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What's Your POV?
Readers were asked: If the national presidential election was held today, who would you vote for?
Clinton
McCain
Obama
....Someone Else
Results:
60% obama
20%McCain
20% unregistered!
Take a New Survey
There is much ado as 2008 progresses: energy costs rising, technology changes, labor markets thinning and the consolidation of businesses within PRINT.
Question:
Which are the most daunting issues in your mind as we enter the second quarter of 2008? Mark all that apply.
Click here to take the survey>>
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As you may have heard, Prolabwest Inc., a leader in the digital imaging business for 30 years, is closing its doors and will cease operations in mid-April. The Company has some equipment for sale that may be of interest to other printing companies.
Huge Auction April 25!
10AM - FRIDAY - APRIL 25
Preview 8-10, Friday, April 25
123 NW 36th St, Seattle, WA
Click here to get a list of equipment
that is for sale>>
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"Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were."
~ David Rockefeller (1915 - )
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Portland April 22 | Seattle April 23
Speakers * Panel Discussions * Green Marketplace * Constructive Cocktails
1:00-5:30 Speakers Panel discussion
5:30-8:00 Green Marketplace
Pacific Printing & Imaging Association presents a giant mini conference on sustainable printing practices. Conference includes national speakers, panel discussion, green vendor marketplace and constructive cocktails (sponsored by KODAK). Join PPI, friends and your peers for this giant opportunity to forge ahead with information, resources and initiatives that will strengthen your bottom line.
Conference attendance:
$30 for 1st person from a member company, $20 additional attendees
$30 for non member designer and marketing professional attendees
$60 non member attendees
Mini Conference Portland, Tuesday, April 22
Mini Conference Seattle, Wednesday, April 23
Spokane April 24
Speaker * Panel Discussions
12:00-2:30 Gary Jones, speaker
Pacific Printing & Imaging Association presents a seminar on sustainable printing practices. Join PPI, friends and your peers for this giant opportunity to forge ahead with information, resources and initiatives that will strengthen your bottom line.
Register Now - Don’t miss out! For information and to register:
877.762.7742
Sponsored by PPI and:
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Sept 26 - 28th 2008
Sunriver Lodge & Resort in Central OregonThis year’s event will cover some of the most important issues facing the print industry today: the economy, globalization and industry trends. Join your peers for this dynamic program where you’ll learn from the top industry experts in a gorgeous setting!
To register for the conference and for more information: 877-762-7742 www.pacprinting.org.
To make accommodation reservations:
1-800-801-8765 www.sunriver-resort.com/ppi/
*Early bird savings applies to conference registration only—hotel accommodations are not discounted, but early reservation will guarantee room availability. |
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Brian Fowler
Industry Technology
& Trends
Dr. Joe Webb
Economics
Niall Power
Globalization
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The 2008 Washington State Gallery Awards competition is now underway! Entries are due by June 1 to avoid late fees. Those who enjoy paying late fees, have until June 15th....you know who you are! The awards banquet will be held in September, more information to come.
Visit www.craftnet-seattle.org for more information and to download entry forms.
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Inflation pressures are increasing for the economy and printers are feeling the pinch. Over
the course of 2007 the cost items that increased the most were employee health insurance
(8.5 percent) and energy/utilities (7.3 percent). However, in terms of ultimate impact,
milder increases in wages and salaries and paper hurt more since these items make up a
larger share of the typical printers’ total costs.
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“Economic & Print Market Flash Report” is published by PIA/GATF’s Economic Research Department as new information on economic and print market conditions develop.
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April is Injury Prevention Month
Injury prevention can be as easy as 1-2-3.
Here's a simple three-pronged training strategy to help you eliminate workplace injuries:
1. Train employees to recognize and understand workplace hazards.
Analyze jobs and inspect work areas to identify all possible hazards. Then teach your workers to keep alert for these hazards while they work.
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Injury Prevention Can Be as Easy as 1-2-3 |
2. Focus on reporting and correcting workplace hazards.
You can't correct hazards you don't know about. So make sure all employees in your organization understand that it is their responsibility to report hazards they spot anywhere in the facility-not just in their own work areas. Once a hazard is reported, appropriate personnel must be mobilized to check out the problem and take whatever corrective action is necessary. Reporting and correcting workplace hazards also involves accident and near-miss reporting and investigation.
3. Review PPE and safe work practice requirements.
Sure you've been over and over the safety rules and talked yourself hoarse about wearing assigned PPE. But do it again, anyway, this month. PPE and safe work practices are two keys to any successful injury prevention program.
Are You Saving As Much Energy As You Should Be?
Taking appropriate energy-saving measures at the workplace isn't just the environmentally responsible thing to do—it also saves your organization money in the long run. Covering everything from light choice and brightness to switches and sunlight reflection, this free checklist will help you discover new ways to save energy at the workplace. Find out if your company is doing all it should be to save on both energy and costs.
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- Pocket Pal, 20th Edition
- At the Finishing Line: A Primer for New Bindery Workers
- Lean Printing: Pathway to Success
- PrintScape
- SNAP—Specifications for Newsprint Advertising Production
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Adam W. Webb, 36, passed away suddenly on April 4th in Seattle, WA.
Adam was a valued staff member at Windward Press in Seattle, Washington. The family suggests donations be made to The Community Living Opportunities - Kansas, P.O. Box 14395, Lenexa, KS, 66285 (www.CLOKansas.org) in Adam’s name. |
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Adam & Friends
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What To Do When An Employees Dies
The PIA/GATF Checklist
The graphic arts industry is one of the safest in manufacturing. Still, employees can die from natural causes or accidents on or off the job. Any company that experiences the death of an employee wants to respond professionally and compassionately. However, things can slip by during such emotionally charged events. PIA/GATF has a readiness evaluation and checklist that will help your company do the following:
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- Assist the family with speedy benefit claims and payroll issues
- Help employees cope with the loss of a co-worker
- Properly handle the incident, if it is work-related
- Deal with company and customer security concerns
- While this checklist may not contain items covering all types of incidents in all types of situations, it does give the employer a head start toward developing a company-specific document.
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Portland – June 3 |
Eugene – June 4 |
Seattle – June 5
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We’ll cover the Alpha and the Omega—
Best Practices for Color Management and Process Control. Come ready to learn, question and discuss GCR, color management, digital capture, and many others aspects of the manufacturing process.
For more information and to register, go online at www.pacprinting.org.
Class size is limited, so sign up early.
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Featuring Dan Remaley
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