NEWS RELEASE
Rochester, NY | April 7, 2020
Consulting Team Expands at Gravure Association of the Americas
Two Industry Veterans to Offer Guidance and Advice on Success with Gravure
In keeping with its mission to improve and enhance the professional experience for operators working with the gravure process, the Gravure Association of the Americas (GAA) announced today the recent addition of two consultants to the organization’s consulting division which specializes in technical advice and troubleshooting.
Bob Kikkert brings 36 total years in the printing industry with a specialty in packaging, which also includes 17 years of experience working in the manufacturing management of print companies utilizing rotogravure equipment. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions in manufacturing, operations, pressroom supervision, waste control superintendent, and waste control manager. Mike Gaffney offers nearly 35 years in the industry, opening new facilities, purchasing and acquiring new businesses, flexography, print production, cylinder finishing, and managing gravure and graphics business. Throughout his career, he has worked with top names in the industry including Sonoco, Keating Gravure UK (Trident Charlotte), and Starpak Houston, which gives him unique first-hand insight into the needs of major print and pressrooms that serve global audiences.
“As the premier professional organization for the art and business of gravure, we see it as the GAA’s responsibility to provide access to the most knowledgeable technicians and experts from throughout the industry,” said Lou DeFlaviis, GAA Chairman of the Board. “Bob and Mike are proven operators with impressive depth and breadth of hands-on expertise across multiple gravure production scenarios. We have no doubt our members will benefit greatly from choosing to work with them as consultants on their individual projects, challenges, or other needs.”
ABOUT THE GRAVURE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS
Since 2013, The Gravure Association of the Americas has stood as the premier professional organization for those who work in or work with gravure printing. Our international presence throughout North America and South America invites professionals across many countries to share insights, experiences, best practices, technical advice, and more – all with the goal of positioning gravure printing as the superior choice for exceptional print quality. To achieve this goal, the GAA works with its members to create value and opportunities to showcase the greatness of gravure through interactive communication, training, education, collaborative promotion, best practices, and more. For more information please visit www.gaa.org.