IAPHC International Craftsman of the Year 2003 Robert J. Gans Los Angeles, August 12, 2003 – The International Association of Printing House Craftsman (IAPHC) has honored Bob Gans, founder of Gans Ink and Supply Co., with the highly coveted Craftsman of the Year Award. Kevin Keane, IAPHC President and CEO, presented the prestigious award at the IAPHC’s annual International Convention, held this year at the Sheraton Universal Hotel and Conference Center.

For more than 50 years, Bob Gans, individually and through his company, has committed time and resources to the support of the various national Craftsman clubs and has been a major proponent to the clubs motto of “Share the Knowledge”. Gans stated that “it is an honor to be recognized for my contributions. I have been given many awards, but this one is something very special to me, as my goal throughout the years was to not only sell ink, but to be able to contribute in some way to the growth and sustenance of this great industry.”

The IAPHC "International Craftsman of the Year" award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated the highest ideals of Craftsmanship on the Local, District and/or International levels.

As the highest recognition awarded by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, Inc., it serves as a singular mark of distinction from a grateful membership. Those who have earned this tribute form a virtual "Hall of Fame" of Craftsmanship.

Previous IAPHC International Craftsman of the Year Recipients :

2002 - Anthony J. Sarubbi
2001 - Stewart A. Graham
2000 - Frieda Rothbaum Sarubbi
1999 - Bill Price
1998 - Christian Kerlick

IAPHC Headquarters
7042 Brooklyn Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55429 U.S.A.
1~800~466~4274         763~560~1620           Fax: 763~560~1350          www.iaphc.org