Now the US printing and signage associations are under one roof! In a major consolidation move, the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA) have announced an official merger, effective May 1—to bring resources and services together under one roof to best support future industry growth and longevity. The new association’s name will be announced in coming weeks. SGIA and PIA are together committed to serving the graphic arts community with preeminent research, education, training, events, legislative support, government affairs, health and safety, and other key industry services.
SGIA primarily serves the graphics, industrial and apparel decorator segments; and PIA primarily serves the commercial printing segment. Together, members will have access to services across many channels. SGIA is a $US12 million-revenue association based in Fairfax, Va, and PIA is a $US5.8 million-revenue group based in Warrendale, Pa. In addition to collaborating to produce the PRINTING United Expo and Conference, SGIA and NAPCO Media recently partnered with PIA and its affiliates to launch a channel dedicated to providing the printing and graphic communications industry with up-to-the-minute news and resources on COVID-19 and how to navigate the latest information about the pandemic.