MISSION VIEJO, Calif., February 24, 2025 – Franchise Services, Inc. (FSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Lowe to Chief Executive Officer of Franchise Services, Inc. Don F. Lowe, former CEO, will remain in the organization as Chairman. Headquartered in Mission Viejo, CA, FSI is the parent company of Sir Speedy, PIP and Signal Graphics print, signs and marketing services brands, and TeamLogic IT, a managed IT services franchise for businesses. Together the family of brands total more than 500 locations across the country that focus on serving the needs of small- to medium-sized companies.

Mortsel, Belgium - ECO3 and eProductivity Software (ePS) are proud to announce the launch of ECONNECT 25—an exclusive new series of roadshows which will create a new forum for printers to learn how to develop their workforce of the future and how they can capitalize on the latest AI developments.

Franklin, TN – February 2025: It is with tremendous excitement and pride that Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, A Durst Group Company, announces the opening of their highly anticipated experience center, located in Franklin, Tennessee. With the explosive growth Vanguard has experienced over the last several years, the addition of a designated experience center was a necessity to address the needs of a growing dealer and customer base.

G7+™️Expert Certification is Now available on iLEARNING+!

MINNEAPOLIS – Imagine, a leader in creative, high-quality print, production, and sourcing solutions, proudly announces its extensive experience and specialized capabilities in serving the medical device industry. With over 20 years of partnerships with leading medical device companies, Imagine delivers precision-driven, compliant, and sustainable solutions that not only meet industry standards but also set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Leading corrugated manufacturer Grigeo Packaging UAB is a subsidiary company of Grigeo Group, one of the largest paper and hardboard manufacturers in the Baltics. The company has recently invested in an EXPERTFOLD 165 folder-gluer, the fifth BOBST machine to be installed since 2016. It joins a host of other BOBST equipment already used for flatbed die-cutting, flexo post-printing, flexo printing and folding-gluing in the factory.

As a proud member of Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, PRINTING United Alliance is pleased to announce that the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151) has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. An identical Senate version of the bill is expected to be reintroduced the week of February 24.

The printing industry has seen a remarkable improvement in safety, with injury and illness rates for 2023 showing a dramatic decrease. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in printing operations dropped by 1,200 incidents from 2022 to 2023, marking a 20.3% decrease.

Keep US Posted, of which PRINTING United Alliance is a member, held a special reception on February 12, 2025 to award Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with the Benjamin Franklin Award for Leadership in Postal Policy. The award, presented by Keep US Posted Executive Director and former Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS), is awarded to members of Congress who have led efforts to preserve and protect the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for the Americans who rely on it.

On February 18, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will step down after nearly five years in office. The Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG) will begin selecting his successor. DeJoy spearheaded the Delivering for America plan, a 10-year strategy focused on financial sustainability and modernization, including consolidating mail processing centers to cut costs.