Visual Marking Systems, Inc.
Dolf Kahle has a diverse work experience in the printing solutions industry. Dolf started their career as a Project Engineer at Eaton Truck Components in 1976 and worked there until 1982. In 1983, they became the CEO of Visual Marking Systems, Inc. and has been serving in that role ever since. In 1995, they joined SPIRE as the Chairman and board member and continued to serve in that position until 2014. From 1999 to 2000, they were the Chairman of the Board at Specialty Graphics Imaging Association. Dolf also served as a Board Member at the National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers Inc from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, they became a Board of Directors Member at DGI Digital Graphics Group International and served in that role until 2018. More recently, in 2018, they became the CEO of Badlime Promo and Apparel.
Dolf Kahle - Printing Solutions received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where they studied from 1972 to 1976. Following this, they pursued further education at Arizona State University, graduating with a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business and Operations Management from 1980 to 1982.
Visual Marking Systems, Inc.
Visual Marking Systems (VMS) is a leader in high performance printing and design of custom product identification labels for Original Equipment Manufacturers, Corporate Identity & Branding solutions for Point-of-Sale/Point-of-Purchase retail display, Public Transit signage, and Vehicle Graphics for corporate fleets and commercial vehicles. Located in Northeast Ohio, VMS has more than 50 years of experience creating custom labels and decals, overlays, nameplates, faceplates, safety and warning labels for industrial equipment; banners, signs, window, wall and floor graphics emergency exit and wayfinding signage, vinyl vehicle wraps, and customized apparel. Beyond printing, VMS offers a wide range of services from customized graphic design to graphics installation. We work with equipment manufacturers across multiple industries including, Food & Beverage, Electronics, Sports & Outdoor, Medical, Automotive & Transportation, and Consumer Products, among others. From receptionist to CEO, we take pride in the personal service we dedicate to each client. When you work with VMS, you become part of a team of knowledgeable individuals—from sales to design to production to installation—dedicated to your success every step of the way. We are proud to be the recipient of Smart Business Magazine’s World Class Customer Service Award for 2011 and 2012, as well as the Evolution of Manufacturing Award for LEAN Enterprise by Smart Business Magazine in 2008 and 2013. VMS is a high performance printer to America’s hardest working companies including, Lincoln Electric, Stryker Medical, Amtrak, Enterprise Fleet Management, Davey Tree, Diebold, Rockwell Automation, Ridge Tool Company and TenPoint Crossbow Technologies. VMS is an ISO facility that embraces the Lean Enterprise program, as well as a Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) Master Certified Installer for the installation of vehicle graphics.