of what is now the Print Services and Distribution Association (PSDA). The company remains a strong supporter of the organization to this day. The Flesh Membership Award, sponsored by Strategic Print Alliance, funds the first year’s dues in the PSDA for a new member.
The recipient of the Flesh Membership Award for 2011 is Enthusiast Media Group of Portland, OR. Started in 2005 with 1 employee, owner Wendie Martin has grown her business to 7 employees and over $10 million in annual sales.
“Enthusiast Media Group (EMG) is a forward-thinking, progressive company that is redefining the classic distributor model. They combine years of hands-on industry experience with a fresh new approach to serving their customer's changing needs,” said Dan Adkison, President of Strategic Print Alliance and President and COO of Wright Enterprises in Portland, OR. “We can 'enthusiastically' endorse EMG as the recipient of the 2011 Flesh Membership Award. We look forward to supporting Wendie and her company through PSDA and Strategic Print Alliance.”
The members of Strategic Print Alliance are Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, Superior Business Associates, The Flesh Company, and Wright Enterprises.
released 03-11-11
From left to right: Dan Adkison, Bob Berardino, David Batson, Gerard Winterbottom
"The members of Strategic Print Alliance have unanimously re-elected their Executive Team to an additional two-year term at their annual meeting in Atlanta on March 2. Dan Adkison, President and COO of Wright Enterprises, will continue to serve as the group’s President, Bob Berardino, President and COO of The Flesh Company, will continue as Vice President, and Gerard Winterbottom, CFO of The Flesh Company, will continue as Secretary and Treasurer. “We have made significant accomplishments under the executive team’s leadership over the last two years. With an aggressive agenda already in place, and the benefit of their vision and experience, we will continue to expand and enhance value for our members and end-user customers”, said David Batson, Executive Director.
Strategic Print Alliance is a network of best-in-class regional print manufacturers, offering a national manufacturing and distribution footprint to service customers of all sizes.
The members of Strategic Print Alliance are Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, Superior Business Associates, The Flesh Company, and Wright Enterprises.
released 01-5-11
Strategic Print Alliance has joined the Demandbridge Certified Supplier Network, making all SPA members eligible for participation in this program. This certification allows SPA members access to an exclusive network of print buyers and the opportunity to build relationships with the largest distributor network in the industry, representing sales of more than $2 billion annually.
“Demandbridge elegantly and seamlessly connects distributors to the unique print production capabilities of our member companies, said Dan Adkison, President of Strategic Print Alliance. “Web based technologies help reduce transactional costs and more effectively leverage our nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities.”
"We are proud to have Strategic Print Alliance join the DB Certified network of suppliers and become a part of Sourcingbench. The companies in SPA represent some of the best trade-only suppliers in our industry. We are confident our distributors and enterprise end users will benefit from their participation in the DB Certified Network." Said Brian Fritsche, President and CEO of Demandbridge.
The members of Strategic Print Alliance are Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, Superior Business Associates, The Flesh Company, and Wright Enterprises.
released 09-20-10
Print Professional magazine has featured Strategic Print Alliance in its September, 2010 issue. The owners of the member companies are pictured on the cover, with an accompanying feature article inside.
“We are pleased to have been recognized by Print Professional “, said Dan Adkison, President of Strategic Print Alliance. “Our story has been well received in the marketplace and this article has generated even more interest in our Alliance.”
A link to the Print Professional article is listed below:
Print Professional magazine features Strategic Print Alliance
Strategic Print Alliance is a network of best-in-class regional print manufacturers who offer a national manufacturing and distribution footprint to service customers of all sizes. The members are Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, The Flesh Company, Superior Business Associates, and Wright Enterprises.
released 08-27-10
Three members of Strategic Print Alliance have earned FSC® certification under the multi-site chain of custody program, certificate number SW-COC-005001. The three sites are:
Bradley Graphic Solutions, Bensalem, PA
Wright Enterprises, Chino, CA
“We are proud of this distinction for these Strategic Print Alliance members. This is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with the products they need, while ensuring that our environmental responsibilities are met,” said Dan Adkison, President of Strategic Print Alliance.
Other Strategic Print Alliance members – Apex Color (SGS-COC-006532), The Flesh Company (SCS-COC-001487), and Wright Enterprises (SW-COC-003494, Portland, OR and Kent, WA) were previously certified individually, bringing the total number of FSC® certifications to 7.
The Forest Stewardship Council is an international nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC®-certified products use wood from forests that are managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards.
Strategic Print Alliance gives its customers access to a national manufacturing and distribution network of best-in-class regional suppliers. The members of Strategic Print Alliance are: Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, The Flesh Company, Superior Business Associates, and Wright Enterprises.
released 06-04-10
As a founding member of the Independent Business Forms Dealers of America, which later became the Print Services and Distribution Association, Royal S. (Scud) Flesh saw the value in being part of an organization that supported its membership through education, information, networking events, and other resources.
The members of Strategic Print Alliance want to honor Mr. Flesh’s memory in a lasting and meaningful way in appreciation for his contributions to them personally, and to the industry. To that end, Strategic Print Alliance will fund the first years’ membership dues in PSDA for a non-member distributor each year, beginning in 2010.
The first recipient of The Flesh Membership Award is:
LabForms
1401 East Edinger Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
www.labformsprinting.com
As a growing distributor with a nationwide presence, LabForms has shown significant growth in the past year and is poised to become a major supplier to clinical laboratories across the country. John Zylstra, LabForms’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said “We are honored to be the first recipient of The Flesh Membership Award and eagerly anticipate using the resources that PSDA membership provides.”
“Strategic Print Alliance is pleased to be able to honor Mr. Flesh in this meaningful and enduring way. And LabForms will be strengthened by their membership in PSDA,” said David Batson, Executive Director of Strategic Print Alliance.
The members of Strategic Print Alliance are Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, Superior Business Associates, The Flesh Company, and Wright Enterprises.
released 04-15-10
Print Solutions Magazine announced winners of the 6th Annual Print Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Awards on April 7th. The members of Strategic Print Alliance garnered 9 awards in 6 categories, making SPA the most honored organization in this year’s awards.
This year the contest attracted more than 236 entries from around the world. “These awards demonstrate the commitment of our members to our distributor/partners and our willingness to be innovative in our approach. We’re honored to be recognized”, said David Batson, Executive Director of SPA.
The official presentation will be made at the Print Solutions Conference and Expo in Baltimore on May 24.
Strategic Print Alliance is a network of best-in-class regional print manufacturers who offer a national manufacturing and distribution footprint to service customers of all sizes. The members are Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, The Flesh Company, Superior Business Associates, and Wright Enterprises.
released 11-30-09
Strategic Print Alliance has announced a new, multi-year supplier agreement with Appleton Papers, the world's leading producer of carbonless paper. This agreement positions Appleton to be the primary supplier of carbonless and security products and value-added services to the members of SPA. Dan Adkison, President of Strategic Print Alliance, commented "Appleton's unwavering support of the alliance has been a tremendous help to our members. Known for their industry leading products and world class customer support, Appleton has provided a host of consultative, value-added services that have helped reduce costs, eliminate waste, and streamline our supply chain."
"We are proud and excited to be selected as a supplier to such a premier group of manufacturers. Appleton's way of doing business complements the collaborative way SPA members have chosen to operate," said Jim Holoubek, Appleton's Director of Sales for transaction documents. "We look forward to expanding the strong partnerships we have developed with SPA members."
Strategic Print Alliance gives its customers access to a network of best-in-class regional print manufacturers who are dedicated to the indirect distribution channel. They assist distributors with sales call planning, plant tours, joint sales calls, implementation, logistics, and account management.
released 6-16-09
American Solutions for Business has designated Strategic Print Alliance as Patriot Level Partners for Progress. This means that the members of SPA are acknowledged at the highest level of participation in this program. Founded in 1981, American has become a nationwide leader in print distribution with sales in excess of $259 million.
"We at ASB are very excited about the new partnership with Strategic Print Alliance,” said Justin Zavadil, Director of Vendor Relations for American Solutions for Business. “We have enjoyed working with these companies individually and we look forward to the national growth and opportunity with them as a whole.”
“It is very gratifying to be partnered with a progressive company like ASB. Our members offer a wide variety of products and services that should prove complementary to the innovation ASB provides its customers. We look forward to growing with them in the years to come”, said David Batson, Executive Director of Strategic Print Alliance.
Strategic Print Alliance is a network of best-in-class regional print manufacturers. They assist distributors with sales call planning, plant tours, joint sales calls, implementation, logistics, and account management. The members include Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, Superior Business Associates, The Flesh Company, and Wright Enterprises.
released 5-21-09
The member companies of Strategic Print Alliance have been selected as Preferred Partners by WebbMason, Inc. The members include Apex Color, Bradley Graphic Solutions, Superior Business Associates, The Flesh Company, and Wright Enterprises.
"This Partnership with WebbMason gives their sales force access to a network of 6 companies, 10 plants, 100 presses, and 750,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and distribution space to meet their customer's needs. We share WebbMason's commitment to customer service, quality, and continuous improvement," said David Batson, Executive Director of Strategic Print Alliance.
Strategic Print Alliance is a network of best-in-class regional print manufacturers who are dedicated to the indirect distribution channel. They assist distributors with sales call planning, plant tours, joint sales calls, implementation, logistics, and account management.
released 2-16-09
The members of Strategic Print Alliance (SPA) have elected Dan Adkison, President & COO of Wright Enterprises, to a two-year term as the group’s President.
Adkison is a seasoned veteran of the print and graphic arts industry with 26 years of experience in sales, sales management and general management. “We are fortunate to have someone with Dan’s talent, vision and leadership skills at the helm as we continue with an ambitious organizational transformation,” said David Batson, Strategic Print Alliance’s Executive Director.
Strategic Print Alliance brings together six independent companies, the most established names in the forms industry, with ten strategically located facilities throughout the United States. Strategic Print Alliance offers distributors and resellers an unprecedented opportunity to sell value-added products and services to large, national accounts.
Bob Berardino, President & COO of The Flesh Co., will serve as Vice President of the organization for a corresponding two-year term.
released 1-5-09
Strategic Print Alliance, the national trade-only group of independent manufacturers, is pleased to announce that David Batson has accepted the newly created position of Executive Director.
David began his career with Moore Business Forms in 1978. He joined OEI Business Products in 1986. David held the position of V.P. of Sales when acquired by Workflow in 2002. Most recently, David was V.P. of Strategic Sourcing and after the acquisition of Relizon was responsible for the combined Certified Trade Partner Programs for WorkflowOne.
Strategic Print Alliance (formerly UnigraphicsUSA) combines six independent companies – the most established names in the forms industry with nine plants covering every corner of the U.S. One group united to deliver great service and convenience; outstanding quality and unlimited capabilities.
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