The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) recently elected officers for its eight committees. “We have a dedicated membership and volunteers, and that’s never been more important than it is now,” said Ford Bowers, President and CEO of SGIA. “We’re grateful for the new chairmens’ and secretaries’ initiative and energy.” Committees met recently to discuss new strategic directives established by the organization’s Board of Directors – including strengthening the sense of community within each market segment and within the association as a whole. “Community requires ongoing conversation,” Bowers added. “Our committees are a conduit to the industry and the starting point of those conversations. The committees’ agendas for the next year have been set, and we anticipate strong initiatives from each.”
Below are the SGIA Committee Chairs and Secretaries that were elected at their recent meeting.
Digital Textile and Décor Committee. Chair: Ken Bach, Aberdeen Fabrics. Secretary: Ralph Terramagra, Fisher Textiles.
Industrial Applications Committee. Chair: Steve Hatkevich, American Trim. Secretary: Brent Moncrief, Fujifilm North America.
Ink and Chemical Manufacturers Committee. Chair: Neil Bolding, MacDermid Autotype. Secretary: Danielle Rhodes, Wilflex Inks Manufacturing by PolyOne.
Printed Electronics Committee. Chair: Michael Emrich, Meto-Grafics, a Division of St. Paul Stamp Works. Secretary: Edward Cook Jr., ECI Screen Print.
Sustainability, Safety, Health and Personnel Committee. Chair: Paul Meek, Corman Synergy. Secretary: Mike Compton, Top Value Fabrics.
Garment Decorators Committee. Chair: Gregory Kitson, Mind’s Eye Graphics. Secretary: Syd Northup, Gans Ink and Supply.
Graphics Production Committee. Chair: Brian Stransky, Acchroma, a VGU Industries Company. Secretary: Bruce Ridge, Nazdar.
Installers Committee. Chair: Jim Miller, Miller Decals. Secretary: Ron Gizzo, Visual Marking Systems.
The SGIA represents professionals in the industrial, graphic, garment, textile, electronics, packaging and commercial printing communities looking to grow their business into new market segments through the latest printing technology.
