Association Insights: Printing Industries of America at Graph Expo 2012

Graph Expo 2012, the largest commercial printing, publishing, mailing exposition and conference in the Americas for print professionals, is just around the corner, October 7-10 in Chicago. Printing Industries of America will not only be exhibiting at the show, but our industry experts will also be conducting seminars throughout the event.

Discover the latest technologies, social media trends, and advice to achieve peak productivity by attending the seminars, beginning Sunday, October 7 and running through Tuesday, October 9, conducted by our industry experts. Seminars will integrate hands-on and classroom learning styles and will include the most up to date, valuable industry information for any printing and graphics facility.

 

Digital Dynamo

Joe Marin, senior instructor/manager of training programs, Printing Industries of America, is a veteran speaker at Graph Expo and other venues on color management, PDF workflow, preparing print-ready files, Web-to-print, and business-related issues.

Joe Marin’s seminars will include:

• Print Unleashed 1! New Media Methods for Crossing Communication

Sunday October 7, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

• Print Unleashed 2! New Media Methods for Crossing Communication

Monday October 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

• Winsome Websites: A Printer’s Guide for Getting YOUR Company Website Right

Tuesday, October 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

 

Socially Yours

Julie Shaffer, vice president, digital technologies, Printing Industries of America, plays a lead role in developing programs and tools to help members grow their businesses with digital technologies. She has contributed articles to industry publications as well as social media venues. She also pens whitepapers, case studies, and research reports.

Julie Shaffer’s seminars will include:

• Social Commerce: “Secrets” to Direct Sales via Social Media

Sunday, October 7, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

• 50 Hot Tips to FIRE UP Your Social Media Success

Monday, October 8, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

 

Techno Marvels

Dr. Mark Bohan, vice president, technology and research, Printing Industries of America, oversees technical research conducted both on and off the press, including product testing, process controls, contract research, and laboratory services. He is actively working with the advisory board and additional CIP4 committees to positively impact the development and implementation of JDF in the industry; moving to a more highly automated workflow to ultimately save users costs in their businesses.

Dr. Mark Bohan’s seminars will include:

• Wondrous Workflow: A Printer’s Perspective on Optimized Automation

Sunday, October 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

• Production Inkjet NOW: Practical Tips for Peak Productivity

Monday, October 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

 

But Wait! There’s More…

Other authorities from Printing Industries of America will also present seminars at Graph Expo 2012, including Dave Dezzutti, technology and research analyst; Lloyd DeJidas, director, graphic services and facility manager; and Jim Workman, assistant vice president, technology and research.

Additional seminars from the experts at Printing Industries of America:

• The “Magic” of Color Management: Straight Talk on Standards, Guidelines, Tips ‘n Tricks

Dave Dezzutti

Monday, October 8, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Sheetfed UV Hybrid: A Guide to Flawless Installation and Operation

Lloyd DeJidas

Tuesday, October 9, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

• Fabulous AND Foolproof: Designing Direct Mail for Automation

Jim Workman and USPS representative

Tuesday, October 9, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

 

Visit us at Booth #4045 for top resources on topics such as technology trends, management issues, sales and marketing insights, and lean and operational excellence practices. And visit our on-site bookstore, Printing Industries Press. Each year, the booth’s bookstore offers visitors the chance to browse our publications in person, ask questions of the editorial and technical staff on hand, and take advantage of discounted special show pricing.