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We are having problems with ink misting on our web press. I have heard ink misting can be related to ink length. What is ink length?
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I've decided to move my commercial printing operation to a new building. What should I take into account when evaluating buildings?
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When deciding to purchase a production inkjet press, what is needed to get your sales force on board with selling production inkjet to customers?
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What is a typical markup for outside services?
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Can I force my employees to stay on-site during a weather emergency, such as a tornado?
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Does the time and expense of becoming certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard pay for itself?
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How important are the rollers and how long can they be used?
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SGIA Participates in Spokane Workshop on Inadvertent PCBs in Pigments
SGIA accepted an invitation to speak at the Inadvertently Produced PCBs in Inks and Pigments Workshop in Spokane, WA. The goal of the workshop was to explore actions to keep PCBs from entering the Spokane River from printed products produced using inks that contain inadvertent PCBs. No final approaches were identified, and work will continue on identifying options for reducing PCB discharges into the river.Full story -
Washington State Takes a Look at PFAS in Food Packaging
In 2018, the Washington State legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law a program to address use of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging as of January 1, 2022, pending an alternatives assessment. The tentative scoping strategy limits the scope of the assessment to paper wraps and liners. The Department is also considering adding bags and sleeves to this scope.Full story -
Vermont Updates Its Children’s Products Reporting Requirements
Vermont has revised its Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Products Rule to disclose information about these chemicals to the Health Department. The new amendments add 20 chemicals to the CHCC list, which now contains 86 CCHC. The new provisions became effective on August 15, 2019.Full story -
US Department of Labor Issues New Overtime Regulations – Effective Jan. 1, 2020
The US Department of Labor has issued a final rule establishing new overtime regulations. The rule states, that unless specifically exempted, employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must receive pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than one and one-half their regular rates of pay.Full story -
Ontario Adopts EPR For Packaging
The province of Ontario is shifting the costs of its EPR program – from municipal taxpayers to producers of products and packaging collected through its Blue Box Program. It is expected that the program, administered by the province’s Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, will be more consistent.Full story -
Ink and Substrates, like Oil and Water
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SGIA Responds to Maine’s Request for Information on EPR Program
In 2019, the Maine State Legislature passed a “Resolve to Support Maine Recycling Programs” which directed the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to develop legislation to establish an extended producer responsibility law for packaging sold in that state. SGIA submitted comments in September 2019 posing many clarifying questions aimed at the logistics of this legislation.Full story -
EFI Fiery FreeForm Create Receives Industry Award
Oct 11, 2019, 15:32 by User Not FoundEFI Fiery FreeForm Create is a brand-new, stand-alone variable data printing application, delivering a fully visual interface with greatly enhanced capabilities.Full story -
All American Print Supply Co Opens Epson Solution Center in Philadelphia
Oct 11, 2019, 15:22 by User Not FoundThe Solution Center will showcase the comprehensive portfolio of Epson printing solutions, including its direct-to-garment solutions.Full story -
Textile Welding
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Tips for newly painted walls
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Don't be a Color Killer
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STAHLS' Promotes Jennifer Johnson To Strategic Market Sales Manager
Oct 10, 2019, 13:36 by User Not FoundAs Strategic Market Sales Manager, Johnson will focus on the TOLA (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas) regionFull story