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.

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.

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.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has won four Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA magazine. After reviewing more than 10,000 entries, Graphic Design USA magazine selected GPO to win awards for the following work: • 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree logo, U.S. Forest Service • Early Stages Development Guide, District of Columbia Public Schools • Conflict De-escalation Toolkit, U.S. National Park Service • Office of the Inspector General logo, National Science Foundation

On October 20, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that modified reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). PFAS are widely used in a variety of products and chemical mixtures, including those found in the printing industry. However, they are usually only present at very low concentrations. With this new rule EPA is officially designating PFAS as Chemicals of Special Concern meaning the de minimis reporting exemptions for small quantities no longer applies.

Londonderry, NH, November 28, 2023 – EFI™ today reported that Concord Flooring, located in Corona, California, is one of the first companies in the world to adopt EFI Cubik with Mineral Inks, an innovative digital single-pass printing solution for printing on wood. EFI Cubik technology offers a unique concept for staining and decorating solid hardwood floors, boards for doors and panels for furniture and cabinets. Its mineral inks are specifically created to decorate wood naturally with inkjet printing since they integrate with the material, respecting the nobility and warmth of the wood.

CEO Kevin Davis speaks on the launch of SnapPress’s digital label press at PRINTING United held in Atlanta, Georgia, through demonstrations that took place every hour at their booth. Attendees also had the opportunity to speak with the engineers behind creating the product.

Patrick Salonius, Business Development Manager at Bodaq Finishes LLC shares more about the company’s self-adhesive architectural film and his main takeaways from 2023’s PRINTING United Expo after having a bit of a rough start.