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Hopkins Printing named Best Workplace in the Americas 
in 2006 competition

COLUMBUS, Ohio—December 21, 2006—Hopkins Printing has been awarded the designation, Best Workplace in the Americas 2006, for its exemplary human resources practices. Begun to specifically honor printing companies that provide a superior work environment, this year marks the sixth year of the Best Workplace in the Americas program.

A panel of highly respected HR professionals with decades of experience in the graphic arts industry reviewed the submissions. All of the winning companies actively demonstrate to employees that they care about their work environment, their personal goals and ambitions, as well as the needs of the company. Applicants were judged on eight criteria: Management Practices; Work Environment; Training and Development Opportunities; Financial Security; Workplace Health and Safety; Work-Life Balance; Recognition and Rewards; and Health and Wellness Programs. 

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that offers a superior workplace,” said Jim Hopkins, president and CEO of Hopkins Printing.

Michael Makin, president and CEO of PIA/GATF, agrees. “Best Workplace in the Americas winners routinely recognize that success is generated in many ways, and importantly, through their employees. Congratulations to Hopkins Printing.”

Headquartered in Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, and is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1 million employees. 

About Hopkins Printing
Hopkins Printing is a leading high quality sheet-fed commercial printer in Central Ohio with over $16 million in annual sales. Family-owned and operated for over 29 years, Hopkins has been named Best Workplace by Printing Industry of America and has received both the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.

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