Michael Streibig

ORLANDO, FL—George Ryan is playing association musical chairs. The executive vice president and COO of the PIA/GATF is on the move. Ryan will take the helm as president and CEO for the Printing Association of Florida (PAF), effective in October. Ryan replaces Michael Streibig, who announced he would retire at year’s end. The two will work together to ensure a smooth transition process. It was at the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation that Ryan left his mark, serving as president from 1994 until 2003, when the association merged with Printing Industries of America. Prior to joining GATF, Ryan held a number of senior positions at the Rochester Institute

ORLANDO, FL—George Ryan is trading in one trade association job for another. The executive vice president and COO of the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation will take the helm as president and CEO for the Printing Association of Florida (PAF), effective in October. Ryan replaces Michael Streibig, who announced he would retire at year’s end. The two will work together to ensure a smooth transition process. It was at the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation that Ryan left his mark, serving as president from 1994 until 2003, when the association merged with Printing Industries of America. Prior to joining GATF, Ryan held a number of

MIAMI BEACH, FL—After watching attendance at its conference dwindle since the booming days of the ’90s, Xplor International teamed up with the successful Graphics of the Americas (GOA) exhibition and conference this year, putting on a joint event held here last month. The partnership seems to have been a wise move, as it freed Xplor from the task of organizing a trade show, allowing it to concentrate on its educational mission. More than 250 sessions were available, covering PDF, JDF, XML, digital prepress, design, variable data and more. GOA, in turn, got a host of new attendees, as well as a larger base of

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