On October 27, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making to amend the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known as Prop-65. Prop-65 requires businesses to provide a “clear and reasonable” warning on products that contain chemicals exceeding an established safe harbor level and have been deemed to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity by the state.

The HG50 from Miller Weldmaster represents a significant leap in banner and sign finishing technology, setting a new standard for automation, efficiency, and ease of use in the industry. This innovative banner finishing machine is designed with the needs of a one-man operation in mind, combining multiple functionalities into a single, all-in-one system. It features an outboard puller for precise material handling, ensuring that even the largest banners are maneuvered with accuracy and ease. The dual-direction cutting feature adds a layer of versatility, allowing for a wide range of finishing styles and designs. Moreover, its integrated grommet machine adds another layer of functionality, enabling users to create professional, market-ready banners without the need for additional equipment.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern on January 24, 2024 testified before the United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at the Agency. The Director outlined GPO’s vision for the role of AI at the Agency and described several ways the Agency already uses AI to improve productivity. The Director hopes to use AI to perform repetitive basic tasks, freeing up teammates to focus on more complex issues and making roles more enticing to young talent.

Mex, Switzerland, 25 January 2024 – Chicago-based M&R Label has chosen a BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 All-in-One label press to better meet customer demands for quick delivery and shorter print runs. The new 100 m/min press is set make a big impact on the US company, which already serves the broadest spectrum of industries with custom product label solutions, printed flexo and digital.

PRINTING United Alliance welcomed the news of a bipartisan federal tax proposal that would restore “The Big 3” incentives for businesses, including immediate deductions for domestic research and experimentation costs, Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) measured limitations for interest deductions, and restoration of full bonus depreciation.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – January 25, 2024 – Sun Chemical has completed the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification for a selected range of pigments, achieving ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Level 3 accreditation, the highest level possible by the ZDHC Foundation, an organization committed to safeguarding the planet by ensuring hazardous chemicals are phased out in the textile/apparel value chains.

SOLON, OH - January 1, 2014, was a pivotal date for the offset printing equipment industry as two global manufacturing giants, Ryobi Ltd. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, formed a joint venture company called Ryobi MHI Graphic Technology Ltd. which is now known as RMGT. 2014 also marked the first full year of Graphco’s factory direct distribution, within the Midwest, of the newly rebranded RMGT printing machinery manufactured in the state-of-the-art Ryobi Ltd. factory in Fukuyama Japan.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Strategic Factory is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary. It will celebrate the meaningful milestone thanking the local community and its clients with a celebratory event and a philanthropic initiative that will give back to 25 local charitable organizations.

Agfa introduced the next generation of its Anapurna H3200 wide-format hybrid printer, representing a significant leap forward in speed and print quality.

Hackensack, New Jersey - Testrite Visual, the leading US manufacturer of visual display solutions for retailers, brands, and pharmaceutical companies is pleased to introduce custom sales kits. These kits include custom banner stands, carry cases, and custom foam inserts to provide the ultimate portable sales displays.