Richard LaForce

Strategic Print Solutions Over 46 Years

Richard LaForce views printing as a strategic business tool, not a commodity purchase. As Vice President and Co-Owner of Baldwin Business Systems, he brings deep expertise to every project. Throughout his 46-year career, he has held one conviction: the right custom print solution improves operations and enhances return on investment.

He earned his Certified Forms Consultant (CFC) credential in 1990 — a distinction that reflects his deep commitment to mastering custom print design. His technical expertise spans forms management, label design, brochure production, and mailhouse services. He manages variable data capabilities and warehousing with pick-and-pack fulfillment.

This integrated approach means Baldwin handles the full lifecycle of print communication. The company doesn't just print — it distributes and fulfills as well.

From Challenge to Comprehensive Solution

What defines Richard's approach is his ability to listen and envision comprehensive print solutions. Rather than selling stock products, he works within Baldwin's network of trusted manufacturers — sourcing or designing exactly what each client needs, not what's convenient to produce.

One project demonstrates this philosophy: Richard coordinated a Custom Tag ID System for an international freight forwarder serving over 80 countries. The solution required precision in both design and production. The resulting barcode label system streamlined global operations at scale.

He created another innovation for a university campus: a form-and-label system for identifying illegally parked vehicles by barcode. A simple printing assignment transformed into a security asset.

The Network Advantage

Baldwin's hidden advantage is the network Richard has built over four decades. Newer competitors learn through trial and error. Richard leverages long-established relationships with manufacturers and service providers built across the country — allowing Baldwin to address virtually any print-related need with proven expertise rather than improvisation.

That network is why clients like Penske Trucking, Cytiva, and United Metro Energy have returned to Baldwin year after year for high-volume, high-precision work.

Richard brings the same precision to project management that he brings to golf. A 20-year platform tennis player and lifelong Liverpool Football Club supporter, his attention to detail and standard of excellence shape every project he takes on.

For organizations requiring custom print solutions, Richard represents a meaningful difference: genuine print partnership, not transactional printing.