Suttle-Straus Awarded the "Benny" in Worldwide Print Competition

Suttle-Straus, Inc. of Waunakee was awarded a Benny, the highest honor in the 2005 Premier Print Awards, for their entry for Tri-Costal Enterprises and Marc Rutenberg Homes. This is the second year in a row that the company has received the coveted Benny.The awards will be presented to Suttle-Straus at a gala dinner held during this year’s international Print ‘05 Show in Chicago.

The Premier Print Awards, the graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition, recognizes outstanding achievement in print production. Suttle-Straus received their best of category “Benny” statue in the stochastic printing division. The Premier Print Awards are the printing industry’s oldest and largest worldwide graphic arts competition, hosted by PIA/GATF. In its 56th year, the annual contest recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of print communications. The event promotes excellence in print communications and rewards companies and individuals who produce the best in print media.

Competing against 5,200 entries from printing and graphic arts firms from around the world, the Benny recognizes the top entry in each category. “Our entire team shares in the excitement of this repeat recognition” stated company president, John Berthelsen. “It’s an honor to be recognized within the industry as a company that produces top quality, award winning materials.”

Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, agrees. “The Benny winners represent the very best our industry has to offer. The competition is quite fierce and through hard work and dedicated craftsmanship, Suttle-Straus produced an award winning piece.”

Suttle-Straus is a communication solutions provider, serving the south central Wisconsin and Chicago markets. Services provided by the company include one through six color sheetfed and web printing, variable data digital imaging, mailing, web linked ordering and distribution services. The company specializes in corporate communications, direct mail, advertising materials, and multi color printing.

PIA/GATF hosts the Premier Print Awards. Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.

For more information about the Premier Print Awards, contact Suzette Margolis at 215-591-2468.

For more information about Suttle-Straus contact John Berthelsen at 608-849-1000.
www.suttle-straus.com