Press release submitted on behalf of Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity® Foils, Inc. (UEI® Group Companies)

Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity® Foils, Inc. (UEI® Group Companies) are proud to announce the addition of Brent Singer to their teams. Brent has been appointed as Technical Business Development Manager for both Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity® Foils, Inc. One of the largest engraving companies globally, Universal Engraving, Inc. manufactures engraved copper and brass dies for foil stamping and embossing. Infinity® Foils, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the supply of decorative, security and identification foils for hot, cold and digital applications.

With worldwide territory responsibility, Brent will provide technical expertise and business development support to customers globally for both Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity Foils, Inc. His areas of specialty will include engraved foil stamping and embossing dies, cylinders, foil stamping flexible dies, inline embossing dies and systems, lock-up systems as well as hot, cold and digital foil, and makeready supplies.

Brent has an extensive background in technical sales and operations management with over 40 years’ experience in the packaging and converting industries. His proven track record includes serving as General Manager of a leading diecutting die manufacturing operation in New Zealand where he built a successful business from the ground up, achieving ISO 4801 OHS certification and receiving multiple International Diemakers & Diecutters Association (IADD) safety awards.

He served as an elected Board Member of the International Diemakers & Diecutting Association (IADD) from 2015-2018, where he contributed to the Technical & Educational Committee and served as Vice President of the “Big 6” State chapter. His comprehensive expertise spans die cutting tooling manufacturing for both corrugated and folding carton applications, converting

process optimization, lean manufacturing and Kaizen implementation, and customer productivity improvement initiatives. In the United States, Brent has provided technical services and consulting to major integrated and independent packaging companies, specializing in technology training, rotary and flatbed die optimization, and manufacturing efficiency improvements. He has also delivered extensive technical support across Asia Pacific markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, working with global brand owners and converters on packaging design performance, filling line optimization, and technical problem-solving. Brent holds professional credentials equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Maryland.

• Infinity® Foils, Inc. – with a headquarters in Lenexa and another full-service facility in Napa, is a worldwide supplier of hot, cold and digital foils, as well as a complete line of makeready products. With superior quality and amazing selection of on trend foil products available online at infinityfoils.com, Infinity’s foils maintain brilliance, along with exceptional adhesion and excellent scratch and chemical resistance.
• Universal Engraving, Inc. – with a headquarters in Overland Park is one of the world’s largest and leading engraved die company. Offering copper dies and brass dies for hot stamping and embossing as well as a full line of lock-up systems. Always the innovator, UE has forged ahead with leading technology and groundbreaking solutions for the industry.
• UEI® Group – with a world headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas (USA), owns several companies including Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity® Foils, Inc. throughout the world including the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. UEI® Group’s leadership and oversight assures that the companies that they own provide quality products, innovative solutions and technologies to make them leaders in their own markets.

Infinity® Foils, Inc.-UEI® Group Company

14614 West 106th Street ● Lenexa, Kansas 66215 USA ● +1-913-888-7340 ● +1-877-932-3645 www.infinityfoils.com

9090 Nieman Road ● Overland Park, Kansas 66214 USA ● +1-913-541-0503 ● +1-800-221-9059 www.universalengraving.com