Visual Marking Systems, Inc.
John Fawcett has over 40 years of experience in graphic design and production, currently serving as the Senior Graphic Designer at Visual Marking Systems, Inc. since April 1989. In this role, John is responsible for creating high-quality designs for notable clients such as Lincoln Electric and ExxonMobil, encompassing various projects including custom labels and vehicle graphics. Previously, John worked as a Production Manager and Graphic Designer at Akrotype Graphic Services, where responsibilities included graphic design and layout for trade magazines and catalogs. Additionally, John held positions as Advertising Manager at Country Manor Restaurants, Color Lab Technician at Pro Color Labs, and Color Lab Technician at Toth Photography & Color Lab. John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from The University of Akron.
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.