The Standard Group wins ‘Best Catalog’ for North East Region of North America

June 18, 2013 - PRLog -- READING and LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Standard Group, Pennsylvania’s premier print and integrated communications company, took home a “Silver Award” for the outstanding printing of the Curtain Call dance catalog designed by Perform Group, LLC.    The Curtain Call catalog was produced using The Standard Group’s HD TRUE Printing, which is considered the highest definition offset printing technique on the market today.  The process achieved greater image detail and the color accuracy needed to match the dance outfits.    “This is by far one of the most beautiful catalogs we have ever printed,” commented Scott Vaughn, CEO of The Standard Group. “This was a combination of great design, excellent photography, superb color management and printing expertise. And the catalog was even more effective because of our use of HD TRUE Printing.”    Considered the ‘Oscars’ of the print world, The Sappi Printers of the Year awards recognize master craftsmanship and excellence in printing.  At this year’s competition, there were approximately 1,800 entries across North America with winners selected based on overall impact, degree of printing difficulty and technical excellence.     “We are excited to have won a Silver Award,” said Sara Murphy, Director of Marketing and Design at Perform Group LLC.  “The entire team puts so much effort into this Curtain Call Catalog and we are very proud of the print outcome. We greatly value the partnership that we have with The Standard Group.  Our customers, and even our competitors, have praised us for the quality of the catalog, and now to be validated by the industry is a big honor.”    About Sappi’s Printers of the Year:    Sappi’s Printers of the Year awards are regarded as the world’s most respected accolades in printed communication. Winners of the program showcase innovation and excellence, and demonstrate how print continues to be a vital and relevant medium. Winning printers in the regional competitions in Southern Africa, Europe, North America and the Trading region (Central and South America, Asia and Australasia) compete in the global event, Sappi International Printers of the Year.    About Perform Group, LLC:    Perform Group, LLC® (Perform Group) has been a leader in providing high quality performance apparel primarily for the global markets of dance and gymnastics since 1969. Although Perform Group’s brands can be found around the world, many of the garments are designed, manufactured, and marketed in York, Pennsylvania. They have outfitted thousands of athletes and performers around the world each year and their garments have been seen globally in high profile events for decades.     About The Standard Group:    Founded in 1895, The Standard Group is a print and integrated communications leader located in central Pennsylvania.  The company strives to simplify the art of communication for its customers by understanding their business and needs and helping them deliver their message to the marketplace via the best channel, whether through total print, digital media, personalized marketing or mailing & fulfillment services.  The company has a rich tradition of excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer service. Their experience with variable data, web-to-print and 1:1 marketing technologies serves a unique and varied client base ranging from small non-profit organizations to large Fortune 500 companies.       For more information on The Standard Group, visit www.standardgroup.com.

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