Michael Makin

Mark Michelson is the Editor-in-Chief of Printing ImpressionsServing in this role since 1985, Michelson is an award-winning journalist and member of several industry honor societies. Reader feedback is always encouraged. Email mmichelson@napco.com

Ashley Roberts is the Managing Editor of the Printing & Packaging Group.

After a two-year hiatus from the printing industry, Michael Makin is returning to print with the National Print and Sign Owners Association (NPSOA) as a senior consultant. Makin previously leant his expertise to assist NPSOA with strategic planning, conference management, and governance.

On this episode of The Week that Was, Mark Michelson spoke with leading industry organizations about the value of PRINTING United Alliance partnerships; Standard Printing purchased a second six-color Koenig & Bauer Rapida 164 press; and preliminary results from Q1 2021 Print Business Indicators Survey were released.

On this episode of The Week that Was, SGIA and PIA announce a new association name; Cenveo and Jostens are both closing a printing facility; Raymond J. Prince passed away; and Bradford & Bigelow discusses its expansion and morale-boosting plan.

Printing Industries of America’s Michael Makin sent this open letter to Google regarding its Go Paperless in 2013 campaign.

The e-mail headline read, "Special Announcement from Michael Makin." It said, "Dear Printing Industries of America Member: As you are aware, printed products are being criticized more and more for their impact on the environment—and unjustifiably so."

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