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PICO RIVERA, Calif. – E Labels has transformed its business by embracing Domino digital printing technology… not once, but twice… enabling the California-based label converter to expand into new markets, increase production efficiency, and better serve customers demanding shorter runs and faster turnaround times.
Jacky and Carlos Rivera
We caught up with Carlos Rivera (owner) and his daughter Jacky Rivera (CFO), to learn more about the business and their journey with Domino… from installing their first Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press in 2019, to then adding a second N610i in 2024… and the exceptional changes and growth that their business has experienced because of it. Their story is highlighted in this VIDEO: E Labels & Domino
Serving customers across food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, oil, and other industrial markets, E Labels has built its reputation on delivering high-quality labels while providing outstanding customer service. Today, the company produces millions of labels annually.
According to Carlos Rivera, investing in Domino digital printing technology has been one of the company’s most significant business decisions.
Game Changer
“Customers are looking for commitment on us being able to meet their requirements and deliver on time, and technology is the key,” said Carlos. “As soon as our first Domino press was installed, we started producing labels much faster than we could with flexographic printing. About 50 percent of our business moved to digital, and what really surprised me was seeing medium-sized runs transition to digital as well. It was a game changer.”
For E Labels, the shift to digital printing has opened new opportunities while allowing the company to offer greater flexibility and respond to customer demand in a highly efficient manner.
Jacky said the addition of Domino technology fundamentally changed the company’s capabilities.
“When I started here, we had two flexographic presses and we weren’t getting many short-run jobs,” she explained.”After adding Domino, we were able to produce smaller runs and multiple SKUs without charging customers more. That’s really where E Labels blossomed.”
Today, the family-owned company continues to maximize every square foot of its Pico Rivera facility while preparing for its next phase of growth.
“We’re a small company, but we’ve built a great team and invested in great machinery,” said Jacky. “That allows us to be better partners to our customers, and that’s why they keep coming back.”
Success Breeds Success
The company’s success with its first Domino press ultimately led to the installation of a second system to support increasing customer demand.
“Our first Domino helped us bring in more business,” Jacky said. “We needed the second one to help us continue growing.”
The benefits have extended beyond increased productivity. Employees quickly adapted to the technology, enabling faster onboarding and greater operational flexibility.
“It’s great equipment,” said Carlos. “Our employees learned it very quickly and can operate it independently. It’s simple.”
Press Operator Elvira Pacheco echoed that sentiment, noting that operating two Domino presses allows the production team to maximize efficiency by running multiple jobs simultaneously.
“The machine is easy to operate,” said Elvira. “Having two machines makes it easy to keep production moving because we can be working on one while setting up another. That’s why I’m always happy working here with Domino.”
Beyond the equipment itself, E Labels credits Domino’s service and support as an important part of its continued success.
The Domino Difference
“The Domino difference is that both the machine and the service speak for themselves,” said Jacky. “I’m proud to tell people we have two Domino presses. We’re a team, me and Domino.”
Looking ahead, Carlos said Domino will remain E Labels’ digital printing technology of choice as the company continues to expand.
“If I needed another digital press based on the demand we have today, I can almost guarantee it would be another Domino,” he said. “On a scale of one to ten, my satisfaction is a ten-plus. Investing in Domino has been the best technology upgrade we’ve made, and we’ve been extremely successful with it.”
As customer demand continues to evolve toward shorter runs, more SKUs, and faster delivery, E Labels believes its partnership with Domino positions the company for continued growth and success while maintaining the high level of quality and service its customers have come to expect.
About E Labels
E Labels is a family-owned label printing company based in Pico Rivera, CA. Established 26 years ago by Carlos Rivera, the company combines traditional values with cutting-edge technology to serve clients in various industries. With a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, E Labels continues to evolve to meet the demands of today’s market. For more information on E Labels, please visit elabelsinc.com
About Domino
Domino is a leading manufacturer & distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 48th year in business, Domino is a global organization with world headquarters in the UK, and North America headquarters in Gurnee, IL. Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 3,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Domino digital printing, please visit dominodigitalprinting.com
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The Green Bay Innovation Group wants to thank VARC and Apricity for the outstanding tour of their impressive facilities and we are happy to provide donations to them. Recently VPI and VARC announced a strategic merger to expand disability services and employment across the State of Wisconsin. The merger brings together the mission driven organizations committed to empowering individuals of all abilities through personalized support, inclusive employment, and lifelong opportunity. VARC operates in thirteen locations across Wisconsin.
The additional services include:
Programing
Expanded Reach and Service Capacity
Amplified Advocacy and Community Impact
Expanded Business Partnerships and Customer Convenience
We want to thank the University of Wisconsin Platteville for being part of the tour and looking for opportunities to work and support VARC.
Green Bay Innovation would like to thank Apricity for providing an outstanding tour of their new update facilities, especially after the tornado in Menasha. Apricity was fine! Apricity is more than a contract packaging services:
Shrink Wrapping
Parts Assembly
Carton Packaging
Hand Assembly
Temporary Labor Alternative
Sample Preparation
POP Display
Inventory Management
Inspection
Die Cutting Services
Apricity runs entirely by individuals recovering from addiction and employs more than one hundred people at two facilities.
Our team generated record pre-tax, pre-provision earnings in the second quarter by efficiently executing our relationship-based growth strategy. We added new client relationships, producing double-digit growth in loans, deposits, and private wealth assets under management. This exceptional growth supported net interest margin expansion and strong fee income generation. Our asset quality remained stable, supporting 17% growth in net income for the first half of 2026, excluding this quarter’s one-time tax benefit.
We continued our track record of growing tangible book value per share — a significant driver of stock valuation gains — which grew an impressive 15% from a year ago.
We are very optimistic about the future and believe our focus, discipline, and consistency will continue to serve First Business Bank and our shareholders well.
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Live Demonstrations of the RSS-108VI-1300 Inspection Rewinder Highlight the Power of “One Partner. Endless Possibilities.”
July 23, 2026 – APPLETON, Wis. — CMD Corporation will showcase its latest converting technologies and comprehensive manufacturing solutions at PACK EXPO taking place October 18-21, 2026. Visitors are invited to stop by Booth S-4235 to experience live demonstrations of the RSS-108VI-1300 Inspection Rewinder and explore how CMD provides innovative solutions for a wide range of converting applications—from custom machinery and web handling to automation, inspection, and lifecycle support.
The RSS-108VI-1300 showcases the combined strengths of Hagihara’s high-performance slitting and rewinding platform and the DAC Web Inspection System, made available to North American customers through CMD’s strategic partnerships.
Designed to improve inspection accuracy, productivity, and winding performance, the RSS-108VI-1300 delivers advanced inspection capabilities while maintaining exceptional web handling performance at high production speeds.
Visitors to Booth S-4235 will experience firsthand how the system provides:
100% defect detection for consistent product quality
Designed for flexo and gravure printing applications
High-speed scanning with AI super resolution for enhanced defect identification
Simple two-touch operation for intuitive, operator-friendly control
Engineered for demanding production environments, the RSS-108VI-1300 features four driven rollers that provide precise tension control, smooth winding, and exceptional stability—even at maximum production speeds. The result is consistent roll quality, reduced waste, improved productivity, and dependable performance shift after shift.
“The manufacturing challenges our customers face today require more than individual pieces of equipment—they require complete solutions,” said Tim Lewis, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at CMD. “Our partnerships with Hagihara Industries and DAC Engineering allow us to bring together best-in-class technologies while giving customers a single trusted partner for engineering, equipment, automation, inspection, service, and long-term support. That’s what ‘One Partner. Endless Possibilities.’ means.”
Beyond the live machine demonstration, visitors will discover how CMD delivers integrated converting solutions across the entire production lifecycle, including:
Custom Machinery engineered for specialty bags and pouches
Web Handling solutions including slitting, winding, and rewinding systems
Automation that delivers smarter systems and stronger production performance
Advanced Inspection with 100% automated defect detection
Service & Spare Parts to maximize uptime and protect equipment investments
Machine Upgrades to extend equipment life and improve productivity
Operator Training & Technical Support to help customers achieve peak performance
The booth theme, “One Partner. Endless Possibilities.”, reflects CMD’s commitment to being more than an equipment supplier. By combining its own engineering expertise with industry-leading technologies from Hagihara Industries and DAC Engineering, CMD provides manufacturers with a single source for custom machinery, web handling, automation, inspection, aftermarket support, and lifecycle services.
Whether attendees are investing in a new converting line, upgrading existing equipment, implementing automated inspection, or looking for a long-term technology partner, CMD offers the experience, innovation, and support to help manufacturers improve quality, increase throughput, and reduce operating costs. Visit Booth S-4235 to see the RSS-108VI-1300 in action and discover how CMD can help transform your converting operation with One Partner. Endless Possibilities.
ABOUT CMD
CMD Corporation is a global provider of advanced manufacturing solutions serving the converting, packaging, automation, alternative energy, and industrial manufacturing markets. For more than 45 years, CMD has helped manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and profitability through innovative equipment, integrated technologies, and world-class customer support.
Today, CMD’s portfolio brings together industry-leading technologies and specialized expertise across multiple businesses. Through CMD, FAS Converting, and strategic partnerships with DAC for web inspection and Hagihara for slitting and rewinding solutions, the company delivers comprehensive solutions for flexible packaging and film converting—including bag and pouch making, web inspection, slitting and rewinding, automation, aftermarket support, and engineering services.
Beyond converting, CMD Alternative Energy Solutions designs and supports advanced CNG and RNG fueling systems with 24/7 remote monitoring and technical service, while CMD Manufacturing Solutions provides engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, finishing, and contract manufacturing services for OEMs and industrial manufacturers.
Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA, CMD serves customers worldwide with engineering, installation, training, field service, replacement parts, upgrades, and lifecycle support. By combining innovative technologies, trusted partnerships, and decades of manufacturing expertise, CMD helps customers optimize performance, improve quality, and build more competitive operations. Learn more at www.cmd-corp.com.
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