Global women of Apex visit Donora site
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March 20, 2026

Global women of Apex visit Donora site

Following the Women of Flexo Conference in Clemson, S.C., 12 women from Apex International, representing locations around the world, visited the company’s North American production facility in Donora. In back, from left, are Rachella Hasson (North America), Silvia Caldiroli (Italy), Claudia Rigolin (Italy) Lisanne van Antwerpen (Netherlands), Megan Macko, Farrah Nuzzo and Tammy Anderson, all representing North America. In front, from left, are Danae Faloon (North America), Isabella Bisineli (Brazil), Leah Agostoni and Lizzy Ralton (both of North America) and Marrit Cardinaal (Netherlands). Apex International is a global leader of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering and print maintenance solutions. Submitted

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