Dec 19, 2023, 20:26 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) print procurement program awarded $496 million in contracts with private sector printing companies across the country to meet the printing and publishing needs of Federal agencies in fiscal year 2023. Nearly 78% of all printing ordered by Federal agencies from GPO is performed by private sector firms working under contract with the Agency. GPO typically awards contracts to 1,000–2,000 printing contractors a year on a competitive basis. Nearly 10,000 companies are registered to do business with the Agency, using GPO as their one-stop shop for print and related services contract opportunities. In fiscal year 2023, GPO awarded jobs to vendors in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. GPO’s relationship with the private sector dates back to the 1940s. This program provides significant economic opportunity for the printing industry and local economies.

Dec 19, 2023, 17:54 by Carly O'Neill

Sarasota, Fla. (December 19, 2023) - LexJet announces it has achieved a silver medal from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This is the first year the company has earned a medal from EcoVadis.

Dec 18, 2023, 18:39 by Irene Tonson

President of Olde School Marketing, Rusty Dycus talks about his company that specializes in handwritten direct mail, while also serving as a full-service marketing agency, as well as why he decided to join the Alliance, and how print is not dead.

Dec 18, 2023, 18:35 by Irene Tonson

President and Chief Operating Officer, Richard Lowe discusses Franchise Services, a company that has been around for almost 60 years and strives to help their franchisees and employees succeed, while supporting the printing industry through charity and advocacy work.

Dec 18, 2023, 17:46 by Irene Tonson

Director of the Printing Section at the NYPD, Julio Rosado discusses the types of products he’s able to print for the NYPD using a wide range of equipment, and how being a part of the Alliance helps keep Rosado in the know.

Dec 18, 2023, 17:30 by Irene Tonson

Executive Vice President at SpencerMetrics, Vishal Sahay utilized PRINTING United Expo 2023 to network, connect with existing clients, and look for new markets to break into to continue to cater their products to the needs of the industry.

Dec 18, 2023, 05:00 by Irene Tonson

Four Pees CEO Tom Peire emphasizes the importance of automation in the printing industry and connecting the dots to meet the needs of their customers.

Dec 15, 2023, 16:50 by sshea@printing.org

Dec 14, 2023, 17:14 by Carly O'Neill

Suwanee, GA, Dec. 14, 2023 – Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced has announced that 3M has approved four Mimaki OEM inks available for JV100-160 and UJV100-160Plus (also UJV100-160) printers for inclusion in 3M’s Performance Guarantee program.

Dec 14, 2023, 14:34 by Carly O'Neill

Two new BOBST VISIONCUT 106 LER flatbed machines have bolstered the die-cutting platform at S. Walter Packaging Group (SWPG), as the US company prepares to celebrate 120 years in business in 2024. Installed at its LPI division in Milwaukee, the die-cutting duo is part of SWPG’s strategy to continue growing through improved efficiencies for its folding carton, rigid boxes, and other specialty packaging production.

Dec 14, 2023, 14:18 by Carly O'Neill

Hackenack, New Jersey - Testrite Visual, the leading US manufacturer of visual display solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest product, Seewell Info Frames. These innovative frames are designed to elevate the way information is displayed in various settings including retail stores, offices, schools, and more.

Dec 14, 2023, 14:10 by Carly O'Neill

Enfocus has announced the latest milestone in its 30-year-and-counting journey, revealing the appointment of the experienced Tim Bernaerdt as its new Director.

Dec 13, 2023, 21:21 by Kalie VanDewater

Building a Career Development Plan (CDP) for each employee is one way to retain and attract talent by helping them map out a path to achieve their career goals at your company. Here are some guidelines for creating CDPs.

Dec 13, 2023, 21:12 by Kalie VanDewater

Embellished labels have become part of the everyday customer experience. With a strategy in place, print service providers can use them to compete in a variety of markets.

Dec 13, 2023, 21:03 by Kalie VanDewater

From direct-to-garment and direct-to-fabric to dye-sublimation and direct-to-film, choosing the best technique for a job can feel intimidating. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of each process will help printers make informed decisions.

Dec 13, 2023, 20:50 by Kalie VanDewater

Looking ahead to an exciting future for print.

Dec 13, 2023, 20:30 by Kalie VanDewater

From stone and tiles to laminate flooring and electronics, color management is no longer limited to traditional printing arenas — but it’s just as important. Here is what printers must know.

Dec 13, 2023, 20:19 by Kalie VanDewater

Estimating oversights can be a costly mistake. But having an efficient system in place can lead to better business decisions.

Dec 13, 2023, 20:09 by Kalie VanDewater

Identifying apparel trends is no longer as easy as picking the year’s most popular color — decorators must dig deeper to understand consumer buying habits.

Dec 13, 2023, 19:41 by Kalie VanDewater

Four print industry M&A consultants discuss the trials and tribulations of selling one’s business.