Jun 12, 2024, 15:09 by Irene Tonson

The wide array of valuable and in-depth benchmarking reports cover major topics and challenges that industry segments are facing and recommendations to help overcome them.

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.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:47 by Carly O'Neill

Fujifilm Group announces the launch of a high-speed continuous feed color inkjet printer, Jet Press 1160CFG, for the commercial printing market. Introducing a newly developed pre-drying unit, “The Paper Stabilizer”, to enhance stable print quality by drying paper before printing commences and constantly controls the moisture content of the paper. Sales will commence from today in Europe and North America. Customers in Japan have already adopted the Jet Press 1160CFG for commercial printing on offset-coated paper and have started operation.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:22 by Carly O'Neill

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DirectMail2.0, the Tampa Bay area-based omnichannel marketing firm, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Flowcode to natively integrate Flowcode's QR code generation, customization and real-time reporting into the DirectMail2.0 platform. The move will give DirectMail2.0 users the option to integrate DM20's native Flowcode functionality in their omnichannel campaigns, and will be available starting today.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:09 by Carly O'Neill

London, May 31, 2024 – Ricoh today announced it has captured the number one market share position for high speed continuous feed inkjet systems globally for 2023 in the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker (Calendar 2023).

May 30, 2024, 16:22 by Carly O'Neill

Santa Ana, Calif. (May 29, 2024): Duplo USA, the leading provider of innovative print finishing, has expanded its B2 portfolio with the launch of two major products in North America: the DuSense DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater and the DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter. Both solutions, currently on exhibit at drupa in the Duplo booth in Hall 6 A31, showcase the brand’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry by continuously developing equipment to meet the demands of today’s market.

May 30, 2024, 08:00 by Carly O'Neill

May 30, 2024 – Starting in 2024, the partnership of the world’s leading trade fairs drupa and PRINTING United Expo located in Europe and North America, respectively, will bolster the reach of each brand throughout the industry. Both organizations, with their customer-centric focus, will look to make all their events even more relevant and beneficial to both attendees and exhibitors in the ever-changing printing technology landscape.

May 30, 2024, 02:02 by Carly O'Neill

Dusseldorf, Germany - May 28, 2024 - eProductivity Software (ePS) announced the launch of its groundbreaking cloud-based print Management Information System (MIS), Nubium, at drupa 2024. The company is thrilled to announce a new product purpose-built for small to medium commercial printers at drupa. ePS will be highlighting Nubium and its entire portfolio of software solutions for print and packaging companies at Hall 7a, Booth E03.