WASHINGTON − The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern presented GPO’s FY 2025 appropriations request before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Appropriations. Director Halpern requested appropriations in the amount of $136,089,000, a 3.1 percent increase over GPO’s FY 2024 appropriation. Direct appropriations represent only about 10 percent of GPO’s total projected revenue for FY 2025 of $1.3 billion.

The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) has finalized one its most controversial rules about who may accompany OSHA officials during worksite inspections. The revised rule has the potential to dramatically change the dynamics associated with OSHA inspections. Due to the significant resistance by the regulated community to the proposed rule, which included PRINTING United Alliance, there is a likelihood that the rule will be challenged in federal court and may put the effective date on hold pending the outcome of the lawsuits.

April 9, 2024, Gujarat, India—TOYO INK INDIA PVT. LTD., a member of the Japan-based chemicals manufacturer artience group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), today announced plans to expand its production capacity for solvent-based adhesives at its manufacturing site in Gujarat, India. A new production facility will be built on-site at the Gujarat plant as part of expansion to meet rising local demand. The plant is slated to begin operations in April 2026 and will help to boost the Gujarat site’s adhesive capacity by 3.5 times its current output.

Scodix, Israel, 9th April 2024 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions for the graphic arts industry, proudly announces the successful installation of a Scodix Ultra 6000, Powered by SHD, at Varigrafica, a prominent Italian print provider with over 50 years of printing expertise. Varigrafica, renowned for its commitment to quality, ecological smart factory practices, and innovation, serves a clientele predominantly comprising of luxury brands with high standards for tailor-made solutions.

Brooklyn Center, MN (April 10, 2024) – Sign-Zone LLC, parent company to leading industry supplier Showdown Displays®, announces it has acquired AAA Innovations, an industry leader in umbrellas, coolers and outdoor recreational products based in Orangeburg, NY.

[Denmark April 8, 2024] - PrintVis, the global provider of the print business management software powered by Microsoft, announces the launch of PrintVis for Apparel and Promotional Products, a groundbreaking software designed to elevate efficiency and streamline operations for businesses in the apparel printing and promotional product industries.

Join us at PRINTING United Expo, September 10–12 in Las Vegas.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; announces that registration is now open for PRINTING United Expo 2024, the premier event for professionals in the printing and graphic arts community. The 2024 Expo is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 10-12. Offering attendees unparalleled value and exciting interactive features, a host of new programming is planned. Alliance members receive numerous exclusive event benefits, including free registration and education! Visit www.printingunited.com/register to register online today.

Sassenberg/Düsseldorf, April 8, 2024 – Energy efficiency, high process stability, and machine performance: technotrans exhibits pioneering cooling and temperature control solutions for digital printing at drupa. The range of thermal management systems extends from compact units with minimal cooling capacities starting at 50 watts to high-performance systems with 50,000 watts and above. Thanks to power-regulated components, the use of natural refrigerants, and a high energy density, users significantly reduce their CO2 footprint with technotrans solutions – while simultaneously achieving high economic efficiency and productivity. Digital printers also benefit from maximum flexibility: All systems can be individually tailored to the requirements of each printing machine.

Ron Ellis shares information on common misconceptions across the thriving packaging print segment.