Anderson & Vreeland reappoints Kelly Conner to drive innovation in photopolymer technologies

USA – Anderson & Vreeland, a leading supplier of printing and packaging equipment and materials, has announced the return of Kelly Conner as Business Development Manager, focusing on photopolymer technologies.

In his new role, Conner will work closely with Anderson & Vreeland’s account managers and clients to introduce innovative solutions, strengthen partnerships, and identify new business opportunities.

His goal is to serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring smooth adoption and optimisation of polymer plate technologies across client operations.

Conner brings over 30 years of experience in the printing and packaging industry. Most recently, he served as a Sales Specialist at tesa tape, where he managed accounts across seven U.S. states and drove revenue through hands-on customer support.

His prior leadership roles at Anderson & Vreeland, Flint Group Narrow Web, and Pitman Company have equipped him with deep expertise in sales strategy, operational efficiency, and problem-solving.

He has also received advanced technical training from institutions such as the Flexographic Technical Association, the German Flexographic Technical Association, and Fox Valley Technical College.

Larry Dingman, Director of the Polymer Team at Anderson & Vreeland, stated, “Conner thrives at solving customer challenges and empowering teams to maximise operational efficiency. Our customers and internal teams will greatly benefit from his wealth of plate optimisation and troubleshooting experience.”

Anderson & Vreeland remains committed to delivering customised solutions for flexographic printing, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving print and packaging sector.

Domino appoints Michael Strehlow to strengthen corrugated packaging focus

In a separate move, Domino Printing Sciences has named Michael Strehlow as its new Account Manager, Corrugated for the EMEA region, underscoring its strategic commitment to the corrugated packaging sector.

Strehlow brings over 30 years of industry experience, including roles at HEIDELBERG, Kongsberg, and Konica Minolta.

He has a broad background in both traditional and digital printing technologies—spanning offset, flexographic, digital printing, as well as post-press and converting processes.

In his new position, Strehlow will collaborate with packaging manufacturers to explore how Domino’s digital print technologies—especially for corrugated packaging—can unlock new efficiencies and market opportunities.

Among Domino’s flagship offerings is the X630i digital corrugated press, which delivers up to 4,500 sheets per hour, and features one of the smallest footprints and lowest ink consumption rates in the market.

The X630i uses a proprietary aqueous ink set that enables high-quality printing on both coated and uncoated corrugated boards—without the need for primer or bonding agents.

David Ellen, Divisional Director of Digital Printing Solutions at Domino, remarked, “Brands are increasingly seeking impactful packaging with fast turnaround to stand out in competitive markets.

“Domino helps converters meet this demand through shorter, digital print runs while boosting efficiency. We’re excited to welcome Michael and believe his expertise will be a strong asset for converters embracing digital transformation.”

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