March 2019
The date we at Kirkwood have feared, yet anticipated, for years is finally upon us: Bob Riseman is retiring. Bob’s passion to deliver for his customers is the legacy he leaves our team, who embrace his dedicated approach that grew not only his business but our deep community of devoted clients. Bob’s groundbreaking work in identifying what the customer needed before the customer knew they needed it has had a significant effect on the success of the team he was a part of. “There were so many moving parts in the printing business, I was able to participate in the creative process and learn how to shepherd projects through. I really enjoyed teaching and mentoring the business to graphic designers,” said Riseman. When Bob joined Kirkwood in 2005, he had already had an extensive, 29 year career in the printing business. Riseman began his career selling office supplies for Monroe Stationers & Printers, later Moore where Bob sold business forms. In the 1980s he moved to Adco and began to sell commercial printing. During these early years, Bob worked for many companies, including Congraf, Nimrod, and Universal. It was during this time that he fell in love with the business, just as it was rapidly evolving. “So many of the companies I worked for were gobbled up during the late 80s and early 90s by acquisition. I was happy to land at Kirkwood, knowing these guys would never go down that road,” said Riseman. |
November 2018
As Digital and Large Format Manager, he will be responsible for technical evolution and continuous process improvement across Digital offerings and teams. “Doug’s extensive experience managing the activities of a quality control group will be critical to the growth of Kirkwood. We are thrilled to have him on board,” stated Bob Coppinger, CEO, Kirkwood. Prior to joining Kirkwood, Doug held positions as VP of Operations, Director of Quality Control, Plant Manager, and Prepress Manager / Lead Computer Graphic Artist for several large companies including Universal Wilde, Cenveo, Color Graphics-Mail Well, WE Andrews-Wallace Corporation, and Munson Advertising and Design. Doug attended El Camino College in California. He is trained in Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt Certification). Please join us in welcoming Doug to the Kirkwood Printing team. Feel free to send messages of congratulations and inquiries to: mrosenthal@kirkwoodus.com |
October 2018
Molly will be responsible for the leadership of marketing, developing new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for customer needs in internal and external capacities. A well-known figure in the graphic arts industry with 25+ years of experience, Molly has held various creative and marketing positions including agencies, printers and a papermill. Recently, Molly had responsibilities for National Accounts at Mohawk Paper, where she was responsible for the growth of the New York City market. “Molly has a proven record of facilitating long term business relationships with both customers and industry luminaries. Her strong winning attitude and personality are assets that will complement and enhance Kirkwood’s ability to meet the needs of our customers as we continue to provide quality, innovative products to the marketplace,” stated Mark Nappa, Chief Sales Officer. Please join us in welcoming Molly to the Kirkwood Printing team. Feel free to send messages of congratulations and inquiries to: mrosenthal@kirkwoodus.com |
October 2018
We are pleased to welcome Janet Kelly to the Kirkwood Sales team. “A seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and vast expertise, Janet will be a wonderful addition to the sales team at Kirkwood. Janet will be responsible for growing sales in the Northeast corridor of the US. Her love of the industry coupled with Kirkwood’s capabilities, make her the perfect to addition to the organization,” stated Mark Nappa, Chief Sales Officer. Prior to joining Kirkwood, Janet was a top-producer for Universal Wilde, Westwood, Massachusetts. Janet was an NCAA Collegiate golfer who loves integrating golf with business. Currently, she is a member of the Women’s Golf Association at South Shore Country Club. “I enjoy working directly with designers and production managers at the very beginning of a project—this is where I can add the most value. Suggesting papers, special treatments, appropriate page counts and sizes, along with folding options and mailing requirements are all areas where myself and my team of experts at Kirkwood can assist. I love this business and am thrilled to be calling Kirkwood my new home,” says Janet. Feel free to send messages of congratulations and inquiries to: JKelly@kirkwoodus.com |
January 2017
Following its continued growth plans, Kirkwood is pleased to announce the addition of a Heidelberg CD102 press with UV print capability. This new press will provide for faster turn times, a wider range of printable substrates, and more options for customers who print on uncoated stocks but desire spot treatments. Kirkwood has a long history of innovation and this additional capability expands the Kirkwood service platform as a logical single source supplier. |
July 2016
Kirkwood is pleased to announce the release of the new Mobile app for Winthrop Massachusetts. At a luncheon hosted by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, on Monday July 18th, Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo announced the launch of the new app to a crowd of over 100 attendees and other public officials that were in attendance. A Winthrop resident himself, DeLeo said that the App would be the first of its kind in Winthrop connecting the community on a larger scale with the Chamber of Commerce, the Office of Economic Development and tourism. The speaker was instrumental in helping the Chamber of Commerce secure some of the initial funding for the App development, through a state sponsored program. Betsy Shane, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce was on hand to share her vision for the app with the community at large and to let everyone know that is now available for immediate download at the Apple and Google Stores. Apple Users: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/winthrop-mass/id1124484517?mt=8 Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.winthropmass.android&hl=en Winthrop is a “best kept secret” in Boston. There is plenty of great shopping, lodging and restaurants in this quiet town. With the new App, all of the information a traveler or community resident could need is available on the app with GPS mapping and turn by turn directions from your location to your desired destination. In addition to navigation, the app is filled with deal & coupons from local businesses that are not offered anywhere else. With its beaches, parks, historical attractions, and general history, Winthrop is only minutes from Boston. Winthrop offers spectacular views of the Boston skyline, and amazing sunsets. Kirkwood is a full service graphic communications company that specializes in high end offset, digital, and wide format printing. In the same way that Kirkwood has built a reputation in the printing business, the company with over 200 employees is equally focused on bringing value by building smart communities in the mobile publishing space. |
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A little about ourselves
Kirkwood is focused on providing undeniable value to our clients at every turn. We’ve been serving the New England print buying community for years, building our organization by providing the highest-quality printing available; taking on jobs that many companies couldn’t handle; and providing a meaningful, memorable customer experience. That’s why companies, institutions, designers, and agencies keep coming back: They feel the Kirkwood difference, they see the Kirkwood difference, and they want the Kirkwood difference. Some of the most discerning brands have come to rely on our commitment to excellence. For most, it is a lifestyle
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