Industry association the SGIAA has changed its name to the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association of Australia. Previously named the Screen and Graphic Imaging Association of Australia the decision to change the name was made during the annual general meeting held in Sydney. Speaking to Australian Printer, Clem Johnson, president, SGIAA says “We have discussed the name change during the last couple of years at our general meetings, and now finally it has been approved by members.” Johnson says, “As technology has evolved, the SGIAA membership has broadened to include a range of organisations seeking to take advantage of the extensive technical resources we offer through our international affiliations with Fespa and SGIA.”

Johnson says, “While companies such as signmakers, graphic display, apparel and promotional companies serve diverse markets, they all add value through digital, screen and other diverse forms of graphic imaging.” “The SGIAA has around 70 members, and we are always growing because of the technical benefits we have for our members. We will just continue to grow,” concludes Johnson. The association has also announced seven new categories for the SGIAA 2013 Digital and Print Awards, which now puts it to 26 categories. Another new inclusion is the SGIAA Young Achiever Award, and the Facebook People’s Choice Award. The 2013 SIGIAA Digital and Print Awards will be held on October 12 in Sydney at the Crystal Ballroom, Milsons Point, Sydney. The deadline for entries is September 2.

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