The eLoupe News – November 16, 2021

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PIM NEWS & UPDATES

OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

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On November 4, 2021, OSHA released a COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This standard covers all private companies with 100 employees. As a result, this includes all printers with at least 100 employees. The ETS has many requirements. These include a written policy, maintain a record and roster of employee’s vaccination status, weekly testing, and masks for unvaccinated workers. For a list of all of the requirements and links to sample policies, go to Printing Industry Midwest’s (PIM) COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS webpage, click here. PIM is continuing to monitor this, view our website for all updates. PIM is here to answer your questions about this and any other Safety or Environmental or regulatory questions.  Please email or call Paul Gutkowski at paulg@pimw.org or 612.400.6205 or Cathy Malinowski at cathym@pimw.org or 612.868.6771.

Learn More.            COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing ETS.


Happy Early Thanksgiving

PIM’s Office will be closed November 25th & 26th

PIM Staff would like to wish all of you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! We hope you are still able to relax, spend time with your family and enjoy a delicious meal. 


Call for bids for PIM’s 2022 Print Buyers Guide

Bids Due: November 30, 2021  |   DOWNLOAD SPECIFICATIONS

As a valued member of PIM, we invite you tobid on the production of the 2022 Print Buyers Guide & Membership Directory. This is a terrific opportunity to showcase your company’s high-quality work to a nationwide audience of approximately 8,000 print buyers and influencers. By clicking here you will find the bid specifications for the 2022 Print Buyers GuideYou may bid on the entire production or components that best fit your needs. This year’s book will be roughly 80 inside text pages, 4-page cover, plus 3-4 inserts. The finished quantity is 8,000 guides.

Learn More.            Download 2022 Bid Document.


Start Thinking About PIM’s 2022 Star Awards 

More information coming next month! Watch your email!!

2022 Star Awards Call for Entries will open in next month! Make sure you are collecting your finest projects printed between January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Make notes of co-workers who are going above and beyond this year. You can also recognizes your co-workers by nominating them for individual or a team awards. All the submissions & nomination are due mid February 2022.

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Engage With Members & Share Your Solutions

2022 PIM Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Available Now

By becoming a PIM 2022 Partner you gain visibility in PIM’s publications, websites and social media accounts which will raise your organization’s visibility among PIM members. PIM looks to our partners to offer trusted access, resources and information to members to help them navigate the evolving print industry and daily challenges.

Note to Past Sponsors: Make sure to lock in your current sponsorship for the new year by December 7, 2021!

Learn More.            Review 2022 Document.


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Do you have news? Send your company’s news and press releases to Sadie Johnson free of charge. If your company has any Educational Articles (articles should not promote your company), please send them to Sadie as well. Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) will promote in our email and printed newsletter.


Sadie Hagen
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