Support for PRINTING United Grows Among Printing Industry Associations

For Immediate Release March 12, 2018 Contact: Kate Achelpohl, SGIA 703.359.1364 kate@sgia.org Fairfax, Virginia — PRINTING United confirms five more independent regional and state affiliates of Printing Industries of America (PIA) have agreed to support and promote the launch of the PRINTING United Expo to their respective members. With this addition to previously reported participating associations, a total of 15 PIA affiliates are now supporting the new trade show hosted by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) in partnership with NAPCO Media, which will launch in Dallas in October 2019.  Pacific Printing Industries Association (PPI), Print Media Association of St. Louis (PMA), Printing and Graphics Association Mid-Atlantic (PGAMA), Printing Industries of New England (PINE) and The Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) are the latest commercial printing industry associations lending their support to PRINT United.     “Our print members are always exploring different options to expand their offerings to customers,” said Christine Hagopian, President, PINE. “It’s extremely valuable to provide an opportunity where they can evaluate capital investments in one location, with vendors who understand their needs and who genuinely want to see their companies succeed in this industry.” The PRINTING United Expo is designed to give print service providers new ways to address changes that are occurring within the graphic arts marketplace. In addition to finding relevance in the convergence of various market segments, the associations recognize the importance of the wide breadth of technologies that will be on display at PRINTING United. As such, their support will begin this year with the SGIA Expo in Las Vegas, which will be held October 18–20.  "With the rapid and constant change in our industry, it’s vital that our members keep pace with new technologies and innovations available to them,” said Jeff Stoudt, President, PICA. “We encourage our members to attend industry events like PRINTING United, so they can understand the depth and breadth of the imaging technologies out there." In their agreement to support PRINTING United, these five associations join 10 previously reported PIA affiliates that have already cast their support. They include Graphic Arts Association (GAA), Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA), Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG), Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica, Printing Industries Alliance, Printing Industries Association of San Diego (PIASD), Printing Industries Association Inc. of Southern California (PIASC), Printing Industries of Ohio and N. Kentucky, Printing Industry Association of the South Inc. (PIAS) and Visual Media Alliance. “PGAMA is answering the call of many of our members who have, for years, extolled the value of the SGIA Expo and often wondered why PGAMA was not involved,” said Jay Goldscher, President and CEO, PGAMA. “In promoting PRINTING United, we are not only answering the wishes of many of our members, but reinforcing our belief in the dynamic future of our industry with the program that we think best reflects that future — and that is PRINTING United.” About PRINTING United PRINTING United, a new event hosted by SGIA in partnership with NAPCO Media, will launch in Dallas, Texas, October 23–25, 2019. Focusing on the opportunities presented by the convergence of printing technologies and markets, PRINTING United will cover print and finishing technologies in industry segments from garment to graphic, packaging to commercial, and industrial. Its objective is to convey all components of integrated solutions to satisfy virtually any client need. SGIA — Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is the trade association of choice for professionals in the industrial, graphic, garment, textile, electronics, packaging and commercial printing communities looking to grow their business into new market segments through the incorporation of the latest printing technologies. SGIA membership comprises these diverse segments, all of which are moving rapidly towards digital adoption. As long-time champions of digital technologies and techniques, SGIA is the community of peers you are looking for to help navigate the challenges of this process. Additionally, the SGIA Expo is the largest trade show for print technology in North America. “Whatever the medium, whatever the message, print is indispensable. Join the community — SGIA.” NAPCO Media NAPCO Media is a business-to-business media company serving the printing & packaging, publishing, marketing, retail & non-profit, promotional products and consumer technology industries. Its mission is to build community between its audience and clients through integrated media programs, video services, events, marketing services, custom content and e-learning.