Posts: Certified Facility Stories

The Business Case for Green: Simpson Print's SGP Journey

Business leaders manage their reputation by validating their sustainability claims, and Simpson Print stands out by using its Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) certification to do just that. The company’s reputation is built on its sustainability program and its relentless commitment to a more sustainable supply chain. As a regional business leader and one of […]
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Shawmut: A Legacy of Kindness and Sustainable Printing Leadership

Shawmut Communications Group is a privately held, family-run, fourth-generation print manufacturer and recognized as Massachusetts’ first SGP-certified printer. Shawmut’s commitment to sustainability traces back to founder Ted Peluso, who in the early 1950s lived by a “waste not, want not” philosophy—donating leftover paper to schools and transforming trimmings into notepads for local businesses. Decades before […]
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SGP Certified Facility Spotlight: Forge Graphic Works

Built for Impact. Certified for Accountability. As a leader in large-format graphics, Forge Graphic Works in Portland, Oregon, faced a stark reality: when you create visual experiences that stop traffic and define a brand, your environmental footprint is formidable. For many, sustainability begins and ends with compliance. For Forge Graphic Works, it is the strategic […]
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Why SGP Certification Matters: Meyers’ Journey Toward Sustainable Excellence

Why SGP Certification Matters Brands, consumers and regulators are demanding responsible practices and the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) certification has become an industry benchmark for environmental leadership. SGP certification is a commitment to continuous improvement, transparency and innovation. Few companies represent this commitment more fully than The Meyers Printing Companies, Inc., a Minneapolis-based print […]
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SGP Certified Facility Spotlight: DCM

With sustainability an expectation of customers, DCM (Data Communications Management) is quietly excelling at making it a reality. With decades of experience helping major brands streamline communications, DCM has embraced sustainability not as a sideline project but as a core business driver. It’s one reason we’re proud to feature them as the first company in […]
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A Thousand-Year Mindset: How Flexcon is Redefining Sustainability

At the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), we believe the best sustainability leaders are those who look beyond short-term wins and commit to meaningful, generational impact. Flexcon is doing exactly that, and their 2024 Sustainability Impact Report is a blueprint for what true long-term stewardship looks like. Shaun McDonough, Chief of Staff of Flexcon Holdings […]
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SunDance Joins the Clean Earth Challenge: A Community Cleanup with Lasting Impact

On November 2nd, SunDance employees came together for a community cleanup event as part of The Clean Earth Challenge. This nationwide initiative, which aims to collect 1 million pieces of litter, aligns perfectly with SunDance’s values as a leader in sustainability and the first SGP-certified printer in Florida. Their efforts extended beyond their printing services […]
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