For Immediate Release
Global Company with Sarasota Headquarters Recognizes Team, Customers, and Community Impact for Reaching Milestone
SARASOTA, Florida (November 7, 2024) – S-One Holdings Corporation, a global company headquartered in Sarasota with a focus on the digital imaging industry, proudly announces its 30th anniversary of Shaping Tomorrow Together. Thirty years ago, our co-founders, Art Lambert and Ron Simkins, were captivated by the natural beauty and diverse culture of Sarasota. They immediately noticed our city as an incubator for business, innovation, and creativity, so Art and Ron moved their families to a place unlike any other. As they started their new life, a new venture began.
Left to right: Ron Simkins and Art Lambert, Co-Founders
We embarked on our journey with the challenge of creating a solution for Sarasota Memorial Hospital, which needed high-quality, durable signage. This opportunity sparked our pioneer spirit of being industry disruptors, making waves to challenge the status quo and reimagine change for the better. Focusing on our three pillars of Team, Customers, and Community was essential to reaching our 30-year milestone.
"I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for what we have built together," shared Art Lambert. "The essence of S-One has always been our people. Their unique talents and passion to meet customer and community needs drive us forward."
Team
We nurture a culture that values individual growth and fosters a sense of community and belonging. When our people thrive, so does our business. We provide our team members with digital learning tools so that they can continue to prosper in their profession and in their personal lives. They embrace our core values of Selfless Service, Embrace Change, Openness, Customer First, Respect, and Accountability.
S-One is thankful for the loyalty of our team members. With an average tenure of 9.5 years, nearly half of our team members have been with us for over five years, and a remarkable 19.5% have dedicated 15 years or more to our mission. We are honored for the accolades we have received in our region and in our nation as a top place to work. Our dedication of being "Powered by People, Supported by Systems, and Driven by Data" has empowered us to create innovative solutions to meet evolving needs of our customers and partners.
Customer
Every customer has unique challenges. Our focus is on creating solutions to meet customers' needs and solve real-world problems. Our Customer First core value comes to life daily as we listen to our customers, empathize with their business issues, provide them with personal support, and technical expertise to grow their success.
LexJet at Printing United 2024
“What sets S-One apart is our willingness to take risks, to step into the unknown, and to do it together," explained Ron Simkins. "We have the right people, the right mindset, and the right vision. The future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we create.”
A Look Back to Propel our Future
Below is a timeline highlighting some of our innovations through the decades.
1994 LexJet was born. Our breakthrough inkjet-receptive coating revolutionized how signs were printed.
1996 LexJet Exhibit Guard launched. This adhesive product protected ink on printed trade show graphics, allowing reuse and reducing production costs.
2001 Licensing of PreLume Technology began. This product brightened white inks and eliminated yellowing.
2012 Avatrex was introduced. This patented technology was designed to apply images to difficult-to-print surfaces.
2012 BMG made its mark on the global stage by initiating a partnership with Kodak and HP.
2013 S-One is rebranded, transforming from disparate divisions into one family of companies under the S-One umbrella.
2018 S-One made a significant leap with the global launch of S-OneLP, marking its entry into the dynamic flexible packaging market.
2018 HP Recycled Satin Canvas launched. This product is made from recycled water bottles.
2019 S-One introduced its online parts shop, DIGIPRINT SUPPLIES, which provides an extensive catalog of printer parts, accessories, and tools for wide-format printers.
2021 S-OneLP rolls out ReEarth certified industrial compostable packaging film, which has accolades such as the BPI Certification for Industrial Compostability and the USDA Bio-based Certification.
2022 S-One relocated to a larger, state-of-the-art facility with a video studio to enhance its marketing capabilities for in-house as well as external companies seeking to elevate their brands.
S-One Studios
S-One Studios makes creating videos for your brand easy. Shoot a video with your equipment by renting our studio with one of the largest green screens south of Tampa. If you prefer a turnkey solution, our production team makes your dream of reaching a wider audience a reality from concept to completion. Connect at sone.studio.
Community
S-One recognizes our responsibility to the communities we serve. That's why we offer our team members PTO to volunteer. Our team members bridge the gap for the underserved so that they have more opportunities to succeed and lead more stable, vibrant lives. Our community impact helps our neighbors with food insecurity. Additionally, through mentorship, our team members help at-risk high schoolers fulfill their dreams of going to college. We have helped college students seeking an IT career gain professional expertise by the mentorship of our IT Team. Together we build more vibrant lives for those who have lost hope. We help build their confidence and transformation to believe what they deem as impossible as possible.
Team Members help End Summer Hunger at All Faiths Food Bank.
About S-One Holdings Corporation
S-One Holdings Corporation is a pioneer in the digital imaging industry and has emblazoned innovation since 1994. Designed from its inception, S-One was structured to partner with major brands and manufacturers who need advanced marketing, an integrated and flexible supply chain, and technical sales capabilities to directly reach the end user and bypass the traditional distributor/dealer methodology. The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. For more information, please visit sone.com.
