PRINTING United Alliance and STAHLS’ Forge New Partnership in Education

12 June 2024: PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, and STAHLS’, a renowned leader in garment decoration technology; are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing employee education and development. The newest iLEARNING+ courses and certifications, including the latest Spring 2024 release, can be found at: https://www.ilearningplus.org/.

Under this partnership, STAHLS’ team members will gain access to a range of educational and certification programs offered by the Alliance’s iLEARNING+ educational platform. These programs, curated specifically to empower professionals in the printing and garment decoration sectors, align seamlessly with STAHLS’ commitment to fostering excellence and innovation among its workforce.

Carleen Gray, CEO of STAHLS’, underscores the significance of investing in employee education, stating, “Just as STAHLS’ has always believed in educating our customers to help them succeed, investing in education to create more successful employees is also a top priority.” Gray emphasizes the company’s enduring dedication to nurturing talent and ensuring employee satisfaction, noting that these educational initiatives contribute to creating engaged, productive associates who feel valued.

Recognizing the pivotal role of career development in fostering employee satisfaction, STAHLS’ has responded to feedback from its workforce by integrating educational opportunities into its training framework. With a focus on enhancing customer service excellence and refining color management proficiency, STAHLS’ employees will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum designed to elevate skills and performance standards.

James Martin, Group President, Association, PRINTING United Alliance, lauds STAHLS’ longstanding commitment to customer service training and education, stating, “STAHLS’ has always led the industry in customer service training and education.” He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with STAHLS’ in augmenting their training processes with a diverse array of iLEARNING+ courses and certifications, including CMP Fundamentals, CMP Direct to Garment and Customer Service Professional.

This collaboration exemplifies a mutual dedication to excellence and innovation in the printing and garment decoration industries. By leveraging the collective expertise and resources of STAHLS’ and the Alliance, employees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape, further solidifying the industry’s reputation for quality, consistency, and unparalleled customer service.

About STAHLS’ ..
STAHLS’, a GroupeSTAHL company, is a world leader specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of heat printing technologies. STAHLS’ provides customers with the most economical and efficient ways to decorate garments. STAHLS’ is headquartered in St. Clair Shores, MI, with GroupeSTAHL operations located throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

About PRINTING United Alliance ..
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions and Apparelist.