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A callout to some key industry organizations
... and the events and educational opportunities they provide
Joe Mulcahy
As we ' ve always done in the past , Graphic Arts will continue to support industry organizations that keep you up to date with the latest technology , organize helpful events , promote networking , and help the future generation of print professionals . We encourage you to visit the websites of the OPIA ( Ontario Printing & Imaging Association ), DIA ( Digital Imaging Association ), CPISTF ( Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund ), intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance , and others .
This month , however , I ’ d like to congratulate one organization that ’ s flown under the radar , so to speak – namely PAC Packaging Consortium and its president and CEO James Downham . He and his hard-working team have been staging some wonderful events recently for their members , including tours of the some of Canada ’ s top packaging facilities . Last month , it also released a 32-page printed publication called Connect 2018 , that featured some fascinating articles on packaging design , environmental concerns , intelligent packaging and much more . The 2,400-member , not-for-profit organization also has an ongoing certification program and networking opportunities through its competitions , educational activities , and other special events . Believe it or not , it ’ s been a catalyst for the packaging industry for over 65 years . To learn more about its programs , events and member benefits , please visit pac . ca .
I ’ m equally delighted that our premier 2018 Wide-Format Inkjet Guide , with a planned distribution date of June , has attracted some major OEMs . Our goal is to create a special-interest publication with a long shelf life to increase knowledge of inkjet technology and its potential for commercial , textile , wide-format and other printers . If you ’ re interested in advertising or sponsorships , please call me at 1-877-513-3999 . If you have ideas for editorial content , please call Filomena Tamburri , our editor in chief .
Finally , our online Graphic Arts Career Centre ( jobs . graphicartsmag . com ) is now up and running . If you ’ re seeking employment in the industry or looking for skilled staff , this is the place to post – with 79,000 monthly visits . All posts remain on our website for 60 days and are included in our weekly e-newsletter and our Twitter feed . The cost is only $ 99 plus HST per listing per category – and the posting and payment procedures are fast and simple .
As always , stay positive and stay focused .
Joe Mulcahy Publisher , Graphic Arts Magazine joe @ graphicartsmag . com
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