May 12, 2022, 16:40 by Amanda Kliegl

Roland DG Corporation, the Hamamatsu, Japan-based parent company of Roland DGA, has appointed Roland DGA President and CEO Andrew Oransky to its Board of Directors. This appointment is important not only to Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, dental milling machines, and other innovative digital devices, but also to Irvine, California-based Roland DGA, which serves as its parent company’s marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for North and South America.

May 12, 2022, 14:51 by Gary Jones

Because several areas in Michigan failed to achieve compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is moving forward with a series of new regulations designed to reduce the precursors of ozone, which are volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

May 10, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Empire Screen Printing, a manufacturer of screen printed products, carries a multitude of options for labels, stickers, and decals for the food and beverage, major and small appliances, power tools, medical, sporting goods, OEM, electronic, automotive, aircraft, printing, and retail markets. While commonly mistaken as the same thing, there are important differences between labels, stickers, and decals, and Empire can help companies choose which options are best for their particular application. All three have a substrate, adhesive backing, and a top lamination or clear coat. The specific construction and printing processes depend on the durability requirements and placement of the product, and Empire has expertise in all of these options.

May 9, 2022, 15:51 by Amanda Kliegl

INX International Ink Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAKATA INX, announced today it is establishing INX Venture Capital to make minority investments in technology and materials science startups with strategic relevance to the printing inks and coatings value chain. INX Venture Capital will be a $50M investment program and will focus on categories like sustainability and circular economy solutions, digital printing, business and manufacturing automation, and services for brand owners.

May 9, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Zund America, Inc., announces the recent appointment of Manuel Merkt as President of Zünd’s Milwaukee-based North American operations. As a German native, Manuel Merkt began his career in industrial engineering with an apprenticeship program through Hermle AG, a manufacturer of high-end machine tools. After acquiring degrees in engineering from both the University of Applied Science in Constance, Germany, and from Coventry University in the UK, Manuel moved to Wisconsin in 2010 to support the Hermle USA team in various sales and business management functions and ultimately took on a leadership role as President and COO in 2017.

May 6, 2022, 18:14 by Gary Jones

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has initiated a new enforcement program to identify employers who failed to submit Form 300A data through the agency’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA).

May 6, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Prynt.ink today announces the launch of a new product website: www.KromeEmblems.com. KromeEmblems are flexible, durable, 3-D chrome emblems ideal for application on slightly curved surfaces such as automotive exteriors.

May 5, 2022, 17:09 by Amanda Kliegl

The challenges facing converters in the corrugated board market will come under the spotlight in Koenig & Bauer’s SPC Open House in Lienz, Austria, on 12 May. The drive where brand owner and retailers are dynamically moving towards a circular economy, digital transformation and sustainability will also be among topics under discussion at the live event.

May 5, 2022, 16:16 by Amanda Kliegl

The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is thrilled to announce the IPMA Board of Directors has selected Dawn Nye to receive an IPMA Outstanding Contributor Award. She will be honored at IPMA’s 2022 Educational Conference and Vendor Fair June 12-16, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.

May 5, 2022, 16:05 by Amanda Kliegl

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, and other innovative digital devices, has opened a new regional office in Atlanta, Georgia – the Atlanta Imagination Center – which will allow customers, prospects and partners to access Roland DGA’s latest technologies in this important and popular region of the country.

May 5, 2022, 16:01 by Amanda Kliegl

SolidTune has been developed with the specific challenges of packaging production in mind, building on the success of the crucial elements of InkTune and PressTune, which are part of the highly regarded Agfa ECO3 program for sustainable innovation. The new technique applies a unique algorithm to the solids and text, after screening prior plate imaging. This process reduces the amount of ink needed for printing by an average of 3%.

May 5, 2022, 14:21 by Gary Jones

OSHA announced its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on prevention of heat related illness and injuries. OSHA has made protecting workers from heat related injuries and illnesses a priority due to the danger of extreme heat increases experienced.

May 4, 2022, 14:37 by Irene Tonson

This webinar will cover the printing industry's performance so far in 2022, expectations for the full year, the effects of the supply chain crisis, and how printing companies are responding to the crisis.

May 4, 2022, 04:00 by Irene Tonson

May 1, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

TactoTek® (www.tactotek.com), the Finland-based company that develops Injection Molded Structural Electronics (IMSE®) technology, and DuraTech Industries (“DuraTech”, www.DuraTech.com) announced that DuraTech has licensed TactoTek IMSE technology.

Apr 27, 2022, 23:39 by Adriane Harrison

The pandemic is waning…or is it? Masks are off – for now – and vaccinations are effective and accessible. It is the time for resuming our routines and lives like they were in the “before times”, right? But you feel different. For many, that difference is a physical, intellectual, and emotional exhaustion.

Apr 27, 2022, 15:52 by Amanda Kliegl

Showdown Displays, a global manufacturer and supplier of visual communication, event and display products, announces the recent promotion of Chad Rizzo to Strategic Account Manager.

Apr 27, 2022, 15:50 by Amanda Kliegl

Jon Yankowy has joined Vastex International as Sales Associate, it was announced by Mark Vasilantone, president.

Apr 27, 2022, 15:46 by Amanda Kliegl

Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces that four of its inks from the SB Eco Series Eco-Friendly pad printing ink line received the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certification after a rigorous testing process. The four inks are: SB Eco Cool Grey 3, SB Eco PMS Dark Blue 295, SB Eco Black 165, and the SB Eco Superwhite.

Apr 27, 2022, 15:39 by Amanda Kliegl

It’s an exciting time to be part of Koenig & Bauer’s CI flexographic printing press division. Due to customer demand and growth, the division is investing in additional service technicians, consolidating its assembly operations for faster build time, and making it even easier to order essential parts. Shorter runs, combined with higher numbers of SKUs, requires faster turnaround, shorter makeready, and just-in-time deliveries. The flexographic division is actively watching and responding to big global trends such as sustainability and recyclability of materials. Its research and development team is actively testing materials, like new recyclable resins, to help the industry move forward.