SGIA and PIA merge in America

On May 1, the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association and Printing Industries of America merged to become the largest, most comprehensive printing and graphic arts association in America.

SGIA and PIA are together committed to serving the graphic arts community with preeminent research, education, training, events, legislative support, government affairs, health and safety, and other key industry services. SGIA primarily serves the graphics, industrial and apparel decorator segments; and PIA primarily serves the commercial printing segment. Together, members will have access to services across many channels.

The new association name will be announced in the coming weeks, as will the combined board of directors.

Fred Bowers, president and CEO of the new combined organisation, said: “As convergence increasingly continues in our industry, this newly-formed entity with PIA is the logical progression of our long-standing history together.

“SGIA acquired NAPCO Media in 2019, bringing the industry’s leading media company under our umbrella. Now with PIA, we can provide even more streamlined services across all market segments and in one easily accessible location. Together, we house the most renowned thought leaders, events, and programming in the printing and graphic arts community.”

Michael Makin, executive vice president of the new organisation added: “PIA is thrilled to join forces with SGIA, combining resources to serve every segment of the printing industry.  Pooling the extensive talent of both organisations, along with the media expertise of NAPCO Media, is a game-changer.”