Georgia Printer Archive Growing Forward Winter 2009 Georgia Printer profiles three industry leaders who are adjusting and expanding their companies to offer customers a partnership and a solution - not just printed products. We also spoke to Atlanta designers about what they look for in their printer when it comes to sustainability, and we teamed up with Metal Magic, Superior Graphic finishing and Tucker Castleberry to create a golden, glowing cover through the process of overprinting onto foil stampling. Download the issue View it online Get it in print Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: Tucker Castleberry Printing – Printing Superior Graphic Finishing – Foil Stamping Metal Magic – Die Making Family Binding – Perfect Binding 1st Class Mailing - Polybagging & Mailing Green Leader & Wide Format Fall 2009 Mmm mmm bubblegum! Georgia Printer teamed up with Envision Printing, Neenah Paper, & Scentisphere to bring you our first-ever scented issue – because only print is capable of providing an olfactory, visual, and tactile experience. We also profiled green leader Graphic Communications Corporation to show you how one company can make a difference when they commit to green practices and products. Frank Romano explains wide format, Joe Marin tells us how to perform a perfect press check, and more! Download the issue View it online Get it in print Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: Envision Printing, LLC – Printing Scentisphere – Scented Varnish Neenah Paper – Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery – Perfect Binding & Mailing Ink In Their Veins Summer 2009 The print and imaging industry has a rich history of multi-generational leadership and ownership. The summer issue of Georgia Printer focuses on four diverse family-owned printing companies and shares their thoughts on the advantages (and quirks) of mixing family and business. We also spoke to you in an online survey and featured many of your memories about growing up in print. Joe Marin, Mission Possible presenter, contributed a fantastic color correction article to Bridging The Gap for print designers and prepress professionals, and Summer Conference key speaker Carl Forssen wrote about managing your business more effectively so that you can leave it stronger and more profitable for the next generation. Download the issue View it online Get it in print Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: Standard Press - Printing Superior Graphic Finishing - Clear Foil Stamping xpedx - Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery - Bindery & Mailing Metal Magic - Foil Stamping Dies The Face Of The Industry April 2009 Georgia Printer we've taken on the charge of putting a “face” on Georgia's printing and imaging industry throughout 2009, starting with our aptly named feature article titled The Face of Georgia Printing: 2009. Using statistics and data we already knew about one of Georgia's largest manufacturing industries, we talked with the dedicated and talented people behind those numbers. You'll hear the thoughts of small print shop owners, digital printers, teachers, large company presidents and more as we start to reveal how essential print and imaging is to our community and our lives. Also featured are 2009's Print Excellence Competition winners and Benjamin Franklin Award recipient Jefferson R. Riley. Download the issue View it online Get it in print Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: American Color Graphics - Printing Mac Papers - Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery - Bindery & Mailing Opportunities In 2009 December 2008 This issue of Georgia Printer is dedicated to giving you the right tools to improve your busines and emerge from difficult times as a strong leader. With articles and strategy from industry experts like PIA/GATF's Cheif Economist Ron Davis, digital printing genius Bill Farquharson, and marketing guru Rosemarie Monaco, we have coverd several different areas that we think you will find helpful as you plan for 2009. Download the issue Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: Hi-Tech Imaging - Printing xpedx - Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery - Bindery & Mailing Growing, Finding, Keeping Quality Print Professionals December 2008 Our people are such an integral part of our success and that's why this issue of Georgia Printer is dedicated to growing, finding, and keeping quality print and imaging professionals. Read about how Georgia print and imaging companies are growing the future of the industry by reaching out to young adults, find out how to identify the workplace motivators that will put each and every one of your employees in a job they will thrive in, learn how to market your business to future employees and more in this employee-focused issue. Download the issue Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: Envision Printing - Printing xpedx - Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery - Bindery & Mailing All About Lean July 2008 With a continuing focus on maximizing efficiency and eliminating waste, printers have found strong ties between the concepts of lean manufacturing and the goals of their business (not to mention their sustainability intiatives!). In addition to a lean overview to get you started, this issue explores the applications of lean throughout the printing industry to help you identify where your waste is coming from, how to improve your efficiency, educate your sales team about lean, apply lean to your front office, and adopt a lean marketing message. Plus, find out who won big in PIAG's Print Excellence Competition! Download the issue Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: THP Graphics Group - Printing xpedx - Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery - Bindery & Mailing Georgia Printer Goes 'Green' April 2008 This issue is dedicated to diving deeper into what being "Green" really means in the printing industry. Due to the huge reponse of our 1st FSC Certified "Green" issue (October 2007), PIAG brought you yet another helpful tool for reaching your goals in sustainability. Click here for articles from Gary Jones, PIA/GATF Director of Environmental Health and Safety Affairs; Peter Nowack, founding partner of Nowack-Beer Consulting, Jerry Scher, of PEAK Focus & SGP Facilitator, and more. Download the issue Thank you to the following companies for producing this issue: Hi-Tech Imaging - Printing xpedx - Paper Mail Advertising & Bindery - Bindery & Mailing