Federal and state governments are busy changing labor and employment laws and regulations, driven by changes in ideology and funding. In addition, the federal government is reorganizing how grants and funding are managed within the Department of Labor (DOL), which impacts state workforce programs and initiatives.

The following Member Spotlight is a Q&A and video interview with Ernie Crawford, president and CEO of Crawford Technologies.

Nazdar Ink Technologies, a leading manufacturer of UV, water-based and solvent-based wide-format digital inkjet, screen-printing and flexographic ink products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Li Nguyen as Digital Ink Chemist.

Fiery, LLC, the print industry’s leading innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, is proud to announce it has won three prestigious 2025 Pinnacle Awards for products in the RIP, variable data software, and prepress workflow categories.

Roland DGA has announced the launch of the new DIMENSE DA-640, a state-of-the art wide-format dimensional surface printer that produces full-color prints with unique embossing effects more easily and cost-effectively than alternative methods, allowing for high-value, high-impact output across a range of applications, on-demand.

BW Converting is expanding its North American presence for the Baldwin Electrode Press Industrial Cleaning (EPIC) System, the world’s first fully automated in-line cleaner engineered for both cathode and anode calendering processes in advanced battery production.

Bluewater Labs, a leading force in screen cleaning automation, is thrilled to announce that its HP-1 High Pressure Washer has won the 2025 PRINTING United Pinnacle Award in the Technology category.

On June 30, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a line-item veto of a budget provision that would have eliminated the state’s longstanding sales and use tax exemption for newspapers, books, and printed materials. PRINTING United Alliance applauds Governor DeWine’s leadership in recognizing the vital role of newspapers, books, direct mail, and the broader printing community.

There are times in the regulatory rule development process where opportunities arise that allow for rules to be made that can have an impact for decades to come. The printing industry just experienced one of those moments with the recent changes to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Rule 1171. The rule sets limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) to control emissions for cleaning solvents.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is proudly leading the way in helping the industry embrace and adopt artificial intelligence (AI).