“We are committed to helping make the printing industry more environmentally conscious,” said Co-Founder Art Lambert. “We thank our customers and business partners for joining us in our initiative to reduce, recycle, and reuse.”

S-One is dedicated to sustainability across all business practices. Over 100 eco-friendly products meet today’s needs in the printing industry. A first-of-its-kind product, HP Recycled Satin Canvas is made with 100% recycled bottles and coating materials. This high-performing, durable canvas was developed by S-One subsidiary, BMG, as the exclusive licensee for HP Large Format Printing Materials.

S-One is honored to be the recipient of the Sustainable Business Recognition Award from the Printing United Alliance. This prestigious award recognizes companies that implement sustainable business practices that positively affect the print industry and beyond.

Print shops around the country embrace the ink cartridge recycling program offered by S-One subsidiary, LexJet. Since launching the ink recycling program in February of 2021, over two tons of cartridges have been returned. A quick online form makes it easy to receive complimentary pick up for eligible small cartridges, all large-format cartridges, and printer fusers. Its recycled canvas product is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles under its Elements brand.

To spread awareness of earth-friendly packaging, S-One Labels & Packaging offers its Sustainability Resource Guide. This guide helps educate customers on environmental requirements, responsible disposal of packaging, and incorporating sustainable features in package design. S-One Labels & Packaging offers store-drop off recyclable films with its ReTreve line of flexible packaging films. Its award-winning ReEarth compostable and bio-faced films are made with raw materials that allow for the quickest composability. Popular ReEarth films are USDA Bio Preferred, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified, and successfully passed real-world testing through the Compost Manufacturers Association. S-One LP is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

S-One recognizes its responsibility to create a positive impact with its continued commitment to spreading awareness of eco-friendly printing solutions to help make communities around the world a cleaner, healthier place for all generations.

“We’re very grateful to S-One for their continued generosity and support. A donation like theirs goes a long way to feed our neighbors in need. Their donation to the campaign helped All-Faiths Food Bank provide 3.2 million holiday meals to local children, families, seniors, and veterans in need. We couldn’t do it without their support,” said Rachel Bradley, Director of Philanthropy at All-Faiths Food Bank.

During the 2021 holiday season, S-One challenged their team members to donate money towards the ”Turn empty plates into ThankFULL hearts” campaign sponsored by All-Faiths Food Bank.

“The S-One team is historically generous during the holiday season, but this year our team members nearly doubled the goal we challenged them with,” said Angie Gruss, Executive Vice President of Culture, who has been with the company for over 25 years.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by All-Faiths Food Bank as their Corporate Group of the Year. S-One has partnered with All-Faiths for the last decade, and we value the work they do for our community,” said Art Lambert, Co-Founder S-One Holdings Corporation.

In addition to the annual holiday campaign, S-One partners with All-Faiths Food Bank throughout the year with food distribution at mobile pantries, mobile farmers markets, and warehouse packing.

Added Lambert, “We have a great team at S-One who know how to give back to the community that has given us so much. We’re proud of our partnership with All-Faiths Food Bank and look forward to many years to come.”

The lemonade stand is being hosted in honor of S-One’s Hero, Alison Dragash, (pictured) daughter of S-One employee Jason Dragash, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and will be receiving treatment for 2.5 years.

“It was clear that as a company we wanted to join this fight to raise money to help find a cure as it hit close to home,” said S-One spokesperson, Carolyn Seketa. “We will be hosting three events in our efforts to raise money as we join the fight for our Hero and all the ALSF Heroes that need our help.” As this will be the main fundraising initiative for the year, the company will also be hosting a 3K walk to raise funds for ALSF in early fall.

Founded by Alex Scott (1996-2004) in 2004, Lemonade Days is a national event that grew out of Alex’s front yard lemonade stand. Held every June, an estimated 10,000 volunteers will host over 2,000 lemonade stands around the nation making a difference for children with cancer. If you’re interested in hosting a lemonade stand, visit LemonadeDays.org.

WHAT: ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND  

WHEN: THURSDAY, JUNE 20 FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM

WHERE:  S-ONE HOLDINGS CORPORATION

                1605 MAIN STREET

                SARASOTA, FL

About S-One: S-One Holdings Corporation is a global holding company headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., that oversees a number of subsidiary companies: ABAQA, Avatrex, Brand Management Group, LexJet, Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Labels & Packaging. Through its subsidiary companies, S-One has strategic alliances with Michelman, Toray America, Protect-all, Marabu Coatings, Vescom America, Fredrix Canvas, HP and KODAK.

Media Contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada raising more than $175 million so far, funding nearly 1,000 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

Media Contact: Rachel Simpson, R.Simpson@AlexsLemonade.org, 610-649-3034

Deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007, Chris was severely wounded by an explosive device, but continued his service by future deployments, including Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Humanitarian effort in Haiti.

To support Chris and Sticks for Soldiers Florida, four lacrosse teams from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School (Sarasota), Riverview High School (Sarasota), Saint John Paul II Academy (Boca Raton) and Admiral Farragut Academy (St. Petersburg) held a weekend-long tournament. Each school not only competed on the field in lacrosse, but also off-the-field in fundraising.

With the funds going to such a great cause, the employees from S-One Holdings Corporation set a goal to raise $3,250, with the company promising to match up to $3,250. When the numbers were finalized, S-One’s employees raised $4,325, plus the company match, for a total final donation of $7,575.

Chris visited S-One’s Sarasota headquarters to receive the donation on March 26, 2019. Cardinal Mooney Assistant Coach Kyle Donovan, who brought the SFS program to Florida, discussed the importance of the program and what it means to the students. (The organization also promotes youth awareness of military service and 100% of the donations go to each honoree.)

With an introduction from Coach Donovan, Chris talked about the impact this program has not only on the honorees, but also on future generations. S-One is proud to present this donation to the Sticks for Soldiers organization. If you are interested in learning more about this cause, visit sticksforsoldiers.org or follow them on Twitter: @sticks4soldiers.

The theme of the book is the S-One vision: Develop. Connect. Innovate., which are illustrated throughout the 48-page publication. Articles include team passions, strengths- and learning-based initiatives, community involvement projects and a look back at the past 25 years and the innovations S-One has brought to market and forever changed the print industry through its companies: LexJet, Brand Management Group, ABAQA, Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Labels & Packaging.

“As you read this new edition, you’ll see example after example of just how our culture and core values impact our people and their families, our customers and our commitment to innovations,” says Art Lambert, S-One co-founder, President & CEO. “This book illustrates what makes S-One ‘different’ and how our passion for and commitment to our teammates, partners and customers has driven us for the past 25 Years to be the best!”

Pages of Print Innovations

As pioneers of innovative print technology, we tapped some industry pros to bring cutting-edge elements to this publication. On the cover, we use HP SmartStream Mosaic software to create individually unique covers that were digitally printed on HP Indigo. We also asked our printer, Bennett Graphics, to add Scodix digital embellishment on our “S” logo. The results are eye-catching, to say the least.

We also harnessed the power of augmented reality, creating a new smartphone app, S-OneAR, available on iOS and Android, to bring videos to life right on the pages of the book. See the first page of a print copy for download instructions so you can delve deeper into our stories.

You can access a digital version with videos of the S-One 2019 Culture Book or request a print copy HERE.

About S-One: S-One Holdings Corporation is a global holding company headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., that oversees a number of subsidiary companies: ABAQA, Avatrex, Brand Management Group, LexJet, Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Labels & Packaging. Through its subsidiary companies, S-One has strategic alliances with Michelman, Toray America, Protect-all, Marabu Coatings, Vescom America, Fredrix Canvas, HP and KODAK.

Media Contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

Over the years, competitive S-One canstruction builds included printers, Wrigley Field, a Thanksgiving Day parade, and even working replicas of video games, skee ball and board games. Last year the theme was movies, and the “Wizard of Oz” and “Toy Story” canstructions generated nearly 2,200 pounds of food — for the first time, the 1 ton mark had been reached.

Let’s Take a Trip

This year, S-One’s global offices created an “Around the World” experience for All Faiths. Starting on the fifth floor of S-One’s corporate offices on Main Street, the “journey” starts over the Skyway Bridge, complete with a toll booth, cargo ship and a shark in the water. The trip continues through our stairwell, which represents the airport, along with a board of arrivals and departures.

Next, you see the S-One Barcelona team in their airplane seats aboard “S-One Airlines.” Finally, the trip ends in London where visitors rendezvous with the Meghan and Harry and the Queen at Big Ben and Tower Bridge.

When the trip was over, Art Lambert presented the team from All Faiths a check for $1,000 and more than 1.26 tons of food had been collected.

“Your gift of $1,000 along with 2,522 pounds of food will be used to provide fresh produce, meats and groceries to children, families and seniors in our community who, without your help, might otherwise go hungry,” wrote Denise Cotler, Chief Development officer at All Faiths Food Bank. “Thanks to individuals like you, in 2017, we served 66,000 people 8.5 million meals.”

To see all the action throughout S-One’s offices during the 2018 Food Drive Canstruction project, click through the gallery below.

About S-One: S-One Holdings Corporation is a global holding company headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., that oversees a number of subsidiary companies: ABAQA, Avatrex, Brand Management Group, LexJet, Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Labels & Packaging. Through its subsidiary companies, S-One has strategic alliances with Michelman, Toray America, Protect-all, Marabu Coatings, Vescom America, Fredrix Canvas, HP and KODAK.

Media Contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

TRI MY BEST TRIATHLON

In the early morning sunshine, a little boy in a long purple t-shirt and bright blue glasses takes the last few footsteps across a humble yet cheerful finish line in the Kenosha, Wisc. YMCA parking lot. He shuffles slightly with braces around his ankles and leaps into his mother’s arms in triumph.

This little guy has just finished the 4th annual Tri My Best Triathlon, an adaptive sporting event for children and young adults, ages 5 and up, with developmental disabilities. The event is sponsored by Tender Touch Therapy, a physical and occupational therapy center for children.

During the triathlon, athletes swim, bike and run on various courses that are adapted to their abilities. Each participant is paired with volunteers who either run beside the athlete for moral support or help them move along every aspect of the route, whether that’s a hand to hold, pushing a wheelchair or anything in between. Tri My Best started four years ago in Kenosha with 49 athlete participants. This year, 123 athletes took to the course.

“While all causes are worthwhile, this one is among the most amazing events I have ever seen,” says Ralph Giammarco. “My heart is full, and my eyes are pouring tears when I’m at this event. Few things are more inspiring than the compassion of the volunteers, the unconditional love of the families, and the courage and determination of the athletes. This truly represents the best of who people can be.”

In past years, S-One has donated printed banners. This year, we stepped it up with a $2,500 donation and were named the pool sponsor.

GRAN FONDO SARASOTA

The Team Tony Cancer Foundation was founded in 2010 by Tony McEachern, an avid cyclist, adventure racer and survivor of brain cancer. He felt compelled to use his experience to raise awareness for the critical need for programs that focus on providing support to those diagnosed with cancer.

The foundation pairs local cancer survivors and caregivers with cancer fighters to inspire and support them during the fight of their lives. Through the generous support and donations of the community, Team Tony offers their services free of charge to the patients.

The largest yearly fundraiser for Team Tony is a cycling challenge in early October. For the past several years, the “Cycle of Life” was a 200-mile ride over a two-day period. With a limited number of elite cyclists able to participate, Tony decided to change things up for 2018 and Gran Fondo Sarasota was born. This year, the event will be one day and there will be four distances to encourage more participation: 8 miles, 33 miles, 66 miles and 100 miles.

S-One is a participating sponsor of a rest stop that will have volunteers on hand to help cyclists with water, snacks, or rack their bikes as they come in for a breather. There is also a team of S-One employees and family who will be raising funds, with members participating at every level of the ride.

While the foundation is well known to many members of S-One, the grant nomination was initiated by Nicole Chapman, an Iron Man athlete and participant in many of the 200-mile Cycle of Life events, and Jennifer Corn, whose aunt who was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in 2016 and has received assistance from the Team Tony program.

About S-One: S-One Holdings Corporation is a global holding company headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., that oversees a number of subsidiary companies: ABAQA, Avatrex, Brand Management Group, LexJet, Utopia Digital Technologies and S-One Labels & Packaging. Through its subsidiary companies, S-One has strategic alliances with Michelman, Toray America, Protect-all, Marabu Coatings, Vescom America, Fredrix Canvas, HP and KODAK.

Media Contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

Just 10 to 15 years ago, faux painting on walls and columns were all the rage. Today, it’s hard for designers to find skilled painters. “When the economy crashed, a lot of them left the market,” Dunbar says. Not to worry though, her aesthetic is decidedly more modern, and printed wallcoverings are a quick and less-expensive way to “make it look contemporary … and feel high-end,” she says. “Wall paper has gotten so much cooler — and it’s become a replacement for faux painting.”

Major wallcovering trends that Dunbar noted are natural materials, like the grass-look, pictured above, at her store. Other popular finishes include any sort of texture, metallic and cork, as pictured below.

Digitally printed wallcoverings make the design process easier, as well, she noted, especially when it comes to repeating patterns on a wall. “This isn’t your grandmother’s wall paper,” Dunbar says. “You can do so much more with it.”

We can’t wait to see how these creative minds incorporate printed products into their design, either with wallcoverings, canvas wraps or printed fabrics. Here are two more examples of new wallcovering styles we found at Blu Home:

The group formed when Kerkering Barberio & Co recruiter Camille Norman approached the Gulf Coast CEO Forum for ideas to keep bright, young intern talent in the area, rather than losing them to full-time jobs in bigger cities. The team at the CEO Forum embraced the idea as an extension of BIG: Bright Ideas on the Gulf Coast.

“With BIG, our mission is to interact with students on Gulf Coast and connect them with companies here, and vice versa,” says Mary Darby Guidroz, administrative director of the CEO Forum. “With BIG, we thought this would fit nicely with our mission and Gulf Coast Millennials in Motion.”

The Millennials in Motion group includes several companies headquartered in the Sarasota-Manatee area, such as Boar’s Head, Bealls, Tervis, IMG, Florida State Theatre, Asolo, Kerkering Barberio & Co and S-One.

“The idea with the rooftop tailgate was not necessarily professional development, but a chance for the interns to get together for an event that was supported by their organization,” Guidroz says. “We were really pleased to have as many people as we had — it was nice to see exactly what we hoped for come to fruition.”

About 55 interns from those eight companies attended the event, which featured barbecue from Choo Choo’s Catering and entertainment by Bradenton-native singer-songwriter Matt Walden.

“It was really cool to meet so many young people and learn how they got to Sarasota,” says S-One intern Matt Block, an accounting major from the University of Texas. “It was different than how you would think of Sarasota — but young people definitely have a presence here. It changed my opinion of it — there was a mix of young people like myself, who are just starting college, and people just starting their careers and settling in here permanently.”

The next intern mixer is scheduled for July 12 at IMG for a lunch and learn, tour and a bit of athletic competition. Companies interested in Gulf Coast Millennials in Motion can email BIG@gulfcoastceoforum.com.

“In efforts to highlight our region as a hot spot for young, educated talent, we’re hosting the first of three summer intern mixers,” says Angie Gruss-Lane, S-One’s Chief Cultural Officer. “Our companies all share a similar issue in losing bright, young talent to more exciting cities, so we want to show them what our region has to offer.”

The event takes place Wednesday, June 21, 3:30 to 6 p.m. on S-One’s fourth floor rooftop patio. Interns from companies such as Boar’s Head, Bealls, Tervis, IMG, FST, Asolo, Kerkering Barberio & Co and S-One have been invited to learn about these companies and meet other local interns.

“We are excited to bring these interns together, allowing them to network and see different companies in our area with real career opportunities,” Gruss-Lane says.