Welcome to NAGASA

NAGASA exists to insure that the printing and imaging distribution channel provides a sound, vigorous and professional business environment for members and is a reliable source of value-added, quality products and services for customers.

The NAGASA mission is met by pursuing five (5) objectives:

1. Providing an open, noncommercial forum for all members to discuss current and future issues critical to their individual businesses and to the entire channel;
   
   
2. Producing programs enabling members to create stronger business alliances and to streamline costs and operations;
   
   
3. Encouraging manufacturers to sell products through the channel;
   
   
4. Advancing technical information and the channel's business performance through development of standards, and publication of statistical, promotional, and educational services; and
   
   
5. Cooperating with North American and international trade associations to involve members in global developments and cross-industry advancements.

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Membership

NAGASA consists of hundreds of members, the majority of which one Dealers/Resellers and Manufacturers. Categories of membership include:

NAGASA works closely with its North American partners Printing Equipment & Supply Dealers Association (PESDA) of Canada with joint membership and Asociacion National de Industriales y Distribuidores Para la Industria Grafica, A.C. (ANIDIGRAF of Mexico) with a membership alliance. In mid-1998 to continue its work in the international arena NAGASA opened a satellite office in the UK:

NAGASA
Carrington Business Park
Urmston, Manchester M31 4YR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0161 776 4147 Fax: 0161 776 4042

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Web Site

The NAGASA web site offers visitors in depth information on NAGASA and the distribution channel. The site includes a members only section with in-depth information on each member, on-line publications, and special discounts. The address is: www.nagasa.org.

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Awards & Campaigns

• Dealer Forum (quarterly, in Graphic Arts Monthly) on channel efforts and implications on customers.
• Awards for channel and Association service, innovation, and lifetime achievement. Past Award Winners

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Forums, Seminars & Meetings

1999
September 13–17, 1999
Graphic Arts Institute San Francisco, California
(New, Convenient West Coast Location!)

1999
November 1–5, 1999
GATF Sewickley, Pennsylvania
(Convenient to the Pittsburgh International Airport)

2000
April 8-11
Forum 2000
8th Annual Printing and Imaging Distribution Conference
Hilton Palacio Del Rio,
San Antonio, Texas.

2001
May 3-6
Forum 2001
The Doral Golf Resort and Spa
Miami, FL

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Statistical Surveys & Studies

Distribution Statistical Series

• Electronics & Computer Capabilities of Dealers and Resellers (1998)
• Financial Ratios of Dealers and Resellers (1998)
• Sales Compensation Practices of Dealers and Resellers (1998)
• Assessment & Directions of Distribution Practices by Dealers and Resellers (1997)
• Assessment & Directions of Distribution Practices by Manufacturers (1997)
• Service Practices of Dealers and Resellers (1997)

Channel Satisfaction Series

• Survey of National Association of Printers & Lithographers (NAPL) Members (1997)
• Survey of National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP) Members (1997)

FlashStudy Series

1. NAGASA Manufacturers Speak Out on Trade Shows (1998)
2. Computerization and Business Systems at Dealers and Resellers (1997)
3. Partnership in the Real World Today (1999)
4. Creating and Maintaining Client Loyality (1991)

Changing Channels of Distribution -- with NPES (1995)

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Publications

• Membership Directory -- on NAGASA web site and in print, member only publication
• Import/Export Channel Guide Provides a general overview of importing and Exporting
• The Compass
  Quarterly NAGASA newsletter accenting member news and channel developments
• The Eagle
  The only journal on channel trends and technology, published quarterly
• White Paper and FlashStudy Series
  Easy to read documents on the economics and practices of the channel.
  

Standards

• A Guide to selecting a New Computer System Comprehensive guide to selecting and installing a new computer system.
• Electronic Commerce Implementation Guidelines (Version II) - according to ANSI V-3040
  
• Central MSDS Storage and Retrieval CD-ROM Library
  
• Graphics Industry Bar Code (GIBC/2) - endorsing the standard of Graphic Communication Association
  
• Model Manufacturer and Dealer/Reseller Contract
  
• Model Service and Maintenance Agreement

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Board of Directors

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Committee and Network Leadership
(volunteer for a Committee - here)

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1992-2000 NAGASA
Directors and Officers

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NAGASA Leadership
1999-2000
Kyle Walker
Vice President-Sales
Walker Supply Company
Board Chair

1998-1999
Brian H. Kroot
President
Northeastern Graphic Supply, Inc.
Board Chair

1997-1998
John M. Alley
District Manager
Pitman Company
Board Chair

1995-1997
Richard Blair
President, Young Phillips
Board Chair

1993-1995
John Goddard
President, Momentum Corporation
Board Chair

1992-1993
Jim Mullan
President and CEO, Phillips & Jacobs
Founding Board Chair
Founding Directors
Tom Bassett, Image Depot
Joseph Bendowski, Van Son Holland Ink Corporation
John Favat, Sr., Favat Associates
John Goddard, Momentum Corporation
R. Duane Henry, Printers Supply of Indiana
Richard Keckler, Anitec Image Corporation
Eric London, London Litho

1991-1992
Donald Mergler
Vice President, Washington Printing Supplies
President, National Graphic Arts Dealers Association (NGADA)

1990-1992
Dennis Cross
Graphic Arts Marketing Manager, Dixon Paper
President, Graphic Arts Suppliers Association (GASA)

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Headquarters
Staff

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Specialists

William Donlin, Donlin & Stephens, P.S.C.
Financial Ratios of Dealers and Resellers

Robert L. FitzPatrick, FitzPatrick Management
Publisher, The Eagle

Jennifer K. Hoff, Hoff Communications, Inc.
Assn. Communication & Web Site

Joan Lizbeth Mashburn
CPA and Annual Financial Review

Wendy Shapiro, On Location
Meeting Logistics

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