Dec 13, 2023, 17:54 by Carly O'Neill

We are thrilled to announce that our Chief Revenue Officer, Eric Kahle, has been appointed to the 2024 Board of Directors for PRINTING United Alliance. Eric's recent addition to the Board emphasizes VMS' commitment to innovation and excellence.

Dec 13, 2023, 16:52 by Carly O'Neill

SOLON, OH - December 12, 2023 – Graphco, distributor of the leading 8-UP sheetfed press in North America, announces a very successful PRINTING United Expo by announcing five new printers who have invested in RMGT presses. Reconfirming the strength of the sheetfed offset press market, these investments represent 26 press units that have gone under contract, were announced, or in the case of Inland Press have been installed since the PRINTING United Expo held in Atlanta in October.

Dec 13, 2023, 16:41 by Carly O'Neill

Look out (paper and paperboard) world, Melissa Culp is the new Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations at Case! Melissa has been rolling with Case for over a decade and has thrived while wearing many different (paper) hats. Her journey with Case began in the Samples Department and then moved into Production before she became a Claims Coordinator and Support Service Manager for Inventory. Having excelled in each of her roles, it goes without saying that Melissa is on top of her sheet!

Dec 13, 2023, 16:07 by Carly O'Neill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has made Congressionally Mandated Reports available to the public on GPO’s GovInfo. GPO fulfilled this responsibility ahead of its one-year implementation deadline set by Congress. Reports are now published and available for the public to access at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/CMR. This marks the first time Congressionally Mandated Reports have been accessible to the public in a single location.

Dec 12, 2023, 20:40 by Jordan Gorski

Pantone Announces 2024 Color of the Year – Is it Printable? Outside of the Gamut of Typical Design and Commercial Print Workflows

Dec 12, 2023, 20:25 by Jordan Gorski

Pantone Announces 2024 Color of the Year – Is it Printable? Outside of the Gamut of Typical Design and Commercial Print Workflows

Dec 11, 2023, 20:09 by Stephanie Buka

As a proud member of Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, PRINTING United Alliance is pleased to announce that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1477) surpassed 100 bipartisan cosponsors. The Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications.

Dec 11, 2023, 17:16 by Stephanie Buka

What is a "Dear Colleague" letter, and why should you care? Named for their opening salutation, "Dear Colleague" letters are official correspondence widely distributed to congressional offices. Members, committees, and officers of the House of Representatives often use 'Dear Colleague' letters to encourage their colleagues to support, cosponsor, or to oppose a bill or an issue. They can also be used to invite members to join a Congressional Member Organization (CMO or caucus).

Dec 8, 2023, 16:11 by Stephanie Buka

The Keep US Posted coalition, of which PRINTING United Alliance is a member, set its agenda for 2024 during its last meeting of 2023. There was significant frustration with the United States Postal Service (USPS) over the rate increase that will take effect on January 21, 2024. The new rates include a 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, from 66 cents to 68 cents. The dissatisfaction with the USPS comes on the heels of an attempt to prevent rate increases.

Dec 7, 2023, 20:34 by Sara Osorio

On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-1305, the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosure Act (VCMDA), into law. The act is intended to address potential greenwashing from the use of carbon offsets by companies with carbon-neutral, net-zero, and emission reduction claims. This comes on the same day that Governor Newsom also signed into law two core bills of the states Climate Accountability Package.

Dec 7, 2023, 14:32 by Carly O'Neill

Peczuh Printing & Paperbox, a leading Printing Technology company, is pleased to announce the elevation of Paul Lynaugh to the role of President. Formerly serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Lynaugh's promotion underscores Peczuh Printing & Paperbox's commitment to sustained growth and technological advancement within the industry.

Dec 7, 2023, 14:28 by Carly O'Neill

After careful consideration, the owner families have decided to merge the Hunkeler Group with the Müller Martini Group. Müller Martini Holding AG has acquired all of the shares of the Hunkeler Group. With this transaction, the Hunkeler family and Crédit Mutuel Equity have sold off all of their shares to Müller Martini. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Dec 7, 2023, 14:18 by Carly O'Neill

GMG Americas (‘GMG’) has strengthened its North American commercial team with the appointment of Oscar Trevino, who joins the business as West Coast and Texas Sales Director.

Dec 7, 2023, 14:09 by Carly O'Neill

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. November 30, 2023 – Meyers, an industry leader in sustainable packaging, proudly announces the participation of its esteemed team member, Mr. Adam Peek, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, held in Dubai.

Dec 6, 2023, 18:14 by Irene Tonson

In this extended episode, we learn a little bit more about one of our newest members, Franchise Services, Inc.

Dec 5, 2023, 16:54 by Carly O'Neill

Cleveland, Ohio – December 2023 – Embracing the festive season with generosity, Millcraft continues its annual tradition of delivering annual donation checks to eight designated non-profit organizations. These funds are the outcome of the ongoing successful Buy & Give copy paper purchasing program. From its establishment in 2015 through the culmination of Millcraft's fiscal year in 2023, Buy & Give has amassed a substantial impact, contributing nearly $770,000 to support the vital work of charitable organizations serving Midwest communities.

Dec 5, 2023, 16:24 by Carly O'Neill

Mex, Switzerland, 5th December 2023— BOBST was proud and delighted to receive the sought-after Top Company to Watch Award at the Digital Packaging Summit 2023. The event took place in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on November 13–15, 2023, organized by Printing United Alliance and its advisory board. ​

Dec 5, 2023, 14:14 by Carly O'Neill

Atlanta, GA, December 5, 2023 – The PRINTING United Expo, an annual gathering that unites the entire print industry, once again captivated attendees with its dynamic event in 2023. Building on the success of the 2022 show, which set records for attendance, the organizers embarked on an ambitious omnichannel marketing campaign to further engage the community. The integration of the DirectMail2.0 omnichannel digitally enhanced direct mail marketing platform proved to be a game-changer, resulting in a staggering 32 impressions per piece and an impressive 5.76% engagement rate.

Nov 30, 2023, 22:04 by Carly O'Neill

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has today (30 November) unveiled its game-changing new digital cutting platform, the Kongsberg Ultimate. Poised to transform the corrugated production industry, the groundbreaking platform delivers unprecedented levels of productivity, precision and safety.

Nov 30, 2023, 21:47 by Carly O'Neill

Case is thrilled to announce that its California & Indiana divisions are now ‘outfitted’ with brand new thermal sheetfed laminators! These state-of-the-art machines will take print performance to a whole new level and further the company’s mission to stay true to its 3 R’s - being reliable, resourceful, and responsive.