On August 21, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) denied the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) request for a waiver, concluding that USPS had not demonstrated good cause for deviating from existing rules, had not shown that the proposed change would be consistent with the public interest, and had failed to establish that the request would not unfairly prejudice other participants in the proceeding. The Commission's order cited industry concerns on multiple occasions, underscoring the importance of transparency and adherence to the regulatory framework governing postal rate adjustments.

STCH, a new community network serving independent businesses in the decorated apparel, signage and specialty graphics industries, has officially launched with a mission to help independent companies become stronger, more competitive and better connected.

Find out all the ways you can build real color expertise, from free foundations training for professors and students to hands-on G7+ Expert Certification for the pros at PRINTING United Expo.

PRINTING United Alliance announced the distinguished industry leaders who will be recognized through several of the organization’s most prestigious honors in 2026, including the newest members of the Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS) and the Academy of Screen & Digital Print Technologies (ASDPT), also known as The Academy.

Thysse, an Oregon, Wisconsin-based commercial printer and brand experience provider, maintains consistency across a diverse range of printing technologies and substrates, an important part of delivering quality for its customers.

A look at getting color on textiles right.

When it comes to bridging the gap between regional print industries and global color standards, few organizations have been as deliberate — or as effective — as the Graphic Communications Foundation (GCF) in Taiwan

The U.S. Treasury Department's decision to finalize a rule eliminating Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. entities is welcome news for printing businesses across the country. The announcement to permanently eliminate BOI reporting was issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on August 11, 2026 and will take effect on August 14, 2026.

As Congress and the administration continue discussions on the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), PRINTING United Alliance joined a broad coalition of businesses and trade associations in endorsing a letter to lawmakers highlighting the importance of preserving and strengthening North American trade. The group emphasized that Canada and Mexico remain two of the United States' most important trading partners and that a strong, modernized USMCA is critical to U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, exports, and job growth.

Printing and packaging companies may face new federal standards governing how environmental claims appear on a variety of covered consumer products under legislation that was recently proposed. On August 7, 2026, the Truth in Labeling Act of 2026 was introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Lou Correa (D-CA).