May 6, 2024, 18:34 by Jordan Gorski

Idealliance is proud to announce that Screen has achieved Digital Press System Certification for the Truepress Jet520HD+ with Screen EQUIOS 3.5.

May 5, 2024, 16:35 by Adriane Harrison

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued the final rule revising the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rule (OT Rule). The new rule will become effective on July 1, 2024. The OT Rule provides the framework for companies to determine whether an employee must receive overtime compensation for working more than 40 hours each week. The OT Rule has three tests to categorize workers as either “Exempt” from overtime wages or “Non-exempt” from overtime wages, which means that the employee would receive at least the 150% of applicable wages (time and a half) mandated by the OT Rule.

May 2, 2024, 17:14 by Carly O'Neill

MELVILLE, N.Y. – In celebration of World Art Day, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, highlights a recent collaboration with Canon Production Printing and the Mauritshuis museum in the Netherlands, helping to pay homage to the enduring legacy of Johannes Vermeer’s 1665 masterpiece, Girl with a Pearl Earring, through a mega-sized 3D-printed reproduction, currently on display in the Mauritshuis Museum in the Netherlands.

May 2, 2024, 17:05 by Carly O'Neill

TAMPA, FLA. (April 30, 2024) – Proforma, the $650 million technology and business success leader, proudly acknowledges Chas Shramek, President and Owner of Proforma Connected. His recent achievement in securing a seven-figure deal has led to the successful placement of branded products within a prominent retail superstore on behalf of a valued client. Through this feat, Shramek, an esteemed member of Proforma’s Multi-Million Dollar Club with over 15 years of industry experience, exemplifies the dedication and persistence that have become synonymous with the Proforma brand.

May 2, 2024, 17:03 by Adriane Harrison

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned companies from using non-competition agreements – generally referred to as “noncompetes” in employment agreements, severance agreements, and other contracts. The purpose of noncompetes is to protect employers from being competitively disadvantaged by companies that hire their employees away from them and then benefit from that former employee’s inside knowledge of the company, which theoretically provides an unfair advantage to the hiring company.

May 2, 2024, 16:58 by Sara Osorio

In the start of a growing trend focusing on banning carbon black and other “toxic” chemicals, legislation was introduced in the New Jersey Senate on April 15, 2024, that would ban the use of carbon black and other toxic chemicals in packaging. The bill, S3135, Toxic Packaging Reduction Act, would require producers of packaging to reduce the amount of packaging being produced and calls for the creation of a Toxic Packaging Task Force.

May 2, 2024, 16:54 by Carly O'Neill

WHEELING, IL – Midland, one of North America's largest independent distributors of media for business communications, recently presented a case study for an 11th consecutive year at the Inkjet Summit 2024 located in Orlando, FL April 22 - 24. The messaging of the Case Study was well received by the audience as exemplified by Midland being nominated along with 3 other presenters for “Best Case Study for General Commercial Print.”

May 2, 2024, 13:50 by Carly O'Neill

BOBST, one of the world's leading suppliers of equipment and services for packaging and label manufacturers, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with PACKITOO, a French company developing digital solutions in the packaging industry. PACKITOO’s HIPE is a web-based sales tool tailored for the packaging industry, automating quotations, managing packaging projects, and supporting web-to-pack e-shops for printers and converters.

May 2, 2024, 13:28 by Carly O'Neill

Mortsel, Belgium - ECO3 has launched Eclipse Pro, an ultra-convenient process-free offset plate for an easier and smarter way to print. Suitable for the commercial segment, this innovative process-free offset plate offers an exceptionally wide print latitude, superior and stable image contrast, and outstanding scratch resistance. As ECO3 continues its vision to deliver prepress and printing solutions that are fit for the world of tomorrow, the company is introducing its latest innovation in offset plate technology, Eclipse Pro.

May 2, 2024, 13:17 by Carly O'Neill

Alpharetta, GA - Wise, a leader in business forms, labels, and digital printing, announces the acquisition of Phoenix Data, Inc. of Montgomery, PA, effective April 30, 2024. This acquisition follows Wise’s acquisition of Mini Data in Charlotte, NC earlier this year. Phoenix Data prints business forms and associated services and sells through independent distributors, primarily in the Eastern United States. This makes it a natural complement to Wise’s existing business.

May 2, 2024, 13:11 by Carly O'Neill

Brixen, Italy - May 2nd, 2024 - Durst Group, the world's leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, has announced the 1,000th customer installation of Durst Workflow software. This achievement marks a doubling of the customer base since 2022, reflecting continued growth and commitment to delivering top-level solutions to the printing industry.

Apr 30, 2024, 21:05 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; today announces a strategic partnership with the Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI), a leading technology, marketing, and information provider in the $26.1 billion promotional products industry. The mutually beneficial partnership between the Alliance and ASI paves the way for members of both organizations to benefit from the increasing convergence of promotional products and print distributors, printing, and apparel and promo decoration.

Apr 30, 2024, 20:23 by Carly O'Neill

Tecnau is pleased to announce the effective pairing of its Revolution 50 series with the recently announced Ricoh Pro VC80000 Continuous Feed Inkjet Printer. This collaboration enhances the capabilities of both systems, demonstrating the compatibility and efficiency of Tecnau’s innovative solutions with the new Ricoh digital inkjet printer.

Apr 29, 2024, 01:23 by Stephanie Buka

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 1189) and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S. 1194), which will help build recycling and composting infrastructure projects, increase data collection, and explore a national composting strategy. The two bipartisan bills would help the U.S. reach its national recycling goal of 50 percent by 2030.

Apr 25, 2024, 16:04 by Carly O'Neill

Elanders Americas, a global print solutions supplier, has earned Partner-level status, John Deere’s highest supplier rating, in the John Deere Achieving Excellence (AE) Program. Partner-level status is awarded to suppliers who have demonstrated a commitment to providing products and service of outstanding quality and commitment to continuous improvement.

Apr 25, 2024, 15:54 by Adriane Harrison

California is the first state in the country to pass a law that requires employers to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). The law, passed on September 30, 2023, amended an existing California law and now requires most California employers to implement a WVPP by July 1, 2024. All but the smallest printing companies in California are covered by the WVPP law.

Apr 25, 2024, 13:38 by Carly O'Neill

Koenig & Bauer and Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) intend to jointly develop and deliver advanced anti-counterfeiting solutions to customers worldwide. Leveraging the combined expertise of both organizations, this partnership marks a significant step forward in the fight against counterfeiters and the protection of valuable documents and products.

Apr 25, 2024, 12:30 by Carly O'Neill

Siegburg, Germany – Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has again been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal rating. The year over year improvement of total points underscores the companies’ unwavering commitment to sustainability across all business units and regions. The current EcoVadis rating, places Siegwerk among the top 18% percent of companies in its industry with regards to sustainability performance.

Apr 24, 2024, 16:15 by Carly O'Neill

Woodridge, IL- April 22, 2024 – Orbus® eagerly anticipates the celebration of Earth Day as a moment to recognize environmental achievements and the importance of recycling and environmental awareness. With an established commitment to protecting the planet, Orbus places a premium on environmental awareness in all aspects of its operations. It recognizes that the world’s natural resources are limited and fragile and considers environmental awareness a must. For over a decade, Orbus has proudly recycled 75% of its total waste, diverting more than 10 million pounds from landfills.

Apr 24, 2024, 15:45 by Carly O'Neill

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a leading innovator of water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), proudly announces the launch of a family of REACH-compliant emulsion removable PSAs with customizable performance balance.