Industry conference and 1st PrintNSW Business Achievement Awards

New South Wales will join the other states in holding its own printing awards beginning this year. It has decided to break with the precedent of hosting Pica-style recognition of quality in printing, opting instead to focus on rewarding business success.

It leaves Victoria as the only state that has not instituted its own industry awards.

The Printing Industries NSW Conference and inaugural Pica awards will be held from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 September at Peppers Fairmont Resort, Leura in the Blue Mountains.

Regional Manager, Jim Hopwood, said the conference theme, Enrichment, Environment, Education would be central to all the presentations and workshops. "This theme is central to the key areas the industry needs to embrace if it is to increase profitability and move forward," he said.

NSW Regional President, Scott Telfer encouraged all sectors of the industry to attend. "We understand the pressures of business. We urge you not to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to listen to outstanding speakers and network with peers in your industry," he said.

The conference program begins with another first, the inagural Presidents Cup Golf Tournament on Thursday afternoon followed by an informal buffet barbecue in the evening.

Friday is the business end of the Conference with leading speakers addressing delegates in the key areas of environment, education and training, business performance and employee relations issues including occupational health and safety.

The day will ends with the Annual Gala Dinner and presentation of the inaugural PrintNSW Business Achievement Awards recognising industry companies who have excelled in environmental, education and training or good business practice areas.
More information call Printing Industries NSW office on (02) 8789 7300 or e-mail nsw@printnet.com.au