May 28, 2024, 13:24 by Javier Robles

Many print service providers are familiar with the term G7, but what does it actually mean? In short, G7 is a calibration process used to improve the printing consistency and accuracy between different printing devices.

May 28, 2024, 13:16 by Jordan Gorski

ISO 19303-1 development progresses to support packaging printing guidelines.

May 22, 2024, 19:33 by Stephanie Buka

On April 18, 2024, Congressional Democrats introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (FCRAA) which would give manufacturers 10 years to phase out production of non-essential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as defined by the PFAS Act of 2019, also known as “forever chemicals.” The FCRAA would also require manufacturers to eliminate all PFAS emissions from their facilities.

May 22, 2024, 18:40 by Sara Osorio

Clark County, Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas metropolitan area, has adopted new air pollution control regulations for printing operations in the county. After about a year and half of development, the rule became effective on May 21, 2024. Clark County was required to implement a series of regulations on business and industry because it failed to meet the ozone standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

May 22, 2024, 15:52 by Carly O'Neill

Leatherhead, Surrey, UK – 22.05.24 – Pureprint Imprint, the large format and retail services division of Pureprint Group, has expanded its large format roll-to-roll manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of the Durst P5 350 HSR D4, a cutting-edge high-speed 3.5 m LED printer, at its Newcastle plant. The decision to invest in the Durst P5 350 HSR D4 was driven by its impressive technical features, including high production speed, versatile material handling, and superior printing resolution. Anticipated benefits for Pureprint Imprint include diversification into Out-of-Home markets, improved ink efficiency, enhanced throughput, and heightened product quality.

May 22, 2024, 15:23 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has been named one of America’s best employers for new grads 2024 by Forbes. GPO joined agencies such as the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice in the Government Services category of the list. More than 100,000 young professionals with more than two million employer evaluations were considered to develop this list, distinguishing GPO as an industry leader committed to nurturing and supporting the development of young professionals.

May 22, 2024, 14:20 by Carly O'Neill

Hobart, Wisconsin USA (April 22, 2024) – EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print, label, and packaging industries announces a new customer installation aligned with its strategy to bring innovative digital finishing solutions to the marketplace. Heeter has installed an EMT RF Series Chameleon digital processing system. The RF series leverages highly customizable punch and perforating capabilities, which Heeter is using for processing coil-bound flip books and other applications.

May 22, 2024, 13:57 by Carly O'Neill

Two’s a crowd, but three’s a party! Between Case Paper, Stora Enso, and Holmen Iggesund, this is certainly a celebration worth attending. These new mill partnerships bring three powerhouse paperboards to Case Paper: CKB, CKB Carrier, and Invercote Creato. Cheers to that!

May 22, 2024, 13:26 by Carly O'Neill

May 22, 2024 – Bloomingdale, ON, Canada – Celebrating 60 years of excellence, Simpson Print is excited to announce the appointment of Alec Couckuyt as President and COO, effective May 2024. Alec is set to drive the Simpson group of companies into a new era of rapid growth and innovation in print technologies.

May 21, 2024, 19:58 by Carly O'Neill

Lier, Belgium, 21 May 2024 – Xeikon has partnered with KURZ company, SCRIBOS, to collaborate on new technology that enables digital label printers to provide added value with interactive features for brand protection, track & trace, and consumer engagement. Leveraging the capabilities of Xeikon’s TITON dry toner printing, DIGITAL METAL® embellishment from KURZ, and SCRIBOS’ product security expertise, the single-pass label application offers a solution for safeguarding brand value, combatting counterfeiting and grey market trading, as well as increasing consumer loyalty.

May 21, 2024, 19:54 by Carly O'Neill

21 May 2024 – Gonic, NH (USA) – Contiweb LLC reported today that Seaway Printing, based in Green Bay Wisconsin, has leveraged Contiweb’s leading-edge non-stop winding technology to drive major productivity improvements in both their digital and offset printing operations. For their offset operations, Seaway will be the first in the world to implement automatic splicing on the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 8-color perfector using the Contiweb CB-N Non-Stop Unwinder and CutStar reel sheeter.

May 21, 2024, 19:44 by Carly O'Neill

Scodix, Israel, 21 May 2024 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions for the graphic arts industry, announces today that more than 10 million pages have been embellished on a Scodix Ultra Digital Enhancement press for Slovakian Publishing Printer, TBB. The Scodix Ultra has proven itself to be a key component of TBB’s operations for embellishing book covers, calendars and diaries.

May 21, 2024, 16:51 by Carly O'Neill

(Ghent, Belgium) Hybrid Software, developer of innovative productivity tools for label & package printing, will demonstrate Version 10 of its PACKZ PDF packaging editor at the Drupa trade fair starting on May 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. PACKZ Version 10 adds deep connectivity to EngView’s Package & Display Designer CAD software to better support existing EngView users as well as any folding carton printer who is looking for a modern, user-friendly CAD alternative. This collaborative solution adds to the already-extensive range of editing and automation tools in PACKZ 10 and marks a significant advancement in packaging production for folding cartons.

May 20, 2024, 13:34 by Carly O'Neill

HOOKSETT, N.H. (May 20, 2024)—Polaris Direct, a nationally acclaimed full-service print and direct marketing services company, is proud to announce that it has been recertified by the Center for Women & Enterprise Certification Committee as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) – bringing them to their 20th year of being certified! This certification requires that at least 51 percent of a company is owned, controlled, operated, and managed by women, and is highly respected and widely recognized for women-owned businesses in the United States.

May 16, 2024, 16:58 by Irene Tonson

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May 16, 2024, 13:15 by Amanda Kliegl

May 15, 2024, 21:13 by Gary Jones

On April 26, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its decision on the petition to regulate discarded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In its much-anticipated action, EPA denied the Center for Biological Diversity’s (CBD) petition.

May 14, 2024, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

May 14, 2024, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

May 13, 2024, 18:38 by Irene Tonson

In this episode, we will learn more about the Women in Print Alliance; a community of women working in the printing industry who share a common goal to create a culture in which growth, advancement, and success is possible for all women. Additionally, Adriane Harrison, Vice President of Human Relations Consulting, will share tips on how to support mothers in the workplace.