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02/22/2022
Print Week 2022: Maxwell and Printer of the Year Award Recipients
Our Print Week traditions not only include celebrating our Print Excellence Award winners, but we honor individuals and companies who have greatly impacted the industry. This week, we congratulate our Southern Region special awards recipients.
Since 1963, our Southern Region has recognized an individual in the print community, as well as a prominent company, for their outstanding contributions.
The Maxwell Award is given to a company who demonstrates forward thinking, is a market leader, and is recognizable for its contributions to both the industry and local community.
Congratulations to our 2022 Maxwell Award Winner, Roberds Converting!
Over 110 years ago the road to Cincinnati began for Roberds Converting in Marion, Indiana. 1906 to be exact. In 1977 the current group bought the company and its three employees, and so starts the growth of the company from Marion, Indiana, to Hamilton, Ohio, to Blue Ash and now in NE Cincinnati. Today, the business operates 24 hours a day, 5-6 days per week, 6 machines, and nearing 50 employees.
All production is to size and to a specific order. Stock sheets are not a Roberds specialty, sheets are made to size when needed, and to the exact sheet count required. Significant investments have been made and are being made to increase size capabilities, speeds, and the diversity of product offerings. Their specialty is packaging, the grades we stock in rolls are geared towards packaging, POP, Digital Flatbed, top-sheet, and Folding Carton.
A tribute needs to be paid to Earl Achberger who had the vision to buy the company and eventually bring the business to Cincinnati. At 96 years old today, he brings great reward to the team.
The recipient of Printer of the Year is actively engaged in any field of the graphic arts industry, have a minimum of 15 years’ experience and have distinguished himself/herself by their contributions in the industry. They should also be involved in their community and/or civic affairs. This year we are pleased to present the Printer of the Year to John Bartik of Western & Southern Financial Group.
John’s career began as a co-op student working at Printing Service Company during his Junior and Senior year of high school. He stayed with the company for 15 years working his way up to General Manager.
In 2010 Western & Southern Financial Group pursued John as a candidate to run their growing In-plant operation. John accepted this new position and has remined here ever since. Under his tenure, the facility has upgraded equipment twice and moved to a refurbished 36,000 sf facility in Newport, KY.
For 40 years, Graphic Media Alliance has provided John aid with numerous challenges in running a smooth operation, as well as supplying educational courses for expanding his skill sets. John has gratefully served on the advisory board of the Southern Region and on the State Board for the past 15 years.
We look forward to you joining us at Moerlein Lager House on Thursday, March 10 to honor these well-deserving award winners. Registration details can be found below.
In the Southern Region, you can attend the annual Southern Region reception to honor the Print Excellence Award winners and vote for the People's Choice Award winner.
We will be hosting our reception at Moerlein Lager House in Cincinnati. Prominently situated in the dynamic Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of craft brews and delectable fare reminiscent of foods served in the city’s celebrated 19th century beer gardens.
We will also be presenting the 35th Maxwell Award and the 2022 Printer of the Year. The Southern banquet is set for Thursday, March 10 starting at 6:00 pm. Registration is $80, and non-member is $120.
New Location This Year:
Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Central Region reception will honor Print Excellence Awards winners on Thursday, March 17, starting at 6:00 pm.
We will be returning to Creekside Conference & Event Center in Gahanna. Creekside Conference & Event Center is a sophisticated and breathtaking space with a touch of metropolitan flare, perfectly located just minutes from Downtown Columbus, Port Columbus International Airport and Easton Town Center.
Come for the Print Excellence Awards, stay to celebrate the recipient of the 2022 Franklinton Award! Registration is $75, and non-member is $120.
Returning To:
Creekside Conference & Event Center
101 Mill St. #300
Gahanna, OH 43230
The Northern Region combines the fun and the awards at the annual Ben's Bash. Join us on Thursday, March 24, starting at 6:00 pm.
We will be hosting our reception in the barrel-aging basement lounge at Southern Tier Brewing in Downtown Cleveland. The brewery and taproom is a short walk from Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field and features a German-designed brewing system and a series of fermenters to brew local-only beers for the pub.
In addition to the Print Excellence Awards winner being recognized, we will be inducting a new member into the Hall of Distinction. This event will be the highlight of the print scene; don't miss it! Registration is $65, and non-member is $120.
New Location This Year:
Southern Tier Brewery
811 Prospect Ave. E
Cleveland, OH 44115
For the Michigan Region, we will be celebrating the Print Excellence Awards winners on Thursday, March 31, starting at 6:00 pm.
We will be hosting our reception at Detroit Beer Company in Downtown Detroit. Located on the first two floors of the historic 120-year-old Hartz Building on Broadway, the Detroit Beer Company is just steps from Comerica Park, Ford Field and the Detroit Opera House. The historic setting, combined with state-of-the-art brewing technology and 21st century finishes provides a unique dining and event experience.
You won’t want to miss which wonderful printed pieces were awarded gold, silver and bronze and which companies will take home the Best of Region designation as well as the People's Choice Award. Registration for all is is $45.
New Location This Year:
Detroit Beer Company
1529 Broadway Ste. #100
Detroit, MI 48226
