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Direct Color Systems® (DCS) Brings in Tom Kaplinski as President & CEO

January 9, 2020DCS MarketingNews And Events
DCS announces the addition of a new executive leader as the company embarks on the next phase of growth.

Rocky Hill, CT USA – Direct Color Systems is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Kaplinski as President & CEO. Tom is an accomplished business leader who has delivered breakthrough growth for original equipment manufacturers over his 28+ years of global business and technology experience.

“Throughout our history, Direct Color Systems has continually demonstrated the speed and innovation that has enabled us to grow and enter exciting markets and the company is again positioned for another period of substantial growth. In order to take advantage of this opportunity and continue to improve all aspects of our business, we have put into place an experienced executive leader that will guide the company through this exciting period,” says Blair Allen, Board Member and Shareholder. “We already have a strong team here at DCS and Tom is a great fit that only makes it stronger as we move into our next phase as a company.”

Tom is not only responsible for the daily management and operation of DCS, but he will also lead the development, promotion, and strategic direction of the company. Blair Allen and Bill Allen remain invested in the future of DCS as shareholders and will continue to serve on the Board of Directors where they will work with Tom Kaplinski to help develop, promote, and support the strategic direction of the company.

Prior to joining DCS, Tom Kaplinksi held executive leadership positions as President and CEO at Starbase Technologies, Vice President at CLARCOR Engine Mobile Solutions, and Executive Director at Stanadyne Corporation.

About Direct Color Systems

Direct Color Systems® (DCS) engineers, manufactures & markets small and mid-format UV LED printers that utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver rich, full-color images directly onto rigid and flexible substrates. Combined with solvent and thermal ribbon printers with related printing supplies, including software, inks, substrates & accessories, DCS offers unique benefits for the signage, ad specialty, manufacturing, DTG, name badge, labeling & awards industries.

Known for pushing the industry forward, Direct Color Systems has brought to market advanced UV LED printing features and applications like a patented ADA/Braille signage printing process, cylindrical and conical printing with the EasyCyl, a complete bulk white ink circulation system, patent pending DTG capabilities with UV ink, TEXTUR3D™, conductive ink/additive manufacturing printing, and many more.

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For DCS press inquiries, contact:
Michael Perrelli, +1 860 724 2945 or michael.perrelli@directcolorsystems.com

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