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10/09/2019
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2020 Best Workplace in the Americas
Printing Industries of America (PIA) opened its 2020 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) program for submissions today with the entry deadline set for November 15, 2019. The awards program will continue to focus on Human Relations and recognize companies that have superior practices in three categories: Communication & Culture, Employee Resources & Benefits, and Safety & Work Environment.
The BWA program will also provide the opportunity to achieve Safety Shield designation, which recognizes companies with an exceptional commitment to safety. Participating in the Safety Shield program provides a cost-effective assessment of your safety programs against OSHA standards based on the most common violations.
Receiving the Safety Shield designation allows companies to highlight their dedication to safety when hiring and retaining talent. Winners will receive a separate plaque commemorating your achievement as a Safety Shield recipient.
BWA winners will be awarded a Best Workplace in the Americas award, and a few exceptional companies will be awarded Best of the Best designations. Any U.S. or Canadian graphic communications company or supplier may enter. Applications must include all supporting documentation and submission fees.
Read more about the 2020 Best Workplace in the Americas
PGSF Adds New Board Members
Source: John Berthelsen, PGSF, October 7, 2019
At its October board meeting, the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) elected several new members as well as re-electing existing members to additional terms. The PGSF Board directs an endowed fund of just under $10 million that is dedicated towards encouraging young people to consider the graphics field as a career and then assisting in their education process to facilitate that end.
Nominated for new three-year terms on the board were:
- Helene Blanchett, Xerox
- Chris Curran, Napco Media
- Brian Regan, Semper International
- Stephen Richards, RNSI
- Ed Young, Heidelberg
Nominated for additional three-year terms were:
- Bill Michael, Cisco
- Ron Rose, Nova Pressroom Products
- Joe Schember, Mohawk Papers
- Rod Sosa, Fres-co Systems USA
- Ted Straus, Suttle-Straus
- Matt Vertrees, Olympus Press
- Niels Winther, Think Patented
- Jeff White, EFI
- Doug Yeager, Alcom Printing
These directors, along with the rest of the board, bring a diverse cross section of industry experience to leading PGSF and maintaining relevance in a changing industry and educational environment.
Read more on this and find out more details on PGSF
PRINTING United: A Technology Overview of the BIGGEST Show of the Year
Source: Amanda Kliegl, SGIA, October 8th, 2019
The countdown is on for the biggest show in the printing industry to open its doors. Buzz surrounding PRINTING United, the next generation of the SGIA Expo, is ramping up as word spreads about the newest equipment, software and substrates that will be shown in Dallas. PRINTING United takes place October 23 - 25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Registration can be accessed online at PRINTINGUnited.com/register.
Exhibitors representing all industry segments will be showing live demonstrations of the latest solutions for apparel, graphics/wide-format and functional printing applications, as well as commercial, packaging, in-plant printing technology and more.
“Our comprehensive PRINTING United program has something for every market segment,” said Ford Bowers, President & CEO, SGIA. “But it’s not only the equipment, substrates and technologies on the show floor that are exciting; the solutions being shown here can and will equip printers with clear-cut ways for them to differentiate, and expand, their businesses.”
PRINTING United Technology and Education Showcase
Among the endless global and North American product launches taking place at the show, here is just a sampling of what attendees can expect to see, and experience — by segment — at the inaugural event in Dallas. For a complete list of educational sessions within each of these categories, and to register, visit PRINTINGUnited.com/sessions.
