Feb 12, 2025, 03:40 by Carly O'Neill

Mex, Switzerland—The global leader in printing and converting equipment and services is continuing the development of its folding-gluing machine range by implementing more features to increase connectivity and reduce setup time.

Feb 11, 2025, 19:34 by Sara Osorio

Last year, PRINTING United Alliance informed our members of proposed legislation in New Jersey that sought to ban carbon black and other chemicals in packaging. This bill, part of a broader trend targeting certain materials over toxicity concerns, would have severely impacted the printing industry as it would have banned the use of black printing ink on covered packages.

Feb 10, 2025, 15:29 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, announces that the 2025 Pinnacle Product Awards program is now open for entries through April 11, 2025. The Pinnacle Product Awards recognize products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions in quality, capability, and productivity. Information about the program, open exclusively to Alliance Supplier members, can be found at: https://pinnacleawards.printing.org/.

Feb 10, 2025, 04:37 by Stephanie Buka

UPDATED MARCH 6, 2025. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on March 6, 2025 delaying tariffs until April 2, 2025 on goods from both Mexico and Canada that are covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) signed between the three countries during his first term. If the tariffs on goods do not satisfy USMCA rules of origin then the 25% tariffs will apply.

Feb 6, 2025, 03:14 by Carly O'Neill

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Minuteman Press International, the world’s largest and #1 rated printing and marketing services franchise, is proud to announce several new milestones. Entering its 50th year of franchising, Minuteman Press International has broken the impressive 1,000-center mark, with 1,016 franchise locations currently operating across its system today. For the year ending 2024, total systemwide gross sales for Minuteman Press International across all of its locations was over $630,000,000, with the average center in the USA grossing over $750,000 in sales.

Feb 6, 2025, 03:07 by Carly O'Neill

WESTON, FL—Dennis R. Garcia, Executive Vice President & CFO at Postal Center International (PCI), was named a winner in the prestigious South Florida Business Journal’s (SFBJ) CFO Awards held at the Gulfstream Park’s Sport of Kings Theatre in Hallandale Beach in Florida on Thursday evening, January 30, 2025.

Feb 6, 2025, 02:57 by Carly O'Neill

Ann Arbor, MI – February 5, 2025 – Xitron, a subsidiary of Hybrid Software and the developer of Harlequin-based Navigator RIP and workflow products for commercial, flexo, screen, digital, and high-speed inkjet printing is releasing their new K2 commercial offset workflow for end-user purchases. The rollout comes on the heels of successful dealer certification classes recently completed in the US. European and Latin American dealer training is scheduled for the weeks of February 10th and March 3rd, respectively. Additional classes will be scheduled in the second quarter in order to bring more dealers around the world on board.

Feb 5, 2025, 18:38 by Gary Jones

In what has become an annual event, OSHA has increased its penalties for 2025. OSHA annually increases its penalty amounts to adjust for inflation as mandated by the law. The penalty amounts are an important factor that gets combined with enforcement policies that are factored into how a total penalty is determined for violations of OSHA’s regulations.

Feb 5, 2025, 17:46 by Carly O'Neill

GHENT, BELGIUM – Hybrid Software’s BrandZ business unit is excited to announce the launch of iC3D Suite 10.5, a real-time 3D packaging mockup solution that enables designers, brand owners, and manufacturers to innovate more effectively. This latest version reinforces iC3D's leadership in providing cutting-edge design tools for packaging professionals.

Feb 5, 2025, 17:34 by Carly O'Neill

Mex, Switzerland—BOBST oneBARRIER technology enables printers and converters to deliver flexible packaging that aligns with brand owners’ sustainability goals and comply with regulatory demands. As the need for recyclable flexible packaging intensifies, BOBST is leading the industry with the oneBARRIER family of high-barrier, mono-material solutions. Two innovative products, created in collaboration with industry expert partners, are available.

Feb 4, 2025, 22:21 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is pleased to announce details for its fifth annual Wide-Format Summit. The industry’s premier educational and networking event for wide-format PSPs and technology solution providers will take place July 21-23 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort in Miami, FL. More information can be found at: www.wideformatsummit.com.

Feb 3, 2025, 05:00 by Irene Tonson

This video series welcomes you to your new Alliance membership and guides you through everything you need to know to get started. Learn how to grow your network, elevate your career, and make the most of events like the PRINTING United Expo.

Jan 30, 2025, 17:31 by Stephanie Buka

PRINTING United Alliance, the voice of the printing industry, welcomes the new Trump Administration and the 119th Congress. This change presents a renewed opportunity to collaborate on advancing policies that support U.S. manufacturing, strengthen the economy, and ensure global competitiveness. The Alliance looks forward to working closely with policymakers to address key challenges and seize upon opportunities that benefit the printing industry and the broader U.S. economy.

Jan 30, 2025, 16:38 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC), an international charitable foundation that supports digital preservation. GPO is joining a growing DPC community with 170 members in 24 countries worldwide. The DPC helps its members deliver resilient long-term access to digital content, such as that on GPO’s GovInfo, the one-stop site for authentic, published information for all three branches of the Federal Government.

Jan 30, 2025, 14:45 by Carly O'Neill

Mortsel, Belgium – January 29th, 2025 – Agfa, a global leader in inkjet printing solutions, announces the addition of a 2.5 m Anapurna Ciervo H2500 inkjet printer to its hybrid printer lineup. This new printer complements the bigger Anapurna Ciervo H3200 launched last year, providing the same exceptional versatility and performance in a more compact format. Both Ciervo printers now also feature advanced optional media feed guides, broadening their application capabilities and maximizing operational uptime.

Jan 30, 2025, 14:37 by Carly O'Neill

Kyoto, Japan—SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) announces the launch of the Truepress JET 520NX AD, the next generation of the highly successful Truepress JET 520NX. This new model inherits many of the proven features of the Truepress JET 520NX by offering significant improvements in productivity and enhanced user-friendly functions designed to meet ever-changing market needs. SCREEN GA plans to unveil the technology for the first time with an interactive exhibit at Hunkeler Innovationdays from February 24 to February 27, 2025, in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Jan 30, 2025, 03:51 by Carly O'Neill

CLAWSON, Mich. – Greg Glenn, owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Clawson, MI, has acquired 23-year business The Print Stop from Tim Toggweiler. The acquisition by Minuteman Press ensures that customers of The Print Stop will continue to receive high quality products and personalized customer service by an experienced, locally owned and operated business. Minuteman Press in Clawson is located at 640 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson, MI 48017.

Jan 30, 2025, 03:37 by Carly O'Neill

Koenig & Bauer (US) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rigorous Technology, a Williston, VT robotics and technology company, to provide its unique palletizer robot for the corrugated and folding carton markets to use in conjunction with Koenig & Bauer’s popular line of folder gluers. The BOB Palletizer is designed for ease-of-use and flexibility to empower a post press operation.

Jan 30, 2025, 03:23 by Carly O'Neill

Reproflex3, a leader in prepress services for the packaging industry, has announced an exciting partnership with Hybrid Software UK Ltd. The collaboration is set to redefine prepress workflows by integrating advanced technologies that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration for global brands and commercial printers. This strategic partnership brings together Reproflex3’s expertise in flexographic printing with Hybrid Software’s proven record of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for the industrial printing sector.

Jan 30, 2025, 02:58 by Carly O'Neill

Carmichaels, PA. January 28th, 2025 – STAHLS’ Hotronix®, the world's leading heat press manufacturer, announces an exclusive worldwide manufacturing, distribution and service agreement with Stampinator™. The Hotronix® and Stampinator™ partnership brings together the best in heat press technology to screen printers who own automatic screen printing presses and want to stay on the cutting-edge of on demand printing.