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RRD Celebrates 160-Year Anniversary

What started as a local print operation in Chicago has since expanded across 27 countries, serving 18,000 clients.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, commemorating a legacy of innovation and excellence.

“It is an honor to celebrate RRD’s 160th anniversary and to reflect on our rich history while recognizing who RRD is and what we stand for today,” said Tom Quinlan, president and CEO at RRD. “Our tagline for the celebration is ‘Innovation & Excellence Since 1864.’ Innovation is the change – it’s what has kept RRD growing and evolving for well over a century. And, excellence is the constant – it’s what is woven through the fibers of our organization and the way our people approach everything we do.”

RRD was founded by Richard Robert Donnelley in 1864. What started as a local print operation in Chicago has since expanded across 27 countries, serving 18,000 clients – including 92% of the Fortune 100.

Today, RRD is a leading provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions with the mission of transforming customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact for its clients. RRD brings concepts to life with its expertise, execution, and scale – all designed to enhance quality and elevate engagement across the full customer journey.

“Throughout more than a century and a half, RRD has never stopped evolving its capabilities, knowledge, and focus to solve tomorrow’s business challenges,” said John Pecaric, COO at RRD. “Prominent figures in RRD’s history believed that excellence meant meeting the challenges of change. This mindset serves us well now and long into the future.”

RRD is marking the milestone anniversary with upcoming celebrations, an introduction of refreshed corporate values, and a web page detailing the company’s expansive history and evolution.

“A values-based organization that focuses on innovation and excellence stands the test of time,” says Al duPont, chief commercial officer at RRD. “For 160 years, RRD has proven its ability to progress through many diverse evolutions, advancing and transforming to stay competitive and provide clients with the services and solutions that impact their success.”

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