Associations
Asociacion Nacional De Industriales
Y Distrbuidores Para La Industria
Grafica, A.C. ANIDIGRAF, A.C. Mexico
Montecito No. 38 Piso 19 Oficina 21 Col. Nápoles
C.P. 03810 Mexico, D.F.
Phone: 525-488-02-03
Phone 2: 525-488-04-27
Fax: 525-488-04-27
Main Contact: Timothy C. Zucal, President
Diana M. Hernández Cerna, Director
anidigraf@supernet.com
ANIDIGRAF, A.C. was formed on December 14, 1988 by a small group of distributors,
dealers and manufacturers that did not feel any organization was responding
to their best interest. We currently have 35 members. In addition, we sponsor
two of the largest graphic arts trade shows in Mexico; one in Guadalajara,
Jal, Imprexpo, and the other in Mexico City, Expográfica. Our new
directions include compiling statistics on the Mexican graphic arts business,
and organizing seminars, workshops and educational courses. Our office will
provide contacts for businesses interested in import/export in the Mexican
graphic
arts industry.
Binding Industries of America
70 East Lake St., Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Phone: 312-372-7606
Fax: 312-704-5025
Main Contact: Don Dunham, Executive Director
bia@ix.netcom.com
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
(GATF)
200 Deer Run Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143-2600 USA
Phone: 412-741-6860
Toll Free: 800-910-GATF
Fax: 412-741-2311
Main Contact: George H. Ryan, President
Richard D. Warner, Vice President & Director of Research
James A. Workman, Director, Training Programs
Margaret von Koschembahr, Seminar Coordinator
GATF is a member-supported, nonprofit, scientific, technical, and educational
organization dedicated to the advancement of graphic communications industries
worldwide. For nearly 72 years, GATF has developed leading-edge technologies
and practices for printing, and each year the Foundation develops new products,
services, and training programs to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
National Association of Blanket Converters
(NABC)
19 Thorndyke Ave., Weymouth, MA 02188-3645 USA
Phone: 781-337-6668
Fax: 781-331-3455
Main Contact: Stephen Silva, Executive Director
nabcorg@aol.com
The National Association of Blanket Converters is the printing industry
trade organization comprised of the leading blanket converters of the United
States and Canada. Through close cooperation with their manufacturing partners,
and through establishment of stringent quality requirements, NABC members
strive to provide the best possible service as well as bring the best possible
value in blankets to their customers.
National Association of Printers and
Lithographers (NAPL)
780 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ 07666-3196
Phone: 201-342-0700
Toll Free: 800-642-6275
Fax: 201-692-1862
Main Contact: I. Gregg Van Wert, President
NAPL represents the fastest growing companies in the $72 billion graphic
arts industry. Founded in 1933, NAPL helps graphic arts companies turn their
presses into profit by providing a complete range of management information
and education services, as well as host of award winning publications, access
to the renewed Information Centralk hotline, the Printing Industry research
Center and the industry's most-traveled Web site, the Profit Connection®.
NAPL also offers associate memberships to manufacturers, dealers and service
providers providing the opportunity to gain access to the bodies and minds
of today's industry leaders.
National Association of Quick Printers
(NAQP)
401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 USA
Phone: 312-321-6886
Fax: 312-527-6789
Internet: www.naqp.org
Main Contact: Bernadette Patton, Executive Director
Dan Witte, Senior Director
Scott Schwar, Associate Director
Kyle Donnelly, Communications Manager
naqphq@naqp.org
NAQP exists to serve the needs of its primary members in the quick print industry. NAQP members represent roughly 10% of the 42,000 quick print shops in the U.S., and about 25% of the industry'' estimated $20 billion in annual sales. NAQP members are entrepreneurs who have established their market by providing print communication and related services on a fast turnaround basis. NAQP has several conferences each year, including its Print IMAGE conference and exposition every summer in Chicago.
Picon
Queens House, 55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields,
London WC2A 3LJ UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: +44 (0) -171-831-3303
Fax: +44 (0) -171-831-6029
Main Contact: John A. Brazier, Chief Executive
john@picon.co.uk
Carol AT Waytt, Export Productions Manager
carol@picon.co.uk
Picon is the leading UK business support organization for suppliers to the
printing, publishing, papermaking and packaging industries. As owners of
Ipex, the international English-language exhibition for the printing and
visual communications markets, Picon is idealy positioned to apprciate the
impact of the immense and far-reaching changes that have swept through these
industries. Picon exists to help companies market their products and services
more effectively, at home and overseas.
Printing Equipment & Supply Dealers'
Association of Canada (PESDA)
7030 Woodbine Ave. #500, Markham ON CANADA L3R 6G2
Phone: 905-886-9113
Fax: 905-886-8913
Main Contact: Jennifer Rogers, Executive Director
jrogersban@aol.com
Serge Ouellette, President
Carl G. Best, Membership Direector, 1284621 Ont. Ltd. 519 Main St., Glen
Williams, ON Canada L7G 3T1
Phone: 905-836-5265
Fax: 905-836-5925
Founded in 1975, PESDA strives to work with the Canadian government in
improving the environment and in establishing programs that further the
interests of the graphic arts distribution supply channel in Canada. PESDA
also maintains a close relationship with other Canadian printing associations
with the intent of projecting a strong and cohesive front equal to the
importance of the graphic arts industry in Canada. In June 1996, PESDA
signed a joint membership agreement with NAGASA to promote further expansion
of the "North American" Channel.
The Research & Engineering Council
of the Graphic Arts Industry, Inc.
610 Chadds Ford Dr., Ste. 20, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-7307 USA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 639
Chadds Ford, PA 19317-0610
Phone: 610-388-7394
Fax: 610-388-2708
Main Contact: Ronald L. Mihills, Managing Director
recouncil@aol.com
The Research and Engineering Council of the Graphic Arts Industry is dedicated
to the education of printing industry personnel in the latest technologies
and
productivity improvement methods. Members include publishers, printers,
educators, consultants, and suppliers, who meet to share information and
learn about leading edge technologies affecting the graphic arts industry.
The Council annually holds four seminars-Prepress, Pressroom, Bindery and
Environmental-where the latest technologies are reviewed in the context
of actual
production. The Council also holds technology breakfasts at key industry
trade shows and an annual meeting highlighting critical trends in the industry.
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