Print Services & Distribution Association
Encyclopedia
The Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) is an international
trade association
for the print distribution industry
. Its members include some print distributors, print resellers, agencies, printers
and suppliers.
was formally announced at the 2007 Print Solutions Conference & Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center
in Las Vegas, Nevada
.
Currently, PSDA has over 1000 member companies that include print distributors, promotional products distributors, advertising agencies, design firms, freelancers, trade printers, commercial printers and industry suppliers. The majority of its membership is located within the United States, though it does boast some international affiliates. PSDA's headquarters is located in Chicago, IL.
in the printing industry.
International
----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
for the print distribution industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
. Its members include some print distributors, print resellers, agencies, printers
Printer (publisher)
In publishing, printers are both companies providing printing services and individuals who directly operate printing presses. With the invention of the moveable type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg around 1450, printing—and printers—proliferated throughout Europe.Today, printers are found...
and suppliers.
History
PSDA was initially established in 1946 as the National Business Forms Association (NBFA) and evolved into the Document Management Industries Association (DMIA) in the 1980s. The association changed its name in October 2007 to Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) in response to changes in the industry and to give a more accurate representation of its membership base. The rebrandingRebranding
Rebranding is the creation of a new name, term, symbol, design, or a combination of them for an established brand with the intention of developing a differentiated position in the mind of stakeholders and competitors....
was formally announced at the 2007 Print Solutions Conference & Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas Convention Center
The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in Las Vegas, Nevada....
in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
.
Currently, PSDA has over 1000 member companies that include print distributors, promotional products distributors, advertising agencies, design firms, freelancers, trade printers, commercial printers and industry suppliers. The majority of its membership is located within the United States, though it does boast some international affiliates. PSDA's headquarters is located in Chicago, IL.
Events
The Print Services & Distribution Association hosts a diversity of national and regional events each year, some open only for members and others for anyone. These include a trade show and various other national conferences for large and small businesses and technological advancements in the industry. It also organizes local trade shows in various cities.Print Solutions Magazine
Print Solutions Magazine is a monthly trade publication that covers the print distribution industry. It has been published continuously since 1962 by the Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA), though it was previously known as FORM Magazine. It has won more than 100 awards. Each issue of Print Solutions Magazine contains relevant industry news as well as sales, marketing and management features to help readers improve their businesses, expand into new markets and learn ways to sell print products and related services.Printjunkie.net
printjunkie.net is a free social networking site developed to connect professionalsVirtual community
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or goals...
in the printing industry.