Last week Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG), the largest community of independent label converters in the industry, wrapped up its most successful Annual Meeting to date, with a record-breaking number of Members and Vendor Partners gathering in Overland Park, KS, for three days of programming, peer connection, and business-building conversations.

The 2025 “Power Up” Annual Meeting reflected the strength, momentum, and collaborative spirit that continues to define the FLAG community.

The meeting kicked off with an exclusive facility tour hosted by Spectragraphics, providing attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at lean, high-efficiency operations. The agenda also featured the “Power Up Your Efficiency & Sales” Member Panel, where FLAG Members shared real-world solutions for workforce management, leadership development, and customer growth.

Attendees participated in structured Peer Group Roundtables and explored innovations from FLAG’s Vendor Partner Tabletop Expo. The event concluded with the Private Members Meeting and a sharp, forward-looking State of the Industry update presented by Greg Hrinya, editor of Label & Narrow Web. Hrinya provided a valuable look into the economic, technological, and competitive trends shaping the future of the label industry.

The annual awards dinner honored those who go above and beyond to make the FLAG community stronger every day.

FLAG Vendor Partner of the Year Award: QSPAC

This award is based on exceptional support, communication and commitment to FLAG and its Members by a participating vendor.

Brad Brown Strategic Partner Award: Ken Dubois – Actega

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.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Liff – K Sidrane

The Lifetime Achievement Award is a special honor established by FLAG to recognize an individual whose exceptional dedication, leadership, and contributions have had a lasting impact on both FLAG and the broader industry.

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. Six companies received the 2025 Gold Member Award:

• AccuLabel
• Grace Label
• Graphics Universal
• M&R Label
• North Georgia Label
• Trend Label

Million Dollar Saver Awards – Label Logic and Label Specialties

Members who have received $1 million, or more in savings by taking advantage of the purchasing power through FLAG

Member Tour Host Award – Spectragraphics

At each FLAG Annual Meeting, a Member company opens up the doors of their print shop and invites all of the attendees to tour their facility. Members place great value in seeing how a company of their similar size and scope implements processes and sets up their businesses for growth and efficiency.

“This wasn’t just the biggest FLAG event we’ve ever hosted, it was one of the most meaningful,” said John McKay, Founder of FLAG. “Our Members came ready to engage, our Vendor Partners came ready to support, and the conversations that happened here will drive action across the industry in the months to come. FLAG isn’t just growing in size, we’re growing in impact.”

With a passing of the baton, Spectragraphics passed the honor of being the Member Host to the team at Label King. The FLAG 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in San Diego, California March 23-26.

FLAG’s Annual Meeting is exclusive to Members, but the benefits of Membership extend year-round through Peer Groups, Lunch & Learn webinars, strategic insights, and cost-saving opportunities from world-class Vendor Partners.