Masterpieces - that’s our theme for GEA 2012.

By definition, a masterpiece is a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship; an artist’s or craftsman’s be3st piece of work. We are looking for your masterpieces of 2011 to enter into the 2012 Graphic Excellence Awards competition.

Click (here) to read all the rules and download an entry form. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 10, 2012.

You can save on the entry fees by using the PIGC Internet Special Coupon (here).

Mark your calendars for the GEA Gala on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Crystal Ballroom in the Rice Hotel.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 713-522-2046 or 800-448-5930.

Parnell Elected PIGC President

Gregg Parnell with Southeast Media, Houston has been elected president of Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast. In a departure from the past, PIGC conducted Board elections by the use of old fashion mail-in ballots verse a voice vote at previous meetings. The entire slate of new officers presented by the PIGC nominating committee was elected.  Elected to the Executive Committee are Jeff Birmingham, Alliance Graphic/Printing, Houston as vice-president, Rose Mary Bundscho, Bayside Printing, Houston as treasurer, and Norm Pregram, Premier/IMS, Houston secretary.  Also serving on the Executive Committee will be Debbi Briggs, ImageSet Digital, Houston as past-president and Bart Nay, Bart Nay Printing, Houston as Printing Industries of America - Board Representative.

Elected to the Board of Directors are new directors Troy Smith, Pointsmith, Houston; Steve Johns, PrintMailers, Houston; and associate Board member Seth Stokes, Xerox, Houston. Re-elected to the Board are Mike and Louis Newman, Newman Printing Company, Bryan representing the Bryan/College Station area. The newly elected board members will be joining current directors Tim Tully, Southwest Precision Printers, Houston; Axel Krayer, 1 to 1 Printers, Houston; Richard Wright, Wright’s Media, The Woodlands; and associate Board members Jeff Sadler, PRISCO; and Rich Wales, Olmstead-Kirk Paper, Houston.  Congratulations to all and we look forward to an exciting year which includes the 2012 Graphic Excellence Awards and the popular Oktoberfest celebration among other events.

West side firm looking for a distribution supervisor with at least 5 years experience in shipping. Candidate must possess strong leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be proficient in math and Microsoft Outlook 2010, and have the ability to multitask in a busy environment. This working supervisor must be able to work 40 + hours per week and weekends when necessary for this non-exempt (hourly) position. EOE

If you are qualified and interested in this position, send your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to (713) 522-8342.

The 2011 Wage and Benefit Survey conducted by Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast and surrounding PIA affiliates, has been completed and sent to all participating companies. The survey covers most, if not all, of the related positions within the printing industry and will be very valuable when planning your 2012 budget. If your company did not participate, copies are available for Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast members for $99.00 and for non-members for $249.00. Order your report now and take advantage of one of the associations most popular services. To get you copy; call PIGC at (713) 522-2046 or (800) 448-5930.