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Specialized Printed Products adds new staff for eMAGC Division

Mark Hagar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

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Specialized Printed Products adds new employees in response to continued growth

February 10, 2011 Fort Wayne Indiana.

Specialized Printed Products has added new staff to meet growing demand of user-friendly, custom website design.

Nena Brown was hired as a Graphic Designer in the eMAGC website development division. Nena is a graduate of the University of Saint Francis and brings experience working in marketing and design.

Annie Grosse was added to fill the newly created Marketing Coordinator position for both the print division and the website development division. Annie has a Bachelors Degree in Communication Arts from the University of Saint Francis.

We are happy to have Nena and Annie with us!

President of Specialized Printed Products featured speaker

Mark Hagar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

Mark Hagar, President of Specialized Printed Products and eMAGC was a featured speaker at the Internet Strategies Conference held January 13th at National College in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Hagar spoke to an enthusiastic group of business owners about implementing dynamic website management strategies into small business marketing plans.

Of particular interest to the group was a demonstration of the eMAGC Content Management System and web development software – a proprietary product of Specialized Printed Products.

eMAGC is a wholly owned division of Specialized Printed Products that produces an incredibly easy-to-use, award-winning, content management system that allows end users to quickly and easily update content on their own website eliminating the need for ongoing maintenance fees and delays in posting fresh content. For more information regarding eMAGC content Management Systems, visit www.emagc.com or call 260-483-7075.

European Executives visit Specialized Printed Products

Mark Hagar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

A coalition of executives from Martin Yale Industries European Operations recently visited Fort Wayne Indiana based Specialized Printed Products.

Specialized Printed Products President Mark Hagar spoke with Executives from Germany and Spain as they toured the Specialized Printed Products facility. The executives were in the US for meetings with their American counterparts and came to Specialized Printed Products to discuss equipment and operations.

Specialized Printed Products has served as a prototype testing facility for some newly introduced Martin Yale products built specifically for the print-for-pay market.

Specialized Printed Products is a Fort Wayne Indiana based commercial printing and direct mail marketing company. For more information regarding Specialized Printed Products, visit www.SPPdirect.com or call 260-483-7075.

Specialized Printed Products launches new website for environmental contractor.

Mark Hagar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

Specialized Printed Products has launched a new web identity for Resource 1 Radon using the industry altering eMAGC Content Management System. Visit the site at www.R1Radon.com

Specialized Printed Products acquires Fort Wayne business icon

Mark Hagar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

Fort Wayne based businesses Specialized Printed Products and Mail Inc. Complete Mailing Service announced that Specialized Printed Products will be acquiring the assets and accounts of the 58 year old mailing company, Mail Inc.

In a statement, Mark Hagar, the President of Specialized Printed Products commented "we are so blessed to have the opportunity to acquire this great company. Mail Inc was been a reliable mailing services source for area business for nearly 6 decades. Specialized Printed Products is excited to work with these new clients and very appreciative of the confidence that Mail Inc has shown in us by entrusting us with their client relationships".

This marks the sixth asset acquisition of local competitors by Specialized Printed Products since 2008. Specialized Printed Products was established in 1983 and provides visual communication services to businesses in Northeast Indiana including printing, direct mail marketing and website design.

Juliann Henn, Mail Inc owner since 1996, is planning to enjoy retirement with her husband. The merger is expected to be complete by April 1st, 2011.

Specialized Printed Products President interviewed by CFO Magazine

Mark Hagar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

Mark Hagar, President of Specialized Printed Products and eMAGC.com was recently interviewed by CFO Magazine for an article in the April edition.

In the cover story Hagar spoke with CFO Magazine journalist Alix Stuart regarding banking choices for small businesses, the advantages of working with a regional bank and his relationship with First Source Bank as he has executed Specialized Printed Products growth-through-acquisition strategy.

Read the entire article at http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14564949/1/c_14565154?f=magazine_coverstory

In addition to his role at Specialized Printed Products, Mark Hagar is a Certified Turnaround Professional who consults with financially distressed and insolvent businesses. Hagar is co-host of Your Business Matters, a weekly business-oriented talk show on Fort Wayne’s FM100 Talks.

SPP launches new website for the Olive Twist

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

Specialized Printed Products has launched a new web identity for The Olive Twist using the industry altering eMAGC Content Management System. The Olive Twist is an olive oil & vinegar tasting bar and retail boutique located in Covington Plaza. It is a "culinary boutique specializing in merging the robust complexity of today's gourmet cuisine with the simplicity of old world taste.

The Olive Twist presents customers the opportunity to taste and match over 40 different olive oils and 20 of Italy's finested aged balsamic vinegar condimentos to your personal palate. Visit the site at www.TheOliveTwist.

SPP President accepts role with NFIB

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:38 EDT

Mark Hagar, President of Specialized Printed Products was recently elected to Vice-Chairman of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Indiana Chapter Leadership Council.

The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals. NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.

The Indiana Chapter is the 4^th largest chapter in the U.S. and hosts Area Action Meetings throughout the state which provide opportunities for members to interact with legislators.

In addition to serving as Vice-Chairman, Hagar will be part of the Political Action Committee.

Specialized Printed Products is a Fort Wayne based commercial printing and direct mail marketing company founded in 1981.

For more information regarding:

Specialized Printed Products, visit www.SPPdirect.com or call 260-483-7075.

National Federation of Independent Business, visit www.NFIB.org