Roseville, MN – The Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc. (PIM) - the association representing the graphic arts communications industry in Minnesota and North Dakota - announces that eight member companies received Premier Print Awards from the Printing Industries of America. The Premier Print Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence in creating and producing the best in print media.

For over 50 years, the Premier Print Award competition has been the most prestigious print competition in the world. This year 1071 entries were selected to receive awards from the over 3,000 pieces submitted. Congratulations to PIM members Ambassador Press, Carlson Print Group, GLS Companies, IGH Solutions, Modernistic, Relflections, Shapco and John Roberts Company.

"It is an honor to promote the best graphics communications companies in the world," said David Radziej, President at PIM. "Our members are focused on continuous improvement in all areas of their businesses, which creates customer retention and attracts new print buyers."

Awards will be presented at the 2010 Graph Expo held in Chicago, IL., October 3-6.