Graphic Arts

NEW YORK CITY—August 7, 2007—Printing Industries Alliance, formerly known as the Printing and Imaging Association of New York State, has announced that internationally known lifestyle communicator Martha Stewart has been named the recipient of the 2007 Franklin Award, which recognizes the achievements of outstanding leaders and communicators. The award will be presented during the Association’s Franklin Event on Tuesday evening, September 18, at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City. A New Host This is the first time the Franklin Event will be hosted by the Printing Industries Alliance. “We are happy to have this opportunity to host the Franklin Event which has been

BENNINGTON, NW—August 1, 2007—Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. announces that all its Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging Papers are made using 100% renewable electrical energy and are manufactured carbon neutral. Monadnock is continuing its leadership in sustainable manufacturing by making significant investments to continue to reduce its carbon footprint and overall environmental impact. “In 2006, 49% of our electricity was self-generated”, says Michelle Hamm, Manager of Environmental Services. “Since 1904, Monadnock has derived much of its energy from mill owned and operated low-impact hydroelectric generation facilities, and Monadnock remains committed to the use of low-impact hydroelectric power.” Monadnock has made a considerable investment in Green-e

CHICAGO—07/30/07—This fall, the 12th edition of EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK® themed, “The Printers’ Success Quartet: Economics, Markets, Technology, People”, coming on the eve of GRAPH EXPO® in Chicago, will give industry executives the knowledge and tools they need to score high on these critical yardsticks.   EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2007, at McCormick Place.  The year’s foremost printing, publishing and converting trade show opens the next day for a four-day run. “EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK will once again focus on helping show attendees navigate the aisles and exhibits by putting all of the new products and technologies in context, and laying the groundwork for sound

International Best Practice Organization Has Evolved and Expanded into Major Global Force GHENT, BELGIUM—July 24, 2007—The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has become one of the world’s most respected graphic arts best practice organizations, the group says on the occasion of its fifth anniversary. Chairperson David Zwang attributes the international association’s viability and solid credibility to the work of the group’s 45 members, all recognized as technological leaders and experts, and contributing their time and efforts on a completely voluntary basis. “The GWG deserves congratulations for its exemplary work. The GWG represents the best of our industry, in bringing together talented people, from all over

RESTON, VA—08/01/07—Providing graphic communications professionals with new opportunities for diversification that play into key market trends, GRAPH EXPO, the largest annual digital and offset printing show in the Americas, will feature a special “Books & Bound Documents Day” on Sunday, September 9, as part of the event being held in Chicago’s McCormick Place South, September 9-12, 2007. Aimed at nearly all types of print providers, “Books & Bound Documents Day” will showcase applications that demonstrate how digitally printed books and bound documents - from manuals and directories to training materials and consumer titles - can deliver lucrative new opportunities for today’s printers. Throughout the

SEWICKLEY, PA—July 18, 2007—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 InterTech™ Technology Awards. For over a quarter of a century, recipients of this prestigious award have not only had a major impact on the graphic communications industry, but they also consistently prove to be successful in the commercial marketplace. The independent panel of judges deliberated over technology submissions ranging from printing presses to software solutions to ancillary services. A recurring theme with 2007 InterTech nominations was green printing, and numerous submissions contained solutions to minimize the environmental impact of printing. Great strides in technology were

PITTSBURGH—July 16, 2007—The Binding Industries Association (BIA), the world’s largest association for trade binderies, loose-leaf manufacturers, and suppliers to those industries, announced the winners of the annual BIA Product of Excellence Awards. Entries were received from around the world. Companies compete for the coveted title of “Best in Category.” Winning this prestigious award is considered by many to be the highest level of achievement. Hundreds of entries were part of an amazing array of products placed before the judges this year. The quality of the entries required the judges to be painstakingly critical in their evaluation of the products submitted. As a result, Pacific Bindery

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA—July 12, 2007—Sales forces that simply communicate value to customers are doomed to fail. Sales professionals have to create value for their customers in order to survive and thrive in today’s marketplace. Moving sales forces from transactional-based selling to consultative-based selling is critical to the success of printing and graphic communications companies. How to create customer value through consultative selling is the focus of “Transitioning a Successful Sales Team” by Jerry Scher at this year’s Northeast Regional Print Management Conference, scheduled for Sept. 23-25th at the Cranwell Resort in Lenox, Mass. The conference is hosted by Printing Industries of New England and co-hosted by Printing

CHICAGO—June, 2007—From building wraps to fine art reproductions, digitally printed extra-large products have provided a path to new profits and opportunity for printers and other specialists all over America. The Wide Format Pavilion at GRAPH EXPO, which returns in September for its 5th year, has been a key catalyst for this trend. The Pavilion has showcased for GRAPH EXPO’s tens of thousands of participants the flexibility and appeal of wide format output using inkjet and other digitally-driven technologies. Many of the products and tools first seen in the Pavilion have since become familiar on the larger show floor of America’s premiere graphic communications exhibition.

PITTSBURGH—June 13, 2007—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF), the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, has announced the appointment of graphic arts industry veteran Eric Neumann as research manager in the organization’s research department. In his new role, Neumann will be responsible for managing the various research efforts and projects the organization performs for its customers, including product development and on-press testing, as well as marketing those services to others in the industry. “Eric’s addition to our team emphasizes the rigor with which we do our research and testing and highlights our department’s high level of professionalism and expertise,” says Dr. Mark Bohan, vice