At Anderson & Vreeland, our commitment to advancing the flexographic printing and packaging industry has been unwavering for over 60 years. As a privately held company, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and unrivaled expertise to our clients. Today, we are excited to share the news of a significant addition to our team—one that reflects both our dedication to industry leadership and our focus on long-term client success.
Reintroducing Kelly Conner: A Trusted Expert Returns
We are thrilled to announce the return of Kelly Conner to Anderson & Vreeland, this time as our Polymer Business Development Manager. With more than 30 years of experience in the printing and packaging sector, Kelly brings an impressive track record of technical expertise, strategic sales, and relationship-building to our organization.
Kelly’s journey in the industry began in flexographic printing, where he quickly advanced from machine operator to leadership roles. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for solving complex challenges, optimizing sales strategies, and delivering hands-on support to clients, especially in the realm of photopolymer technology. His previous roles, including positions at Anderson & Vreeland, Flint Group Narrow Web, Pitman Company, and as a Sales Specialist at tesa® tape, have equipped him with a deep understanding of the industry’s evolving needs.
A Strategic Role for a Dynamic Industry
In his new position, Kelly will focus on business development for liquid, thermal, solvent, and water-wash photopolymers.
His responsibilities will include:
• Strengthening relationships with our Account Managers and clients
• Strategizing to uncover new business opportunities
• Introducing modern solutions to enhance production efficiency
• Supporting teams with plate optimization and troubleshooting
As Larry Dingman, Director of our Polymer team, notes, “Conner thrives at solving customer challenges and empowering teams to maximize operational efficiency. Our customers and internal teams will greatly benefit from his wealth of plate optimization and troubleshooting support.”
Building for the Future—Together
Kelly’s extensive training through the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), German Flexographic Technical Association (DFTA), and Fox Valley Technical College ensures he remains at the forefront of process optimization and equipment integration. His approach aligns perfectly with Anderson & Vreeland’s mission: to identify and deliver the most effective, advanced technologies to our clients, helping them achieve precision, consistency, and sustainability in a competitive market.
As we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in flexographic printing, Kelly’s return marks another step forward in our journey. His passion for collaborative success and his problem-solving mindset will be invaluable assets as we help our clients navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.
A Personal Note
Outside of his professional achievements, Kelly enjoys photography, cycling, golf, and is considering exploring pickleball as his next hobby. This balance of professional dedication and personal curiosity mirrors the values we hold at Anderson & Vreeland—a commitment to growth, innovation, and partnership.
We are confident that Kelly’s expertise and leadership will help us—and our clients—continue to set the standard in flexographic technology for years to come.
Welcome back, Kelly Conner. Here’s to a future of continued innovation and success, together.
