Syracuse, NY – June 6, 2024 – NextGen Label Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Friedburg as Vice President of Business Process Engineering & IT. With over three decades of experience in the label printing industry, Bob brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.
As VP of Business Process Engineering & IT, Bob will lead the charge in optimizing business processes and implementing cutting-edge systems, all while ensuring the security and efficiency of NextGen Label Group’s network infrastructure. His leadership will be particularly instrumental this year as he spearheads the implementation of the company’s new business system, which aims to improve the overall customer experience.
“Tom Sargent, President and CEO of NextGen Label Group, expressed his enthusiasm for Bob’s appointment, remarking, “We are thrilled to welcome Bob to our employee-owned team. His extensive industry experience and expertise make him a valuable addition to our leadership. We look forward to his contributions in driving our technology initiatives forward, ultimately enhancing our ability to serve our customers effectively.”
Bob Friedburg’s appointment underscores NextGen Label Group’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With his leadership, the company is poised to continue delivering exceptional labeling solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
About NextGen Label Group™
NextGen Label Group™, a 100% employee-owned company, represents the merged assets of Syracuse Label, Macaran and Van Alstine.
The Label Group divisions (Syracuse Label and Macaran) produce high-quality label and packaging solutions. As the “Custodian of Your Brand”, we are experts in the Spirits, Craft Beer, Beverage, Household, Health, Beauty, Cannabis, Industrial and Medical markets. Product offerings include Pressure Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Flexible Packaging, RFID Labels and Extended Content & Promotional Labels. With facilities in Syracuse, NY and Cohoes, NY, the company uses the latest converting technology to ensure their customers’ brand image is delivered to the market just as they intended.
The Van Alstine division is one of 3M’s most valuable distributor partners, supporting some of the region’s most respected companies with leading edge, end-of-line packaging systems, equipment, service and related materials. They also provide label application expertise in support of the label printing division. You can learn more about Van Alstine at their website here.