Register Now!  For the 55th Annual PIM Golf Outing

August 5th

Majestic Oaks Golf Club, Ham Lake

Register online or

Download the registration form

Contact Lola for Sponsorship information

Registration includes lunch and dinner buffets, use of a cart and a hospitality bag.

• Invite one of your best or favorite customers (maybe they are the same?) 
• Spend the day having fun in the sun and call it a business meeting.
• Win great prizes and make great contacts.

Questions?  Contact Lola at lfaufau@pimn.org or 651-789-5504

August 24, 11 am to 2 pm

Jaycee Shelter

Central Park Lexington East

2540 Lexington Avenue North, Roseville

Associate members:  mark your calendar for August 24th.  We'll provide the lunch and cold beverages, a few games and some fun.  You just need to bring yourself.  Just come and enjoy a summer picnic just for YOU!

RSVP to Reva at rstephenson@pimn.org or call 651-789-5500

Informal networking for PIM Members

September 21 - Olive Club meets at a Twins Game

Tickets are Limited!  Contact Lola at 651-789-5504 to purchase yours!

The Olive Club meets the second Thursday of each month

Contact Lola at 651-789-5504 to make sure you are on the list to receive your personalized "Olive Club" name tag or for more information.

The Graphic Arts Industry Leader of the Year was awarded to :

Mark Carlson - Vice President, Heidelberg, USA

This year's Graphic Arts Industry Leader of the year, Mark Carlson is truly an ambassador of print.  Mark was chosen for his leadership in serving on the PIM Board of Directors, through his donation of print services, participation in PIM events, and his support of post-secondary education as well as representing the graphic arts industry when state or national government issues arise. 

Mark represents the professionalism, integrity and knowledge that is valued in our leaders.  His hands-on style and honest concern for their success has earned Mark the confidence and friendship of many of Heidelberg's most influential customers.

Graphic Arts Industry Leader of the Year Awards are chosen by past winners.  This award has been given annually since 1972. 

ecobutton™ is a new retro-fit computer power saving device that could save your business $$$'s in electricity costs and literally tons of wasted CO2 per year that can go a long way to reducing your carbon footprint .

• Plugs into any PC's USB port
• At the push of a button, the ecobutton automatically puts your computer into a special "ecomode" that saves more energy than normal sleep mode, drawing only the same nominal power as when the computer and monitor are completely shut down
• A quick touch of the power button, the computer instantly returns to where you left off and displays a splash screen showing both money and carbon CO2 savings
• 5 minute easy installation

ecobuttons exclusively available through Matrix Resourcing.  For questions, contact Lola at 651-789-5504.

Connect to PIM on Facebook. 

Do you have an interest in the Printing Industry and are looking for a place for information about current topics and news? You do not have to be a member of PIM to participate in this group; however, if you would like information on membership please visit our Membership page.

In August 2008, President Bush signed into law the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which requires manufacturers of domestic and imported children’s products, including books and other printed products, to test and certify their products to ensure they meet specific lead and phthalate (e.g., plasticizers that could be found in inks, coatings, and adhesives) content limits established by the CPSIA. 

January 2010 Updates.  A positive change for the printing industry is the stay for another year of testing and certification.  Here is a summary of the latest updates. 

Printing Industries of America released a summary about CPSIA in October.

July and August 2009 Updates: Important information on exemptions and information on tracking labels.  Check them out on the CPSIA page.

Since CPSIA was signed into law, there have been several key changes.  Printing Industries of America released information on what you should do next. 

If you produce books or other materials intended for children, you should also check out the information on our website to determine if or how you will be affected.