The PGIA Resources linked on this page are intended to help users quickly and easily reach industry related services and information. These links are provided for user convenience and inclusion here does not constitute endorsement by PGIA.
Industry Associations
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Choose Print
ChoosePrint.org is an education resource offering information and resources to promote the effectiveness of print as a recyclable, renewable and therefore sustainable choice.
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Canadian Printing Industries Association
Our mission as an association is to strengthen and support the continual advancement of the printing industry across Canada.
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Printing United Alliance
10015 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
888-385-3588
Publications
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Applied Arts Magazine
Applied Arts Media, the go-to destination for creative advice, insight and inspiration.
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Graphic Arts Media
A Communications Community for Advertising, Design & Printing Professionals.
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Graphic Monthly Canada
Graphic Monthly Canada is an industry authority reference tool for owners and managers delivering expert how-to advice, product and service information, and insightful analysis. We target three industry demographics: commercial printing, wide-format printing, and packaging printing
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Print Action
PrintAction, a publication for industry news and feature articles covering the Canadian printing and graphic communications industry.
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PrintCan
Canada's Printing Industry News Authority
Trade Show Organizations
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DRUPA
DRUPA is the leading trade fair for the printing and graphics industry. It takes place every four years in Düsseldorf and is a must-attend event for everyone involved in the printing, packaging and graphics industry.
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Graphics Canada
Canada’s Largest Showcase for the Graphic Communications and Printing Industries.
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Print World
North America's largest printing trade show for shorter-run printing. Exhibitors include digital, inkjet, bindery and offset equipment.
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Xplor
Xplor enhances organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance.
Government
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Occupational Health and Safety
Preventing work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities by working with employers and workers.
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Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada's economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers.
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WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Roles, responsibilities and requirements under WHMIS, amendments to supplier regulations, protecting confidential business information, compliance and enforcement, international cooperation, supplier resources, newsletter and contact information.
Suppliers
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Heidelberg Canada
Heidelberg offers a broad range of coordinated industrial services and solutions for the print media industry as well as other manufacturing sectors.
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Spicers Canada Limited
Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign and display equipment, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.
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West World Paper
At West World Paper, our core business is servicing the commercial print market in Western Canada, offering a wide range of printing papers, paperboard products, office papers, envelopes, wide format media, packaging & janitorial products.
Other
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Calgary Chamber
At the Calgary Chamber we nourish, power and inspire scalable growth in the Calgary Business Community.
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Calgary Economic Development
Calgary Economic Development works with business, government and community partners to position Calgary as the location of choice for the purpose of attracting business investment, fostering trade and growing Calgary’s workforce.
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Canadian Standards Association
CSA Group tests and certifies many global leading brands to confirm that they comply with applicable U.S. standards written by ANSI, ASME, ASSE, ASTM, ASFE, UL, CSA, NSF, and more.
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Forest Stewardship Council
Seen on thousands of products around the world, the FSC ‘check-tree’ logo provides customers with assurance that the wood and paper products come from responsible sources.
