Printing Association of Florida

Printing Association of Florida

Currently, more than 500 graphic arts companies in the state of Florida consider the Printing Association of Florida their Ultimate Business Partner. Governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is committed to improving the business environment and promoting the welfare of its members as well as the entire graphic arts industry in Florida. We offer benefits and services to members, and help connect graphic arts consumers with companies that can meet their needs. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America (PIA), the world's largest graphic arts trade association. Membership in PAF automatically entitles you to membership in PIA/GATF. In addition to the PIA benefits, PAF Members are also entitled to all Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) benefits. This makes our members a part of the largest, most comprehensive Graphic Arts Advocacy organization in the World, providing one central source for technical and management information and assistance.

Press Releases

  • Printing Association of Florida Hosts Successful 5th Annual BBQ Event (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Nearly 200 members of Florida's print and design community gathered at the 5th Annual "Roadkill" BBQ in Orlando, sponsored by the Printing Association of Florida (PAF).
    May 7, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas Names Inside Mac Official Broadcast Partner For The 2008 International Conference In Miami Beach (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Graphics of the Americas today names Inside Mac Radio & TV, a wholly-owned Inside Media Networks program, its official broadcast partner for the annual Graphics of the Americas international trade show taking place Feb. 27 through March 1, 2008 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
    February 5, 2008

  • Ricoh to Exhibit at Graphics of the Americas(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Ricoh Americas Corporation’s vice president of corporate marketing, Ron Potesky, and president and CEO of Printing Association of Florida and Graphics of the Americas, George Ryan; announce that Ricoh will exhibit at Graphics of the Americas in Miami Beach February 28 – March 1.
    January 29, 2008

  • Shocking Counterfeiting Demonstration on Tap for Graphics of the Americas (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Printers & Packagers Will Learn to Protect Themselves and Their Clients from Criminal Operations Raking in $700 Billion a Year.
    January 18, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas/Printing Association of Florida Retains Helene Smith Public Relations(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Graphics of the Americas (GOA), the second largest U.S.-based, annual international graphic communications exhibit and conference produced by the Printing Association of Florida (PAF); and Helene Smith Public Relations (HSPR), a marketing communications agency specializing in publishing and graphic arts for 15 years; today announce that HSPR will represent GOA and PAF beginning immediately.
    January 8, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas 2008: “The Place to Be” for Graphic Design and Creative Professionals (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Five-Day InDesign, Pixel, Vector and Adobe Acrobat Conferences Offer Unprecedented Peer Schmoozing, Tips, Tricks, Seminars and Tutorials Covering All the Important Graphics and Imaging Tools Today’s Creatives Need to Master.
    December 20, 2007

  • Graphics of the Americas 2008 Taps Top Industry Experts For Design for Personalized Communication Education Conference (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Full Day Event Led by Steven Schnoll, Noted Industry Consultant and Advocate for the Advancement of Digital Practices.
    December 18, 2007

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