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May 3, 2026, 20:24
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Stephanie Buka
PRINTING United Alliance, in partnership with ACG Advocacy, hosted an exclusive, member-focused webinar featuring Lisa Shimkat, Associate Administrator of Field Operations, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for a timely discussion on the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative and what it means for print service providers.
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May 1, 2026, 22:47
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Stephanie Buka
PRINTING United Alliance continues to monitor developments related to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, which have created significant concern for many small and closely held businesses across the printing industry. The CTA’s reporting mandate represented another administrative burden on companies focused on serving customers, investing in equipment, and growing their businesses.
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May 1, 2026, 21:05
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Stephanie Buka
On April 21, 2026, lawmakers introduced H.R. 8413, the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act, also known as the SECURE Data Act of 2026, a comprehensive federal privacy proposal that would create new national standards for how non-financial businesses collect, use, store, and share consumer data. The bill would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) an expanded role in overseeing data privacy practices across the U.S. economy.
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Apr 30, 2026, 15:53
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Carly O'Neill
With the ongoing escalating demand for sophisticated and efficient finishing processes across diverse printing and packaging applications, Koenig & Bauer is taking the lead in introducing automated finishing solutions to encourage speed, efficiency, and reduced labor costs.
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Apr 30, 2026, 15:48
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Carly O'Neill
Ricoh USA, Inc. announced a powerful new lineup of A3 multifunction printers (MFPs), extending the award-winning innovation of the color RICOH IM C Series to an intelligent black-and-white platform, purpose-built to drive secure, efficient, cloud-enabled workflows and sustainable information management.
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Apr 30, 2026, 14:25
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Carly O'Neill
ePS (eProductivity Software) announced the launch of CommandCore™, its unified operational platform designed specifically for packaging manufacturers, addressing long-standing industry challenges stemming from fragmented systems across production, planning, quality, and sustainability operations.
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Apr 30, 2026, 02:07
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Carly O'Neill
J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print (JSM) has set a new world record for folding carton production, surpassing its own benchmark established just one year ago. The company produced 569,220 net sellable sheets in a continuous 30-hour, 26-minute run on its Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 21K Press.
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Apr 30, 2026, 02:01
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Carly O'Neill
Crawford Technologies, a provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, announced a strategic collaboration with LetzChat-G to help government and regulated organizations improve multilingual access across document and digital communications.
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Apr 30, 2026, 01:57
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Carly O'Neill
Fiery, LLC, the print industry’s leading innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, announced the launch of the Fiery® FS700X Pro platform. Custom-designed for Xerox and first introduced with the new Xerox® Proficio™ PX500 and PX300 Production Presses, Fiery FS700X Pro is the result of close collaboration between Fiery and Xerox.
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Apr 27, 2026, 19:37
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Jen Bytof
As part of our Audience Development team, you won’t just be "posting updates” - you will be learning how to execute high-level social strategy for a variety of industry-leading brands. This role is a mix of creative content execution, community management, and real-time event support.
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Apr 23, 2026, 16:55
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Carly O'Neill
HP Inc. (HP) and manroland Goss have signed a reseller agreement for the digital finishing solutions FormerLine and FoldLine. These high-performance folding systems complement the HP PageWide Web Press series of inkjet web printing platforms, enabling fully integrated production lines from print to finished book blocks or newspaper products.
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Apr 23, 2026, 16:51
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Carly O'Neill
BELLA+CANVAS, the industry leader in premium blank apparel, successfully concluded its role as the official blank apparel provider for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 merchandise program, delivering both product and a standout on-site activation across two record-setting festival weekends.
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Apr 23, 2026, 16:45
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Carly O'Neill
Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. has done it again—cementing its leadership for the fifth consecutive year as the #1 manufacturer of cut‑sheet production inkjet printers in the U.S., according to the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker – 2025 Q4 Final Historical.
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Apr 23, 2026, 16:30
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Carly O'Neill
Tara Seth, senior at Ferris State University, is turning her passion for print into a promising career through hands-on education, leadership, and industry engagement. As a PRINTING United Alliance student member, she leverages iLEARNING+ to reinforce her studies and prepare for the workforce.
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Apr 23, 2026, 01:22
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Carly O'Neill
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announced that Taktiful Software Solutions has joined the Sharp Partner Program. The Taktiful Reaktor platform will be a key resource in delivering advanced digital embellishment solutions that will complement the Sharp BP-1200S Production Print Platform.
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Apr 22, 2026, 19:36
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Irene Tonson
Sustainability isn't just a trend; it's a commitment we're making to our industry, our community, and our planet. The Alliance is here to help you lead the charge with the resources to make it happen.
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Apr 22, 2026, 12:25
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Carly O'Neill
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), in partnership with TROY Group, a global leader in secure check printing solutions announced the release of the TROY AccurioPrint 2100 MICR high-speed monochrome production printer.
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Apr 21, 2026, 07:46
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Jordan Gorski
The Press Sheet Uniformity Kit is a practical resource designed to help printers measure, evaluate, and better understand sheet uniformity across digital press sheets. Learn about its development by members of the Alliance’s PPC.
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Apr 21, 2026, 07:42
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Jordan Gorski
Mariana Sierra of Standard Color is helping advance G7+™ adoption across Latin America by connecting color management best practices with real business results. With nearly two decades of experience, customized training programs, and new 2026 certification events on the horizon, her work highlights how G7+ can drive consistency, efficiency, and growth across the region.
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Apr 18, 2026, 22:14
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Stephanie Buka
Recent legal developments surrounding tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have created potential opportunities for certain importers to recover duties previously paid. For PRINTING United Alliance members—many of whom rely on globally sourced inputs such as paper, inks, substrates, and equipment—understanding the scope and limitations of these potential refunds is critical. While the ruling may offer financial relief in specific circumstances, it also introduces complexity in determining eligibility, documentation requirements, and the practical likelihood of recovery.
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