PrintComm and Image Reproductions join forces as WildfireXM December 1, 2011 -- PrintComm, Inc. CEO Chuck Dickinson and Image Reproductions, Inc. CEO Greg K. Wood announced today the signing of a binding letter of intent to merge their operations into a newly formed company, WildfireXM. The union will provide a wider range of tools to
manroland Files Petition to Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Nov. 25, 2012—manroland AG today filed a petition to initiate insolvency proceedings with the jurisdictional district court at Augsburg, Germany, after the negotiations with a potential investor have failed in the home stretch. At the same time, the company has filed a request for self-administration in order to
Richardson Printing Company Is Rebranding Jim Barker, President of 90 year-old Richardson Printing has decided to change the face of his North Kansas City company by undergoing a strategic rebranding process with a focus on Integrated Marketing Communications.Under this effort, Richardson is now focusing on additional capabilities such as online marketing, promotional products, packaging and
CPSC Issues Final CPSIA Rules On October 20th, the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve the final testing and certification rules under the Consumer Product Safety Information Act of 2008. This has been one of the pieces still to be put into place in the three-year saga since the enactment of the CPSIA, which
Rob Styacich joins IntegraColor As Senior Vice President of Sales IntegraColor has announced that Rob Styacich has joined their executive business team as the Senior Vice President of Sales.Styacich brings over 20 years of experience in the graphic arts industry, most recently President at the Wetmore plant for RR Donnelley in Houston. Rob has also
PIA Voices Concern Over New USPS Program Last week Mike Makin, CEO of Printing Industries of America, issued a letter to US Post Master General Patrick Donohue, voicing concern about the USPS Direct Mail Hub program. In the letter Makin stated, "After viewing the uspsdmhub.com website, I have to concur [with PIA Members] - it encourages potential
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Discounts PIA MidAmerica along with several other PIA affiliates created The Regional Affiliate Certificate Group (RACG) to help qualifying members access the benefits of Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification. Participation in RACG is open to members of regional PIA affiliates who meet the FSC's eligibility limits for group certification.
Chemical Testing (CPSIA) PIA MidAmerica has partnered with Armstrong Forensic Laboratory in Arlington, Texas to provide testing for printers, as well as suppliers of inks, coatings, and binding material, which ensures that products meet the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) standards for children's materials.As a leading expert in chemical forensic testing, Armstrong brings analytical and
Printing Industries of America Website Logon The Printing Industries of America website has a variety of "Member Only" pages, which provide access to money-saving programs (Apple, Adobe, Publications, etc.) but require you to logon with a password.Here is what you need to do. FIRST click on this link; NEXT login in the upper right hand corner;
Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation The Nolan Moore Memorial Educational Foundation was created in 1996 by PIA MidAmerica’s predecessor association PIA-Texas in memory of its legendary executive director Nolan Moore. Mr. Moore was passionate about career awareness and industry workforce development. During his 23 year service with PIA-Texas, he produced several films and multi-media presentations,