Empire Screen Printing, a manufacturer of screen printed products, carries a multitude of options for labels, stickers, and decals for the food and beverage, major and small appliances, power tools, medical, sporting goods, OEM, electronic, automotive, aircraft, printing, and retail markets. While commonly mistaken as the same thing, there are important differences between labels, stickers, and decals, and Empire can help companies choose which options are best for their particular application. All three have a substrate, adhesive backing, and a top lamination or clear coat. The specific construction and printing processes depend on the durability requirements and placement of the product, and Empire has expertise in all of these options.

INX International Ink Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAKATA INX, announced today it is establishing INX Venture Capital to make minority investments in technology and materials science startups with strategic relevance to the printing inks and coatings value chain. INX Venture Capital will be a $50M investment program and will focus on categories like sustainability and circular economy solutions, digital printing, business and manufacturing automation, and services for brand owners.

Zund America, Inc., announces the recent appointment of Manuel Merkt as President of Zünd’s Milwaukee-based North American operations. As a German native, Manuel Merkt began his career in industrial engineering with an apprenticeship program through Hermle AG, a manufacturer of high-end machine tools. After acquiring degrees in engineering from both the University of Applied Science in Constance, Germany, and from Coventry University in the UK, Manuel moved to Wisconsin in 2010 to support the Hermle USA team in various sales and business management functions and ultimately took on a leadership role as President and COO in 2017.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has initiated a new enforcement program to identify employers who failed to submit Form 300A data through the agency’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA).

Prynt.ink today announces the launch of a new product website: www.KromeEmblems.com. KromeEmblems are flexible, durable, 3-D chrome emblems ideal for application on slightly curved surfaces such as automotive exteriors.

The challenges facing converters in the corrugated board market will come under the spotlight in Koenig & Bauer’s SPC Open House in Lienz, Austria, on 12 May. The drive where brand owner and retailers are dynamically moving towards a circular economy, digital transformation and sustainability will also be among topics under discussion at the live event.

The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is thrilled to announce the IPMA Board of Directors has selected Dawn Nye to receive an IPMA Outstanding Contributor Award. She will be honored at IPMA’s 2022 Educational Conference and Vendor Fair June 12-16, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, and other innovative digital devices, has opened a new regional office in Atlanta, Georgia – the Atlanta Imagination Center – which will allow customers, prospects and partners to access Roland DGA’s latest technologies in this important and popular region of the country.

SolidTune has been developed with the specific challenges of packaging production in mind, building on the success of the crucial elements of InkTune and PressTune, which are part of the highly regarded Agfa ECO3 program for sustainable innovation. The new technique applies a unique algorithm to the solids and text, after screening prior plate imaging. This process reduces the amount of ink needed for printing by an average of 3%.

OSHA announced its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on prevention of heat related illness and injuries. OSHA has made protecting workers from heat related injuries and illnesses a priority due to the danger of extreme heat increases experienced.