PIA/GATF--Two Associations, One Goal

In terms of regulations, Roper notes, local and state government has more control over the printer than does the federal government.

"Down the road, the three units will be one organization that meets the entire range of needs of the industry," he says. "We want to make it easy for members to get solutions to problems. The goal is to enable the graphic arts industry to operate profitably. That's our mission: increasing our members' bottom line."