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PIA Announces Partnership with Utah Clean Air
January 17, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Affairs Department and Printing Industries of Utah (PIU), now part of Pacific Printing Industries (PPI) Association, are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR). The partnership will offer a training program to Utah printers on reducing air pollution. Additional partners in this program include the Specialty Graphic... Read More
Best Workplace in the Americas Winners Announced
January 12, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America today announced winners of the 2018 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) awards and the Safety Shield. Winners of the Best Workplace designation include: Alcom Printing, Harleysville, PA Allen Press, Lawrence, KS Supreme Graphics, Arcadia, WI Boutwell, Owens & Co., Fitchburg, MA ColorTree Group, Henrico, VA Communicorp, Inc., Columbus, GA CRW Graphics, Pennsauken, NJ DISC Graphics, Hauppauge... Read More
Nominations Now Open for the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award
January 7, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America is seeking eligible candidates for the 2017 Schaeffer Environmental Award. Established in 1990, this award is named for environmental pioneer and researcher Dr. William D. Schaeffer (1922-2003). Dr. Schaeffer was known and widely respected for providing environmentally sound activities for the graphic communications industries and a rational perspective for those who develop environmental... Read More
2018 TAGA Conference Keynote Speakers and Papers Announced
December 19, 2017
Pittsburgh, PA--The Printing Industries of America is pleased to announce the complete lineup of keynote speakers and selected papers for the 2018 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts Conference in Baltimore, MD, March 18-21. Globally renowned technical and print experts Dr. Joe Webb of Strategies for Management, Inc., Ken Fleisher of National Gallery of Art, color consultant Kate Smith, and Tim Luong of Ceradrop MGI Group will take the... Read More
Tim Burton Named 2017 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Recipient
December 4, 2017
Tim Burton of Burton & Mayer has been named the 2017 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by Printing Industries of America. Established in 1950, the Lewis Award pays homage to business leaders who have made major, long-term contributions to the graphic arts industry and have been a significant force in shaping the business of printed communications. The award was presented on November 10, 2017 at the Ben Franklin Honor... Read More
2018 President's Conference Keynotes Announced
November 21, 2017
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania--Printing Industries of America announced today the exciting lineup of keynote speakers for the 2018 President's Conference to be held March 4-6, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. The 2018 President's Conference is co-hosted along with the Specialty Graphics Imaging Association. Attendees will here from Futurist Ken Rutkowsk, Strategic Growth Implementation Specialist and Author Pete Hayes and the dynamic duo of David Fenske... Read More
PIA Applauds House Passing of HR 1
November 17, 2017
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania--Printing Industries of America applauds the United States House of Representatives on its passage of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" yesterday November 16, 2017. The bill, which passed 227-205, is a comprehensive tax reform set to benefit the nation's economy. "Printing Industries of America was pleased that lawmakers recognized the importance of advertising by preserving the more than 100-year-old deduction for companies... Read More
Benjamin Franklin Honors Society Inducts Seven New Members
November 14, 2017
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The Ben Franklin Honor Society of Printing Industries of America (PIA) formally inducted seven industry leaders at its reception and awards ceremony on Friday, November 10 at the Embassy Golf Resort & Spa Hotel in Concord, NC: Daniel Adkison; Marina Poropat Joyce, David Olberding, Dennis Pottebaum, Jacob Shaffer, Regina Testa, and Bradley Thompson. Daniel C. Adkison--Dan is a seasoned veteran of the printing and... Read More
Bryan Hall Elected as Chairman of the Board of Printing Industries of America
November 14, 2017
Pittsburgh, PA--Bryan T. Hall, President and CEO of Graphic Visual Solutions, Inc. of Greensboro, North Carolina, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Printing Industries of America (PIA) and its Foundation. The installation ceremony took place on November 12, 2017 at PIA's Fall Administrative meetings held in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Bryan is an exceptional volunteer leader who brings passion and experience to the position. He will do a... Read More
PIA Unveils New Print Management Alert Series
October 10, 2017
Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America's Center for Print Economics and Management has initiated a new publication series: the Print Management Alert. It will provide PIA members with information on key management strategies, issues, and practices. Dr. Ron Davis, PIA's Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, stated that "the new report will provide PIA members with a distinct competitive advantage over non-members. The information and... Read More
