We Are Western Canada’s
Printing & Imaging Industry
For printers and print industry companies, PrintForward provides resources, a voice to government, education programs and networking opportunities that are specific and unique to the industry.
PrintForward delivers valuable print industry-specific solutions that are only accessible through membership and through its affiliations with Printing Industries of America (PIA), whattheythink.com, the BC Alliance for Manufacturing, and other industry associations.
The Work We Do
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- Government lobbying through PrintForward and strong industry support resulted in the Graphic Communications Technology Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) . The Task Force was struck in April 2003 with the programs’ first classes starting in September 2006. Nine classes have graduated from the program and almost all graduates found employment in the industry shortly after graduation (and some before).
- PrintForward is a founding member of the newly formed BC Alliance for Manufacturing and was also one of nine participants in the RethinkItBC campaign in the spring of 2014. Many points of this initiatives are featured at the right.
- PrintForward offers relevant educational training and development that is industry-specific and/or customized for our industry. The Fall events program includes four 8-hours workshops for Joint Health and Safety Committees (these training sessions are mandated by WorkSafeBC regulations), a Networking event, a presentation on updates and changes in PDF protocols and workflow, our Festive Dinner and our AGM in September (check out our Events Calendar).
- Networking Opportunities are held regularly to encourage and strengthen relationships and sharing of knowledge, such as our annual Golf Tournament at Morgan Creek, the twice-yearly networking nights at community pubs, the annual Festive Dinner, as well as manufacturing industry events and more.
- Access to printing industry resources is offered through affiliate memberships in the PIA and a Premium membership in whattheythink.com
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We are a trade association devoted to promoting and advancing the best interests of the printing industry in Western Canada.
We offer members a wide variety of industry resources, including reciprocal memberships.
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What’s New…
Government Affairs Update 2019
Our Government Affairs includes: Rob Varnel, Chair (R & M Trade Laminating), Mark Weeks (IDRS-Data Print Mail), Mike Podmore (Datacore), Marilynn Knoch, (Honorary Life Member – Retired ED) and...
West World Paper Tour/Open House ~ A Success
The West World Paper plant tour on May 2, 2019 was a huge success. Mini vendor tables were set up, music playing and great networking took place. Thank you to Kevin Burden and the West World Paper...
2019 Annual General Meeting
At our AGM, the Association Board of Directors presents the 2018 annual report – with highlights on the year’s events and milestones. We also provide a quick review of 2019 YTD, as well as the...
Presslines Spring 2019
The PressLines Spring 2019 issue is now complete and ready for viewing. The magazine is published 2-3 times annually with a reach of over 1500 printers and suppliers in Western Canada. PressLines...