About Leadership Philanthropy Employees Companies Careers COVID-19 Info Contact <br/> CMC Group, Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Transition Gayer named President & CEO; Palmer, Dixon retire (Bowling Green, OH; July 1, 2020) – Today CMC Group, Inc. announced the completion of a change in senior leadership that began January 1. Former Executive Vice President of Product Development & Marketing Jeffrey Gayer has been named President & CEO of CMC Group, Inc., including DayMark® Safety Systems, DayMark® UK, Century Label, SmartSolve® Industries and Markham Converting. Jeff Palmer, President of DayMark Safety Systems, and Craig Dixon, CEO of CMC Group, have retired, effective June 30. Each with more than 30 years of service to CMC Group, Jeff Palmer and Craig Dixon, have positively influenced CMC’s customer, supplier, and team member communities throughout their careers. Both rose within the company, holding leadership positions in operations, production management, information technology, business development and sales. They also both led efforts to create the leadership succession plan in anticipation of their retirement in 2020. Together, with CMC Board Chairman and Founder Al Caperna, Palmer and Dixon have named Jeffrey Gayer President & CEO of CMC Group. “It has been an honor to learn from and be mentored by each of these incredible men who have developed such extraordinary people and companies,” says Gayer. “Am blessed to serve our team and mission as we smile at an exciting future!” Before joining CMC Group in 2016, Gayer was a 25-year veteran of the janitorial/sanitary supply industry, where he held senior positions in strategic marketing and category management. A graduate of Wright State University, Gayer has been awarded several patents and completed numerous certifications and educational programs. In the past, he has acted as an adjunct professor of industrial engineering at his alma mater. “As I look back on CMC Group’s rich history of fostering people and innovation, I can see clearly that as man develops plans, God really does direct our steps,” says Caperna. “Today we are smiling, knowing that Craig and Jeff have found the right leader in Jeff Gayer, to continue to bring CMC Group forward into the future.” Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you...plans to give you hope and a future. Jeffrey Gayer Jeff Palmer Craig Dixon View fullsize ADDY Award Winner Century Label, a division of CMC Group, recently won a Bronze ADDY Award in the category of Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film/Video/Sound. The award was presented by the Toledo chapter of the American Advertising Federation on February 23, 2017 in recognition of Century’s work on their promotional video titled “Hella Cocktail Co. & Century Label”. The video, filmed and edited in the fall of 2016, features the co-founders of New York City-based Hella Cocktail Co. discussing how Century Label has benefited their business and helped to create a brand identity that has been critical to its success. The ADDY Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, recognizing and rewarding the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. CMC Group Receives FSC Certification CMC Group meets Forest Steward Council® (FSC) Forest Management and Chain of Custody Certification requirements for the production and distribution of labels and paper using the transfer system. We are Chain of Custody certified to sell products as FSC Mix, FSC Recycled (Certificate Code: SCS-COC-005745; Trademark License Code: FSC-C132204). FSC is the most rigorous international standard for responsible forestry. FSC certified forests conserve biological diversity, water resources and crucial ecosystems. The FSC standard also upholds worker rights and supports economic prosperity in surrounding communities. The FSC Chain of Custody certification ensures that certified wood products are tracked from forest to final product (and, if applicable, that qualified recycled materials are used, adding legitimacy to the FSC claim throughout the supply chain. For more information, contact us and ask about our FSC products. CMC Group Achieves GMP Certification After more than 35 years in the custom labeling and food safety industries, CMC Group has taken its commitment to safety to the next level. CMC Group is now GMP certified (Certificate No. 10532) as a label manufacturer for the food packaging and food service industries. According to the Institute of Food Research, GMP—or Good Manufacturing Practice—is “a system to ensure that products meet food safety, quality and legal requirements.” With the certification, CMC Group is increasingly more effective at responding to changing regulations and customer requirements within the consumables industry. CMC Group is now pursuing an SQF (Safe Quality Food) Level 3 certification with an intent to be audited for compliance in July of 2017. SQF Level 3 is a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) approved scheme with a quality control component built in. Christmas Angel Tree is a Big Hit CMC Group employees participated once again in one of their most beloved Christmas traditions. The Angel Tree program blesses children with gifts whose parents cannot afford them. "It's a wonderful opportunity to help my own co-workers have a Merry Christmas with their families," says one employee. Employees donated over $2,500 in order to help fellow CMC families, as well as other local children in town. In total, over 85 children were shopped for. Wish lists and cash were passed out to those wishing to participate in the shopping. Some employees even used their own money. "I don't know who receives the bigger blessing; those of us doing the shopping, or those receiving the gifts!" CMC Families Tailgate at BGSU Homecoming The cold and rainy weather didn’t stop CMC Group employees and their families from coming out to the BGSU football game. CMC took part in the Homecoming festivities by sponsoring a tailgate party prior to the game with chili, nachos, and warm apple cider, plus face painting, a photo booth, raffle prizes and a corn hole tournament. “It’s safe to say that a good time was had by all,” says Kim Bigelow. “I always enjoy spending time with my co-workers outside of work.” Each person in attendance also received a ticket into the football game. BGSU beat the University of Buffalo, 36-35. Al Caperna, Chairman of CMC Group Wins Award Al Caperna was awarded the Gus Yeager Distinguished Community Service Award at the Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast. This award was created to honor men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving Jesus in the marketplace. The Gus Yeager Distinguished Community Service Award seeks to find and honor Christian marketplace leaders who have led their families well, endeavored to build their work and their organizations on Biblical Christ-Centered principles, and who have made a significant impact in the greater community and ultimately the world. Our Mission...to Birth, Grow and Operate businesses to model and extend the Kingdom of God. © 2001-2021 CMC Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy By using our site, you accept our Privacy Policy. We use cookies to understand your interactions with our site and improve your web experience. 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