Expo 411: Embracing Innovation and Efficiency
The PRINTING United Expo — October 18-20 in Atlanta — is quickly approaching, and attendees are gearing up for a week of learning, networking, and inspiration. As a lead-up to the Expo, we are sharing a series of Q&A interviews featuring attendees from a variety of backgrounds sharing why they are attending the PRINTING United Expo, what they hope to learn, and what excites them about the upcoming event.
Jim Caughorn, President and Owner, Graphic Creations
Graphic Creations
Jim Caughorn, President and Owner
Knoxville, TN
graphiccreations.com
Graphic Creations was founded in 1987 with the goal of serving the University of Tennessee and surrounding communities with a more personal service in the design, copy, and Knoxville printing industry. By focusing on the needs of our customers and utilizing the talents of our employees, the company has grown and evolved into a full-service brand management team by providing convenient and effective solutions to a business’ branding, marketing, printing, and promotional needs. From branding and design to business cards and vehicle wraps, Graphic Creations is not only a printing company, it is here to build brands no matter how big or small.
WFI: What made you decide to attend this year's Expo?
Caughorn: I believe there are always good takeaways and learning opportunities. We are in expansion mode and would be good to see and get reacquainted with technology advancements and what is coming in the future.
WFI: What products, brands, or services are you most looking forward to seeing?
Caughorn: We will be looking at finishing equipment for our cut-sheet and wide-format departments.
WFI: How do you plan and make the most of your time at the Expo?
Caughorn: We will maximize our time on the floor, walking and talking!
WFI: How do you hope attending will impact your business/career moving forward?
Caughorn: I am always looking to improve on process and systems. I hope I leave with ideas that will make my team more efficient and accomplish more without increasing time so we can deliver more to our customers.
To read more Q&As with PRINTING United Expo attendees visit Get the Expo 411. To register to attend, please visit PrintingUnited.com.
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Denise Gustavson is the Editorial Director for the Alliance Media Brands — which includes Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Wide-Format Impressions, Apparelist, NonProfitPRO, and the PRINTING United Journal — PRINTING United Alliance.
