SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. (July 16, 2008) - The 2008 Northeast Print Management Conference will feature a lineup of experienced, industry veteran managers in presentations covering sales, financial disaster, profitability and workforce management. The annual conference for owners and senior managers of printing and graphic communications from across the Northeast is hosted by Printing Industries of New England, the largest trade association to serve printing companies through the six-state region.

This annual conference, which draws 125 attendees, will be held at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, N.H. Sept. 20 - 23. The program features Kate Dunn, president of DIG, Richmond, VA; David Torok, president of Padgett Printers in Dallas; John Green, former president of AGS in Baltimore; Susan Nofi, senior vice president of human resources at Heidelberg USA; as well as Lisbeth Lyons, vice president of government affairs at Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. In addition, these professionals will host roundtables and engage in discussions focused on providing value to attendees.

These industry veterans will engage attendees in progressive dialogue and share experiences and suggestions, which always prove to be valuable on returning home. In addition to the extensive program, there are numerous opportunities for networking and relaxation including a golf tournament, companion programs, and receptions and dinners with exciting activities.

This conference has been hosted by PINE and co-sponsored by Printing Industries Alliance and Graphic Arts Association for many years. These associations collectively cover nine states in the Northeast and provide a wide range of programs and services to the industry.

Conference sponsors to date include Adobe, EFI, Heidelberg, HP, KBA, Komori, Mitsubishi, United Insurance, Utica Insurance, and Xerox. For information contact any association or visit www.pine.org/PMC/2008/agenda.htm. PINE can be reached at 1-800-365-7463.