Printing Industries of America has announced that 33 graphic communications companies were selected to receive 2016 Best Workplace in Americas awards.  Of those recognized, eleven companies received the coveted designation “Best of the Best,” while 22 earned “Best Workplace” honors. The program was created to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts that contribute to a successful workplace. The honorees are selected by a distinguished panel of industry Human Resources experts.

The Best Workplaces in the Americas awards acknowledge the print and graphic arts companies that provide outstanding workplaces for their employees.  Companies that want to attract and retain the best talent know the importance of investing in a great workplace.  In order to be recognized for this award, companies must excel in eight different categories:  management practices, work environment, training and development, recognition and rewards, workplace health and safety, health and wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. The handful of companies that are awarded the coveted “Best of the Best” designation are seen to provide an extraordinary environment for their employees and are rewarded with low turnover and high employee engagement. Congratulations to all of the winners.


The Best of the Best:  Small Company
Vox Printing, Oklahoma City, OK
Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Liverpool, NY

The Best of the Best:  Medium Company
Suttle-Straus, Inc., Waunakee, WI
Phototype Engraving Co., Cincinnati, OH
Disc Graphics, Inc., Hauppauge, NY
Hopkins Printing, Columbus, OH
Mosaic, Cheverly, MD
Transcontinental Robbie Inc., Lenexa, KS

The Best of the Best:  Large Company / Multi-Plant
Smyth Companies, LLC, St. Paul, MN
American Packaging Corporation, Rochester, NY
Weldon Williams & Lick, Inc., Ft. Smith, AK

Best Workplace:  Small Company
Runbeck Election Services, Inc., Tempe, AZ
SeaChange Print Innovations, Plymouth, MN
Sundance Press, Tucson, AZ
Digital Print Solutions, Richfield, OH
Elk Grove Printing, Elk Grove Village, IL

Best Workplace:  Medium Company
Boutwell, Owens  Co., Fitchburg, MA
CRW Graphics, Pennsauken, NJ
Midland Information Resources, Davenport, IA
The John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, MN
Communicorp, Inc., Columbus, GA
Tailored Label Products, Menomonee Falls, WI
Allen Press, Lawrence, KS