Feb 14, 2024, 21:58 by Carly O'Neill

Flexographic packaging trade shop and early technology adopter Pacificolor is reaping significant production and sustainability benefits after upgrading from fluorescent exposure to LED technology with a Shine LED Lamp Kit, innovated by Miraclon. The Shine LED Lamp Kit is notable as a simple, low-cost route to the multiple benefits of LED exposure, necessitating just a straightforward, fast, retrofit upgrade to existing fluorescent exposure frames.

Feb 13, 2024, 17:40 by Carly O'Neill

St. Clair Shores, MI – STAHLS’ is announcing the latest Master Distributor for CAD-CUT® HTV and Hotronix® heat presses. JDS Industries is a family-owned wholesaler for awards, personalization, and signs, based in Sioux Falls, SD, and supplying customers nationwide through a network of 13 warehouses. They are eager to meet the growing demands of the apparel decorating industry by representing the STAHLS’ brand of quality heat transfer materials and Hotronix® equipment and accessories.

Feb 13, 2024, 16:11 by Carly O'Neill

Copenhagen, January 30, 2024 - Bjørn Thorsen A/S is proud to take part in a new project aiming to develop solutions for easier replacement of transfer prints on clothing. Supported by the Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program (MUDP) of the Danish Environmental Ministry, the project "Reuse is Good Use" (in Danish: ”Genbrug er god brug”) is a collaboration between the Danish Technological Institute (project leader and knowledge partner), NS System A/S (transfer print supplier), Bjørn Thorsen A/S (raw material supplier), and Fabricaid ApS (advisor in the circular textile value chain). It aims to develop methods for removing existing transfer prints from certain types of textiles and create a new type of removable transfer print that is easier to replace in the future.

Feb 12, 2024, 21:28 by Carly O'Neill

Owner and CEO at Performance Print Services, Chris Wallace talks about the benefits of joining the Alliance, how he manages growth as a business leader, and the recognition the company has received for printing excellence since founded in 2017.

Feb 12, 2024, 19:05 by Carly O'Neill

SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. announces that it has finalized the development of its new Truepress JET 560HDX roll-fed digital inkjet press. The system will join SCREEN GA’s lineup for the commercial printing, direct mail and publishing printing markets. The commercial printing market requires flexible print solutions with high value economics. More complex work with faster turnaround times, shorter print runs, multiple versions, late-stage revisions, and variable information are being required to drive relevancy for customers. These requirements have created new business opportunities for high productivity digital inkjet presses offering offset-like economics.

Feb 12, 2024, 17:37 by Stephanie Buka

The Alliance was pleased to learn that the Death Tax Repeal Act, H.R. 7035, has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04). The bill would fully repeal the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. H.R. 7035, which has gained more than 160 cosponsors, was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

Feb 8, 2024, 17:06 by Carly O'Neill

Roland DGA Corporation announces that the new VersaSTUDIO BY-20 has received a Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024 Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence for Outstanding Desktop DTF Printer. It is the first desktop direct-to-film (DTF) printer to earn this award. Keypoint Intelligence is an independent provider of testing and analysis for the document imaging industry and has been evaluating equipment for business users for more than 60 years. Test reports released are regarded as an unbiased resource used by many companies and public organizations when selecting hardware devices.

Feb 8, 2024, 15:26 by Stephanie Buka

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Erika L. McEntarfer on January 11, 2024, to serve as Commissioner of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), for a term of four years. This announcement is meaningful to PRINTING United Alliance because it provides an opportunity for the Alliance to further advocate updates to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for printing and related services.

Feb 8, 2024, 15:01 by Stephanie Buka

On January 31, 2024, the House voted 357 to 70 to approve H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, a bipartisan tax framework crafted by House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R. 7024 has enjoyed widespread support and was earlier approved 40 to 3 by the Ways and Means Committee.

Feb 7, 2024, 22:28 by Irene Tonson

Introducing a brand new, co-located conference: PRINTING United Technical Event Series.

Feb 7, 2024, 20:53 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) GovInfo, the one-stop site for authentic, published information for all three branches of the Federal Government, has earned a CoreTrustSeal certification for the first time. This certification provides data producers assurance that their materials are stored in a reliable manner and to the public that digital materials are authentic and trustworthy. By participating in the CoreTrustSeal process, GPO team members will serve as reviewers for other organizations trying to achieve CoreTrustSeal certifications.

Feb 6, 2024, 16:55 by Kyle Hargrove

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

Feb 6, 2024, 15:02 by Jordan Gorski

Feb 6, 2024, 15:00 by Carly O'Neill

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces that the 2024 Pinnacle Product Awards program is now open for entries through April 12, 2024. The Pinnacle Product Awards recognize products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions in quality, capability, and productivity. Information about the program, open exclusively to Alliance Supplier members, can be found at: https://pinnacleawards.printing.org/.

Feb 2, 2024, 14:44 by Carly O'Neill

Kongskilde Industries introduces the CUB Compact Unit with Bag. This revolutionary machine-side waste collection unit redefines waste handling for production lines involved in label converting, film extrusion, coating & lamination, slitting & rewinding, printing, or packaging production.

Feb 2, 2024, 14:36 by Carly O'Neill

Woodridge, IL – February 1, 2024: Orbus Visual Communications® has been named a 2024 Best Place To Work by ASI Counselor Magazine. Orbus is North America’s largest producer and manufacturer of visual communications solutions for tradeshows and events, retail environments and workplace interiors.

Feb 1, 2024, 21:13 by Carly O'Neill

Wilmington, February 1st, 2024 – The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary celebration for the iconic DuPont™ Cyrel® brand, which introduced its first photopolymer plate to the flexographic printing industry in 1974. Since then, Cyrel® has continued to break new ground, setting the pace of innovation in the industry.

Feb 1, 2024, 14:56 by Carly O'Neill

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., January 30, 2024 – LoyaltyLoop is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking integration with PlanProphet, bringing enhanced capabilities to companies using their CRM and marketing automation platform. Officially announced last week during the PlanProphet Champion Summit in Miami FL, this integration allows printers and graphics companies to leverage LoyaltyLoop customer feedback within PlanProphet.

Feb 1, 2024, 14:47 by Carly O'Neill

Scodix, Israel, 31 January 2024 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions, announces that CARDSTON, a market leader in premium collectible cards, has made an investment in the cutting-edge Scodix Ultra 6000 Digital Enhancement Press, powered by SHD. The strategic move exemplifies CARDSTON’s commitment to changing the collectibles landscape by integrating proven state-of-the-art technology – joining Scodix’ ever-expanding global customer base.

Jan 31, 2024, 14:50 by Carly O'Neill

As the new year begins, Curtis Packaging, one of the most preeminent luxury packaging manufacturers in the U.S., is highly anticipating the delivery of a new custom-designed Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch nine-color press plus coater, drying units, and an end-of-press printing unit at its 150,000 sq ft Sandy Hook, CT headquarters this spring. With a focus on delivering the highest quality to its customers, Curtis has equipped the press with the widest array of quality control features that are only offered by Koenig & Bauer.