Top Industry Suppliers to Sponsor BIA Awards Competition

SEWICKLEY, PA-- October 9, 2008--The Binding Industries Association (BIA), the preeminent organization for the binding industry, is proud to announce its 2009 Product of Excellence (POE) Awards sponsors.

Bensons International Systems Inc., bielomatik jagenberg, Inc., Capital Adhesives, Fastbind, Gane Brothers & Lane Inc., Heidelberg, Kolbus, MBO America, Muller Martini, The Newark Group, Nor-Cote International, Nordson, Standard, Finishing Systems Technifold USA, and TechStrand have generously agreed to support the only binding and loose-leaf competition in the world.

The Product of Excellence Awards is considered by many to be the pinnacle of success in the binding and loose-leaf manufacturing industry. These top industry suppliers play an integral part in helping winning companies achieve their status of being "the best of the best."

"These companies are known for their signature services, outstanding products, and unparalleled customer service" said Richard Senior, Managing Director, Duraweld. "We are honored to have them stand behind our award competition and their support is important to our overall success."

For more information regarding our 2009 competition, please visit www.bindingawards.com or to receive a brochure, please contact awards manager Justin Goldstein at 412-259-1806 or email jgoldstein@piagatf.org.

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.