Chicago, IL – GPA, a widely recognized market leader in providing substrate solutions for HP Indigo digital presses, proudly announces that they have been granted the designation of HP Preferred Partner for a second year in a row.

The HP Media Team designed the Preferred Partner program to establish a standard of excellence for partners who exhibit best in class service and support, provide extensive depth and availability of HP Indigo certified substrates, and excel in supporting HP Indigo’s sales and marketing efforts. The renewed partnership between HP Indigo and GPA will continue to help owners of HP Indigo technology achieve a competitive advantage and profitable growth in the digital marketplace.

“The first year of our partnership with HP Indigo was very exciting as HP unveiled new press technology highlighted by their 7000 digital press, while GPA unveiled our new Ultra Digital catalog and new Ultra Digital swatchbook featuring the widest range of Indigo substrates in today’s market. We remain committed to demonstrating our leadership in Indigo substrate innovation and outstanding service, as it has been a key to creating profitable growth for our HP Indigo customers,” said Bob Niesen, Vice President of Marketing for GPA.

As an HP Indigo Preferred Partner, GPA will continue to help leverage the unmatched capabilities of the HP Indigo press by pioneering new applications. GPA’s ongoing commitment to the HP Indigo community is evidenced by the resources it has committed to help its customers grow their business: the Ultra Digital Swatchbook that includes over 100 printed samples of the latest and most innovative substrates, the Ultra Digital Catalog which features an extensive offering of over 230 in-stock substrates for HP Indigo, a broad line of FSC certified products, dedicated technical and application support, and free 12” x 18” or 13” x 19” product samples of their entire range of products.

“GPA is extremely honored to once again receive the designation of HP Indigo Preferred Partner. GPA's extensive product offering and commitment to the success of the HP Indigo customer is unparalleled. We look forward to ever greater successes in partnership with HP Indigo for years to come,” says Michael Ratcliff, President and Chief Executive Officer, GPA.