Naples, FL, October 20, 2009 – Jim Lepp, Executive Director of PLGA Global, announced today that the association has acquired online information portal GravurExchange.
GravurExchange focuses exclusively on the global gravure printing industry. Its services include e-newsletters and technical journals and articles, industry news updates, and a comprehensive resource guide. Since its launch in 2006, it has become a primary resource for the industry with its followers scattered across 6 continents over 40 countries.
‘’PLGA Global is extremely excited with the acquisition of GravurExchange,” stated PLGA Global President, Max Testa. “This purchase will allow us to pursue our stated mission and vision of being the leading resource for gravure technology. Also, this magazine will give us the opportunity to communicate to those who are associated to this industry, more quickly and efficiently.’’
“GravurExchange has grown quickly over the past three years, and I’m thrilled that this dynamic information portal is now a part of PLGA Global,” added Laura Wayland-Smith, GravurExchange founder. “It is a natural fit, and one that enhances the association’s vision for growth over the coming years.
“The acquisition of GravurExchange is a solid asset to the PLGA Global organization and its goal of achieving global recognition as being THE source of information in regard to the Gravure industry,” explained Jim Lepp. “Through this media, we can provide easy access to the technical information needed by our printer and consumer product company members as well as providing the promotional space and tools desired by our supplier members. However you look at it, it’s a WIN for everyone involved in the Gravure industry.”
About PLGA Global & GravurExchange:
The Packaging and Label Gravure Association Global (PLGA Global) is the leading packaging, label, and product printing/converting educational association for promoting the gravure printing process and educating its target audiences. It is a printer/converter run organization providing the printer/converter as well as the packaging, label and product buyer/user with information on the latest technology and operating systems available to improve pre-press and pressroom efficiency and product quality. PLGA Global has grown at a double digit rate since it was organized in 1998. Today, it has more than 120 converter and supplier members. The PLGA Global hosts two annual conferences, has highly regarded technical and quality awards programs as well as a growing scholarship program.
GravurExchange is a Web-based enterprise promoting the global gravure industry. Its mission is to gather gravure information from around the world and make it available to industry players via its Web postal, which is populated with an industry calendar, news, print glossary, and an extensive Resource Guide. GravurEzine, GravurExchange’s e-magazine, reaches out to 5,000+ gravure professionals worldwide.
For more information about PLGA Global and GravurExchange, visit www.plga.com and www.gravurexchange.com.
Source: PLGA Global Press Release
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