Feb 25, 2025, 14:58 by Irene Tonson

G7+™️Expert Certification is Now available on iLEARNING+!

Feb 24, 2025, 18:48 by Carly O'Neill

MINNEAPOLIS – Imagine, a leader in creative, high-quality print, production, and sourcing solutions, proudly announces its extensive experience and specialized capabilities in serving the medical device industry. With over 20 years of partnerships with leading medical device companies, Imagine delivers precision-driven, compliant, and sustainable solutions that not only meet industry standards but also set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Feb 24, 2025, 16:23 by Carly O'Neill

Leading corrugated manufacturer Grigeo Packaging UAB is a subsidiary company of Grigeo Group, one of the largest paper and hardboard manufacturers in the Baltics. The company has recently invested in an EXPERTFOLD 165 folder-gluer, the fifth BOBST machine to be installed since 2016. It joins a host of other BOBST equipment already used for flatbed die-cutting, flexo post-printing, flexo printing and folding-gluing in the factory.

Feb 21, 2025, 22:56 by Stephanie Buka

As a proud member of Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, PRINTING United Alliance is pleased to announce that the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151) has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. An identical Senate version of the bill is expected to be reintroduced the week of February 24.

Feb 21, 2025, 22:02 by Gary Jones

The printing industry has seen a remarkable improvement in safety, with injury and illness rates for 2023 showing a dramatic decrease. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in printing operations dropped by 1,200 incidents from 2022 to 2023, marking a 20.3% decrease.

Feb 21, 2025, 21:23 by Stephanie Buka

Keep US Posted, of which PRINTING United Alliance is a member, held a special reception on February 12, 2025 to award Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with the Benjamin Franklin Award for Leadership in Postal Policy. The award, presented by Keep US Posted Executive Director and former Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS), is awarded to members of Congress who have led efforts to preserve and protect the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for the Americans who rely on it.

Feb 21, 2025, 20:27 by Stephanie Buka

On February 18, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will step down after nearly five years in office. The Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG) will begin selecting his successor. DeJoy spearheaded the Delivering for America plan, a 10-year strategy focused on financial sustainability and modernization, including consolidating mail processing centers to cut costs.

Feb 20, 2025, 14:23 by Carly O'Neill

SOLON, OH - Graphco, the Exclusive Distributor for RMGT’s most popular 970, 920 and 790 offset presses throughout the Midwest and Southeast, announces the installation of the full size 8-up RMGT 970 four-color press to Quick Reliable Printing (QRP). Based in Midland, MI., QRP serves clients across diverse sectors, including education, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and non-profits. This advanced piece of equipment represents a significant technological upgrade, replacing legacy sheetfed offset presses that had faithfully served for two decades.

Feb 20, 2025, 14:17 by Carly O'Neill

Bennington, NH – Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US and an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions, is proud to announce that it has become the first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s prestigious Card Eco-Certification (CEC). This milestone underscores Monadnock's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental transparency.

Feb 20, 2025, 13:19 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance is grateful to serve its members who make such significant impacts on the printing industry. Through our Member Spotlights, we continue to recognize our members, and help our community get to know their peers better, both professionally and personally. The following is a Q&A with Brad Bartlett, president and owner of Opti Print and Fulfillment, the parent company of OptiGraphics, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Feb 20, 2025, 04:25 by Carly O'Neill

Montreal, Canada and New York, USA — Ultimate Tech, the leader in imposition and finishing automation software and SpencerMetrics, the leading data collection, monitoring, and data analysis platform provider, announce that they have partnered to enhance productivity metrics within the print production industry.

Feb 20, 2025, 04:19 by Carly O'Neill

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announces the installation of its AccurioJet KM-1e LED UV Inkjet Press at Minuteman Press in Dayton, Ohio, formerly Westendorf Printing. A print graphics communications provider with a rich legacy in the industry, the company offers high-quality printed marketing materials, direct mail with variable data, packaging and more. Already affiliated with the Minuteman Press location in Lebanon, Ohio, the recent transitioning of the Dayton facility further integrates its years of commercial printing expertise with new advancements in technology and operations.

Feb 19, 2025, 21:32 by Carly O'Neill

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Monforts has completed the installation of a BW Converting Baldwin TexCoat™ G4 digital spray unit at its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. It has been successfully integrated into one of the two full-size Montex stenter lines at the ATC and is now available for full customer trials, especially making full use of the latest advanced sustainable finishing chemistries supplied by Archroma.

Feb 19, 2025, 14:00 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, announces new, expanded ways for printing professionals worldwide to access the highly sought-after G7+™ Expert Certification training. Designed to match the ever-evolving needs of print production specialists, the G7+ program ensures color consistency, process control, and quality optimization across print technologies and applications.

Feb 18, 2025, 17:45 by Jordan Gorski

How to Use the New PRINTING United Alliance ECG ICC Profile in Adobe Photoshop

Feb 18, 2025, 15:39 by Jordan Gorski

Salem One, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has distinguished itself as a leader in the printing industry by achieving the prestigious G7 Master Qualification and positioning themselves on the Printing Impressions 300 list.

Feb 18, 2025, 15:26 by Shelby Sapusek

Expanded color gamut (ECG) inks offer substantial benefits over traditional four-color printing. ECG inks are revolutionizing the way colors are reproduced on various substrates, enhancing visual appeal and accuracy of printed materials.

Feb 18, 2025, 15:21 by Shelby Sapusek

The article explains Delta E (ΔE), a metric used to quantify color differences in the L*a*b* color space, the evolution of Delta E formulas from ΔE76 to the more precise ΔE2000, and how acceptable ΔE thresholds vary.

Feb 17, 2025, 22:41 by Irene Tonson

OSHA updated its walking-working surfaces rule to prevent slips, trips, and falls in the workplace through housekeeping, training, and fall protection requirements.

Feb 17, 2025, 21:59 by Irene Tonson

When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), OSHA requires all employers to conduct a formal written workplace hazard assessment to determine what type(s) of personal protective equipment will be required to protect employees from injuries.