Brainerd, MN — CJK Group, Inc. has celebrated a year-long journey of growth and realignment with many pivotal events setting the course for a dynamic future in the publishing industry and beyond. February 2024 saw the acquisition of Kodi Collective LLC, a leading portfolio of full spectrum print and creative marketing solutions spanning multiple print facilities and a full-service photography/ videography and creative studio with a network of over 400 validated suppliers.

Esko Pack Proof has become the first image processing software in the world to secure the prestigious Fogra55 certification for the Extended Color Gamut printing process, offering ultimate confidence in color matching. The Pack Proof software accurately models the spot color and expanded gamut ink systems used to print brand colors to deliver a contract proof that matches the final packaging.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) print procurement program awarded $469.2 million in contracts with private-sector printing companies across the country to meet the printing and publishing needs of Federal agencies in fiscal year 2024. This work represented more than 73,00 orders. Nearly 75 percent of all printing ordered by Federal agencies from GPO is performed by private sector firms working under contract with the Agency. GPO typically competitively awards contracts to approximately 1,000 printing contractors a year.

Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced a strategic partnership with Taktiful Software Solutions (Taktiful), a leading training and software solutions provider for digital embellishments. Combining Konica Minolta’s cutting-edge printing technology and global reach with Taktiful’s specialized expertise in digital embellishment, the alliance aims to accelerate innovation to expand market opportunities and deliver unprecedented value to customers worldwide.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dec. 17, 2024 — Goelzer Industries has been a trailblazer in envelope manufacturing for decades, driven by its innovative approach to create products that not only meet but anticipate market needs. Paul Goelzer Sr. spent years in the envelope industry before launching his own family business in 1985 in Grand Prairie, Texas, bringing a wealth of experience and a visionary approach that laid the foundation for Goelzer Industries.

Learn more about Digital Data Centers in this Member Spotlight interview featuring Dale Dembski, president of Digital Data Centers.

Happy Holidays from the entire PRINTING United Alliance family to yours!

Idealliance and PRINTING United Alliance are proud to announce that the Canon ProStream 3000 series, in conjunction with the SRA Bundle 19.3 digital front end (DFE), has achieved two significant Idealliance certifications.

This article provides a basic look at color aims for wide-format printing driven by standards committees such as the GRACoL working group, now the Print Properties Committee, a working group of PRINTING United Alliance.

New Uncoated UV Dataset & Profile Now Available Free at iLEARNING+