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Upcoming PIM Events and Classes/ Workshops
AUGUST EVENTS -Minnesota Golf Outing Located - Bunker HillsThursday, August 9, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM Coon Rapids, MN
PIM SmartCafe’ Located - Twin Cities, Des Moines, &Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Omaha
Nebraska Golf Outing Located - Tiburon GolfWednesday, August 22, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM Omaha, NE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - PIM 43rd Annual Surplus Paper Drive - Paper Drop offFriday, September 21st, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocated - Lindemeyr Munroe, 41 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN 55421
PIM 43rd Annual Surplus Paper Drive - Teach Pick UpSaturday, September 22nd, 2018Located - Lindemeyr Munroe, 41 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN 55421
PIM’s 11th Annual Women In Print Thursday, October 4th, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocated - Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle Brown Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430More information coming soon!
CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS -American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification - May 2018Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDTLocated at PIM Office - Broadway Place West - Nokomis Room - Minneapolis, MN*Kristin Davis is willing to come to your company to teach as well. Please contact Kristin (612.400.6208, [email protected]) for more information.*
EXPO -SGIA ExpoOctober 18-20, 2018 Location - Las Vegas, NV
SAVE MONEY by placing an advertisement in the 2019 Print Buyers Guide today!!
Don’t miss this once-a-year advertising opportunity to get your message directly into the hands of industry professionals ready to do business with you! Click here or email Sadie Hagen at [email protected] for the complete listing form, which includes information about how to get listed, plus complete details on all the value-added listing enhancements available. PLUS: Those who act before September 14th by 3:00 PM will save on advertising in the 2019 Buyers Guide! Learn More.
Printing Industry Midwest Safety and Environmental Recognition Program
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) members have options regarding Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) recognition or certification programs. The most comprehensive, locally available and on-site program is the PIM Great/Green Printer program. This is a recognition program that PIM members have been able to participate in since the late 1990’s. This program addresses all EHS issues facing printing companies. A brief description of the program and the participants in that program can be found at www.pimw.org under the Environment and Safety tab. Those Great Printers value the expertise, safety and environmental advice and hazards reduction provided with the Great Printer certification. The Printing Industries of America (PIA) offers a Safety Shield designation to their Best Workplaces in the Americas award program. The Safety Shield program assesses some of the safety requirements printing companies need to address. If you need help addressing safety items listed in the Safety Shield program or for any EHS question, contact Paul Gutkowski at 612.400.6205 or [email protected]. Learn More.
NEWS & UPDATES
PIM’s 43rd Annual Surplus Paper Drive for Teacher
PIM has found a new partner and host for the 43rd Annual Surplus Paper Drive for Teachers - Lindenmeyr Munroe! Lindenmeyr Munroe has a beautiful new space they are letting us use. PIM members can sign up to donate their surplus paper. The date to drop paper is Friday, September 21st, from 8 am to 3 pm. This event is number one on Minnesota teachers calendars! Thank you to all the PIM Members that have donated in the past. PIM looks forward to working with Lindenmeyr Munroe! Learn More.
Six Reasons Why Companies Should Consider An ESOP
We’re pleased to announce that Todd Butler of Tenor Capital will be presenting “6 Reasons Why Companies Should Consider An ESOP” on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 2pm EDT as a part of the PIFE webinar series. This webinar will outline the usage and often overlooked benefits of an Employee Stock Option Plan for shareholders of privately owned companies. Attendees can anticipate understanding why and how to use an ESOP as a partial/complete exit strategy or liquidity event. Todd will also address and dispel common misconceptions about ESOPs. To register click here.
PIM Legislative Alert
PIM and PIA are encouraging you to contact your national representatives to voice your opposition to Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum. Major suppliers of aluminum printing plates in the U.S. recently announced price increases and/or “surcharges” as pass-through costs to customers. Printers impacted are urged to share their stories with state and national leaders. Please use the link below to locate your national legislators. Learn More.
Associations Communicating More Through Print
In an effort to connect with their members, a recent report by Naylor Association Solutions says associations are communicating more through printed newsletters and show guides. The association market is strong in the PIM region and the following organizations can be a great resource for connecting with a wide range of association decision makers.- Association North- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits- Nebraska Society of Association Executives- Iowa society of association executives Learn More.
SGIA Press Releases -SGIA’s Johnny Shell Receives GCEA Sundeen/Simich AwardThe award recognizes significant contributors to graphic arts education. Learn More.
SGIA to Host Webinar on Proposition 65™ Impact on the Printing IndustryAssociation teams up with PIA and NAPIM to discuss new warning requirements taking effect this month. Learn More.
Rachel Thomas Joins SGIA as Director of Exhibit ServicesThomas will manage the exhibitor experience. Learn More.
SGIA Offers Reward for Early Expo RegistrationVegas show tickets and free memberships add to perks of 2018 SGIA Expo. Learn More.
MEMBER NEWS
New Savings Program for Printer Towels and Other Facility Services
Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) has recently partnered with ITU AbsorbTech as a preferred provider for printer towels, shop towels, and other rental service programs, including SorbIts® reusable absorbents, floor mats, cotton roll towels and mops. For details regarding the program, click here. If you are interested in other PIM discount programs, click here.
Konica Minolta Will Now Offer Considerable Discounts to PIM/PIA Members
Through your membership with PIM and our national affiliate Printing Industry of America, we are pleased to announce the addition of Konica Minolta Business Solutions to the National Buying Program. Based on the partnership, Konica Minolta will now offer considerable discounts to PIM/PIA members on more than two dozen of its bizhub and Accurio digital production printers. Learn More.
Don’t Miss the #PrintCanon Event Held at EO Johnson in Eau Claire, WI on August 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please join us for a special event sponsored by EO Johnson, Duplo USA and Canon Solutions America. You’ll join other print providers in the area to discuss the latest trends and strategies in digital printing. The event will be held at E.O. Johnson in Eau Claire, WI on August 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It will be an educational seminar with digital technology demonstrations, G7 Certification, and high speed digital inkjet technology (continuous feed and sheet fed) along with High End Graphic Finishing Products. Learn More.
Let’s Learn Flexo!Flexo Press Operator - 12 weeks
A not-for-profit education resource, Flexographic Tech’s mission is to provide hands-on training in a compressed timeframe to produced qualified, productive flexographic press operators for a future in flexographic print.
This class is intended to train an operator with no experience. Covers basic to advanced press operations and components. 80% Hands-On, 20% Classroom.Date: October 1st - December 21stLocation: Flexographic Tech, 600 Hoover St. NE, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55413Cost: $8,000 (Must be a member)Learn More.
The John Roberts Company Announces Mark Carlson as Executive Vice President
The John Roberts Company, a national leader in printing and mailing services, announced the appointment of Mark Carlson as Executive Vice President. Mark will be responsible for leading the sales team and developing and implementing strategic business initiatives. Learn More.
AWT Labels & Packaging Renews PIM Great Printer Certification for 10th Year
Minneapolis, MN - Certified annually since 2008, 2018 marks AWT Labels & Packaging’s 10th anniversary of receiving the Printing Industry Midwest Great Printer Certification. Participation in the PIM Great Printer Environmental Initiative is a voluntary effort by printers to demonstrate their commitment to minimize their impact on human health and the environment while producing quality printed products.
“Year after year, AWT demonstrates its commitment to sustainability. As a zero-landfill facility, we work closely with recycling and waste repurposing companies to ensure we are utilizing processes that support both the future of our company and the environment,” says Doreen Praschak, Director of Quality at AWT Labels & Packaging. Learn More.
New! Soft Proofing iLearning Center Course! Free to all printer members!
Free to all printer members, we have another brand-new course available in the iLearning Center titled Color Accurate Soft Proofing. More creative and color-critical decisions are made on an LCD display than on any other device or media. Yet, most of us are not managing our displays properly to ensure that what we’re seeing is as close as possible to what the final printed product will look like. This course will give members guidance on calibrating and profiling displays for color-accurate soft proofing. Sample files are included so learners can follow along with hands-on exercises. Learn More.
PIA Releases Detailed Descriptions of 2018 InterTech Technology Award Recipients
Pittsburgh, PA-As a follow up to last week’s announcement, Printing Industries of America released descriptions of the twelve recipients of the 2018 InterTech™ Technology Award. The independent panel of judges deliberated over technology nominations that showcased the dynamic and innovative nature of the industry. The judges singled out the following technologies as meeting the award criteria of being truly innovative and expected to have a major impact on the graphic communications industry. The recipient technologies are listed below alphabetically by company... Learn More.
PIA Statement On Passage Of Career Technical Education Legislation
Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America President & CEO Michael Makin today issued the following statement upon the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 2353 Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century.
The U.S. Senate approved the legislation earlier in the week; H.R. 2353 has been sent to President Trump for his signature. President Trump has indicated he will sign the bill into law. Learn More.
Franklin Press, Inc. - Plymouth, MN
The latest equipment is essential and the greatest craftsmanship is a given. What we are is the most customer-focused and genuinely concerned partneryou will ever encounter. We realize that’s a grand claim and one we don’t make lightly. At Franklin Press, our third-generation attitude, coupled with the fact that we were simply raised to treat people right, will serve you beyond expectations. Your project and all the aspects of that project will be handled as if it were our only job - because your satisfaction IS our only job. Learn More.
BUYERS GUIDE SPOTLIGHT
PRINTING INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA UPDATE
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GLS / NEXT Precision Marketing -Brooklyn Park, MN
GLS / NEXT Precision Marketing is a strategic solutions provider delivering end-to-end marketing innovation, from ideas to implementation. With over 30 years of experience supporting successful brands, GLS / NEXT offers a portfolio of marketing technologies, insights and creative development, digital and print strategies, publicity and media services, sheetfed, digital and web printing and finishing, global deployment, advanced metrics and a SOC-2 secure environment. Locations in Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka and Saint Paul, MN. Learn More.
Graphco/RMG -Schaumburg, IL
GLS / NEXT Precision Marketing is a strategic solutions provider delivering end-to-end marketing innovation, from ideas to implementation. With over 30 years of experience supporting successful brands, GLS / NEXT offers a portfolio of marketing technologies, insights and creative development, digital and print strategies, publicity and media services, sheetfed, digital and web printing and finishing, global deployment, advanced metrics and a SOC-2 secure environment. Locations in Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka and Saint Paul, MN. Learn More.
Graphic Design, Inc. - Hastings, MN
Since 1959, GDI (Graphic Design, Inc.) has been making GREAT IMPRESSIONS for customers across the country. Our goal is to help make each customer look good - through creative design, state of the art digital and offset printing, with on-time mailing and distribution services. We specialize in helping you communicate your message, brand, and product or service. Our talented and dedicated employees treat each customer - and every project - with the utmost care and attention-to-detail. It’s the best way for us to look good while making you look good! Learn More.
