Jun 13, 2024, 13:18 by Carly O'Neill

A study appearing in Advances in Social Science Research Journal focuses on a publishing company, Sage, and how it stresses humane qualities of a diverse society. Conducted by Cal Poly Emeritus Professor, Harvey Levenson, the study is presented at a time when social media is in question and being scrutinized by groups ranging from social scientists to media critics to the U.S. Congress.

Jun 13, 2024, 12:44 by Carly O'Neill

(CARROLLTON, Texas) — FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, has been ranked on Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion list. The ranking recognizes the top 100 franchise brands that are at the forefront of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, both at the corporate level and within the ranks of their franchisees.

Jun 13, 2024, 12:38 by Carly O'Neill

June 12, 2024, Toronto, ON – Crawford Technologies, a provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, has entered a strategic partnership with Docuvela, an emerging innovator of cloud-based document management and content services. Crawford Technologies has partnered with Docuvela because of the company’s modern approach to storing data and content that simplifies integrations with line of business applications, AI tools and other modern technologies. Docuvela will benefit with the ability to integrate Crawford Technologies’ full suite of customer communications management solutions into its current offerings delivered via a comprehensive, innovative cloud-based solution.

Jun 13, 2024, 12:28 by Carly O'Neill

Summa is partnering with Caron Technology S.r.l. to offer a new expansion to its L Series laser cutters: the Caron cradle feeder. The combination of a Summa laser cutter and a Caron cradle feeder helps create an automatic cutting workflow that will make textile production incredibly efficient while retaining the highest level of quality.

Jun 12, 2024, 21:40 by Carly O'Neill

Bennington, NH - In today's retail landscape, gift cards are a popular staple of modern shopping experiences for busy consumers. However, this convenience comes at a considerable environmental cost. According to the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), nearly 30 billion plastic cards are produced globally each year.

Jun 12, 2024, 20:56 by Carly O'Neill

Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its generation 4 AccurioJet KM-1e LED UV Inkjet Press at PostcardMania, a nationwide marketing company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. The additional KM-1e will support the company’s growth in direct mail and integrated projects for a wide range of customers.

Jun 12, 2024, 15:09 by Irene Tonson

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Jun 11, 2024, 17:35 by Stephanie Buka

The 2024 PRINTING United Alliance Federal Legislative Priorities Survey gathered information from members to determine which federal policy issues have the most impact on print service providers (PSPs) and the printing industry. More than 200 Alliance members contributed to this effort, including commercial printers, wide-format printers, apparel decorators, and package printers/converters, among others.

Jun 11, 2024, 14:00 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, and STAHLS’, a renowned leader in garment decoration technology; are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing employee education and development. The newest iLEARNING+ courses and certifications, including the latest Spring 2024 release, can be found at: https://www.ilearningplus.org/.

Jun 11, 2024, 02:03 by Gary Jones

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation once again failed to pass the New York State Legislature. While the legislation passed the state Senate, it was not voted on in the Assembly before the legislature adjourned for the year. Therefore, EPR will not be enacted in New York state in 2024. Earlier this year, PRINTING United Alliance reported that the legislature was considering an EPR program for packaging that would have set requirements for packaging reduction, incorporation of recycled content, and a ban on the use of certain toxic chemicals that included the use of carbon black-based materials such as black printing inks.

Jun 10, 2024, 14:04 by Javier Robles

Idealliance announces that the Epson SurePress L-4733 has achieved the highly coveted Digital Press System Certification.

Jun 6, 2024, 19:43 by Adriane Harrison

The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was passed in June 2023, to fill the gaps between federal, state, and local law with the goal of providing greater protection to pregnant and postpartum employees. While the law was immediately effective, an implementing regulation was necessary to provide additional direction on compliance. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued the regulation in April 2024 and it will go into effect on June 18, 2024.

Jun 6, 2024, 16:55 by Adriane Harrison

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (Enforcement Guidance) to provide clarity on what constitutes workplace harassment. The Enforcement Guidance was issued on April 29, 2024, and was effective immediately upon its issuance.

Jun 6, 2024, 16:26 by Stephanie Buka

In April 2024, House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) released a bipartisan, bicameral discussion draft of the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 (APRA). A discussion draft is created to share with colleagues before being formally proposed. The discussion draft builds on prior congressional efforts to enact a comprehensive privacy bill, incorporating elements of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA). If enacted, the APRA would establish the first national comprehensive consumer data privacy rights law in the United States.

Jun 6, 2024, 15:54 by Sara Osorio

On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published several revisions to its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The HCS is one of the cornerstones of any safety program as it primarily addresses chemical hazards and precautions to protect employees from those hazards.

Jun 6, 2024, 14:34 by Sara Osorio

On May 21, 2024, Minnesota became the fifth state to enact Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. Governor Tim Walz signed HF 3577 the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act as part of the larger HF 3911 Environmental and Natural Resources Appropriations budget bill. Minnesota joins four other states (Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California) who are all in separate phases of EPR implementation.

Jun 5, 2024, 20:43 by Carly O'Neill

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 4, 2024 – Epson America, Inc., a worldwide leader in inkjet printing solutions, today added two new A4 color MFPs to its WorkForce® Enterprise AM Series business print portfolio, the AM-C550 and AM-C400. The new WorkForce Enterprise MFPs are engineered to deliver when it comes to ‘less is more,’ with more simplicity meaning few maintenance parts to deal with, minimized machine downtime for employee productivity, low energy consumption, and low waste.

Jun 5, 2024, 20:29 by Carly O'Neill

Sarasota, Fla., June 4, 2024 — Introducing the NEW HP Production Foamplus Board, a game-changer in the world of signage! This new foamcore board allows printers to create high-quality foamcore signs in a matter of seconds using their HP PageWide XL Pro printer.

Jun 3, 2024, 18:38 by Carly O'Neill

Canon, a global leader in digital production print, announces an expansion of its production portfolio and its entry into the B2 sheetfed inkjet market with the varioPRESS iV7, a new inkjet press capable of producing 8,700 B2 4/0 sheets per hour (4,350 B2 4/4 sheets per hour). Printing up to 4.5 million B2 images per month in 24/6 operation, the varioPRESS iV7 aims to set a new standard in the digital B2 segment, delivering an outstanding combination of eye-catching quality, unparalleled productivity, and versatile media support. Based on a mix of innovative and proven Canon technologies and developed as a new platform specifically for the requirements of the B2 market, the varioPRESS iV7 will empower commercial printers to migrate jobs from digital presses and shorter runs from offset. Visitors to the Canon stand in Hall 8a at drupa can discover details of the varioPRESS iV7 in an interactive animation and samples display. The first installations of the press in the EMEA region will be in the second half of 2025.

Jun 3, 2024, 16:14 by Carly O'Neill

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is expanding its digital printing portfolio and presenting the new Jetfire family for the growing industrial digital commercial printing market. The systems are based on leading inkjet technology from cooperation partner Canon. The new Jetfire family will be integrated into the HEIDELBERG ecosystem via the HEIDELBERG Prinect workflow. The company thus offers end-to-end solutions that support both offset and digital printing from a single system, ensuring maximum flexibility and cost-effectiveness, particularly in the commercial sector. HEIDELBERG is thus pooling its expertise in offset and digital printing to provide print shops with a hybrid production environment for cost-effective printing in the future.