FMN | February 5th, 2018

2018 President’s Conference Keynotes Announced Printing Industries of America has released the full schedule for the 2018 President’s Conference, to be held March 4–6, 2018 in San Antonio,Texas. Co-host- ed with the Specialty Graphics Imaging Association, this year’s conference focuses on innovations in leadership. Key highlights from the 2018 President’s Confer- ence breakout sessions include topics like trans- parency through open-book management and The Great Game of Business, highlighting the importance of employee stock option plans, expanding your company beyond printing, and putting Design Think- ing into action. Additional sessions will address the new tax code, strategic staffing for the future, navi- gating OSHA, and controlling insurance expenses. Keynote speakers for this year’s conference include futurist Ken Rutkowski, marketing leader Pete Hayes, sales and client relationship guru Peter Muir, and De- sign Thinking experts David Fenske and Dave Hoffe The conference will feature a Women’s Leadership in Print Reception, and a Welcome Reception and Be a PrintPAC Hero Fundraiser.The Conference will also include the following presentations: • Tax Reform and What It Means for Your Business , Chris Falco, Falco Sult and Lisbeth Lyons, Printing Industries of America . • When OSHA Calls: How to Navigate Your Way Through an OSHA Inspection ; Gary Jones, Print- ing Industries of America , and Marcia Kinter, SGIA. • Social Media for Business—How to Use It; Why You Can’t Ignore It ; David Nelsen, Dialog Consulting. • Why IT Security Matters ; David Mauro, All Covered . • How to Create a New Business Plan with De- sign Thinking ; David Fenske, Fenske Media and Dave Hoffer, McKinsey NewVentures . • Now Is the Best Time to Be a Printer…Ever! ; Phillip Kelley, Jr, Salem One . • Open Book Management: A Radical Ap- proach to Running a Printing Company ; Gal Shweiki, Shweiki Media . • Six Reasons Why Companies Should Consid- er an ESOP ;Todd Butler, Tenor Capital Partners , and Bryan T. Hall, Graphic Visual Solutions . • Insurance Premiums—Controlled Expense or Unnecessary Profit Leak? ; Nate Oland, Federat- ed Insurance . • Organizational Effectiveness: Developing a Workforce for Your Company’s Future ; Jennie Hollmann, Ph.D., Caliper .

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Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com

Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We are the creators of Laserlox™ Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. Laserlox™ and Laserlox™ Flexi are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reli- able, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offers several cleaning options to minimize downtime. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com

Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com

We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.

J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com

Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.

KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/

Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change® system and Speedy Clean® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com

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