On September 19, the Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9676) was introduced in the House by Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8) and Don Davis (D-NC-1). The bipartisan legislation seeks to tackle plastic pollution and improve the sustainability of plastic packaging materials by modernizing the nation’s fragmented recycling infrastructure and increasing the use of recycled material.

The No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) of 2024 (H.R. 7284 / S. 3724) was introduced in Congress to protect American manufacturers’ ability to compete and innovate by ensuring that federal regulations are based on sound science. The No IRIS Act would prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from utilizing data from its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) to impose regulations on the chemical and other manufacturing sectors without Congressional approval. The bill would protect American jobs, promote innovation, and hold the EPA accountable on their stated commitment to scientific integrity.

St. Gallen, 10 September, 2024 - Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), is poised to transform the narrow-web print landscape with its latest research breakthrough: Gallus MatteJet technology. Announced at Labelexpo Americas 2024, the landmark innovation represents an important advancement in inkjet printing, unlocking a premium matte finish previously unachievable with digital inkjet, bringing the possibilities of inkjet technology to the wine label market for the very first time.

MELVILLE, NY, September 12, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the launch of two new products designed to enhance the creative possibilities for photographers, content creators, and everyday users through easily intuitive advanced features and flexibility: the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens and SELPHY QX20 compact photo printer.

Enfocus has announced the game-changing launch of the new Xeikon X-800 app on the Enfocus AppStore in a major boost for businesses using the Xeikon platform. Designed to streamline and enhance print production workflows, this innovative app connects directly with Xeikon’s X-800 Digital Front End (DFE) software, which powers Xeikon digital printing presses.

WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), alongside the Department of Defense (DOD), has won a 2024 Service to the Citizen Award for making it easier for active, retired, and disabled Uniformed Service members and their families to renew their ID cards. GPO, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), and representatives from across the Uniformed Services partnered together to develop a way for members to renew their Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards entirely online for the first time ever.

Birmingham, Alabama – ALG Labels + Graphics is excited to announce the acquisition of the CEI IMAX14T ISR – Inspector Slitter Rewinder, a significant advancement in finishing technology that underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.

CLEVELAND, OHIO – September 16, 2024 – Millcraft Paper Company, a family-owned merchant serving the professional paper, packaging and graphic arts industries, proudly announces the appointment of Greg Lovensheimer as President, marking the first time in its 104-year history that the company has appointed a non-family member to this leadership role.

On September 13, PRINTING United Alliance, in partnership with the News/Media Alliance, sent a cross-industry coalition letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) urging the commissioners to reject antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on imports of aluminum lithographic printing plates from China and Japan. The duties were preliminarily imposed earlier this year at an excessive rate of 200% (China) and 87% (Japan). Because there is no U.S. supplier of the highly technical lithographic aluminum sheet product that is necessary to make the printing plates, they must be imported.

Learn more about All American Print Supply in this exclusive Member Spotlight at PRINTING United Expo 2024.