Years as a Ticket Supplier


Other important dates in Southland’s 50-year history include:


1982 – First flexographic press installed.


1986 – First computer systeminstalled featuring SPC specific customization.


1987 – FirstU.S. supplier ofmagnetic-striped parking tickets. 1994 –Unique barcode tickets introduced. 1998 – Entersmass transit/toll road business.


TheManno’s - John A.Manno, Jr.; Angelina B.Manno; John A.Manno, Sr.


2010 – Fully upgrades computer system(new customsoftware).


SPC provided additional information in this, its 50th anniversary year:


The groundswhere the Southlandmanufactur- ing complex is located encompass five city blocks and has long been recognized by city and state officials for being clean andmeticu- louslymaintained. Twelve buildings (somemul- tilevel) contain 150,000 square feet of produc- tion, office andwarehouse space.


Its location accentuates theNorthGateway to Downtown Shreveport. Every year, Southland plants thousands of seasonal flowers to be enjoyed by the public as they drive by. Several awards acknowledge its effort inmaintaining a beautiful contribution to the downtown area.


Southland’s FreedomPlaza,with itsmajestic fountain, constantly reminds people of the sac- rifices our heroic fightingmen andwomen havemade to keep America’s people free. It is professionally decoratedmany times yearly for the public’s enjoyment in keepingwith season- al, holiday and patriotic themes.


to be No. 1. Southland thanks all of its faithful customers, ven- dors, and many other business associates for their contributions to its success.” The company is actively involved in or sponsors various


civic groups and organizations around the area. Some of these organizations include: Centenary College, Louisiana State Uni- versity - Shreveport, Northwestern State University, Shreveport Symphony, Krewe of Gemini, The Strand Theatre and the North Shreveport Lions Club.


PT Duncan Solutions


Names New CFO Duncan Solutions has announced that Norman Brooks, an


experienced finance and human resources executive, has joined the company as its chief financial officer. He joins Duncan following a successful 13-year career with


Yaskawa Electric America, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial motors and automation controls. Brooks had served Yaskawa as CFO since 2004. Prior to that, he had held various financialmanagement roles for the company. “I feel fortunate to be able to attract a CFO with the talent


and experience that Norman brings,” saidMike Nickolaus, Dun- can’s President and CEO. Brooks replaces PatrickMele,who had served asCFOsince 2007.Mele has taken a positionwith a com- pany near his home in Texas that will allow him to be closer to his family. “Pat [Mele] has been a great friend for over 20 years and set


a new standard of excellence for this position.…I thank himfor his unwavering dedication to our company,” Nickolaus said. “At the same time, I’m delighted to welcome Norman to our team and confident that we are well-positioned to manage our growth under his leadership.”


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