Resource Label in Franklin announces closure, 68 employees to be laid off. August 13, 2026 A Franklin company has notified the state that it will permanently close its facility, resulting in the layoff of 68 employees. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Resource Label plans to permanently close its facility at 147 Seaboard Lane in Franklin. The layoffs are scheduled to begin Oct. 3, 2026, and continue through Nov. 11, with the final separation date expected to be Nov. 25. The company notified the state's Dislocated Worker Unit on Aug. 3. The affected employees are not represented by a union and do not have bumping rights, according to the filing. The Northern Middle Local Workforce Development Area's rapid response team, operated by Workforce Essentials, will work with the company and affected employees to provide job placement and other employment assistance during the transition.

Resource Label Group CEO Michael Apperson to deliver keynote at FTA's 2026 FORUM INFOFLEX. BOHEMIA, NY - The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) announced that Michael Apperson, CEO of Resource Label Group, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2026 FORUM INFOFLEX on Monday, April 27. Apperson's keynote, titled "Thrilling Your Customers in a Time of Change" will kick off the event's thought-leadership program with a forward-looking conversation about adaptability, innovation, and customer focus in the label and packaging industry. Known for his customer-driven approach to leadership, Apperson, who oversees 33 individual label/converting plants, will explore how companies can stay nimble amid rapid market shifts and evolving brand demands, leveraging both technology and human insight to deliver value. His remarks will highlight the importance of aligning operations, innovation, and company culture around a single goal: elevating value for the brand. "Michael's perspective on leadership and transformation comes at a pivotal time for our industry," said Nathan Ridnouer, FTA President. "As the flexographic industry navigates unprecedented change, his message will challenge us to think differently about what it means to lead, innovate, and serve." As a part of the keynote experience, Apperson will engage in a Town Hall-like setting, inviting attendees to discuss how adaptability and collaboration can help strengthen the future of flexography and package printing. FORUM INFOFLEX, organized by the Flexographic Technical Association, is the premier annual event for professionals in flexography and package printing. The conference brings together leaders from across the value chain to explore innovation, automation, and best practices driving the future of print. [https://foruminfoflex.org/]