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BBF Integrated Solutions is now Triple Chain-of-Custody Certified

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BBF Integrated Solutions is now Triple Chain-of-Custody Certified

BBF Integrated Solutions has announced that they are now a triple-certified FSC, SFI, and PEFC Chain of Custody printer.

BBF Integrated Solutions, a Clondalkin Group company, is now among a number of responsible companies who are concerned about the impact of the printing industry on the environment and have chosen to take action. “This certification requires us to take responsibility for our actions by improving our operations,” said Don Huttlin, CEO of BBF Integrated Solutions. “We are driven by our belief in the value of conserving the planet’s resources. From a customer perspective, one can be sure that when printing with BBF they are also doing their part to protect the environment.”

Chain of Custody (CoC) is the process by which certified forest products are verified to have come from properly managed and sustainable sources. CoC is the path taken by raw materials from the forest to the final consumer including all of the successive stages in between.

BBF Integrated Solutions has met the rigorous requirements necessary to obtain the FSC, SFI, and PEFC Certifications. This demonstrates an exacting level of proficiency in product traceability, product storage and handling, invoicing, and record keeping through on-site audits by accredited third-party verifiers.

About BBF Integrated Solutions:

BBF Integrated Solutions provides communications and branding solutions through a wide range of products and services including direct mail, specialty labels, plastic cards and digital, web-based products and a proprietary e-commerce platform. BBF has 50 years of industry experience, serving a broad spectrum of customers throughout the Southeastern United States. Additional information about BBF Integrated Solutions can be found at http://www.bbfintegratedsolutions.com.

About Clondalkin Group:

Clondalkin Group is an internationally diversified specialist packaging group with over 40 separate manufacturing locations throughout North America and in 10 European countries and annual sales in excess of $1.2 billion. The Clondalkin Group Specialist Packaging businesses operate from 13 accredited production sites in the United States in North Carolina, Indiana, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico as well as in Europe, in Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom and Poland. For more information, please visit http://www.clondalkin-group.com.

About the CoC Certifications:

FSC Certificate SGSNA-COC-000006 – www.fsc-info.org

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Ó 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.

is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC provides internationally recognized standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies, organizations and communities interested in responsible forestry. It is a membership organization with a governance structure based on participation, democracy, equity and transparency.

SFI Certificate SGS-SFI/COC-US10/74594 – www.sfiprogram.org

SFI Inc. is a fully independent, charitable organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management, working with conservation groups, local communities, resource professionals, landowners, and countless other organizations and individuals who share a passion for responsible forest management. SFI is the standard used widely across North America, and has strong acceptance in the global marketplace.

PEFC Certificate SGS-PEFC/COC-US10//74593 – www.pefc.org

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification.

Contact: Jack Sline +1 866.545.8703 x336

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New Position Appointment: Account Executive

New Postion Appointment: Account Executive

BBF Integrated Solutions would like to announce the hiring of Kellie Fortner, to the position of Account Executive, Label Specialist, in Atlanta, GA. Kellie completed her undergraduate at Lander University in Greenwood SC. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Theatre.

Kelli has had successful label experience at both Atlanta Label and most recently with Label Market, a Printegra company, prior to it’s acquisition by Cenveo. She has flexo product knowledge with not only pressure sensitive (prime/custom labels) but also high end film and paper labels. She has experience in pharma, nutra and consumer markets which fits strategically with our plans.

Kellie will commence work on March 9, 2010 and will be reporting to Jack Sline, VP Sales and Marketing. She will be working closely with the label team to develop new account opportunities that can be defined and closed during 2010 and beyond. We are pleased to have Kellie join our team.

Account Executive – BBF Plastic Card Sales

Job Requirements, Responsibilities, Qualifications and Desired Talents

The Plastic Card Account Executive is expected to perform the following job requirements:

• Perform continual prospecting for New Business from New Accounts and New Business from existing accounts, through utilization of telemarketing skills.
• Use personal initiatives, and customer support assistance, to prepare product proposals for distribution to prospects and customers.
• Utilize computer “Prism” estimating program to provide customer price estimates, and job order creation when orders are secured.
• Coordinate with BBF Accounts Receivable Department to establish new accounts, and maintain current condition for existing accounts.
• Utilize “Salesforce.com” database account programs to maintain prospect, and account information.
• Provide management with documentation of all sales activities on a daily basis.
• Achieve assigned sales objectives established by management.

Desired Qualifications and Talents:

• Basic technical knowledge of lithographic printing processes.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and account data management through software such as Salesforce.com, Goldmine, Act, etc.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Ability to utilize prescribed telemarketing skills, and consultative sales techniques for prospecting, proposal presentation, and securing orders.
• Prior sales experience in securing orders for print products and services to businesses and industry.

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