The Next Generation

Commercial origins

In business since 1993, Valdese Packaging and Label (VPL) was initially a printer of letterheads and business cards. The initial operation included two employees and a Mark Andy three-color 830 CI press. “We both came from a long history in printing and had many contacts in the textile industry,” says Little. Their knowledge of the printing industry helped them create a business plan, which included additional equipment and employees. “Before long, VPL developed into a printing company with both flexo and offset capabilities,” he says. “This changed our goals to become one of the premier custom packaging printers in the industry.”