May 10, 2024, 01:24 by Gary Jones

One year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began the process of banning methylene chloride, the agency announced its final rule for consumer and most industrial and commercial uses of the carcinogenic chemical methylene chloride. The ban becomes effective on July 8, 2024, when the final rule was published in the Federal Register.

May 9, 2024, 14:52 by Carly O'Neill

Clearwater, Fla. — Florida-based marketing software firm DirectMail2.0 is pleased to announce it has expanded its tech ecosystem with the acquisition of 40-year-old mailing institution Who’s Mailing What! (WMW), a direct mail performance and insights tracking platform with a database of more than 300,000 scanned and cataloged mail pieces. The acquisition, to be finalized with immediate effect on May 1.

May 9, 2024, 14:34 by Carly O'Neill

One of the largest printers of POS and display graphics in the UK, The Delta Group, has invested $1.4 million in the purchase of two Agfa wide-format print engines. A Tauro H3300 HS LED has been installed in its Biggin Hill facility and the Tauro H3300 UHS LED, as pictured, at its main 180,000 sq. ft. site in Waltham Cross. The two new machines are Delta’s first move into high-speed, hybrid digital inkjet presses, both come with the ability to print on rigid and flexible media.

May 9, 2024, 13:38 by Carly O'Neill

Schaumburg, IL – May 8, 2024 – INX International Ink Co. announced today it has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. Highlighting the company’s continuing leadership and progress, the report focuses on its commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Bryce Kristo, INX President and CEO, said the new report also examines the key initiatives and metrics which speak to INX’s product, process, and social responsibility pillars as it relates to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities, and is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

May 9, 2024, 13:29 by Carly O'Neill

This Drupa year of 2024 also marks a significant milestone for the document finishing company Plockmatic Group, which celebrates half-a-century of innovation and success in the post-press market. Since its formation in Sweden in 1974, Plockmatic has continually evolved and has introduced several ground-breaking technological advancements and solutions. With a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Plockmatic has established itself as a leading player in post-press document finishing.

May 9, 2024, 13:18 by Carly O'Neill

X-Rite Incorporated a global leader in color science and technology, introduces Autura™ Ink, a cloud-based ink formulation and quality control solution that enables ink suppliers, printers, and packaging converters to accelerate ink development. Leveraging X-Rite’s proven technology from InkFormulation software, Autura Ink provides a secure and centralized platform for all formulation, storage, approval, retrieval, and quality control needs for offset, flexo, gravure, and screen-printing inks.

May 8, 2024, 21:18 by Carly O'Neill

DOVER, NH, MAY ’24: Formax is pleased to introduce the new Cut-True 23S Electric Paper Cutter, offering precision cutting for paper stacks up to 16.9” wide and up to 1.75” high. This semi-automatic cutter requires very little effort, with electronically-controlled two-button operation, and doesn’t sacrifice safety for accuracy.

May 7, 2024, 17:36 by Irene Tonson

The newest additions to the iLEARNING+ platform cover a diverse range of topics, ensuring that industry professionals stay at the forefront of advancements in printing technology and best practices.

May 7, 2024, 13:00 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; today announces the launch of its newest iLEARNING+ industry courses in 2024, available to users around the world. Alliance members receive an exclusive 20% discount on courses, and students and educators always have complimentary access to iLEARNING+ throughout the year. Learn more about the full course library at: https://www.ilearningplus.org/.

May 6, 2024, 18:40 by Jordan Gorski

PRINTING United Alliance’s iLEARNING+ has released the new Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) Printing course

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.