White Stone, VA, February 2005— The Research & Engineering Council of the National Association for Printing Leadership has announced that it will name its second annual Binding, Finishing and Distribution Manager of the Year. The award—to be presented at the R&E Council of NAPL 47th annual Binding, Finishing and Distribution Seminar, April 5 and 6 in Chicago—recognizes an individual who personifies the principles of leadership in binding, finishing or distribution management, and has a proven record of providing outstanding service for customers and creating value for his or her company. At the 2004 meeting, the award was presented to Frank M. Arndorfer, Vice President of Finishing Operations at Quad/Graphics. “This award honors those who excel in the challenging arena of binding, finishing and distribution operations,” said Ron Mihills, managing director of the R&E Council of NAPL. “It is not meant for company presidents and owners, but for those individuals who are integrally involved in their companies’ postpress production activities, including, but not limited to, bindery managers, plant managers, or plant engineers.” Nominations for the 2005 R&E Council Binding, Finishing and Distribution Operations Manager of the Year award may be submitted by co-workers, company owners, suppliers, or industry colleagues. In addition to a completed application form, letters of recommendation and support of the nomination are welcome. Nomination forms are at www.napl.org. Since 1950, the Research & Engineering Council of the National Association for Printing Leadership has been dedicated to the education of printing industry personnel in the latest technologies and productivity improvement methods. The Council conducts seminars at which publishers, printers, educators, consultants and suppliers meet to share information and learn about leading edge technologies affecting the graphic arts industry. At three annual seminars—Pressroom, Bindery, and Digital Smart Factory—the latest technologies are reviewed in the context of actual print production. The Council also holds technology breakfasts at key industry trade shows, and an annual meeting highlighting critical trends in the graphic arts industry. Information regarding membership and seminars is available from the Council at 804-436-9922, at [email protected], or at www.recouncil.org. Hear It Here First at the R&E Council. Chartered in 1933, NAPL is a not-for-profit trade association representing some 2000 printing companies in the $88 billion commercial printing industry. The NAPL mission is to enable the printing community to profit from change through a full range of management, educational, and economic information and analysis services to members. For detailed information, call NAPL at 800-642-6275, or online at www.napl.org.