Michelle Garza Earns IMDPA Member of the Year Award for Industry Leadership and Contributions

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (A&V) is proud to announce that Michelle Garza, Director of Strategic Accounts, has been named Member of the Year by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA). The award was presented during the association's 2026 Annual Conference and recognizes Garza's leadership, volunteer service and ongoing contributions to the metal decorating and packaging industry.

Over the past year, Garza has expanded her involvement with IMDPA, joining its Board of Directors and serving as co-chair of the Technical Committee. She has also contributed to conference planning, technical education and industry communications, including facilitating the Flat Sheet Decorating Session at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Garza brings more than 30 years of experience in the metal deco and packaging industry. Her career began working alongside her father in a family business, where she gained experience across accounting, operations, product management, sales and ultimately executive leadership. That broad background helped shape her understanding of both the technical and business sides of the industry, as well as her long-standing commitment to customer relationships and service.

Today, as Director of Strategic Accounts for Anderson & Vreeland, Garza works closely with customers throughout the metal decorating market, supporting can, cup and aerosol manufacturers with platemaking technologies, technical resources and solutions designed to improve productivity and performance.

"My journey in this industry began more than 30 years ago working alongside my father, and so much of what I learned from him was about the importance of relationships, service and doing what you can to help your customers succeed," Garza said. "Receiving the IMDPA Member of the Year Award is incredibly meaningful to me. This industry has given me lifelong friendships and relationships, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to give back, share what I've learned and help support its future."

Garza's involvement with IMDPA reflects her belief that continued collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential to advancing the metal decorating industry. As a board member and Technical Committee co-chair, she is helping expand access to technical resources, educational content and opportunities for members to learn from one another.

Her work with IMDPA also complements her role at Anderson & Vreeland, where she continues to build strategic partnerships and help customers evaluate and implement technologies that improve their platemaking and printing operations.

About Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.

Anderson & Vreeland is a leading provider of platemaking materials, equipment, software and technical solutions for the can, cup and aerosol market. For more than 65 years, A&V has helped printers improve quality, productivity and profitability through innovative technologies, technical expertise and best-in-class service and support.

From Toyobo Printight® photopolymer plates to platemaking equipment, prepress solutions and Hybrid software, Anderson & Vreeland provides solutions from prepress through the pressroom. With eight North American warehouses spanning three time zones, A&V's trained sales consultants and technical support team provide customers with responsive service and support. 

SOURCE Anderson & Vreeland Inc.