Forward Thinking in a Challenging Business Environment
At Empire Screen Printing, we were well-prepared for the current situation and well-positioned for future opportunities and challenges, and our experience may serve as a useful model for other companies.
More than a decade ago, we embarked on a journey following a forward-thinking philosophy of continual improvement that includes Lean manufacturing principles and automation, together with a commitment to environmental sustainability. This approach has resulted in several innovations — some incremental and evolutionary, and some revolutionary in our industry — which have resulted in a dramatic reduction in lead time and quality improvements for our customers while making the work environment safer and reducing the impact on nature.
John Freismuth is a leader in the print industry. As the president of Empire Screen Printing, John was recognized by Wisconsin Family Business of the Year with the “I Am Not Afraid” award. John has a passion for innovation which leads to technology and process improvements that continuously redefine the screen-print industry.