First in the Nation
Steven Lopes assumed the roled of CEO and the Pleasant Prairie location added a Göpfert RDC HBL-DRS, a 5-color rotary machine with a dual die cutter; the first of its kind in the nation.
New President
Having played a significant roles in the company while working alongside his father, Steve Lopes, Steven Lopes, Dick’s grandson, became President of L&M.
J&L Installation
The purchase and installation of a J&L gluer at the Zion, IL plant enhanced our ability to glue specialty cartons.
Equipment & Building Expansions
The Platteville location underwent a fourth addition and a second EMBA 245 machine with a robot and load turner was purchased and installed.
New Machine & New Location
The Platteville location installed the Apstar machine to help amplify production. Additionally, L&M’s Fox Valley location in Kimberly, WI opened as a Sales and Design Center.
The Addition of Robots
L&M purchased two robots for the EMBA 245 and McKinley Die Cutter machines.