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Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils (UEI Group Companies) announced the addition of Brent Singer to their teams. Singer was appointed as technical business development manager for both Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils. One of the largest engraving companies globally, Universal Engraving manufactures engraved copper and brass dies for foil stamping and embossing. Infinity Foils is a worldwide leader in the supply of decorative, security and identification foils for hot, cold and digital applications.

With worldwide territory responsibility, Singer will provide technical expertise and business development support to customers globally for both Universal Engraving and Infinity Foils. His areas of specialty will include engraved foil stamping and embossing dies, cylinders, foil stamping flexible dies, inline embossing dies and systems, lock-up systems as well as hot, cold and digital foil, and makeready supplies.

Singer has an extensive background in technical sales and operations management with over 40 years’ experience in the packaging and converting industries. His proven track record includes serving as General Manager of a leading diecutting die manufacturing operation in New Zealand
where he built a successful business from the ground up, achieving ISO 4801 OHS certification and receiving multiple International Diemakers & Diecutters Association (IADD) safety awards.

He served as an elected Board Member of the International Diemakers & Diecuttng Association (IADD) from 2015-2018, where he contributed to the Technical & Educational Committee and served as vice president of the “Big 6” State chapter. His comprehensive expertise spans diecutting tooling manufacturing for both corrugated and folding carton applications, converting process optimization, lean manufacturing and Kaizen implementation, and customer productivity improvement initiatives. In the United States, Singer has provided technical services and consulting to major integrated and independent packaging companies, specializing in technology training, rotary and flatbed die optimization, and manufacturing efficiency improvements. He has also delivered extensive technical support across Asia Pacific markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, working with global brand owners and converters on packaging design performance, filling line optimization, and technical problem-solving. Brent holds professional credentials equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering management from the University of Maryland.