(CARROLLTON, Texas) — FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, has been ranked on Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion list. The ranking recognizes the top 100 franchise brands that are at the forefront of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, both at the corporate level and within the ranks of their franchisees.

June 12, 2024, Toronto, ON – Crawford Technologies, a provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, has entered a strategic partnership with Docuvela, an emerging innovator of cloud-based document management and content services. Crawford Technologies has partnered with Docuvela because of the company’s modern approach to storing data and content that simplifies integrations with line of business applications, AI tools and other modern technologies. Docuvela will benefit with the ability to integrate Crawford Technologies’ full suite of customer communications management solutions into its current offerings delivered via a comprehensive, innovative cloud-based solution.

Summa is partnering with Caron Technology S.r.l. to offer a new expansion to its L Series laser cutters: the Caron cradle feeder. The combination of a Summa laser cutter and a Caron cradle feeder helps create an automatic cutting workflow that will make textile production incredibly efficient while retaining the highest level of quality.

Bennington, NH - In today's retail landscape, gift cards are a popular staple of modern shopping experiences for busy consumers. However, this convenience comes at a considerable environmental cost. According to the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), nearly 30 billion plastic cards are produced globally each year.

Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its generation 4 AccurioJet KM-1e LED UV Inkjet Press at PostcardMania, a nationwide marketing company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. The additional KM-1e will support the company’s growth in direct mail and integrated projects for a wide range of customers.

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The 2024 PRINTING United Alliance Federal Legislative Priorities Survey gathered information from members to determine which federal policy issues have the most impact on print service providers (PSPs) and the printing industry. More than 200 Alliance members contributed to this effort, including commercial printers, wide-format printers, apparel decorators, and package printers/converters, among others.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, and STAHLS’, a renowned leader in garment decoration technology; are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing employee education and development. The newest iLEARNING+ courses and certifications, including the latest Spring 2024 release, can be found at: https://www.ilearningplus.org/.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation once again failed to pass the New York State Legislature. While the legislation passed the state Senate, it was not voted on in the Assembly before the legislature adjourned for the year. Therefore, EPR will not be enacted in New York state in 2024. Earlier this year, PRINTING United Alliance reported that the legislature was considering an EPR program for packaging that would have set requirements for packaging reduction, incorporation of recycled content, and a ban on the use of certain toxic chemicals that included the use of carbon black-based materials such as black printing inks.

Idealliance announces that the Epson SurePress L-4733 has achieved the highly coveted Digital Press System Certification.