SGP Hosts Sustainability Summit Focusing On Future Strategies BY GREG KISHBAUGH The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) recently held a Sus- tainability Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Themed “ The Power of Sustain- able Print in the Digital World ,” the Summit tackled topics that included reducing carbon footprints, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), promoting circularity, and using SGP certification for corporate responsibility. Hosted at the LEED Certified Silver Facility, Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia, the event featured industry leaders discussing strat-
Art Advertising Adds Domino Press
Art Advertising, Jonesboro, Arkansas, was founded in 1969, opening its doors as Art Sign Company. Transitioning into screen-printed graphics in the 1970s, the sign division was sold off in 1980 and the company became Art Adverting focusing solely on industrial labels and other screen-printed products. The company’s growth across a broader range of industries necessitated moving into a new building in 1985.
Over the next decade, Art Advertising’s offer- ing would expand to include flexographic roll labels and traditional offset printing, still cater- ing to the needs of regional, industrial clients. In 1995, Stacy & Gary Gestring joined the busi- ness and began efforts to accelerate growth. Their customer base expanded nationwide as they continued to add new products and services. In 2007, the company relocated to its current location. Since then, the company has added another 10,000-square-foot building to house its wide format division, bringing them full circle to be able to offer larger outdoor sign products again. Today with more than 28,000 square feet of production across two facilities, Art Advertising continues to diversify. In De- cember 2023, Art Advertising added its first digital narrow web press, the Domino N610i 7-color digital UV inkjet label press. Stacy and Gary Gestring, owners of Art Advertis- ing, have welcomed the Domino N610i, the com- pany's first digital narrow web press.
egies like CO² footprinting, environmental impact reduction, and the importance of SGP certification. Notable attendees included Georgia State Representatives Dewey McClain, Roger Bruce, Debra Bazemore, and State Senator Donzella James, all engaged in sustainability issues in their districts. Representative Dewey McClain emphasized education and sustain- able job opportunities. Representatives Roger Bruce and Debra Baze- more championed causes like education and economic development. Senator Donzella James focuses on environmental cleanliness and es- sential services such as healthcare. Key moments included a keynote by Gary Jones, an SGP founder, highlighting sustainability’s future in print. Attendees also engaged in roundtable discussions on SGP certification, emission reductions, and UNSDG alignment. The Summit also spotlighted Georgia’s commitment to sustainable print practices, emphasizing collaboration between policymakers and industry leaders.
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