ISO 19303-1 development progresses to support packaging printing guidelines.

On April 18, 2024, Congressional Democrats introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (FCRAA) which would give manufacturers 10 years to phase out production of non-essential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as defined by the PFAS Act of 2019, also known as “forever chemicals.” The FCRAA would also require manufacturers to eliminate all PFAS emissions from their facilities.

Clark County, Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas metropolitan area, has adopted new air pollution control regulations for printing operations in the county. After about a year and half of development, the rule became effective on May 21, 2024. Clark County was required to implement a series of regulations on business and industry because it failed to meet the ozone standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Leatherhead, Surrey, UK – 22.05.24 – Pureprint Imprint, the large format and retail services division of Pureprint Group, has expanded its large format roll-to-roll manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of the Durst P5 350 HSR D4, a cutting-edge high-speed 3.5 m LED printer, at its Newcastle plant. The decision to invest in the Durst P5 350 HSR D4 was driven by its impressive technical features, including high production speed, versatile material handling, and superior printing resolution. Anticipated benefits for Pureprint Imprint include diversification into Out-of-Home markets, improved ink efficiency, enhanced throughput, and heightened product quality.

WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has been named one of America’s best employers for new grads 2024 by Forbes. GPO joined agencies such as the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice in the Government Services category of the list. More than 100,000 young professionals with more than two million employer evaluations were considered to develop this list, distinguishing GPO as an industry leader committed to nurturing and supporting the development of young professionals.

Hobart, Wisconsin USA (April 22, 2024) – EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print, label, and packaging industries announces a new customer installation aligned with its strategy to bring innovative digital finishing solutions to the marketplace. Heeter has installed an EMT RF Series Chameleon digital processing system. The RF series leverages highly customizable punch and perforating capabilities, which Heeter is using for processing coil-bound flip books and other applications.

Two’s a crowd, but three’s a party! Between Case Paper, Stora Enso, and Holmen Iggesund, this is certainly a celebration worth attending. These new mill partnerships bring three powerhouse paperboards to Case Paper: CKB, CKB Carrier, and Invercote Creato. Cheers to that!

May 22, 2024 – Bloomingdale, ON, Canada – Celebrating 60 years of excellence, Simpson Print is excited to announce the appointment of Alec Couckuyt as President and COO, effective May 2024. Alec is set to drive the Simpson group of companies into a new era of rapid growth and innovation in print technologies.

Lier, Belgium, 21 May 2024 – Xeikon has partnered with KURZ company, SCRIBOS, to collaborate on new technology that enables digital label printers to provide added value with interactive features for brand protection, track & trace, and consumer engagement. Leveraging the capabilities of Xeikon’s TITON dry toner printing, DIGITAL METAL® embellishment from KURZ, and SCRIBOS’ product security expertise, the single-pass label application offers a solution for safeguarding brand value, combatting counterfeiting and grey market trading, as well as increasing consumer loyalty.

21 May 2024 – Gonic, NH (USA) – Contiweb LLC reported today that Seaway Printing, based in Green Bay Wisconsin, has leveraged Contiweb’s leading-edge non-stop winding technology to drive major productivity improvements in both their digital and offset printing operations. For their offset operations, Seaway will be the first in the world to implement automatic splicing on the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 8-color perfector using the Contiweb CB-N Non-Stop Unwinder and CutStar reel sheeter.