Suttle-Straus Receives Certificates of Merit
in Worldwide Print Competition

Suttle-Straus, Madison area communications provider, has been awarded multiple 2007 Premier Print Awards, for outstanding achievement in the production of sheetfed and digital printing. The graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition, hosted by PIA/GATF, the Premier Print Awards recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of outstanding print communications. Suttle-Straus won a total of five Certificates of Merit for their entries for multiple clients including Sub-Zero, Lexus and Northern Bay.

Competing against over 5,000 entries from printing and graphic arts firms around the world, the judges bestowed on Suttle-Straus the award which honors technical excellence in each category of the competition. Only 24% of the entries in this year’s competition won any award at all.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that produces top quality, award winning materials,” said John Berthelsen, President. “Our entire team shares in the excitement of this national recognition.”

Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, notes, “Each year, the field of entries brings impressive work from some of the best printers in the world. Only a small number of companies receive any award. The craftsmanship and hard work of Suttle-Straus enabled them to produce several award winning pieces in the face of some very stiff competition.”

The Premier Print Awards is the printing industry’s oldest and largest worldwide graphic arts competition. In its 58th year, the competition recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of print communications. The event promotes excellence in print and rewards companies and individuals who produce the best in print media.

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.

Suttle-Straus is a communications solutions provider serving the upper Midwest market. Services provided by the company include one through six color sheetfed and web printing, digital imaging, mailing, web linked ordering and distribution services. The company specializes in corporate communications, direct mail, advertising materials, and multi-color printing.