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Sara Pearce Announced as Southeast Territory Sales Manager
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Riverview, FL — Ultraflex Systems is to welcome Sara Pearce as Southeast Territory Sales Manager. In this role, Sara will support customers and partners by nurturing long-term relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and developing strategies to drive continued growth across the Southeast territory.

Sara brings extensive experience in consultative sales, territory development, and the wide-format printing industry. Throughout her career, she has managed multi-state sales territories, built strong pipelines through strategic prospecting and relationship development, and guided customers through complex sales cycles. She has worked closely with commercial print, signage, and industrial customers to understand their production workflows and align solutions that support operational efficiency and long-term growth. Sara’s experience working directly with print providers, combined with her customer-focused approach to sales, will help strengthen Ultraflex’s support for partners and customers across the Southeast region.

“I am very excited to work alongside Sara and support her development of the territory,” said Anthony Schneider, Regional Sales Director at Ultraflex Systems. “I will continue in my role focusing on the North and Southeast markets while also overseeing sales in Canada, and I look forward to working together to expand our presence and strengthen relationships across the region.”

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Audrianna Manee Promoted to Director of Marketing
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Riverview, FL — Ultraflex Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Audrianna Manee to Director of Marketing. In this role, Audrianna will lead the company’s marketing strategy across digital platforms, industry events, and customer communications. She will oversee product marketing initiatives, drive cross-functional collaboration with sales, product development, and executive leadership teams, and further strengthen strategic printer partner programs. Audrianna will play a key role in aligning marketing strategies with business objectives, ensuring seamless coordination between product innovation and go-to-market execution.

She will also focus on advancing Ultraflex’s brand positioning, driving demand generation, and supporting the launch and growth of key product categories. By working closely with sales and product teams, Audrianna will help translate market insights into actionable strategies that enhance customer engagement, accelerate product adoption, and support continued growth in the wide-format printing market.

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Important Update: IEEPA Tariffs & New Section 122 Tariffs
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Recent developments in U.S. trade policy have resulted in changes to the tariffs applied to imported goods. Below is a summary of what these updates mean and what customers should be aware of moving forward.

Key Updates

IEEPA Tariffs Eliminated
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). U.S. Customs and Border Protection will no longer collect these tariffs on entries made on or after February 24, 2026.

New Section 122 Tariff Introduced
A tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 will now apply to imports from all countries beginning February 24, 2026. The tariff is currently set at 10 percent, with the possibility of increasing to 15 percent, and may remain in effect for up to 150 days.

Limited Ocean Shipment Exception
Ocean shipments that were loaded and in transit prior to February 24, 2026 and entered into the United States before February 28, 2026 may qualify for an exemption from the new tariff.

De Minimis Remains Suspended
Duty-free de minimis treatment for imports valued under $800 remains suspended.

Refund Status

Although the IEEPA tariffs have been invalidated, there is currently no confirmed process for refunds. The courts and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must still determine whether refunds will be issued and how they would be handled. At this time, the ruling did not address refunds and no timeline has been provided.

Until official guidance is released, refunds should not be expected.

Ongoing Monitoring

We are actively monitoring updates from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Court of International Trade, and federal agencies. As additional information becomes available, we will provide updates.

If you have any questions, please contact your Ultraflex sales representative or reach out to our customer service team at CSR@ultraflexx.com.

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How Sign Shops Can Think Bigger for Winter Sports Events
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How Sign Shops Can Think Bigger for Winter Sports Events

As the Winter Olympics approach, event and sporting venues become global stages for athletes, fans, brands, and broadcasters. Every space must work harder to guide crowds, support sponsors, and deliver unforgettable visual impact. For the sign and graphics shops, this means thinking beyond standard banner.

Winter Events venues demand direction, durability, and visual impact, and that starts with understanding how multiple surfaces work together.

Every Surface Is an Opportunity

Floors play a critical role in wayfinding and crowd flow. Adventurescapes is ideal for directional floor graphics and temporary messaging, while Floorscapes flooring delivers durable, high-impact visuals for concourses and high-traffic branded areas.

Walls set the tone inside the venue. FabriTac adhesive-backed wallcovering makes it easy to create immersive tunnels, concourses, and media spaces with fast installs and clean finishes.

Exteriors extend the experience beyond the building. Ultraflex mesh banner materials are built for wind, cold, and large-scale outdoor applications on fencing, barricades, and venue perimeters.

Banners still matter, especially when sustainability is a priority. EcoVantage PVC-free banner solutions deliver bold visuals while aligning with modern environmental expectations.

Even seating can become part of the story. DecorFlex printable upholstery material allows branded seating and lounge areas to feel intentional and fully integrated into the environment.

When the world is watching, materials matter.

Ultraflex offers one of the industry’s most complete portfolios for event graphics, spanning flooring, wallcoverings, mesh, soft signage, upholstery, standard banner, and PVC-free banner solutions. With surfaces engineered to perform together across high-traffic, high-visibility environments, Ultraflex helps sign and graphics businesses think beyond single prints and deliver cohesive, venue-wide experiences built for the biggest stages.

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Printing United Expo 2025 Recap
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Printing United Expo 2025

If you visited Printing United Expo, you probably heard about the bright colors, glowing graphics, and retro energy coming from our booth. We set out to create an experience that showed the power of wide-format materials in a totally unexpected way. The result was a fully built 80s-inspired arcade environment that highlighted the performance, sustainability, and versatility of our product lineup.
Whether you missed us on the show floor or want to revisit what you saw, here is a full recap of how Ultraflex brought the arcade to life.

Fabric Graphics Took Center Stage

The foundation of our entire booth environment was created with VorTex™ Soft Signage fabrics. These materials appeared across every fabric element, from towering backdrop displays to soft-signage interpretations of classic arcade games.
Visitors were able to see how VorTex™ Soft Signage and recycled-content fabrics can still deliver rich color, smooth tensioning, and professional-grade imaging within real-world environments like events, retail spaces, and experiential installations.

FabriTac Enhanced Every Surface

All booth counters and wall bases were covered using FabriTac®, our repositionable adhesive-backed fabric material known for clean removability and effortless application. It is the ideal solution for the fast-paced installation required on the trade show floor and proved once again why it is a go-to graphic for experiential environments.

Floors That Completed the Arcade Atmosphere

Floorscapes® delivered a classic black-and-white checkered arcade floor with excellent durability and sharp, consistent imagery.

UltraCarpet® Pantone brought the neon glow. Under UV lighting, the printed carpet illuminated with vibrant arcade-inspired patterns that stopped visitors in their tracks.

Both products demonstrated how floor graphics and custom printed carpet can be powerful storytelling elements within branded spaces.

DecorFlex Brought Retro Seating to Life

The seating areas were outfitted with custom printed DecorFlex®, which gave our arcade-style barstools both comfort and durability. Attendees loved seeing this material in a furniture application because it showed how flexible and creative the substrate can be when designers want to push beyond traditional graphic uses.

Evolve® PE Pro Powered Retro Arcade Posters

No arcade is complete without iconic poster art. Evolve® PE Pro was used to produce a series of retro-style posters inspired by classic games and movies. Visitors could see firsthand how the coated PE film delivered outstanding print life, color performance, and compatibility across multiple ink technologies. It also reinforced why Evolve PE Pro is the next evolution of sustainable PE signage.

UltraVision® Micro-Perf 60/40 Delivered Crisp Window Graphics

The booth exterior featured UltraVision® Micro-Perf 60/40, which provided vibrant, high-resolution graphics while maintaining interior visibility. It was an ideal way to brand the booth exterior without closing off the entry, and it helped create anticipation before attendees stepped inside.

Interactive Gaming With Signetics® Magnetic Receptive

Signetics® Magnetic Receptive turned into a life-size, interactive Tetris-style game where attendees could move and stack brightly printed magnetic receptive pieces, experiencing the smooth, reliable performance of Signetics for hands-on engagement.
This installation showed how magnetic receptive systems can transform branded environments into interactive moments. The game demonstrated how easy it is to update, rearrange, and refresh graphics in retail, education, museums, and experiential spaces without tools or adhesives.

A Booth Experience Designed for Inspiration

Our Printing United presence was more than a showcase of materials. It was a full environmental demonstration of what is possible when creativity meets print innovation. From soft signage to flooring materials, PVC-free media, and perforated window graphics, the Ultraflex lineup worked together to create a memorable, immersive experience.
If you visited us at the show, thank you for being part of it. If you missed us, there is still plenty to explore!

Discover the Materials That Powered the Ultraflex Arcade

Ready to learn more or request samples?
Contact our team to see how Ultraflex materials can level up your next installation, event, or branded space.
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NEW ReSource™ Products- Made with 100% GRS- Certified Recycled Yarns
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VorTex™ Soft Signage Line Expands with Four New ReSource™ Fabrics

Ultraflex Systems is proud to announce an exciting expansion to our VorTex™ Soft Signage line with the addition of four new ReSource™ products, engineered for customers seeking sustainable textile solutions without compromising on performance or print quality.

ReSource™ products represents our continued commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. Each material in the ReSource lineup is crafted from 100% GRS-certified recycled yarns, offering print professionals a high-performance, eco-conscious option for today’s evolving market needs.

With this expansion, Ultraflex now offers a broader range of sustainable soft signage fabrics designed for versatility, visual impact, and seamless compatibility across multiple print technologies — including dye-sublimation transfer, direct dye-sub, UV, and Latex platforms.

The New Additions to the ReSource Lineup Include:

  • ReSource™ Glacier D310 – A 9 oz. soft blockout fabric featuring a white/black/white construction for complete opacity. Ideal for banners, exhibition displays, and retail signage.

  • ReSource™ Backlit Event T202 – A 5.96 oz. woven polyester delivering vivid backlit graphics with wrinkle resistance and excellent tension performance.

  • ReSource™ Star Eclipse® D270 – A 7.6 oz. black-backed blockout fabric with a soft hand and slight stretch, perfect for tradeshow backdrops and retail displays.

  • ReSource™ Heavy D280 – An 8.3 oz. heavy knit made from 100% GRS-certified recycled yarns. Combines structure, softness, and print versatility for trade shows, retail, and event graphics.

Together, these additions reinforce Ultraflex’s position as a leader in sustainable wide-format print media, giving print professionals a full spectrum of options for soft signage applications — from retail environments and events to exhibitions and tradeshow displays.

Sustainability Meets Performance

By expanding the ReSource offerings under the VorTex Soft Signage line, Ultraflex continues to bridge the gap between eco-conscious innovation and real-world performance. Each product is engineered to meet the same demanding standards that Ultraflex customers have come to expect, now with the added benefit of recycled content verified through the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).

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CoLene Turcios Announced as Western Territory Sales Manager
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Riverview, FL — Ultraflex Systems is pleased to announce CoLene Turcios as Western Territory Sales Manager. In this role, CoLene will lead sales initiatives across the Western region, oversee key accounts, foster strong client partnerships, and implement innovative strategies to drive continued growth.

CoLene brings a wealth of experience in the sign and graphics industry, with a proven background in sales leadership, account management, and business development. Known for her strategic mindset and customer-focused approach, she has built long-standing relationships and consistently delivered results by aligning solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs. Her expertise in managing large territories, developing new business opportunities, and guiding cross-functional teams positions her as a strong asset to Ultraflex’s expanding sales organization.

“We’re excited to welcome CoLene to the Ultraflex team,” said Ryan Buy, Regional Sales Director- Central, Great Lakes, Midwest, & Western, at Ultraflex Systems. “Her industry insight and commitment to customer success will further strengthen our partnerships and help us continue delivering best-in-class solutions to the wide-format print market.”

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Two Sales Leaders Promoted to Regional Sales Director Roles
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Riverview, FL — Ultraflex Systems is proud to announce the promotion of two seasoned team members—Anthony Schneider and Ryan Buy—to the positions of Regional Sales Directors. These well-earned promotions reflect their outstanding performance, leadership, and dedication to driving growth and excellence within the company.

Anthony Schneider, formerly the Southeast Territory Sales Manager, has been promoted to Regional Sales Director. In this expanded role, Anthony will continue to lead the Southeast region while also providing leadership support and strategic guidance to the sales managers overseeing the Canadian and Northeast territories. Known for his strategic mindset, long-standing customer relationships, and ability to identify market opportunities, Anthony will play a key role in driving collaboration and growth across these areas.

Ryan Buy, previously the Western Territory Sales Manager, has also been promoted to Regional Sales Director. Ryan will retain his responsibilities for the Western Territory and will additionally mentor and support the sales managers covering the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Central territories. His deep industry expertise, results-driven approach, and product knowledge make him an invaluable leader for cross-regional development and alignment.

In their new positions, both Anthony and Ryan will spearhead territory-specific sales strategies, assist in training and development, strengthen customer engagement, and contribute to the overall growth and brand strength of Ultraflex. Their leadership will focus on supporting and empowering the broader sales team, reinforcing Ultraflex’s commitment to service excellence and innovation.

“We are incredibly proud to promote Anthony and Ryan into these new roles,” said Ron Schneider, COO & President at Ultraflex. “Their track records of success, combined with their forward-thinking approach, are exactly what we need as we continue to evolve and expand our reach across North America.”

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Important Customer Update – Tariff Changes & Business Impact
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UPDATE:  March 13, 2025
Important Customer Update – Tariff Changes & Business Impact

Dear Valued Customer,
As you may be aware, newly implemented tariffs are now in effect, impacting global trade costs and
supply chains. These changes present challenges for many industries, including ours. At Ultraflex, we
are committed to navigating these challenges with transparency and proactive communication to support
our customers.

Effective immediately, the following adjustments will be made to our business practices:
• Current Inventory Pricing – Pricing for in-stock inventory will remain at its current rate while
supplies last.
• New Inventory & Tariff Adjustments – Regardless of order volume, pricing for newly
received inventory will reflect the tariff increase based on the receipt of goods date.
• Direct Container Shipments – Prices will increase immediately, as the new tariffs are
implemented and in place.
• Alternative Solutions – We encourage you to speak with your sales representative about
product alternatives in different countries of origin that may not be affected by these tariff
changes.

We understand these changes may bring uncertainty, and we want to assure you that our team is here to
assist you. Our priority remains providing high-quality products while minimizing disruptions to your
business. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide timely updates as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your sales representative or
our customer service team. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

Sincerely,
Ultraflex Systems

 

March 1, 2025

Industry Update: Tariff Impact & Our Commitment to You

The latest tariff measures imposed by the administration are expected to have a direct impact on global trade, increasing costs for imported materials and goods. As a company committed to providing high-quality products while maintaining competitive pricing, Ultraflex is closely monitoring these developments and evaluating their effect on our supply chain.

One key area of concern is our container business, where these tariffs may influence costs associated with shipping and material sourcing. We are actively assessing the situation and will do our best to absorb the added expenses on existing orders in-house. However, as we analyze the financial impact, we will identify orders where tariff costs may need to be passed through to maintain sustainable operations.

Our team is working diligently to minimize disruptions for our customers and maintain the level of service and product quality they expect. We remain committed to transparency and will provide timely updates as more details emerge. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact customer service at csr@ultraflexx.com or 973-627-8608.

Sincerely,
Ultraflex Systems

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Update on East Coast Port Strikes
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Riverview, FL – We want to provide an important update regarding the potential impact of upcoming strikes at East Coast ports, which begin on October 1. These labor disputes are creating uncertainty for shippers and may have significant ramifications for the broader supply chain.

Potential Impact:

East and Gulf Coast ports handle approximately 43% of U.S. imports. A one-day strike could take five days to clear, while a week-long strike could lead to congestion lasting until mid-November. Recovery from significant disruptions could take 3-6 months, depending on the severity.

We are actively developing contingency plans to prepare alternative shipping routes, such as rerouting shipments through West Coast ports and exploring alternative transportation modes where feasible.

As this situation evolves, our team is closely monitoring developments and remains committed to supporting you. If there are any significant changes that could affect costs or delivery times, we will notify you immediately.

Thank you for your continued trust during this challenging time. Please contact us at 973-627-8608 or email us with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ultraflex Systems

UPDATE: Jan. 9, 2025

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

We are pleased to share that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), representing 14 major ports from Boston to Miami and along the Gulf Coast, have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract. The two parties have agreed to maintain port operations under the current contract while the union ratifies the contract and USMX members finalize its details.

In a joint statement, ILA and USMX stated, “This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf coast ports – making them safer and more efficient and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong.” They further emphasized, “This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports American consumers and businesses, and keeps the American economy the key hub of the global marketplace.”

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your sales representative.

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