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American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
164 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10010
212-807-1990
E-mail: aiganswers@aiga.org
www.aiga.org
Promotes excellence in graphic design. Consists of over 10,000 member graphic designers and related professionals.
Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL)
150 Executive Center Drive - Suite 201
Greenville, SC 29615
803-948-9470
E-mail: aimcal@aimcal.org
www.aimcal.org
Founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.
The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech)
1899 Preston White Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191
USA
(703) 264-7200
E-mail: aptech@aptech.org
www.printtechnologies.org
The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTechSM), formerly NPES, is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to supporting the entire commercial printing value chain.
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
10015 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
Telephone: +1 703-385-1335
Toll free: +1 888-385-3588
Main Fax: +1 703-273-0456
Membership Fax: +1 703-691-7492
Email: sgia@sgia.org
www.sgia.org
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is the trade association of choice for professionals in the industrial, graphic, garment, textile, electronics, packaging and commercial printing communities looking to grow their business into new market segments through the incorporation of the latest printing technologies.
Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
10 Grand Central
155 E 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212.697.5950
Fax: 212.687.7310
www.thedma.org
The DMA, the Data & Marketing Association, formerly the Direct Marketing Association, advances and protects responsible data-driven marketing.
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)
200 Deer Run Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143-2600
412-741-6860
800-910-4283
Fax: 412-741-2311
E-mail: info@gatf.org
www.gatf.org
Association's 2400 members include printers, suppliers, educators, and students. Develops and provides graphics-arts-related research, quality control devices, technical publications, training, and consulting.
Association of Printing and Data Solutions Professionals (APDSP formerly IRgA)
c/o Ed Avis Associates
PO Box 13347
Chicago, IL 60613
708-218-7755
E-mail: ed.avis@irga.com
www.apdsp.org
The Association of Printing and Data Solutions Professionals, which was previously called the International Reprographic Association (IRgA), is a trade association that provides information and education to individuals and companies involved in the creation and reproduction of large-format documents.
International Sign Assoc. (ISA)
707 N St Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314-1911
703-836-4012
Fax: 703-836-8353
www.signs.org
An association of sign and graphics-related businesses and professionals. Offers communication, education, technical, legislative, and regulatory programs.