Jan 16, 2025, 04:09 by Carly O'Neill

swissQprint is taking its flatbed range to a new level of productivity, precision and application diversity based off a totally reworked platform. The new models are 23% faster than their predecessors and all come with 10 freely configurable color channels.

Jan 15, 2025, 20:12 by Carly O'Neill

Irvine, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 – Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced that its TrueVIS™ LG Series large-format UV printer/cutters now support an optional ET Series Extension Table designed to enable printing on up to B0-size paperboard for packaging prototypes.

Jan 15, 2025, 17:58 by Carly O'Neill

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced it has received five Buyers Lab (BLI) Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading and independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software and services. The awards acknowledge the capabilities of Konica Minolta’s multifunctional print devices (MFP), with four individual devices named winners of Pick Awards. Konica Minolta was also named the winner of the prestigious 2025 A3 Line of the Year Award. Awards from Keypoint Intelligence give companies special recognition for their print and smart workplace technology and services, based on results from lab testing or market research.

Jan 15, 2025, 16:14 by Carly O'Neill

Melbourne, FL – Taktiful Software Solutions, an innovator in digital print embellishment software and services, is proud to announce it has been invited to join the Ghent Workgroup (GWG). This prestigious invitation recognizes Taktiful’s thought leadership in the market and marks a significant step toward the development of industry-wide best practices and specifications for digital print embellishments.

Jan 15, 2025, 15:56 by Carly O'Neill

A unique opportunity to see and test digital, offset and post-print production on a single site is now a reality with the opening in Radebeul, Germany, of a dedicated hall for the VariJET 106, the hybrid press for folding cartons jointly developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer. Customers and visitors can now bring their own print files and substrates to see for themselves the flexibility, sustainability and cost-competitive opportunities afforded by Koenig & Bauer Durst’s VariJET 106 modular, single-pass press, which had its public debut at drupa.

Jan 10, 2025, 18:06 by Carly O'Neill

South Bend, IN (January 10, 2025) — FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the sales team, John O’Brien, as the Architecture Sales Manager. O’Brien brings a wealth of experience from the window tint film industry, as his prior role was with National Glazing Solutions (NGS), leading growth initiatives on the West Coast.

Jan 9, 2025, 16:43 by Carly O'Neill

In 2023, the company earned a silver medal with a score of 63, placing it in the top 20% of companies. This achievement underscored BOBST’s dedication to sustainability, with significant improvements in labor and human rights policies, health and safety measures, employee representation, ISO certifications, and carbon footprint reduction.

Jan 9, 2025, 03:16 by Carly O'Neill

South Bend, IN (January 8, 2025) — FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is excited to announce the hiring of Danielle Ullrich as the Northwest Sales Manager. Ullrich’s prior professional experience includes over twelve years of driving success in B2B sales, including her accomplishments within the sign and graphics industry.

Jan 9, 2025, 03:11 by Carly O'Neill

SPARTA, Mich. — General Formulations, the solutions leader and global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive media, film, and laminates, is proud to announce the promotion of Dan Collins to Vice President of Purchasing & Production. Collins is a passionate leader with more than 20 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, and multi-channel product distribution with P&L ownership, making him a great fit in this new role.

Jan 8, 2025, 18:51 by Irene Tonson

Discover new programs and tools that the Alliance is launching in 2025.

Jan 7, 2025, 21:47 by Carly O'Neill

Irvine, Calif., Jan. 7, 2025 – Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced the North American launch of the new Roland DG TY-300 – a state-of-the-art direct-to-film (DTF) printer uniquely engineered for exceptional image quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency. The TY-300 delivers vibrant, detailed transfer graphics for apparel customization at speeds up to four times faster than competitive models while minimizing running costs.

Jan 7, 2025, 21:36 by Carly O'Neill

West Warwick, R.I., [January 7, 2025] — AstroNova, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, introduces the MULTI 800, an entry-level digital printer designed to streamline professional packaging and paper bag production. Ideal for industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce, the MULTI 800 delivers flexible, direct-to-package printing across diverse materials.

Jan 7, 2025, 14:16 by Carly O'Neill

OnPrintShop is proud to announce the launch of version 12.0, a trailblazing update that can optimize print business operations like never before. The all-new AI-enabled web to print solution includes brilliant AI functionalities, time-saving enhancements, user experience elevating capabilities, and a suite of features designed to boost print business operations.

Jan 6, 2025, 22:18 by Carly O'Neill

MELVILLE, NY, January 6, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce that its imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4925i/4935i/4945i multifunction devices have won the prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) 2025 Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence. Keypoint noted that these devices stood out for their excellent performance, reliability, and innovative features that help meet the demands of modern businesses.

Jan 6, 2025, 14:38 by Carly O'Neill

St. Clair Shores, MI., January 6th, 2025 – STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine is pleased to announce a new collaboration with OrderMyGear (OMG), a leading e-commerce platform for selling custom branded merchandise. This collaboration enables OMG users to tap into the STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine network to efficiently sell and fulfill custom decorated orders of all sizes, including single-unit orders, while also optimizing their workflows for all types of apparel and hard good decoration methods.

Jan 2, 2025, 21:58 by Carly O'Neill

NORWALK, Conn., and LEXINGTON, Ky. — Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) announced it has agreed to acquire Lexmark International, Inc., from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities. This acquisition will strengthen the Xerox core print portfolio and build a broader global print and managed print services business better suited to meet the evolving needs of clients in the hybrid workplace.

Jan 2, 2025, 19:44 by Stephanie Buka

PRINTING United Alliance, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and more than 600 other trade associations signed a letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump laying out a roadmap of regulatory actions across a wide range of agencies that the new administration can take to boost manufacturing growth and prosperity. The business leaders that signed the letter also pledged to help unite the country.

Dec 23, 2024, 19:48 by Ray Weiss

Academy member Susan Cox shared this guide to UV printing adhesion. Use it as a starting point when troubleshooting adhesion issues with UV printing.

Dec 21, 2024, 04:49 by Sara Osorio

On December 6, 2024, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) finalized several amendments to Proposition 65 (Prop 65) warning statements. This law, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires businesses to provide a “clear and reasonable” warning on products that contain chemicals exceeding an established safe harbor level and have been deemed to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity by the state.

Dec 20, 2024, 14:16 by Carly O'Neill

St. Louis, MO, and Dallas, TX – Graphic Solutions Group, Inc. (GSG), long recognized as a premier supplier in the sign, digital printing and apparel decorating marketplace, today announced its acquisition by Grimco, Inc., also a leading supplier in the industry. The acquisition of Dallas based GSG is expected to close on January 1, 2025.