Gary Jones

PRINTING United Alliance expert Gary Jones is one of only nine small business representatives appointed to participate in a small business panel on Expanded Air Emissions Reporting created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Two years ago, we had no idea of the profound struggle our industry would face, or how deep and intractable the effects of the virus would be. Key industry experts and economists discuss the trends and topics that will impact your in-plant in the year ahead.

The Printing Industry of Illinois/Indiana Association (PII) is offering an exciting educational opportunity for industry professionals that will focus on many business- and strategy-related industry issues, including sustainable and green printing practices. PII’s Day of Results will take place September 17 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. One of the main focuses will be on green, sustainable printing. Gary Jones of the Printing Industries of America (PIA/GATF), will give the keynote luncheon address on the topic “How is the Printing Industry Responding to Sustainability?” In it, he will reveal the purpose, goals and requirements of the

PITTSBURGH—January 29, 2008--PIA/GATF will explain how graphic communications companies can take advantage of two of the industry’s hottest trends, lean manufacturing and green printing, when its National Seminar Tour resumes this spring. The one-day Lean and Green seminar, being held at eight locations across the country will help companies trim manufacturing waste and time. It will also focus on sustainable manufacturing practices that can have the dual benefit of meeting customer demands and reducing costs. Ken Rizzo, PIA/GATF’s director of consulting and head of its Center for Lean Practices, and Gary Jones, PIA/GATF’s director of environmental, health, and safety, will co-present the program.