By: Paul Mitcham, Director of Marketing and Sales Support, YUPO Corporation America For graphic designers, artists and other creative professionals, generating a continual stream of fresh ideas and novel looks is essential to success. Whether creating a corporate brochure, a colorful children’s book or a cutting-edge art collection, these professionals are faced with the daily task of differentiating their work while conveying a premium, fresh and dynamic image. Material selection becomes … [Read more...]
Celebrating Peace Around The World
Pinwheels for Peace Project Created on YUPO spreads positive, global message Chesapeake, VA (September 10, 2007) – The Studio at Kathy Davis recently set out to spread the message of world peace in the local community of Ambler, PA. Pinwheels for Peace, a global art therapy project, was chosen as the ideal venture to teach children and raise awareness over important global initiatives. Combining sheets of YUPO® Synthetic Paper with the imaginations of over 100 elementary school children, The … [Read more...]
Distinguished Industry Professionals To Judge Fifth Annual Yupo Wally Awards
Expert Panel Selected to Recognize Creativity and Innovation on YUPO synthetic paper CHESAPEAKE, VA (August 29, 2007) – Yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the western hemisphere, announces an accomplished panel of independent judges that will select the winning entries for Yupo’s fifth annual Wally Awards on November 1, 2007. The panel will include: Vernon Lockhart, National Board Member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and Principal of … [Read more...]
Akeo Sawayama Appointed As New Head Of Yupo Corporation America
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the Western Hemisphere, announces a change in leadership. Mr. Akeo Sawayama assumes the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. He has been chosen to succeed Mr. Masahiko Yano, who recently retired. As President and CEO, Mr. Sawayama is now responsible for driving Yupo’s strategic growth initiatives in the commercial and technical paper markets in North and South America. These initiatives have … [Read more...]
Yupo Corporation Celebrates Ten Years In The Americas
ATLANTA, GA – June 15, 2007 – Yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the Western Hemisphere, this week commemorated 10 years of success in North and South America with a special “Creating Perfect Harmonies” event at the Glenn Hotel in Atlanta, GA. Following the second day of the HOW Design Conference, where Yupo served as an exhibitor and sponsor, the event drew in a crowd of over 100 guests from the graphic design, printing and paper industries. “We are … [Read more...]