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Ashley Roberts Visit Author's Page

Ashley Roberts is Content Director of Printing Impressions.

Denise M. Gustavson Visit Author's Page

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.

Eileen FritschVisit Author's Page

Eileen Fritsch is a Cincinnati-based freelance journalist who has covered the evolution of wide-format digital printing for more than 20 years. Contact her at eileen@eileenfritsch.com.

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Gary JonesVisit Author's Page

Gary A. Jones is the director of environmental, health and safety (EHS) affairs at PRINTING United Alliance in Fairfax, VA. His primary responsibility is to monitor and analyze EHS regulatory activities at all domestic and some international government levels. He provides representation on behalf of the printing and specialty graphic imaging industry. In doing so, Mr. Jones works closely with the federal and state-level Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agencies. He also provides membership assistance on EHS compliance and sustainability programs through a variety of approaches including responding to inquiries, presentations, writing, and consulting services.

Mr. Jones is also supporting PRINTING United Alliance’s efforts for the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP). SGP is dedicated to assisting printing operations respond to the customer demand for sustainable printing.

He holds a BS in biology from LaRoche College and an MS in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

David WilajVisit Author's Page

David Wilaj reports on economic and industry trends which aim to help printers navigate an ever-changing business environment

He joins the Printing United Alliance research team after beginning his career at Printing Industries of America where he analyzed, reported and spoke on key trends in commercial print and aided in the revitalization of the historic Performance Ratios program.

Marcia KinterVisit Author's Page

Marcia Kinter is the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. Ms. Kinter oversees the development of resources for the Association addressing environmental, safety & health, and sustainability issues. She represents the printing industry, as well as their associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies on environmental, safety and other government issues directly impacting the printing industry.

In 2008, Kinter, in conjunction with colleagues from other printing trade associations, was instrumental in launching the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership program. The SGP Program is a registry system for printing facilities that includes third party verification. The program successfully launched as an independent organization in August 2008.

Kinter is a member of and serves as Secretary for the Academy of Screen Printing Technology. In 2001, Kinter received the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award for significant advancement of environmental awareness in the graphic arts industry.

Before joining PRINTING United Alliance, Kinter worked for The American Waterways Operators, Inc., the national association for the barge and towing industry.

She holds bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.

Sean NorrisVisit Author's PageSean Norris is editor-in-chief for Promo Marketing. Reach him at snorris@napco.com.

Toni McQuilkenVisit Author's Page

Toni McQuilken is the senior editor for the printing and packaging group.

Lauren SearsonVisit Author's Page

Lauren Searson has been the Managing Editor for the SGIA Journal since November 2017 and has worked in publications for more than 10 years.

Dan MarxVisit Author's Page

Dan Marx, Content Director for Wide-Format Impressions, holds extensive knowledge of the graphic communications industry, resulting from his more than three decades working closely with business owners, equipment and materials developers, and thought leaders.

Andrew D. PaparozziVisit Author's Page

Andrew D. Paparozzi joined PRINTING United Alliance as Chief Economist in 2018. He analyzes and reports on economic, technological, social and demographic trends that will define the printing industry’s future. His most important responsibility, however, is being an observer of the industry by listening to the issues and concerns of company owners, executives and managers. Previously, he worked 31 years at the National Association for Printing Leadership. He has also taught mathematics, statistics and economics at various colleges. Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston College and a Master’s degree in economics — with concentrations in econometrics and public finance — from Columbia University.

Jill CantrellVisit Author's Page

Jill Cantrell is a Research Analyst for the PRINTING United Alliance.

Cassie GreenVisit Author's PageCassie Green is a Senior Content Editor at NAPCO Media, focusing on the apparel community as well as curating content across other brands. She can be reached at cgreen@napco.com.

EmacmullenVisit Author's Page

October 10, 2024Digital Printing and the World of Interior Design

This report explores how digital printing has revolutionized opportunities for interior designers and graphics producers alike.

June 18, 2024Great Jobs BIG Ideas

To celebrate wide-format’s amazing projects -- and the shops that produce them -- we asked for submissions from around the country, to highlight the best, most interesting, and most unique projects they worked on this past year.

June 4, 2024Sign Ink Expands Wide Format Capabilities and Profits with Fully Automated SEI Laser Systems

Sign Ink provides wholesale large-format solutions, such as banners, vinyl, decals, wraps, displays, floor/window graphics, plastic, wood & metal signage. To meet the demand for creative and technical products, the company invested in SEI Laser’s Mercury plotter & the FLEXI BLU laser system. Mercury and FLEXI BLU provide Sign Ink with a fully automated laser production system. Mercury delivers a large cutting area for diverse substrates, & FLEXI BLU offers precision engraving, etching & details.

February 20, 2024Adapting and Innovating: Key Insights from the 2023 Wide-Format 150 Report

Exploring the resilience, technological advancements, and strategic shifts defining North America's wide-format printing industry's leading companies.

January 9, 2024Access Today: 2023 Who Buys Wide-format Display Graphics; How, from Whom, and Why

Discover the thriving wide-format printing market for sign and display graphics through a detailed analysis of current trends. This comprehensive resource explores factors influencing investments, purchases, and demands in the industry, revealing robust growth and strategic opportunities for producers. Highlights include applications and equipment insights, business challenges and opportunities, and an in-depth exploration of purchasing trends. Gain a comprehensive understanding by downloading the complete asset for strategic alignment with buyer objectives and minimizing competition.

November 14, 2023Giving Back: Seeking Stories of Charity in the Wide-Format Printing Industry

The wide-format printing industry is filled with talented, hardworking professionals who help bring visual communications to life. But many in this industry also find time to give back to others through charitable acts, volunteer work, and community service. We want to hear your stories of philanthropy and goodwill.

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