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PRINTING United Alliance launches the Apparelist Events 

PRINTING United Alliance launches the Apparelist

PRINTING United Alliance launched a new brand dedicated to the decorated apparel community — the Apparelist. The Apparelist is a channel created by PRINTING United Alliance and NAPCO Media as a voice to connect the apparel decorator community through membership, editorial, custom content, e-learning, video services, research, and customized experiences, both online and in person. “As the apparel decorating industry... Read More
PRINTING United Alliance announces Live and LocalEvent series Events News 

PRINTING United Alliance announces Live and LocalEvent series

PRINTING United Alliance announced the launch of a Live and Local event series; the first four exclusive events are being sponsored by the Indigo division of HP Inc. “These events are designed for local print services providers to make them aware of current industry trends and opportunities to elevate their business operations,” says Mark Subers, president of PRINTING United Alliance... Read More
Dave Leskusky named president of PRINTING United Alliance People on the Move 

Dave Leskusky named president of PRINTING United Alliance

PRINTING United Alliance announced Dave Leskusky was appointed president of PRINTING United Alliance. Leskusky has successfully overseen operations at NAPCO Media, which melded with the Alliance in 2019. In this move, Leskusky will retain his role in leading NAPCO Media as part of the PRINTING United Alliance portfolio and will additionally support Alliance efforts to further streamline myriad robust resources... Read More
PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance officially merge News 

PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance officially merge

PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance announced the two organizations have officially merged. PRINTING United Alliance will form an Idealliance Advisory Council comprised of the current Idealliance board officers and directors “to assist in continuing its global outlook for all partners in printing and packaging on industry standards and guidelines, and training and certification for professionals,” according to the announcement. Each... Read More
PRINTING UNITED Alliance, Idealliance intend to merge Events News 

PRINTING UNITED Alliance, Idealliance intend to merge

Printing industry organizations PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance announced the intent to merge. The board of directors at each company have unanimously voted in favor of the merger. Last year, SGIA and PIA officially merged to become PRINTING United Alliance. This new venture with Idealliance will further support the association’s investment into the long-term success and fortitude of the industry.... Read More
PRINTING United Alliance opens annual product of the year awards competition News 

PRINTING United Alliance opens annual product of the year awards competition

PRINTING United Alliance announced the call for entries has opened for the annual Product of the Year Awards competition. The competition includes more than 85 categories spanning the printing industry and judging this year will take place over a new virtual event format. The deadline to submit entries online is Sept. 8, 2020. This year, the coveted program features a... Read More
PRINTING United 2020 still on track for in-person event Events 

PRINTING United 2020 still on track for in-person event

Industry events far and wide have been canceled, postponed or shifted to a virtual format, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The PRINTING United Alliance, however, organizer of PRINTING United show, says plans are going forward. The event is still planned for the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Oct. 21-23, 2020, with proper health and safety guidelines. “Key indicators... Read More
Merged SGIA and PIA associations become PRINTING United Alliance Acquisitions News 

Merged SGIA and PIA associations become PRINTING United Alliance

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA), which merged May 1, 2020, announced the new combined organization name: PRINTING United Alliance (PRUA). PRINTING United Alliance also announces its official board of directors as a merged entity. “PRINTING United Alliance is a reflection of the invaluable partnerships and industry convergence that has evolved over time,” says... Read More