DES PLAINES, IL, January 9 2008 - Schawk, Inc., one of the world's leading providers of digital brand image management solutions to the consumer products packaging industry, announced today that it has been named a 2007 "Best Workplace in the Americas" for their outstanding human relations practices by the Printing Industries Association of America (PIA) and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF).
This is the Company's third consecutive award in the "Best Workplace in the Americas" category, in addition to two previous honors received from the PIA and GATF. The Best Workplace awards program recognizes companies that commit to investing in their workforce by creating an environment in which employees thrive professionally through sound human relations practices.
This recent honor marks the fourth award Schawk received in 2007 that acknowledges the Company's outstanding human relations practices. Earlier in 2007, Schawk was named a "101 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Chicago" for the third succeeding year, and for the first time, a "101 Best and Brightest Company to Work For" in Western Michigan and Detroit.
Companies were evaluated and judged on criteria that demonstrate active concern for their employees' work environment and their personal goals and ambitions. The evaluation criteria included: Management Practices, Work Environment, Training and Development Opportunities, Work/Life Balance, Recognition and Rewards, and Health and Wellness Programs.
"Retaining, managing and leveraging our organizational knowledge is vital to Schawk's continued market leadership," said David A. Schawk, president and chief executive officer. "To retain and grow our intellectual capital, we must ensure that we're doing everything we can to demonstrate to our employees that we value the knowledge, insights and creativity they bring to our business."
"We are proud to earn this recognition from the Printing Industries of America and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation," said Jennifer Erfurth, global vice president of human resources at Schawk. "It is inspiring to our entire Human Resources team and reaffirms that our practices align with the 'best-of-the-best' HR practices."
This award marks the 14th time in the last seven years that Schawk has been recognized with a "Best Company" distinction. A complete list of awards include:
2007  Best Workplace in the Americas
(PIA/GATF)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago
(National Association of Business Resources)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Western Michigan
(National Association of Business Resources)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Detroit
(National Association of Business Resources)
2006  Forbes Best Small Company
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago
(National Association of Business Resources)
Best Workplace in the Americas
(PIA/GATF)
2005  Forbes Best Small Company
BusinessWeek Best Small Company
Best of the Best Workplace in the Americas
(PIA/GATF)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago
(National Association of Business Resources)
2004  Forbes Best Small Company
2003  Best Workplace in America
(PIA/GATF)
2001  Best Workplace in America
(PIA/GATF)
Schawk, Inc., headquartered in suburban Chicago, is a leading supplier of visual brand services, including brand consulting and design and an array of digitally based workflow solutions, all aimed at bringing enhanced value to its clients. Schawk provides these advanced services for the food, beverage, and consumer products packaging, point of sale, and advertising and retail markets. For more information about Schawk, visit http://www.schawk.com
PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information. For more information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact http://www.gain.net