Does your organization struggle with: Excessive waste? Defects? Too much downtime? High inventory? Long makeready times? Personnel issues? If you answered "YES" to one or more (or all) of these productivity problems, we can help. We’re partnering with former PIA MidAmerica Membership Development Director Dave Pierson who, prior to retiring in fall 2018, helped members with various technical, personnel and training
We know 2020 has been full of stories: stories of great print, essential work, dynamic pivots and feats of strength to make the best of a tumultuous year. And those significant achievements are because of your essential workforce. To honor them, we’ve added five nominations to the 2021 GraphEx Awards. Showcase your superstars through: Customer
By: Brian Rutherford, PIA MidAmerica Regulatory Specialist I have visited many printing companies since the outbreak of the current pandemic, and seen that most companies are performing basic steps to protect workers. PIA MidAmerica recently hosted an OSHA & COVID-19 webinar, conducted by myself and Joe Eudy of our Dallas office. We have both seen
From the desk of Adriane Harrison at Printing United Alliance: OSHA Recording and Reporting information as it relates to COVID-19 has been very confusing. You may have seen the video – linked here – that Gary Jones and I did to explain a company’s responsibilities under these provisions.Finally, OSHA has provided a little bit of updated guidance about
From the desk of Adriane Harrison at Printing United Alliance: The CDC previously defined close contact as being within 6 feet of someone infected with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes or more. The updated guidance now defines close contact as being within 6 feet of someone with the virus for a cumulative total of 15 minutes (or more) over
New resources have been added to the MidAmerica COVID-19 page including: Ask the Expert: Antimicrobial coatings, UV sanitization In a recent interview, PRINTING United Alliance's technical team break down frequently asked questions regarding pandemic safety trends, including the legitimacy of antimicrobial coatings on printed pieces. They confirm that special aqueous and UV coatings can indeed make a surface unviable
We're honored to announce our PIA MidAmerica President Teresa Campbell has been appointed as a member of The Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation board. The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is a not-for-profit organization that offers educational fellowship assistance to students in the graphic communications field. In her new role Teresa looks forward to further supporting the future of
The Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation (NMMEF) is PIA MidAmerica’s way of providing for the future of the industry. It was established in 1995 in the memory of Nolan Moore, PIA MidAmerica’s longtime executive director and stalwart supporter of career awareness for the printing and graphics industry in our region. NMMEF trustees recently approved an
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Two recent articles from industry source Brand United describe the growing impact of direct mail in an increasingly contactless world. In the first article, writer Jay Carrol explores the neuroscience of printed advertisements and direct mail. Specifically, he notes study found that "print was proven to elicit a stronger emotional
Photo by Caleb Perez on Unsplash PRINTING United Alliance has identified key legislative priorities that will benefit our industry, employees and customers. They urge action on one or all of these important issues: Urge Congress to pass temporary, targeted COVID-19 liability protection to businesses that adhere to safe workplaces guidelines here. Urge Congress to provide pandemic-related funding to USPS and