DES PLAINES, IL--(Marketwire - January 9, 2008) - Schawk, Inc. (
NYSE:
SGK), one of the
world's leading providers of digital brand image management solutions to
the consumer products packaging industry, announced today that it has been
named a 2007 "Best Workplace in the Americas" for their outstanding human
relations practices by the Printing Industries Association of America (PIA)
and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF).
This is the Company's third consecutive award in the "Best Workplace in the
Americas" category, in addition to two previous honors received from the
PIA and GATF. The Best Workplace awards program recognizes companies that
commit to investing in their workforce by creating an environment in which
employees thrive professionally through sound human relations practices.
This recent honor marks the fourth award Schawk received in 2007 that
acknowledges the Company's outstanding human relations practices. Earlier
in 2007, Schawk was named a "101 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in
Chicago" for the third succeeding year, and for the first time, a "101 Best
and Brightest Company to Work For" in Western Michigan and Detroit.
Companies were evaluated and judged on criteria that demonstrate active
concern for their employees' work environment and their personal goals and
ambitions. The evaluation criteria included: Management Practices, Work
Environment, Training and Development Opportunities, Work/Life Balance,
Recognition and Rewards, and Health and Wellness Programs.
"Retaining, managing and leveraging our organizational knowledge is vital
to Schawk's continued market leadership," said David A. Schawk, president
and chief executive officer. "To retain and grow our intellectual capital,
we must ensure that we're doing everything we can to demonstrate to our
employees that we value the knowledge, insights and creativity they bring
to our business."
"We are proud to earn this recognition from the Printing Industries of
America and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation," said Jennifer Erfurth,
global vice president of human resources at Schawk. "It is inspiring to our
entire Human Resources team and reaffirms that our practices align with the
'best-of-the-best' HR practices."
This award marks the 14th time in the last seven years that Schawk has been
recognized with a "Best Company" distinction. A complete list of awards
include:
2007 Best Workplace in the Americas
(PIA/GATF)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago
(National Association of Business Resources)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Western Michigan
(National Association of Business Resources)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Detroit
(National Association of Business Resources)
2006 Forbes Best Small Company
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago
(National Association of Business Resources)
Best Workplace in the Americas
(PIA/GATF)
2005 Forbes Best Small Company
BusinessWeek Best Small Company
Best of the Best Workplace in the Americas
(PIA/GATF)
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago
(National Association of Business Resources)
2004 Forbes Best Small Company
2003 Best Workplace in America
(PIA/GATF)
2001 Best Workplace in America
(PIA/GATF)
Schawk, Inc., headquartered in suburban Chicago, is a leading supplier of
visual brand services, including brand consulting and design and an array
of digitally based workflow solutions, all aimed at bringing enhanced value
to its clients. Schawk provides these advanced services for the food,
beverage, and consumer products packaging, point of sale, and advertising
and retail markets. For more information about Schawk, visit
http://www.schawk.com
PIA/GATF owns the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards. Headquartered in
Sewickley, PA, PIA/GATF is the world's largest graphic arts trade
association representing an industry with more than 1 million employees. It
serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along
with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the
growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry
through advocacy, education, research and technical information. For more
information about the Best Workplace in the Americas Awards, contact
http://www.gain.net
Contact Information: AT SCHAWK, INC.
Jennifer Erfurth
(847) 827-9494
jerfurth@schawk.com
FOR SCHAWK, INC.
Patti Soldavini
(973) 527-8103
patti.soldavini@anthemww.com