Specialty Print Communications

SPC is spicing up our workday with the La Cocinita food truck to show appreciation for all our hard-working employees! 🌮🚚

Turkeys fresh off the press!🦃

Happy Thanksgiving to all our employees, clients, and partners!

SPC went straight to the source! Thomas J. Foti, USPS Vice President, Product Solutions shared his perspective of the United States Postal Service heading into the new year. Here are some key takeaways in case you missed our informative session ➡️ link in our bio.
 

It’s Friendsgiving Day at SPC! Who knew we had so many chefs upon us. 🦃🍁

Help SPC show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing your bright pink colors!

SPC supports , which aims to educate the community and raise awareness about this important cause. Check out https://lnkd.in/gEaHrhn6 for more information about virtual events hosted by the Breast Cancer Research Center of Santa Barbara.

SPC is excited to welcome Marion Gal as the new Director of Human Resources. With over 26 years of experience in the field, Marion brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. To help everyone get to know him better, we asked Marion a few questions. ➡️ link in our bio!

That’s a wrap for the 2023 SPC Paper Mill Tour!
We want to thank all our guests who joined us in Maine for this amazing experience. Thank you to Sappi Somerset for showing us the magic of making paper and all the efforts to make paper mills both economically and environmentally sustainable. Until next time! 🌲🌊🦞📄

Producing quality paper starts at the beginning! SPC and guests spent the morning at the Sappi wood yard, seeing firsthand how logs are broken down to essential wood fibers through a series of debarking, chipping and heating treatments. Sappi utilizes 87% of what comes off their harvested trees to produce paper products with the balance used as fuel for the mill.

The 2023 SPC Mill Trip kicks off in beautiful Portland, Maine. Sappi Somerset Mill is hosting SPC and guests for a firsthand look at the coated paper manufacturing process.

But first, we get to enjoy the best of what Maine has to offer.

SPC is excited to share this month’s Employee Spotlight, Johnny Figueroa👏🏼 Johnny has been nominated by his manager for going above and beyond at SPC. He has an important position as a shipping & receiving supervisor. We asked Johnny a couple of questions to get to know him better:

1️⃣ What is your position at SPC and what do you enjoy most about your job?
JF: I am shipping & receiving supervisor at SPC's digital building and the part I like most about the job is the constant learning of new things daily.

2️⃣ Tell us how you ended up at SPC?
JF: I ended up at SPC when one of my bosses at another company was hired at here and he wanted to bring a couple of good employees with him on his new job journey and I was fortunate enough to have been chosen to accompany him.

3️⃣ What do you like to do when you’re not working?
JF: I am a rap musician. I love the freedom I get to express myself through music and concerts, it is my own personal form of therapy.

4️⃣ What is your dream vacation?
JF: My dream vacation has already came true. I am blessed to go one time every year to Jamaica. It's truly a blessing.

Celebrating summer ☀️and the hard-working employees at SPC with an SPCFoodDay! Thank you, for a cool treat!

The Best View in Charlotte!
SPC clients and guests soaked up the perfect Charlotte weather at our NPF cocktail event at the Aura Rooftop. Thank you to everyone that joined us!

SPECIAL EDITION of Manager Spotlight featuring John Gebhardt. Meet John, SPC’s Prepress Manager. He has been nominated by his coworkers for being a dedicated, hardworking leader. Not only does John boost the company’s morale, but he is great teacher and team player. We are lucky to have John on our team! We asked John a couple of questions to get to know him better:

1) What is your favorite part of working at SPC?

JG: Being involved in so many facets of the business and working with so many different people. I enjoy working with other managers, equipment operators, salesmen, customers, and vendors to make things happen. We work together as a team to figure out the best way to run a job while still maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

2) What are you most proud of in your career so far?

JG: Making the transition from conventional prepress operator to digital operator. I’m proud to have been involved in all the different areas of prepress, proofer, film contactor, cameraman, platemaker, stripper, mac operator, and manager.

3) What is the best business advice you have ever received?

JG: Learn as many things as you can about the business you’re in and never stop learning.

4) What do you like to do when you’re not working?

JG: Spending time with my family and friends and playing pickleball, bowling, and golfing.

SPC employees come through again!
We partnered with for our quarterly volunteering drive. It’s a terrific organization helping ensure every child in Chicago has the essential items to have a healthy and safe start to life. 
 
 

Six Questions for SPC’s new Director of Human Resources, Tanya Silva. Welcome to the team Tanya! ➡️ link in our bio.

It’s a perfect wintery day for Hot Chocolate. SPC FoodDays continues to recognize the team's hard work day in and day out! Thank you Kona Kocoa for the delicious treat to warm us up on this cold day!

SPC is excited to share this month’s Employee Spotlight, Anabel Diaz 👏🏼. Anabel has been nominated by her manager for going above and beyond at SPC. She plays a crucial role with her careful eye and attention to detail. We asked Anabel a couple of questions to get to know her better:
  
1️⃣ What is your position at SPC and what do you enjoy most about your job?
-Quality Control Clerk. I come in every day with the mentality that I will find something wrong and it makes my job challenging and fun.
           
2️⃣ Tell us how you ended up at SPC.
-When I came to apply at SPC, I saw an old co-worker from my previous company. He knew I was a good worker and was determined to help me get the job.
 
3️⃣ What do you like to do when you’re not working?
-I like going shopping, dining out, and spending time relaxing with my family. I especially love spending time with my grandson.
  
4️⃣ What is your favorite Chicago restaurant?
-My favorites are Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House. I like the American and Mexican menu options.

SPC is excited to share this month’s Employee Spotlight, Ricardo Martinez 👏🏼. Ricardo has been nominated by his manager for going above and beyond at SPC. Ricardo started as an inkjet operator and quickly moved up to head pressman. We asked Ricardo a couple of questions to get to know him better:
 
1️⃣ What is your position at SPC and what do you enjoy most about your job?
-I’m a pressman. I enjoy setting up the machinery with the right aspects to make a finished project.
          
2️⃣ Tell us how you ended up at SPC.
-I was sent to SPC by labor temps in 2011. My first ever job in Chicago!
 
3️⃣ What do you like to do when you’re not working?
-I like to spend time with my family when I’m not working.
 
4️⃣ What is your favorite Chicago restaurant?
-Even though it’s not just a Chicago restaurant, I love Olive Garden.

Turkeys have arrived and are LeFebvre approved!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our employees, clients, and partners!

Thank you to all who attended the October trip to the Billerud paper mill in Quinnesec, MI. Read our recap blog to learn more about this amazing experience in Michigan’s UP. ➡️ link in our bio.

It’s time for SPC’s Employee Spotlight! We are excited to recognize Walter Smith this month👏🏼. Walter has been nominated for going above and beyond at SPC. We’re lucky to have him on our team. We asked Walter a couple of questions to get to know him better: 

1️⃣ What is your position at SPC and what do you enjoy most about your job?
-I am a pressman. I enjoy working with clients and making sure that they leave satisfied with their products.
          
2️⃣ Tell us how you ended up at SPC.
-I saw an ad in the paper and decided to give it a shot!
  
3️⃣ What do you like to do when you’re not working?
-I really enjoy teaching kids sports and developing their skills. I also enjoy designing apparel in my spare time and playing sports.
 
4️⃣ What is your favorite Chicago restaurant?
-Gibson Steak House or Wildfire.

The SPC Q3-2022 Paper Market Update is Here!

We breakdown the latest industry news to help you plan future campaigns. Check out our latest Paper Market Unfolded Blog ➡️ link in our bio.

     

The October issue of Ask Randy is here! Get the latest USPS updates, including insights into this holiday shopping season and new format ideas that can save you money. ➡️ link in our bio.
     

Pair your direct mail with leading-edge digital marketing technologies to increase response. Get a quick overview from SPCFuel’s latest Marketing Sparks to learn how to boost your next direct mail campaign. ➡️ link in our bio.

     

Celebrating all the women who bring a unique perspective to SPC and impact our client’s success.

It’s time for SPC’s Employee Spotlight! This month we are excited to recognize Joseph Crawford👏🏼. Joseph has been nominated for going above and beyond at SPC. We’re lucky to have him on our team. We asked Joseph a couple of questions to get to know him better: 
 
1) What is your position at SPC and what do you enjoy most about your job?
-Director of Postal Logistics. I enjoy helping out other employees when they need assistance. I also like catching and fixing problems before it’s too late. 

2) Tell us how you ended up at SPC.
-The print shop I worked at for 20 years decided to outsource. I put my resume out there and got a phone call to come in for an interview. Randy and Teresa liked my print background. So they gave me a chance in the mail side of things.  
 
3) What do you like to do when you’re not working?
-Spending time with my family, bowling and going to car shows with my show car.
 
4) What is your favorite Chicago restaurant?
-Wildfire

SPC welcomes Tim Doyle to the family as a Strategic Accounts Executive. He brings over 28 years of experience in the direct marketing industry and we’re excited for what lies ahead with Tim. Welcome to the team!
 
Read a little Q&A to learn more about Tim’s experience ➡️ link in our bio.
 

Congratulation to SPC president, Adam LeFebvre on being a 2022 Printing Industry Hall of Fame Inductee. Under Adam’s leadership, SPC has grown into an industry leader with over 400 employees working with many of today’s most respected brands. The SPC family could not be more proud of this recognition.

NEW: Navigating the Challenges Series
In this series, the SPC Sales Team shares challenges client partners have faced where SPC was able to find creative solutions to solve.

In this first scenario, Jim Williams and the SPCFuel team provided a great solution for their client to avoid a delay in envelope availability.

Be on the lookout for future issues!

The SPC Q2-2022 Paper Market Update is Here!

We breakdown the latest industry news and what to expect for the back half of 2022 in our new Paper Market Unfolded Blog ➡️ link in our bio.