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Jimmy Sutphin Offers a Look Back at NAPIM

Former executive director reflects on his time at NAPIM, and discusses its importance to the industry.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

As the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2015, it is interesting to speak with industry leaders who have played a key role in the organization. As NAPIM’s executive director from 1991-96, Jimmy Sutphin helped lead NAPIM to where it stands today.   Prior to joining NAPIM, Sutphin was president of Braden Sutphin Ink. He started at the family-owned business when he was 16, rising to president before retiring. Sutphin came on board as as...

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