Who We Are
An Industry Built on Experience, Standards, and Trust — The Mexican Graphic Arts Industry
We print for people
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Printed in Mexico MX® is an initiative created and supported by the leading association of Mexican printers, an organization with 95 years of continuous work dedicated to representing, strengthening, and professionalizing Mexico’s graphic arts industry.
For nearly a century, the Association has served as the institutional backbone of the printing sector in Mexico, accompanying printers across generations and promoting a culture of quality, technical excellence, and professional responsibility.
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The Association
95 Years Supporting the Mexican Printing Industry
Founded in 1930, the Association has played a central role in the development of the Mexican printing industry by:
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Representing printers at an institutional and industry level
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Promoting technical standards and professional practices
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Supporting training, innovation, and industry modernization
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Creating spaces for recognition, benchmarking, and collaboration
Its long-standing leadership has helped shape a structured, resilient, and competitive printing ecosystem, capable of responding to national and international market demands.
This institutional experience is what gives Printed in Mexico MX® its credibility, neutrality, and long-term vision.
Industry Projects & Programs
Building Industry Value Beyond Production
The Association leads and supports a portfolio of strategic programs designed to strengthen the Mexican printing industry, elevate professional standards, and expand its national and international relevance.
These initiatives are not isolated projects — they are part of a coordinated industry strategy focused on quality, responsibility, business development, and institutional representation.
Key Industry Programs
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Printed in Mexico MX® (PIM)
An industry-backed platform that connects international demand with qualified Mexican printing companies, operating as a neutral lead and business connection hub aligned with technical capability, standards, and professionalism. -
Imprimir es Responsable® - Printing with Responsibility (IER)
A program that promotes responsible printing practices, encouraging the adoption of efficient processes, environmental awareness, and the use of materials sourced from responsible and traceable supply chains. -
Premio Nacional de las Artes Gráficas® - National Graphic Arts Award (PNAG)
The highest recognition of printing excellence in Mexico, serving as an industry benchmark for print quality, technical execution, process control, and graphic professionalism across multiple specialties. -
PrintLab® Centro de Capacitación para la Industria Gráfica
A technical and professional development initiative focused on knowledge-sharing, training, and exposure to best practices that support the continuous modernization of the printing industry.
Our Offices — Distrito Gráfico®
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Our offices, known as Distrito Gráfico®, serve as a dedicated meeting space for the printing industry, industry organizations, and the broader value chain. Designed as a point of convergence, Distrito Gráfico® hosts strategic meetings, technical discussions, and institutional dialogue that strengthen collaboration across the sector. The Association is the only printers association in Mexico with established and fully operational offices, reflecting a permanent commitment to professional representation, industry coordination, and long-term institutional leadership.
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Institutional Representation & Industry Advocacy
Beyond its programs, the Association plays an active role in representing the printing industry before:
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Business chambers and cross-industry organizations
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Government institutions and regulatory bodies
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Public and private stakeholders involved in manufacturing, sustainability, and economic development
Through this work, the Association contributes to:
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Industry visibility and formal recognition
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Dialogue on regulation, sustainability, and competitiveness
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The defense and promotion of the printing sector’s role within the national economy
A Unified Industry Vision
Together, these projects and representation efforts reflect a single objective:
to professionalize, strengthen, and position the Mexican printing industry as a reliable, responsible, and competitive partner for global markets.
Printed in Mexico MX® is one expression of this broader mission —
rooted in institutional leadership and long-term industry development.
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International mission to New York City with Mexican printers, strengthening global connections and industry collaboration.
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