Mar 4, 2024, 18:27 by Kalie VanDewater

Wide-format print buyers represent a wide range of industries. Here’s what you need to know to serve them well, retain their loyalty, and build your bottom line.

Mar 4, 2024, 17:30 by Kalie VanDewater

New best friend or evil genius? AI can bring benefits like improved efficiency and accuracy, but it can also raise evolving legal concerns. Here is what to know about using AI in HR applications.

Mar 2, 2024, 17:19 by Stephanie Buka

The Alliance applauds the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for finalizing its Government and Business Impersonation Rule on February 15, 2024. The final rule, available here, targets scammers who impersonate businesses and government entities. With the new rule, the FTC can now directly file federal court cases aimed at forcing scammers to return the money they made from business impersonation scams.

Mar 1, 2024, 15:00 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, proudly announces its commitment to celebrate and honor the contributions of women in the printing industry through its latest Women in Print Alliance initiatives and planned content across Alliance media channels, including the third year of a special dedicated podcast series on its Impressions Xchange podcast. Follow Women in Print Alliance resources and activities at: https://womeninprintalliance.org/.

Feb 29, 2024, 20:08 by Carly O'Neill

Rolling Meadows, IL, February 29, 2024—Komori America—Komori America announces that Wisconsin-based Color Craft Graphic Arts, a leader in folding carton packaging, has invested in a second 40-inch, six-color Lithrone G40 (GL640 advance) in less than a year. Color Craft offers structural design and sample-making, prepress and printing, die-cutting and finishing as a single source folding carton solution. Color Craft purchased its first GL640 advance in March 2023 as part of a company-wide strategic update led by its new president and CEO, Gregg Weber. The GL640 advance provided such an increase in capacity, speed and quality that the company was able to deliver its custom packaging projects in record time, resulting in customers substantially increasing their orders for Color Craft’s innovative packaging solutions.

Feb 29, 2024, 14:36 by Carly O'Neill

St. Clair Shores, MI –NOBULL, the official on-field supplier of the 2024 NFL Combine, has chosen STAHLS’ to provide UltraColor MAX™ direct to film transfers for all athlete and staff apparel. In 2022, NOBULL was announced as the “Official Training Partner of the NFL,” supplying all the apparel and accessories for participants at the NFL Combine. STAHLS’ is excited to partner with NOBULL to offer the latest in pro-level personalization and heat transfer innovation with direct to film transfers.

Feb 28, 2024, 16:16 by Carly O'Neill

What is one of the hottest growth markets in the printing industry today? Special effects and embellishments. As brands put more emphasis on enhancing their customer experiences and driving product revenue, leading printers have the foresight to equip their press operations with value-added offerings that offer a win-win for everyone involved. Brands are able to differentiate themselves from their competitors and get more brand appeal for their products, which translates into sales, while printers set themselves apart with unique capabilities. But to do this effectively requires automation and high throughput capabilities.

Feb 28, 2024, 14:45 by Carly O'Neill

BETHLEHEM, PA—A new Vastex Return-Belt Conveyor Dryer returns cured garments to the front of the dryer to increase productivity and/or save space, it was announced by Mark Vasilantone, president.

Feb 27, 2024, 15:31 by Carly O'Neill

Rolling Meadows, IL, February 26, 2024—Komori America—Komori announced today that Advantage ColorGraphics (Advantage), a long-time Komori customer, has invested in an eight-color Komori Lithrone G40 advance perfector (GL840P advance). Founded in 1994 by entrepreneur, Tom Ling, the firm began as a small print shop in Orange County, California. Over the past 29 years, Advantage has grown both organically and through acquisitions into a multi-location regional leader in commercial printing, direct mail and marketing services. Investing in the GL840P advance is part of the company’s mission to provide its clients with one of the nation’s widest variety of production services under one roof.

Feb 27, 2024, 15:18 by Carly O'Neill

Scodix, Israel, February 26 2024 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions, announces that Maison Lack by Roure Dorure, a major player in printed embellishment for luxury brands, has acquired a Scodix Ultra 6000 with SHD technology. The acquisition of the Scodix press represents an important milestone for Maison Lack by Roure Dorure and LPF GROUPE, signalling its dedication to innovation and excellence in the ever-changing world of print finishing for its diverse customer base - spanning the publishing, luxury and events sectors.

Feb 22, 2024, 22:06 by Carly O'Neill

Matthews, NC (February 22, 2024) - Fisher Textiles, the leading supplier of fabric for digital printing, has added two additional versions of White-Out printable blockout to its lineup. DD 7118 White-Out, released last July, is a two-in-one solution for direct printable fabric with a built-in liner, eliminating the need for extra material and finishing. Newly released versions of this style include GF 7108 White-Out, for transfer dye sublimation, and ET 9118 White-Out, for transfer dye sublimation and UV-curable printing, made with 44% post-consumer recycled polyester.

Feb 22, 2024, 18:40 by Sara Osorio

In its effort to address packaging waste, the New York State legislature wants to pass a law to make those responsible for putting the packaging into the marketplace responsible for its collection and recycling through an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. This is the third time the state has tried to pass this type of legislation over the past three years.

Feb 22, 2024, 18:14 by Carly O'Neill

February 22, 2024 — The Ben Franklin Honor Society, part of PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; today announces the free online availability of its renowned Ben Franklin Honor Society Book of Wisdom series, consisting of four publications starting with the flagship edition, a 248-page edition that includes 47 essays about strategies for business improvement and success in a rapidly changing and dynamic graphic communication industry. Three supplements, including 22 additional essays, are also available. All works can be found and downloaded in the industry-leading iLEARNING+ bookstore, found here.

Feb 21, 2024, 20:56 by Carly O'Neill

Epson’s SurePress digital label presses now work with Epson Cloud Solution PORT, offering live production monitoring and collaboration tools to increase automation. Designed for simplicity and security, Epson Cloud Solution PORT provides a live view of printer fleet production, equipment utilization, color communication, and service information to better manage efficiency and optimize the Epson printing workflow. In addition to SurePress, Epson Cloud Solution PORT allows users to monitor compatible Epson SureColor and SureLab professional printers within the same organization.

Feb 21, 2024, 17:08 by Carly O'Neill

St. Clair Shores, MI – STAHLS’ is announcing the launch of Easy View® LTE, a free online designer that allows decorators to easily create unique artwork from a library of professionally designed templates, without any graphic design experience needed.

Feb 21, 2024, 17:02 by Carly O'Neill

DELANO, MN — Easiway, a leading manufacturer of screen cleaning chemicals and solutions, announced today an exciting new look designed to deliver an enhanced, sustainably focused customer experience. With updated branding, a revitalized website, and expanded product offerings, Easiway aims to further its commitment to putting customers first and providing the industry’s top screen cleaning solutions.

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

Lawrenceville, GA – February 2024: “Firsts” can be intimidating, especially as a business owner. The unknowns, the risks, and the uncertainties around being the first often prevent businesses from taking a chance and trying something new. However, the reward of being first is usually worth the risk. History is made by firsts. This is why when it came time to invest in new equipment, Pinnacle Custom Signs made a decision based in confidence, and invested in the first Vanguard VK3220T-HS.

Feb 21, 2024, 16:23 by Carly O'Neill

In a groundbreaking move, Racami unveils its revolutionary all-inclusive Government-Citizen communication platform, prioritizing the consolidation of revenue collection across governmental bodies. Racami's cutting-edge business process outsourcing solution revolutionizes the public sector, fostering efficiency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. This innovative unification of process and technology addresses challenges encountered by government agencies involved in revenue collection.

Feb 21, 2024, 16:03 by Carly O'Neill

Apparel Decoration Summit announces alphabroder, Kornit Digital, and STAHLS’ as the keynote sponsors of its 2024 event. Produced by PRINTING United Alliance and Apparelist, the summit is scheduled to take place June 3-5 in Nashville.

Feb 21, 2024, 12:21 by Kyle Hargrove

Part 2: Currently Evolving Trends in Press Sheet Measurement and Analysis by the Idealliance Print Properties Committee