Squeegeeville

WE are pleased to announce that the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT) inducted TMI Screenprinting Equipment director and Squeegeeville principal Andy MacDougall at the recent SGIA 07 in Orlando.

"I'm blown away by this honor," said MacDougall. "The academy members are a who's who of world screenprinting experts, many of whom I have learned from through their articles and work over 30 years. To meet them in person at the ASPT luncheon was a thrill for me. I'm excited and proud to join Robert Bellemare of Montreal as the only other Canadian in this international group, and I look forward to participating with fellow members as we take screenprinting and specialty imaging into the future."

Established in 1973 by the Board of Directors of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT) recognizes individuals who have contributed to the technical growth and/or advancement of the screen printing industry.

MacDougall was cited for years of dedication to the industry as a printer, teacher, innovator, and writer. His monthly 'Shop Talk' column in Screenprinting Magazine, and many articles in graphic trade and technical journals worldwide consistantly promote the screenprinting process, and his book, Screenprinting Today, the Basics, is fast becoming a valued teaching aid at many universities, colleges, and screen shops. Long a proponent of low tox printing, his innovations such as solar exposing and the use of waterbased inks have helped thousands around the world print better, faster, and safer. An active member of the American Poster Institute, he conducts demonstrations at API events to show people screenprinting in action, and his website Squeegeeville serves as a reference tool for people around the world. 

ASPT Mission Statement

The ASPT is an international body of experts which honors qualified individuals through election to membership for their distinguished, long-term contributions to, and application and promotion of, screen and digital printing and associated imaging technologies for graphic, textile, industrial and electronic printing applications.

Academy members regularly submit, review, recognize and recommend technical papers for publications under the auspices of the Academy. ASPT members are also active in providing technical education, consultation, adjudication of printing image quality, and promotion of the technical and commercial development of the industry.

check it out at sgia.org click on the ASPT logo at the bottom left.