Contact: David Radziej, President & CEOPrinting Industry Midwestdavidr@pimw.org612-400-6000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2, 2017

Hillmann was selected to receive this award by past recipients based on his knowledge and expertise of

print products and services expertise that he offers the industry. He also served on the PIM Board of

Directors.

"Al Hillmann has been an active and respected participant in our industry for many years." said Gary

Garner, Chairman, GLS/Next Precision Marketing. "The selection committee is pleased to recognize his

effort as this year's Graphic Arts Industry Leader of the Year."

AL HILLMANN SELECTED 2017 GRAPHIC ARTS INDUSTRY LEADER OF THE YEAR

Minneapolis – The Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) announces Al

Hillmann, President, Standard Dynamics, Inc., Burnsville, MN, has

been selected the 2017 Graphic Arts Industry Leader of the Year.

Hillmann will receive the award at PIM’s annual Star of Excellence

Awards Banquet on April 27, 2017, at the Sheraton Minneapolis West.

Standard Dynamics, Inc. FINISH STRONG ( Standarddynamics.com) specializes in print finishing solutions for businesses large and small throughout the upper Midwest. Relying on over 80 years of experience and established relationships within the printing and print finishing communities, we love what we do and hope that we can bring that passion into your shop! It’s about more than just print finishing solutions.

Printing Industry Midwest Mission Statement The mission of the Printing Industry Midwest is to be the leading resource to enhance the strength and profitability of the printing, graphic communications and related industries through advocacy, education, safety and environmental information.

Hillmann bought Standard Dynamics, Inc. in 1983, and has grown the business to include finishing

and print production equipment and solutions. He and his wife, Victoria have three grown children of

which two, Joe and Lizzie, are currently involved in the business.

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Graphic Arts Industry Leader of the Year AwardPast Recipients

2016 Peter Jacobson, Daily Printing, Inc.2015 Michael Nahan, Nahan Printing2014 Howard Siewert, Ideal Printers2013 Ed Engle, Ambassador Press2012 Charley Bolger, Bolger Vision Beyond Print2011 David Baumgardner, Smyth Companies2010 Mark Carlson, Heidelberg USA2009 Dan Thornton, RR Donnelley2008 Gary Garner, GLS Companies2007 Michael Keene, The John Roberts Company2006 Mark Kuzma, Flaire Print Communications2005 Mark Jessen, Jessen Press2004 Ted Dockendorf, DYC Supply2003 Monica Murphy, Japs-Olson Company2002 Tom Kluge, West, A Thomson Business2001 Craig Jilk, West, A Thomson Business2000 Janice Witt, Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc.1999 Sabra Otteson, J-C Press1998 Jim Anderson, Pitman Company1997 Stan Hildestad, Riverside Color Corp.1996 Jack Anderberg, Anderberg-Lund Printing Co.1995 John “Kip” Colwell, Jr., Banta I.S.G.1994 Kelvin Johnson, Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc.1993 Ed Kelly, 3M1992 Paul Trowbridge, H. M. Smyth Co., Inc.1991 Robert E. Murphy, Japs-Olson Company1990 Hal Holden, Jr., Holden Business Forms1989 Mark G. Jorgensen, Impressions Inc.1988 Thomas Heller, McGill/Jensen1987 Victor Stein, Graphics Unlimited, Inc.1986 Robert Keene, The John Roberts Company1985 Thomas Austin, P.M.S.I.1984 James McClintick, 3M1983 Robert Haugan, The Webb Company1982 Gary Pestello, Volkmuth Printers, Inc.1981 Genevieve Bolger, Bolger Publications1980 John Colwell, Sr., Colwell Press1979 James O’Boyle, The Webb Company1978 George Pamel, Printing Industry of Twin Cities1977 Leonard Holzinger, P.M.S.I.1976 Paul Dennis, Automatic Litho Supply1975 Julian Anderson, The John Roberts Company1974 Marvin Haenze, St. Paul Technical College1973 Fred Schulz, Buckbee Mears1972 William Henretty, Printing Industry of Twin Cities