The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new federal law that took effect on January 1, 2024. The law aims to curtail money laundering and other financial crimes, including bad actors concealing illicit activities through anonymous shell companies. But the CTA places a heavy burden on small business owners.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is counting down the weeks until PRINTING United Expo 2024 returns to Las Vegas from September 10-12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year's Expo promises an extraordinary lineup of education, cutting-edge equipment, and unparalleled networking opportunities, cementing its reputation as the must-attend event for professionals across printing verticals. Register to attend online at: www.printingunited.com/register.

August 2024 – New York, USA – YR, the leading product customization software provider, specializing in on-demand custom printing solutions, is proud to announce its deployment of cutting-edge technology at the ongoing US Open Tennis Championship in Flushing, New York.

August 27, 2024 - [Rosh Haayin, Israel] Scodix is proud to announce that Printhouse GmbH, a leader in premium printing and finishing services, has made a significant investment by acquiring three Scodix machines. Printhouse GmbH, a company of the ALL IN Group and part of MYPOSTER, specializes in premium printing and finishing services. This investment sets new standards for Printhouse to offer greater quality and personalization without increasing prices for consumers.

Buffalo, NY, 8/26/2024—Tapecon Inc., a leader in custom converting, printing, and advanced manufacturing services, is pleased to announce a new partnership with CondAlign AS, a Norwegian deep tech company that develops, manufactures, and sells groundbreaking anisotropic conductive films for the electronics and automotive industry. Through this partnership, Tapecon will become the exclusive Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for CondAlign’s E-Align products in the US and Canadian markets.

After more than four decades of dedicated service to the printing industry, Mark Michelson, esteemed editor-in-chief of Printing Impressions magazine, a PRINTING United Alliance media brand, has announced his retirement. Michelson's retirement marks the end of an era for the publication and the industry, where he has been a guiding voice, offering insightful analysis and reporting on the latest trends, technologies, and business strategies in the printing world.

On August 1, 2024, a bipartisan tax package, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024), failed to advance in the Senate by a vote of 48 to 44, effectively halting progress on the bill. The legislation would have required 60 votes to advance. In late January 2024, the $79 billion tax package passed the House by a 357 to 70 vote. The bill would have restored full, immediate deductions that businesses can take for the purchase of new equipment and machinery and for domestic research and development expenses.

This latest report reviews major issues affecting the printing industry, including the AI/Big Data Revolution, the analog-digital transition, and more.

DENVER – Aug. 19, 2024 – AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, announced that it has hired Fortune 100-trained executive Jon Visser as its new vice president of national programs to drive brand growth.

San Diego, CA – 8/6/2024 – STiCKi, a leading print marketing and technology company based in San Diego, is proud to announce its rebrand from International Printing Solutions (IPS), a name synonymous with quality and innovation for nearly three decades. This rebrand marks a significant milestone in the company's evolution, reflecting its expanded capabilities, modern approach, and commitment to meeting the ever-changing needs of its clients.