On October 23, 2019, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued its final rule updating Subpart 226-1, Solvent Cleaning. The major additions to this rule were the provisions in Subpart 226-2, Industrial Cleaning Solvents. SGIA submitted comments on this rule expressing concerns that the rule would apply to printing operations and urging the DEC to exclude printing from it because cleaning solvents used in printing are already subject to the requirements in a specific rule, Part 234) that applies to printing operations.

The additional space is used for offices, manufacturing and exhibit/asset storage areas.

The machine's unique benefits are ideal for pre-digital screen printers, high-volume direct-to-garment (DTG) shops, and team and sports league printers

Seven inches narrower than its predecessor, the compact dryer is equipped with a 54-inch (137-centimeter) wide conveyor belt, dual heating zones and four infrared heaters.

The November bi-monthly meeting of the Small Business Administration focused mainly around safety and updates to OSHA regulations. Key topics included updating the Hazard Communication Standard, and the RFI for the LOTO Standard.

As a follow up to the comments submitted in August of this year, SGIA Government Affairs staff met with key OSHA representatives regarding the information provided to OSHA in response to their request for feedback on revising the Lockout/Tagout Standard. Overall, the meeting went very well and the response from OSHA was positive on several key issues.

On November 14th, forty-five companies gathered in the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center to showcase new and exciting products and services in the recycling and circular economy space. The gathering served to educate the public about available recycling innovations as well as build business to business partnerships to continue to strengthen the circular economy.

Color-Logic joined Scodix, Highcon and MGI foiling to present graphic designers and ad agency personnel with the latest enhancement opportunities in print advertising and packaging.

The capability to jet fluids with viscosities greater than 25 mPa.s provides more flexibility for manufacturers of optical elements in consumer electronics and automotive applications