BIA Announces Product of Excellence Awards Call for Entries

SEWICKLEY, PA-- September 30, 2008--The Binding Industries Association (BIA), the preeminent organization for the binding and loose-leaf manufacturing industry, announced today its 2009 Product of Excellence Awards (POE) Call for Entries. From around the world, companies submit their best work to be judged against that of their peers.

It's time to see if your company has what it takes to reach the highest pinnacle in the industry--the Product of Excellence Award (POE). Winning this prestigious award assures that the industry recognizes your achievement, and that your colleagues, executives, customers, and partners know that your work is branded as the "best of the best."

"The Product of Excellence Awards helps drive creativity, elicits vision, and separates leaders. Without this competition there would be complacency," says Kurt Streng, President, Cadillac Looseleaf Products.

Here's your chance to earn due recognition for your hard work. As the world's only binding and loose-leaf competition, the 2009 Product of Excellence Awards provides a platform for companies to demonstrate the value you deliver to the graphic arts community.

This is your opportunity to have the high quality of your work validated by one of the most respected competitions in the world. Our judges are distinguished professionals who are chosen for their extensive knowledge and years of experience in producing loose-leaf and trade bindery products.

You can't win if you don't enter! So, what are you waiting for? Start saving those winning pieces. Any pieces produced between May 2008 through February 2009 are eligible. The deadline for submission is March 27, 2009. For complete details, please visit www.bindingawards.com and start your journey to being recognized as the "best of the best!".

About BIA
The Binding Industries Association (BIA), a special interest group of the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF), represents trade binderies, loose-leaf manufacturers, and suppliers to those industries. The BIA is the definitive organization for the binding industry and helps its members maintain a competitive advantage and respond to today's changing environment. Whether you're a veteran or new to the industry, the most cost-effective way to gain knowledge, visibility, and access is by becoming a BIA member. For more information, visit us at www.bindingindustries.com or call us at 412-259-1806.