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.

Nov 19, 2024, 18:15 by Carly O'Neill

Huntersville, NC – Hirsch Solutions LLC, the world’s leading provider of advanced apparel decorating equipment, is excited to unveil its 2025 trade show schedule. The company will participate in a robust lineup of trade shows across North America and Europe, showcasing its cutting-edge technologies and solutions for the apparel, promotional products, sign, and industrial markets.

Nov 19, 2024, 18:09 by Jordan Gorski

Look into the vital role of color management within the wide-format printing industry

Nov 19, 2024, 18:03 by Jordan Gorski

7 Color ECG Profile Now Available Free at iLEARNING+

Nov 19, 2024, 18:00 by Carly O'Neill

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce it has been recognized by NJBIZ as an organization committed to supporting and elevating female employees in New Jersey. NJBIZ is the state’s leading business journal, providing 24/7 business news coverage and hosting events that honor top professionals.

Nov 14, 2024, 14:59 by Carly O'Neill

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce the official launch of its latest embellishment press. The JETvarnish 3D Web 400, a one-of-a-kind 100% web-fed digital embellishment solution seamlessly integrates spot UV coating, hot foil stamping and variable data printing in a single pass. The new finishing device is the only single-pass spot-UV and hot foil embellishment reel-to-reel system available in the market.

Nov 14, 2024, 14:42 by Carly O'Neill

One of the key advantages of owning a Koenig & Bauer press – and there are many – is having its knowledgeable Customer Service Specialist team as a strong partner to provide proactive maintenance, upgrade support, and retrofitting solutions from in-person consultation to optimization of press operation. The team’s goal is to support the continuous high calibre operation of its Koenig & Bauer equipment without any unexpected interruptions, provide detailed press audits and maintenance checks, and monitor certain important components of technology for potential upgrades.

Nov 13, 2024, 18:31 by Carly O'Neill

Rochester, NY – Diamond Packaging today announced that it won three awards in the 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the premier competition for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance, and shelf appeal of paperboard packaging. Awards were presented last month during the 2024 Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA.

Nov 13, 2024, 18:23 by Carly O'Neill

Miami, FL – HiFlow Solutions, a leading provider of ERP/MIS systems for the packaging and print industry, is proud to announce the successful implementation of a robust, end-to-end software solution for Badger Paperboard, a custom paperboard converter with over 30 years of industry experience and four locations across the United States. This partnership has not only streamlined operations for Badger but has also positioned them for future growth and efficiency.