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Vomela appoints Brian Hazelton as CEO. Vomela, a leading provider of visual communications and branded environments, announced the appointment of Brian Hazelton as chief executive officer. The leadership transition follows a year of significant growth for the company, including new investment from The Riverside Company, strategic acquisitions, and the expansion of its executive leadership team to support the company's next phase of growth. Recently appointed CEO Brian Hazelton brings global leadership experience across manufacturing, industrial technology and customer-driven businesses. Most recently, Hazelton served as CEO of Standard Iron & Wire Works and previously held senior leadership roles at Winnebago Industries, Briggs & Stratton, SCHWING America, Terex and Detroit Diesel, a Penske company. He succeeds Mark Auth, who has led the company as president and CEO for more than two decades and will transition to a role on Vomela's board of directors. "Vomela has built an incredible reputation over its 80-year history," said Hazelton. "The opportunity ahead is to build on that foundation and bring together the full strength of our capabilities to help customers create powerful brand experiences, from retail environments and transportation graphics to major events and automated direct mail." The leadership transition comes during a transformative period for the company. In December 2024, The Riverside Company invested in Vomela to support its continued growth and long-term expansion strategy. Since then, Vomela has broadened its capabilities through the acquisitions of Moss, a globally recognized producer of premium event and retail graphics, complex structures, and custom installations for innovative brand experiences with operations in North America and Europe, and PFL, a tech-enabled direct mail automation company. In 2025, the company also launched an Ownership Works program for its more than 2,100 global employees, providing them with a meaningful stake in Vomela's success and the opportunity to share in the value created as the company grows. Under Auth's leadership, Vomela transformed from a regional manufacturer into a global brand experience powerhouse through organic growth and more than 30 strategic acquisitions. During his tenure, the company expanded its capabilities, markets and geographic footprint while remaining deeply committed to quality, innovation and customer service. "This is not a step away but a step into a different leadership role," Auth said. "I'm incredibly proud of what our team has built and excited to continue supporting Vomela as it evolves as a company." "Over the past year, Vomela has built tremendous momentum - from Riverside's investment and the acquisitions of PFL and Moss to launching an Ownership Works program that gives employees a meaningful stake in the value they help create," said Marc Jourlait, Operating Partner, Riverside and Chairman of the Vomela Board. "Much of that progress is thanks to Mark Auth's leadership in positioning the company for its next phase of growth. We're grateful for his contributions and excited to welcome Brian Hazelton as CEO to build on that foundation." As part of the company's continued evolution, Vomela also announced several new executive leadership appointments, including Rob Kearley, Chief Human Resources Officer; John Biscanti, Chief Revenue Officer; Jennifer Bellin, Chief Marketing Officer; Kerry James, Chief Manufacturing Officer; Matt O'Hara, Chief Information Officer; Ryan Bush, President, Retail and Commercial; Paul Graefen, President, Transportation; and Jason Popp, President, Events. Additionally, Brian Roux will continue as Chief Financial Officer. The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with Printing Impressions. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of Printing Impressions.

Vomela acquires world-class events company Moss, forming a global experiential events production powerhouse. The Vomela Companies, a leading North American provider of visual communications, graphics, and experiential events, today announced the acquisition of Moss Inc., a globally recognised producer of premium event and retail graphics, complex structures, and custom installations for innovative brand experiences. This strategic move combines two powerhouses serving the live events and experiential industry. As part of the acquisition, Vomela will merge its Fusion events business unit into Moss, which will operate under the unified name Moss, A Vomela Company. This preserves and leverages Moss's renowned and leading global brand which will be led by Moss President and CEO Jason Popp. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, Moss is known for its award-winning tension fabric architecture, modular systems, complex structures, and immersive experiential environments. The company serves many of the world's most recognisable brands, agencies, exhibit houses, and architectural partners, and has a strong presence globally with operations in Germany, Poland, the UK, and Spain. Jason Popp, President and CEO of Moss, said, "Joining Vomela allows Moss to accelerate our mission of delivering premium, sustainable experiential environments for global brands. Vomela's scale, infrastructure, and operational strength will enable us to serve customers with even greater reach, speed, and consistency. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership creates for our customers and our people." "Moss has built an exceptional reputation for crafted experiential environments," said Mark Auth, President and CEO of The Vomela Companies. "By adding Moss to Vomela, we are bringing together two organisations whose strengths naturally align. Moss's solutions design and structural engineering expertise perfectly complements our scale in printing, fabrication, installation, and logistics. Together, we create the most capable experiential and events company in the world, and with Moss's established operations in the UK and Europe, we gain immediate international reach that expands what we can deliver for customers globally." With more than 20 production facilities and 1,600+ employees across North America, Vomela is the force behind remarkable brand experiences. Vomela supports global brands, major retailers and iconic events programs and large-scale retail décor. Integrating Moss's engineering, fabrication, and global footprint enhances Vomela's ability to serve clients wherever their brand experiences come to life. The Riverside Company invested in Vomela in January 2025 to support the company's continued growth through strategic expansion and acquisitions. The addition of Moss marks Vomela's second acquisition since Riverside's investment and underscores the shared commitment of expanding both its geographic reach and range of services to better meet the evolving needs of brands seeking meaningful client engagement. "Our investment in Moss has come full circle. Riverside acquired the company from the Moss family in 2000 and sold it in 2008," said Riverside Partner Craig Kahler. "We are thrilled to have this remarkable company back in the fold to further our vision of Vomela as the most prestigious and impactful visual communications company in the world." "Today marks a defining moment in Vomela's history. By combining Fusion and Moss into the Vomela family, we are creating the most powerful event and visual communications organisation in the world," said Marc Jourlait, Lead Operating Partner at The Riverside Company and Chairman of the Board of The Vomela Companies. "Under Jason's leadership of the combined events business, we are building a global powerhouse ready to shape the future of brand experiences." Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe's only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.