Money isn't the only thing people are interested in saving these days. Businesses, along with customers, have turned their attention to the health, safety, and preservation of the world around us. The printing industry is no exception. Environmentally-sound printing is good for your bottom line. Now that’s smart!

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Premium products deserve premium printing. When customers with an intent to purchase begin researching their options, they quickly become tired of staring at glowing screens. They want physical, organized information that they can hold in their hands. They want attractive design, beautiful photography, nice paper and premium quality color printing.

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The Printery Celebrates 100 Years in Printing

New Berlin, WI – September 15, 2010: Founded as The Badger State Printery in 1910, The Printery, a Consolidated Graphics, Inc. company, celebrates its centennial in September as one of the longest-lived printers in the Midwest. From humble beginnings and a tradition of delivering high-caliber craftsmanship and business integrity, it grew: first by serving the needs of banks and insurance companies of downtown Milwaukee, then through acquisitions to expand its capabilities into a regional market, and eventually by transforming itself into an end-to-end print production company that works in tandem with clients throughout North America.

Due to its long history of quality work and a solid client base, The Printery was acquired by Consolidated Graphics in 1999. As part of one of the world’s leading print companies, The Printery offers high-tech printing and global access to a vast capabilities network through that same convenient Wisconsin printing plant where quality and integrity still thrive after a century of service. “We are very pleased with the growth of The Printery over the past 100 years, and we’re optimistic about the years to come,” said Jim Sullivan, president of The Printery. “With the support of Consolidated Graphics and an increasing focus on technology, we’re prepared to offer our customers a broad range of solutions, while we remain true to the values and service that have led to our past success.”

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The Printery asks you to help name its mascot!*

Our pig has been with us for almost a year now but we still haven’t come up with a name for him yet. (...or maybe her? Honestly, we haven’t checked.)

Well, it's time to give the little porker a name! We know you’re all very creative and that’s why we want your suggestions. If the name you submit is chosen by our committee you’ll win a new iPodTouch®.

You may enter as many times as you like. Make sure to enter the name of your sales representative. In order to qualify for the prize (if your pig name is selected), you must enter your contact information. You do not need to sign up for the mailing list from The Printery to receive the prize. Only one iPod Touch will be awarded to the lucky person who submitted the name we select. In the case of duplicate name entries, the first person who submitted the name is the person who will get the credit. So, vote early and vote often! Suggestions will be accepted from September 1 through September 30, 2010.

*Postscript: The "Name the Pig" contest was a huge success, we received hundreds of submissions but the winner submitted the name "Roi", which you would pronounce "Roy" but has the added benefit of being an acronym of one of our core business concepts, "Return On Investment." Thanks to all who particpated; the selection process was very tough, with almost 500 creative names to choose from! Keep checking back for new events and announcements as The Printery enters its second century of service.

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