CJ Graphics Press Release July 2019

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History was made for Canada and CJ Graphics Inc.

This is the 1st time ever that a Canadian company was awarded the most Bennys in not only Canada, but in the world!

CJ Graphics Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario Canada was awarded 20 Bennys, the highest honor in the 2019 Premier Print Awards. It also was awarded with 42 Awards of Recognition and 83 Certificates of Merit.

The Premier Print Awards, the graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious international print competition, recognizes outstanding achievement in print production. The Premier Print Awards are hosted by Printing Industries of America. In its 71st year, the annual contest recognizes those responsible for the creation and production of superior print communications. The event promotes excellence in print communications and rewards companies and individuals who produce the very best in print media.

This year, more than 2,240 entries were submitted from printing and graphic arts firms from around the world, and judges awarded the Benny to the top entry in each category. “It’s an honor to be recognized by our industry as a company that produces award-winning print,” said Jay Mandarino, President & CEO of CJ Graphics Inc.

With a total now of 66 Bennys CJ Graphics has won through this and several other award contests & associations 6,500 awards to date which is more than any other company in the world.

Michael Makin, President & CEO of Printing Industries of America, agrees. “The Benny winners represent the best our industry has to offer. This year’s entries were outstanding, with entries from companies representing 13 countries. Despite the fierce competition, CJ Graphics Inc., through hard work and dedicated craftsmanship, produced 20 pieces worthy of the Benny.”

CJ Graphics Inc. will receive their Bennys at The Premier Print Award Reception and Presentation, which honors all the companies that had the top award conferred upon them. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the 19East event space in Chicago, IL. The Benny is like the Academy Award is to the film industry.

For more information about the Premier Print Awards, contact Michael Packard at 412-259-1704 or mpackard@printing.org.

For more information or interviews about CJ Graphics Inc., contact Jay Mandarino at 416.588.0808 x232.

Printing Industries of America is the world’s largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with approximately 1 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 4,000 printing company members.