The Graphic Arts Show Company was formed in 1982 by three leading industry associations, the National Association of Printing Leadership (NAPL), NPES. The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies , and Printing Industries of America (PIA). GASC's mission is to provide an effective forum through shows and conferences to meet the marketing requirements of the graphic communications and converting industries. GASC brings the industry's buyers and sellers together in the most cost-effective way possible.