Idealliance is proud to announce that ColorLogic GmbH has achieved the G7 System certification for ColorAnt 9 and CoPra 9.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – October 11, 2023 – Plaskolite LLC (“Plaskolite”), a global manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vycom, a subsidiary of The AZEK Company (NYSE: AZEK). With this acquisition, Plaskolite will expand into attractive new substrates and provide a broader product bundle to a complementary customer base.

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, is pleased to announce that its FUJIFILM J PRESS 750HS (High Speed) press (J PRESS 750HS) and its FUJIFILM J PRESS FP790 press (J PRESS FP790) have earned PRINTING United Alliance 2023 Pinnacle Awards in the Digital Press and Technology categories, respectively.

Vastex commercial-grade V-1000 manual screen printing presses are now equipped as standard with a print head that allows easier and more accurate screen pitch adjustment.

11 Oct. 2023– To herald its new investment and step up its game, International PaperBox CEO Wade Holbrook proudly introduced the firm’s new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 seven-color UV press to his loyal customer base, which demonstrates his willingness and commitment to create the highest quality, most vivid and eye-catching packages.

Congratulations to our student members for their outstanding performance and scholastic achievements!

As part of its comprehensive federal advocacy program, PRINTING United Alliance joined Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition (TWC). Coalitions are one of the ways that the Alliance can support legislation that benefits the printing industry by joining with other industries with common goals to speak with one, stronger, voice. With more than 650 organizations in the TWC, the Alliance can have an impact that benefits the printing industry.

On September 30, 2023, the state of California enacted Senate Bill (SB) 553, the nation’s first general industry workplace violence safety requirements program. Under SB553, almost all employers will be required to establish, implement, and maintain a workplace violence prevention program (WVPP) as part of their Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) that meets the requirements by the law’s effective date of July 1, 2024.

PRINTING United Alliance participated in a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Small Business Advocacy Review Panel as a Small Entity Representative on September 14, 2023 to provide advice and recommendations to the Panel regarding the upcoming proposed regulations for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29). The regulations are the second of two steps that will be designed to protect employees from the hazards associated with exposure to PV29.