CCL Industries Inc. has acknowledged the passing of Alan D. Horn, a long serving member of the the company’s Board of Directors.

“Alan was an insightful, steadfast and trusted advisor; and more importantly, a friend to the Lang family for many years,” says Donald Lang, executive chairman of CCL Industries. “His significant contributions to the company date back to the early 1980s including the milestone transaction he personally negotiated on behalf of the Lang family to repurchase Kiewit Corporation’s minority interest in the company, subsequent to the Continental Can Corporation reorganization. His sound and conservative business approach was always on point and very much aligned with the company values established by the company’s founder, Gordon S. Lang, which still guide us today.”

During Horn’s time at CCL, which began as a board member of the Lang family investment company and then, in 2008, evolved to a member of the company’s Board of Directors, his guidance on numerous acquisitions and strategic insights were invaluable to the foundation of the CCL that exists today.

Meanwhile, Baldwin Technology Company has its sights set on “unlocking the potential” of the label and narrow web industry as it prepares for the future. Baldwin has established a diverse product portfolio, featuring capabilities that include surface cleaning and UV curing and drying, to inspection and corona treatment.

As part of Barry Wehmiller, acquisitions have played a strong role in Baldwin’s development. The first acquisition under new ownership took place in 2014 when Baldwin acquired Web Printing Controls Inc. This acquisition was followed by several other key additions, including Air Motion Systems, Ahlbrandt, PC Industries, and QuadTech.

Baldwin’s Vision System segment was subsequently formed in 2018, uniting PC Industries, Web Printing Controls and QuadTech. Under the leadership of Joe Kline, president and CEO, Baldwin has sought expansion in multiple areas of the print market – specifically, label and narrow web.

“The label and narrow web market is becoming a bigger focal point for Baldwin because of how our product offering has evolved over the past five or six years,” Kline tells L&NW. “We are excited about our opportunity to grow in the label and narrow web market, and I’d expect us to increase our investment through new products and stronger engagement with the end customers, as well as industry associations focused on label and narrow web.”

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