With so many choices and options at your fingertips today, finding the ‘right’ company to work with can become a cumbersome task. Since there always seems to be something important on the line when it comes to printing, let’s highlight 3 certifications that ALL printers you do business with should have.
1. ISO 9001 Certification. Are high quality standards and accountability important to you? If so, demand an active ISO 9001 certification for your printer. It’s globally recognized, with an emphasis of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Consider this organization your personal auditor. They demand consistent quality management, and so should you. 2.Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. we cannot stress this next point enough. FIND YOURSELF A PRINTER THAT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE! The FSC and SFI are both incredibly important in keeping printing a positive, self-sustaining industry. As trees are used, even more are planted. These non-profit organizations are why the commercial printing industry is leading the charge in sustainable manufacturing practices. Do a web search for ‘Is the print industry good for the environment?’ and see for yourself. 3.Diverse-certified business (ie. Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran, Veteran-Disabled, Disability-Owned, LGTBQ-owned). The older we get, the more we care about where my money goes, and who is benefitting from it. We acknowledge the benefits of buying on places like Amazon, but it doesn’t mean we like it. We would rather spend $2 for a cup of poorly mixed lemonade from my neighbors’ kid than the gas station any day. Find a company that shares your values and vision. For us, the three certifications above are where you should start. If you are looking for a printing company to call your own, give us a call or email anytime. We’re a proud Woman-Owned and ISO 9001 company. We can even tell you how much the 2,500 solar panels on our roof cost our owners, which powers over 70% of our facility.