Reading, Pa., and Lancaster, Pa. – Capping off a stellar year, The Standard Group,Pennsylvania’s premier print and integrated communications company, was recently named as Independent Printers Worldwide Inc.’s 2013 Member of the Year. 

“Much has changed within our great industry, but a constant has been that the independent printer remains the heart and soul of printing,” said Dan Bendele, president and CEO of IPW. “You collectively represent the spirit of independence, North American ingenuity and entrepreneurship.”

The Standard Group is a founding member of IPW, an industry organization that has helped independent printers throughout North America prosper in a highly competitive print industry by leveraging their combined procurement and logistics services. 

The award is presented annually to a member business that distinguishes itself through strong executive leadership and through loyalty to IPW’s procurement programs.

“The Standard Group is proud to be an active member of IPW, and we are honored to win this important award,” said Scott Vaughn, The Standard Group’s CEO. “As an independent printer dedicated to the development and innovation of print media to drive business and sales success for our customers, we appreciate this recognition. It’s a well-deserved achievement for our team.”