PIA Members Recognized as Sustainable Green Printers

The Pratt Corp. of Indianapolis, IN is both a digital and screen printer. Pratt specializes in store-specific decor packages and promotional graphic kit roll-outs.

More than 65 Printers Have Initiated the Application Process Since August
Since opening the application process in late August 2008, more than 65 printers have begun the recognition process. After a complete application is approved, a verification audit is scheduled.

The SGP verification process is not just a checklist that must be completed for the applicant to be recognized -- it is a commitment to continuous improvement. Utilizing and embracing the approaches identified in the SGP Partnership has allowed printers to find many ways to reduce their environmental footprint, cut their operating costs, and cement their relationships with customers.

For more information about becoming an SGP Printer or a Candidate Pending Verification (CPV), contact the SGP Partnership at info@sgppartnership.org or visit www.sgppartnership.org.

About Printing Industries of America:
Printing Industries of America is the world's largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with more than one million employees. It serves the interests of more than 10,000 member companies. Together with its nationwide affiliate network, Printing Industries delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the graphic communications industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.

About the SGP Partnership:
The SGP Partnership is an independent registration organization formed as a collaboration among the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), Printing Industries of America, and Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) with the primary goals of defining sustainable green printingandrecognizing facilities that have met established sustainable manufacturing and business practices. Additional support has been provided by the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM), the Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA), and the Foil Stamping & Embossing Association (FSEA).