GPA is proud to announce that Mike Blanco has joined GPA in the capacity of Technical Support Specialist. In this new role, Mike will provide technical support, troubleshooting assistance and digitalprinting expertise to GPA’s customers.

With over 24 years of experience in the printing industry, Mike spent 23 years at Finlay in Bloomfield, CT where he most recently served as their Digital Press Supervisor. Just prior to joining GPA, he worked forIntegrity Graphics in Windsor, CT as a Digital Print Specialist. Mike has been heavily involved with HP Indigo printing technology since 2005, and over the years has gained extensive experience on HP Indigo Series I, II and III press technology.

"I am extremely excited about Mike's new role as Technical Support Specialist for GPA. A key to GPA's success over the last several years has been our ability to identify the needs of our customers, provide innovative solutions and focus on helping them grow their business. Mike will play an integral role in adding a new level of value to our customers’ success," said Bob Niesen, GPA’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Mike has also been an integral part of Dscoop community since the organization’s inception and has served on their Operations Committee; he also served as Dscoop’s Operations Committee Chairman for the 2011-2012 year.

GPA is the premier source for specialty substrates and solutions for offset anddigital printing. Products include coated and uncoated papers, pressure sensitive and specialty papers, synthetic films and substrates exclusively engineered for HP Indigo presses. GPA is an HP Indigo Preferred Partner and a Diamond Partner of Dscoop (Digital Solutions Cooperative). For more information on GPA or the products it offers, visit www.askgpa.com or contact GPA Customer Service at 800-395-9000.