Carmichaels, PA. October 17th, 2024 – STAHLS’ Hotronix® is excited to announce the 120v model of the industry-leading Dual Air Fusion IQ® heat press, now available in addition to the existing 240v model. This new voltage offering is a significant advancement to the Hotronix® Dual Air Fusion IQ® heat press, making maximized heat printing more accessible to a wider range of apparel decorators, small businesses, and print shops of all sizes.

Schaumburg, IL – October 16, 2024 – Natasha Banke, Kim Hill, Tom Socha, Russell Szadowski, and Xuejun Wang of INX International Ink Co. were honored with achievement and service awards by the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee on October 1.

HP is bridging the gap on construction productivity, with a host of end-to-end digitization solutions that secure seamless collaboration and enhance productivity in design and construction sectors. HP Large Format has announced its host of end-to-end products that deliver seamless, secure and sustainable print solutions to boost productivity within the AEC (Architects, Engineering and Construction) industry, and allow for greater collaboration.

Optimum Group, a leading supplier of self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging, has improved the recyclability of its shrink sleeves after adopting Flint Group’s Evolution range of primers and varnishes, which are designed to enhance packaging and label recycling.

October 16, 2024 – Gent, Belgium – Hybrid BrandZ, a business unit of Hybrid Software, is excited to announce the release of Artflow 24.09, marking the official rebranding of its flagship product, Flow, to Artflow. This name change reflects Hybrid BrandZ’s ongoing commitment to innovation and positions Artflow as the premier artwork management solution for creative and marketing professionals within the brand owner or retailer space. This rebranding follows the recent integration within Hybrid Software, which has strengthened Hybrid BrandZ’s capabilities to support brands and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies with advanced tools for managing their own artwork.

October 15, 2024 – Merelbeke, Belgium – Hybrid BrandZ, a business unit of Hybrid Software (www.hybridsoftware.com), is pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated U.S. team to strengthen its coverage and drive growth across the United States. Jointly led by Heath Luetkens and Scott Pellicone, this team is set to streamline complex project management for brands and consumer packaged goods companies, ensuring ease and efficiency in execution nationwide.

On October 2, Lane K. Hickey-Wiggins, president and CEO of DPRINT (formerly Douglass Screen Printers), and first vice chair of the PRINTING United Alliance board of directors, provided U.S. Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) with an impromptu facility tour to highlight the value of print in Lakeland, Florida and beyond.

On September 27, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 219, the Greenhouse Gases: Climate Corporate Accountability: Climate Related Risk Act, into law. SB 219 amends two previous laws enacted in October 2023, SB 253 and SB 261. These laws are the first of their kind in the U.S., marking a major step towards corporate climate accountability.

Shawnee, KS, USA - October 9, 2024: Nazdar Ink Technologies has been awarded for their sustainability initiatives with the 2024 TLMI - Calvin Frost Trailhead Sustainability Award for a Supplier. The TLMI Calvin Frost Trailhead Sustainability Award for a Supplier celebrates companies that have made significant strides in their sustainability program within the tag and label industry. The award was presented at the 2024 TLMI Annual Meeting held at JW Marriott, Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, on October 1, 2024.

Melbourne, FL – TUI Total Solutions, Florida's Premier Xerox Production Dealer, and Taktiful, a technology company providing software and professional services specializing in digital print embellishments, are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at bringing cutting-edge digital embellishment training to TUI's customers who use Xerox Specialty toner technology.