Albert J. Reijmer
Al Reijmer began his 40+ year Graphic Arts career in his family-owned printing firm in Utica, Michigan. Upon the sale of the company Al continued his formal education receiving degrees in Graphic Arts Technology at Macomb College and Business Administration at Wayne State University. Subsequently, Al held production management, estimating and finance positions at King-Smith Company and TAS Graphic Communications, both industrial scale establishments with large format sheetfed and web capability serving the automotive and related industries in southeast Michigan.
In the early 80’s Al shifted his career focus to the supplier side of the industry, utilizing his hands-on production, finance and management experience to assist printing firms analyzing their equipment acquisition requirements through comprehensive investment analysis and ROI evaluations. Al spent 25 years at Heidelberg USA in numerous positions, eventually as Senior Vice President. Since then Al was President of TD Global, a worldwide supplier of graphic arts equipment, and most recently as Vice President of Manroland, Inc.
Al’s diverse graphic arts experience starting at the tender age of 13 has provided him comprehensive knowledge in all facets of the industry. Over the years he has assisted countless printing establishments in both growth and operational challenges, and is often called upon to offer consultation services for both human and technical resource evaluations and investments.
Al has lived on 3 continents, born in Indonesia, lived in the Netherlands and currently resides in Michigan. He and his wife Diane have two adult daughters and enjoy travel and the nearby Great Lakes. Al concedes he is a proud lifelong student of this vast and ever changing industry.
Al can be reached at (586) 530-8600 or by email at areijmer@newdirectionpartners.com.