E&G Printing, Traffic Merge

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI—A pair of Michigan printers, E&G Printing Service, based here, and Traffic Advertising & Printing, of Roseville, announced that they have merged. The combined companies will be known as E&G Printing Service.

E&G Printing is one of Michigan's largest volume sheetfed printers, specializing in the six-color, 40˝ market. Traffic Advertising & Printing specializes in small-format and digital color printing.

The newly created company will offer services ranging from design to printing and distribution. It will feature an extensive prepress department with conventional and electronic capabilities, including computer-to-plate. Its press department features a pair of Heidelberg DI units and three six-color, 40˝ Speedmasters.

E&G Printing's current facility is being renovated and expanded by nearly 20,000 square feet to a total of 69,000 square feet. It is the year 2000 recipient of the Ben Franklin Award for "Michigan Printing Company of the Year."