May 19, 2022, 13:34 by Amanda Kliegl

In order to serve its North American clients, PrintFactory, one of the top suppliers of large format printing software and services, announced today that they will open up an office in Atlanta, GA, to expand their global network. The announcement comes at a time when the company's global installed base has exceeded 10,000 users, representing the largest expansion in the company's history.

May 18, 2022, 16:13 by Marci Kinter

California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board met on April 21 and approved the third and readoption of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The new standard became effective May 6 and runs through December 31, 2022.

May 18, 2022, 04:00 by Irene Tonson

Large Aperture Device (LAD) test charts and control wedges now available with support from the Print Properties Committee for textile and other large aperture measurement device print applications.

May 18, 2022, 04:00 by Irene Tonson

May 18, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, announces the release of the Pure Clear ink “MH-110PCL”. Intended for use with the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 full color 3D printer. The new Pure Clear ink “MH-110PCL” will be available beginning May 2022.

May 17, 2022, 19:59 by Amanda Kliegl

Registration for PRINTING United Expo 2022 has officially opened! The leading event in printing, representing all facets of the industry, takes place October 19-21 in Las Vegas. Product launches, live demonstrations, powerful keynote education, networking opportunities, and the chance to reconnect under one roof with the leading names in printing is just months away. Registration for PRINTING United Expo can be found online at the newly launched, upgraded PRINTING United Expo website: www.printingunited.com.

May 17, 2022, 19:53 by Amanda Kliegl

Before the war, the printing and packaging industry in Ukraine employed more than 100,000 people, including 16,000 freelancers, working at more than 5,000 print and converting companies. Those who did not suffer damage or destruction can still work, but they lost most of their orders and turnover. Since February 24th, the lives of all these people have been disrupted. Many of them receive minimum wage or not even that. Print Against War is taking care of them, involving them, listening to them, and understanding their needs.

May 17, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Martin Yale Industries LLC a leading manufacturer of print finishing, packaging and high-speed ink jet printing equipment headquartered in Wabash, Indiana has opened its first off-site regional showroom and office in Wilmington, North Carolina.

May 12, 2022, 17:29 by Amanda Kliegl

Heidelberg USA has restructured its Print Media Center with a strong focus on training programs designed to build and grow the skills of current and future operators and print industry professionals.

May 12, 2022, 16:40 by Amanda Kliegl

Roland DG Corporation, the Hamamatsu, Japan-based parent company of Roland DGA, has appointed Roland DGA President and CEO Andrew Oransky to its Board of Directors. This appointment is important not only to Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, dental milling machines, and other innovative digital devices, but also to Irvine, California-based Roland DGA, which serves as its parent company’s marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for North and South America.

May 12, 2022, 14:51 by Gary Jones

Because several areas in Michigan failed to achieve compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is moving forward with a series of new regulations designed to reduce the precursors of ozone, which are volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

May 10, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Empire Screen Printing, a manufacturer of screen printed products, carries a multitude of options for labels, stickers, and decals for the food and beverage, major and small appliances, power tools, medical, sporting goods, OEM, electronic, automotive, aircraft, printing, and retail markets. While commonly mistaken as the same thing, there are important differences between labels, stickers, and decals, and Empire can help companies choose which options are best for their particular application. All three have a substrate, adhesive backing, and a top lamination or clear coat. The specific construction and printing processes depend on the durability requirements and placement of the product, and Empire has expertise in all of these options.

May 9, 2022, 15:51 by Amanda Kliegl

INX International Ink Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAKATA INX, announced today it is establishing INX Venture Capital to make minority investments in technology and materials science startups with strategic relevance to the printing inks and coatings value chain. INX Venture Capital will be a $50M investment program and will focus on categories like sustainability and circular economy solutions, digital printing, business and manufacturing automation, and services for brand owners.

May 9, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Zund America, Inc., announces the recent appointment of Manuel Merkt as President of Zünd’s Milwaukee-based North American operations. As a German native, Manuel Merkt began his career in industrial engineering with an apprenticeship program through Hermle AG, a manufacturer of high-end machine tools. After acquiring degrees in engineering from both the University of Applied Science in Constance, Germany, and from Coventry University in the UK, Manuel moved to Wisconsin in 2010 to support the Hermle USA team in various sales and business management functions and ultimately took on a leadership role as President and COO in 2017.

May 6, 2022, 18:14 by Gary Jones

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has initiated a new enforcement program to identify employers who failed to submit Form 300A data through the agency’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA).

May 6, 2022, 04:00 by Amanda Kliegl

Prynt.ink today announces the launch of a new product website: www.KromeEmblems.com. KromeEmblems are flexible, durable, 3-D chrome emblems ideal for application on slightly curved surfaces such as automotive exteriors.

May 5, 2022, 17:09 by Amanda Kliegl

The challenges facing converters in the corrugated board market will come under the spotlight in Koenig & Bauer’s SPC Open House in Lienz, Austria, on 12 May. The drive where brand owner and retailers are dynamically moving towards a circular economy, digital transformation and sustainability will also be among topics under discussion at the live event.

May 5, 2022, 16:16 by Amanda Kliegl

The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is thrilled to announce the IPMA Board of Directors has selected Dawn Nye to receive an IPMA Outstanding Contributor Award. She will be honored at IPMA’s 2022 Educational Conference and Vendor Fair June 12-16, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.

May 5, 2022, 16:05 by Amanda Kliegl

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, and other innovative digital devices, has opened a new regional office in Atlanta, Georgia – the Atlanta Imagination Center – which will allow customers, prospects and partners to access Roland DGA’s latest technologies in this important and popular region of the country.

May 5, 2022, 16:01 by Amanda Kliegl

SolidTune has been developed with the specific challenges of packaging production in mind, building on the success of the crucial elements of InkTune and PressTune, which are part of the highly regarded Agfa ECO3 program for sustainable innovation. The new technique applies a unique algorithm to the solids and text, after screening prior plate imaging. This process reduces the amount of ink needed for printing by an average of 3%.