Bob Windler

MATT ANSON’S quiver runneth over with “green” arrows. His multi-location binding, finishing and packaging company, Bindagraphics, is a mega corporation that has embraced sustainability practices across the board. And, those eco-measures are on time, on target and helping his postpress operation whizz past its competition. With each bulls-eye he hits, Anson is zeroing in on expanding business endeavors, as well as environmental cleanliness.

SEWICKLEY, PA—March 18, 2008—The Binding Industries Association (BIA) is pleased to announce that James R. Niesen, former executive director of the BIA, is the inaugural inductee into the BIA Hall of Fame. Jim will be inducted during the 2008 BIA Mid Management Conference April 28-29, 2008 in Schaumburg, IL. Under his leadership, the BIA expanded its membership worldwide, oversaw the creation of The Binding Edge magazine, expanded the prestigious Product of Excellence (POE) competition, organized Bindathons throughout the U.S., Canada, and England, and significantly increased member services and programs. “I can’t think of a more fitting occasion to honor Jim