The Printing Press

PRINTING United Alliance’s Printing Press blog is packed with technical information written by expert staff and industry expert authors. The articles include relevant and timely information covering all printing industry segments. 

2019 Trends: What to Expect in the Year Ahead

By Heather Ishikawa, Senior Vice President, Caliper 2019 is quickly approaching and with it comes the predictions of what organizations can expect for the following year. So, what will 2019 have in store? There will be a shift in the economy, a number of generational …

Design Isn't Just a Job

Authored by Aaron Draplin

Make 2019 the Year of the Sale

Authored by Ryan T. Sauers

A New Year, A New Plate

A new year is an excellent time to make changes. Did you know that in 2019 Kodak is introducing a new printing plate in the U.S. and Canada that could boost your profitability and make you more competitive? The SONORA X Process Free Plate is a plate that all printers should be investigating for the …

THREADX: Changing the Garment Industry Conversation

Authored by Lauren Searson

PRINTING United and the Evolution of SGIA

Authored by Kate Achelpohl

The 2019 Economic Outlook

Authored by Andy Paparozo

Women in Print Stand out at the 2018 SGIA Expo

Authored by Sarah Helminiak

Q&A with Brittany Whitestone, Two-Time SkillsUSA National Champion

If you would have asked Brittany Whitestone, a junior at the California University of Pennsylvania, if she knew she was going to win the 2016 and 2017 SkillsUSA national competition, she would have said no. To her surprise, she did and now she's preparing to compete at the WorldSkills Competition …

Is Sustainability Still a Driver?

Authored by Marci Kinter

2018 Garment Decorators Luncheon Takes an Eye-Opening Look at Branding

Authored by Christina Rosado

A Graphic Look at the Road to the Stanley Cup

Authored by Kat Thomas

4 Ways to Increase Millennial Retention

"...at least 40% of millennials see themselves staying at their current organization for a minimum of nine years." Jennifer Deal and Alec Levenson (2016) I know what you're thinking. "That cannot be right. Millennials staying with their current employer for nine …

Annual Competitions Showcase the World’s Best in Printing

Authored by SGIA Department of Print Technology and Training

Kodak Plates: Made in the U.S.A.

Kodak has a long history of making printing plates in the U.S. out of our Columbus, Georgia, manufacturing plant. It's all part of our strategy of having local manufacturing to provide the best possible service to our customers. Local manufacturing means that we can provide what our customers …