SUPPLIER news

Unisource Worldwide, a Norcross, GA-based distributor of paper, packaging and facility supplies, has appointed James Lynde as senior vice president of human resources.

Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service (GAMIS) has been consolidated with the Market Research Committee of NPES to form a new organization. The Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization, PRIMIR (pronounced premier), is based at NPES headquarters in Reston, VA. NPES Vice President William Smythe will serve as president of the new organization, and former GAMIS Executive Director Jackie Bland will serve as managing director/secretary. Members of the executive committee are: Michael Aumann, Streamfeeder; Birgit Backofen-Rothaker, Flint Ink; Jacques Denault, Transcontinental Printing; Christina Echevarria, Goss International; Robert Feldberg, Konica Minolta Graphic Imaging; Eric Frank, KBA North America; John Kalkowski, Sun Chemical; Edwin Masten, International Paper; Elinor Midlik, Prime UV Systems; Jill Roth, Primedia Business; Steve Skal, RohmNova; Mike Troy, Enovation Graphic Systems; and Mark Vanover, Esko-Graphics.