Dec 5, 2024, 16:27 by Carly O'Neill

HANOVER PARK, Ill., DECEMBER 5, 2024 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, today announces that it has joined the Women in Print Alliance, a key advocate for women in the printing industry and part of the PRINTING United Alliance. The Women in Print Alliance membership program is designed to provide greater accessibility to opportunities in the print industry for women at all stages of their careers.

Dec 4, 2024, 16:07 by Carly O'Neill

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 22, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce senior vice president Amy Newman’s inclusion in the HERALD 2024 Top Chief Officers Awards. The HERALD Top Chief Officers of Long Island Awards recognizes and honors deserving top executives, including: chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief technology officers, chief human resources officers, chief sales officers and regional presidents –among others – who have significantly shaped business on Long Island.

Dec 4, 2024, 15:55 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has won seven Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA magazine. After reviewing more than 8,000 entries, Graphic Design USA magazine selected GPO to win awards for the following work.

Dec 4, 2024, 15:40 by Carly O'Neill

Salt Lake City, UT – December 4th, 2024 – SA International (SAi), a global leader in software for signmaking, digital printing, and CNC machining, is pleased to announce an exceptional year of growth and transformation across all areas of its business. From even faster product development timelines and a dynamic expansion in staffing, to new partnerships and innovative updates to flagship products, SAi has positioned itself at the forefront of the industry to deliver greater value and support for customers and partners worldwide.

Dec 4, 2024, 14:42 by Carly O'Neill

Sorø, Denmark – 15 November, 2024 – Kongskilde Industries, a global leader in air-powered solutions and material handling systems, proudly announces its 75th anniversary, celebrating a remarkable legacy of engineering excellence, industry innovation, and customer partnerships. Since 1949, Kongskilde has been driven by a unique spirit—a blend of creativity, expertise, and dedication to ensuring smooth and safe operations for its customers.

Dec 4, 2024, 14:14 by Carly O'Neill

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the installation of its AccurioLabel 400 digital label press at C K Print and Design, a division of C K Enterprises (CKE) in Lone Jack, Missouri. C K Print and Design, a commercial printer and label converter, prints a variety of products for its customers, ranging from labels to post cards and large format prints.

Dec 4, 2024, 05:30 by Sara Osorio

On November 15, 2024, Nevada became the sixth state to adopt a regulation aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses. This comes after a record-breaking summer that saw Las Vegas reach 120°F and a steady increase of heat-related illness complaints across the state in recent years. During calendar year 2021 there were 344 complaints which climbed to 467 complaints filed through September 2024.

Dec 3, 2024, 19:00 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphics arts association in North America, today announces the appointment of Derrick Nelloms, PMP, as vice president, PRINTING United Expo. With a distinguished career spanning three decades in operational planning, event management, and strategic growth, Derrick brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of delivering exceptional trade show and event experiences to the Alliance team.

Nov 27, 2024, 17:26 by Stephanie Buka

PRINTING United Alliance's Government Affairs team had a productive year, advocating on several fronts to protect and advance the interests of the printing industry in the U.S. The printing industry’s role as a major economic driver was emphasized in advocacy campaigns. Contributing over $100 billion annually and employing 380,000 workers, the industry’s ties to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector further underscore its importance, with the latter adding $2.5 trillion to GDP and over 22 million jobs. Advocacy has emphasized these contributions to secure supportive policies from Congress and the administration.

Nov 27, 2024, 14:29 by Carly O'Neill

Roland DGA’s DG DIMENSE technology was honored with an NKBA Manhattan Inspire Award for “Best Wallcoverings/Wall Treatment” at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2024, the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design, which took place November 10-11 in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Nov 27, 2024, 05:00 by Irene Tonson

We deeply appreciate our members for their unwavering support and active participation in this dynamic and flourishing community.

Nov 22, 2024, 17:09 by Carly O'Neill

Huntersville, NC – Hirsch Solutions LLC, a leading provider of Apparel Decorating Equipment, is excited to announce the expansion of its Hirsch Premium Film and Powder supply for Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, following the tremendous success of these products since their introduction one year ago. The increased availability comes as a result of high customer demand, and the company is committed to meeting the needs of its growing customer base.

Nov 21, 2024, 15:36 by Carly O'Neill

NEW ORLEANS – Alliance Franchise Brands recently hosted its annual Sales & CX Conference in New Orleans, drawing in sales professionals and franchise owners throughout its network. The two-day event provided intensive, hands-on experience to advance attendee skills as marketing and visual communications consultants catering to small and mid-sized businesses across North America.

Nov 21, 2024, 15:23 by Carly O'Neill

OneVision Software announces its latest software release of the year, enhancing existing functionalities while introducing innovative approaches to automate and optimize production processes in the printing industry. The update highlights improved performance, user-friendly workflows and comprehensive solutions for fully digital production processes.

Nov 21, 2024, 14:44 by Carly O'Neill

Gent, Belgium and Yavne, Israel 19. November 2024 – Highcon and Hybrid Software announce a partnership to elevate the digital die cutting workflow for packaging and display converters by integrating Hybrid’s renowned PACKZ software, offering full PDF support, into Highcon’s Digital Die Cutting Workflow Package (DWP). This partnership aims to deliver more streamlined processes, increased precision, and enhanced workflow integration, empowering operators across production sites.

Nov 20, 2024, 21:27 by Carly O'Neill

St. Clair Shores, MI. November 20th, 2024 – STAHLS’ is announcing promotional deals for apparel decorators on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, including sales on heat presses, transfers, materials, and services. This year, STAHLS’ is discounting a selection of their best-selling Hotronix® heat presses ahead of a 2025 price increase. In addition, the all-new Inktra® screen printed transfers are being offered at a 50% discount for first time orders, as well as 50% off select CAD-CUT® heat transfer vinyl.

Nov 20, 2024, 18:36 by Carly O'Neill

Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, November 12, 2024. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, today reported with the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BICG), an independent body, carried out a study to better understand the differences in carbon footprint between gravure printing using solvent ink, and flexographic printing using water, solvent, and UV inks.

Nov 19, 2024, 19:56 by Shelby Sapusek

This article examines AI for the use of image creation and manipulation and the impact to color.

Nov 19, 2024, 19:53 by Adriane Harrison

In a highly anticipated decision, a federal district court in Texas ruled on Friday, November 15, 2024 that the soon-to-be effective federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rule cannot be implemented. The district court held that the Department of Labor (DOL) exceeded its authority by raising the “threshold” salary that employees must be paid before they qualify as being exempt from receiving overtime wages.

Nov 19, 2024, 19:43 by Stephanie Buka

The introduction of Section 199A under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 provided a pivotal tax benefit to small businesses structured as pass-through entities. By allowing these businesses to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income (QBI) from individual tax bills, the deduction has fostered economic growth and supported businesses like S-corporations, LLCs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships. However, with the provision set to expire on December 31, 2025, small businesses are bracing for a significant tax hike that threatens their stability and growth.