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Horizon Printing Receives Certificate of Merit in International Print Competition

Horizon Printing Receives Certificate of Merit in International Print Competition
 
Austin, Texas 8-11-09 Horizon Printing of Austin, Texas has been awarded a 2009 Premier Print Award, for outstanding achievement in the production of a Specialty Coating called Soft Touch Aqueous Coating.  The graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition, hosted by Printing Industries of America, the Premier Print Awards recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of outstanding print communications. Horizon Printing won a Certificate of Merit for their entry “Fueling the Texas Economy”.
Horizon Printing Receives Certificate of Merit in International Print Competition
 
Austin, Texas 8-11-09 Horizon Printing of Austin, Texas has been awarded a 2009 Premier Print Award, for outstanding achievement in the production of a Specialty Coating called Soft Touch Aqueous Coating.  The graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition, hosted by Printing Industries of America, the Premier Print Awards recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of outstanding print communications. Horizon Printing won a Certificate of Merit for their entry “Fueling the Texas Economy”.
 
Having examined thousands of entries from printing and graphic arts firms around the world, the judges bestowed upon Horizon Printing the award that honors technical excellence in this category of the competition. Only 27% of the total entries in this year’s competition won an award.
 
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that produces top quality, award winning materials.” said Dave Chatfield, General Manager at Horizon Printing.
“Our employees work very hard to give each project the same attention and care, and winning this award is very gratifying for all of us at Horizon Printing.”
 
Michael Makin, president and CEO of Printing Industries of America, notes, “Each year, the field of entries brings impressive work from some of the best printers in the world. Only a small number of companies receive any award. The craftsmanship and hard work of Horizon Printing enabled them to produce an-award winning piece in the face of some very stiff competition.”
 
The Premier Print Awards is the printing industry’s oldest and largest worldwide graphic arts competition.  In its 60th year, the competition recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of superior print communications.  The event promotes excellence in print and rewards companies and individuals who produce the best in print media.

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Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, Printing Industries of America is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 10,000 member companies. Printing Industries of America, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.
 
For more information about the Premier Print Awards, contact Sara Welsh at 412-259-1705.
 
For more information about Horizon Printing, contact Dave Chatfield at 512-989-0006.


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