About MPIA

The Manitoba Print Industry Association Inc. (MPIA) is a non-profit industry-based organization created to attract and retain individuals into the printing industry in Manitoba.

The MPIA has partnered with the Province of Manitoba to focus on extending collaborative human resource development and training initiatives.

By working with employers and educational partners we are expanding the print industry training opportunities available in Manitoba.

MPIA Goals:

Create a plan to identify opportunities to increase print industry awareness in the near term.
Create a plan to become informed of the "best practices" used by Manitoba printers to attract new workers, and share those best practices.In partnership with training providers.
Develop a print industry-related skills based curriculum with learning objectives and outcomes that are more relevant to the current industry needs.
Develop a plan for print industry consultation, partnership and communication to start establishing a membership base.
Develop a partnership plan with other appropriate entities to support MPIA's continued development as an association.

Manitoba Print Industry Association Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Glenn Buffie
MPIA Board President

Publisher and
General Manager
Derksen Printers Ltd.

Jim Macklin
MPIA Board Immediate Past President

Manager, Printing
& Graphic Arts
Winpak Ltd.

Laurie Guderyan
MPIA Board Vice President

Sales Representative
Heidelberg Canada (Sheetfed & Consumables)

Directors

Al Alexdruk President The Prolific Group	Allan Brooks President Lightvisions Ltd.	Gord Boultbee General Manager Harris Printing
Bob Harvie Operations Manager The Prolific Group	Brian McGinn General Manager Phil-Mar Trade & Bindery	Herb Vielhaber General Manager Cascades Boxboard Group -Winnipeg
Rob Young Kesitah Partners	Ron Wood General Manager The Christian Press

Annual Report

2010-2011 Annual Report.pdf

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