When you hear “Who you gonna call?” we tend to think of those ghost-busting heroes from the 1980s. But Printing Industries of America has real experts who printers call on when they need challenging problems solved and are continually working to drive the industry forward with technical innovations.
The full-time researchers and scientists working on-site at the Center for Technology and Research have helped hundreds of industry members by offering technical advice, lab testing, consulting services, training, and more.
In our 2013 Member Satisfaction Survey, more than three-fourths of members said these technical services are an important membership benefit. At the Center for Technology and Research, we focus on all aspects of the printing process, including paper and ink testing, color management, digital printing, and management information systems. Find out about the services we offer in “What Can the Center for Technology and Research Do for You?”
So who are these experts and how can their work benefit your company? Get to know some of our staff members here. They are just a few of the professionals helping our industry get the most from production processes, improve consumables, access education, understand the industry standards we set, and benefit from the latest technical innovations.
- Dr. Mark Bohan, Vice President, Center for Technology and Research—Dr. Bohan has spoken extensively on many topics, including research, press optimization, CIM technologies, and the opportunities they present. He is active in CIP4, (More…)
- Jim Workman, Assistant Vice President, Technology and Research—Jim Workman helps members by providing them with the knowledge to make smart decisions about technology. He is directly responsible for the InterTech Technology Awards competition, custom training activities, and the annual Continuous Improvement Conference. He is a certified mailpiece design consultant and provides member support on mailing issues (More…)
- Lloyd DeJidas, Director, Graphic Services & Facility Group—Supervising printing and support services for research, material testing, training, marketing, and technical information, DeJidas serves as a workshop instructor and has guided publishing efforts through major changes in lithographic technology and process controls (More…)
- Dave Dezzutti, Technology and Research Analyst—Dezzutti is one of the industry’s leading experts in color management and is a G7® Certified Expert. He brings years of practical experience to his consulting assignments (More…)
- Mike Duvall, Computational Research Analyst—As a certifier of JDF products, Duvall writes applications in the C# programming language. He is also an active member of CIP4 (More…)
- Brad Evans, Senior Research Technician/Lab Coordinator—Evans is a technical expert providing support to industry companies for more than 30 years. He has developed an unparalleled reputation for spotting the causes of print, ink, paper, and finishing problems. Over the years he has evaluated 5,000 problem jobs (More…)
- Dillon Mooney, Technical Consultant—Mooney runs the Technical Hotline, answering more than 1,000 queries a year. He is a certified trainer of the Sheetfed Offset Training Simulator (More…)
- Greg Workman, Technical Consultant/Pressroom and Bindery Supervisor—Greg Workman, a 34-year industry veteran, provides pressroom consulting and training support. He is a nationally certified sheetfed and web press operator through the National Council for Print Industry Certifications (More…)
- Keith Whisler, Technology and Research Analyst—With more than20 years production experience at several commercial printing facilities, Whisler assists companies by conducting production assessments, implementing improved color management practices, and delivering training programs (More…)
- Gary Jones, Assistant Vice President, EHS Affairs—Jones monitors and analyzes EHS regulatory activities at all government levels and provides representation on behalf of the printing industry. He provides membership assistance through a variety of approaches including responding to inquiries, writing, and consulting services (More…)
- Rick Hartwig, Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Affairs—Directly involved with operations management and regulatory compliance, Hartwig works closely with environmental, health, and safety issues at the federal, state, and local levels. He provides EHS assistance to print members including, lectures, responses to inquiries (More…)
Look to the experts from the Center for Technology and Research who are here to help you reduce costs, maintain consistency, and increase productivity. You can talk to many of them in person this September 8–12 as they’ll be at Printing Industries of America booth #4855 at PRINT 13 to answer your questions.