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Leadership Changes at Van Son

MINEOLA, NY—Van Son has appointed Robert Speijer as president of Van Son Holland Ink of America. Van Son's most recent president, Joe Bendowski, after 40 years with the company, has decided to change his responsibilities within the company and begin his transition toward retirement. Speijer comes to Van Son with over 20 years of experience in management and marketing at the international level. In addition, John Sammis, as general manager, has been given overall responsibility for national sales of offset inks in America.