2002 Year in Review -- Silver Lining Still Tarnished

After a lengthy search process, Michael Makin emerged from a pool of 350 applicants to be named CEO of the PIA/GATF. Makin had been serving as executive vice president and COO of PIA.

Tragedy struck twice in the span of three weeks for Pewaukee, WI-based Quad/Graphics, the largest privately-held commercial printer in the country. A July 12 fire, likely caused by the collapse of an automated racking system, claimed the life of a cleaning service employee and destroyed most of a 10-story warehouse in Lomira, WI.