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The Alliance applauds the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for finalizing its Government and Business Impersonation Rule on February 15, 2024. The final rule, available here, targets scammers who impersonate businesses and government entities. With the new rule, the FTC can now directly file federal court cases aimed at forcing scammers to return the money they made from business impersonation scams.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, proudly announces its commitment to celebrate and honor the contributions of women in the printing industry through its latest Women in Print Alliance initiatives and planned content across Alliance media channels, including the third year of a special dedicated podcast series on its Impressions Xchange podcast. Follow Women in Print Alliance resources and activities at: https://womeninprintalliance.org/.

Rolling Meadows, IL, February 29, 2024—Komori America—Komori America announces that Wisconsin-based Color Craft Graphic Arts, a leader in folding carton packaging, has invested in a second 40-inch, six-color Lithrone G40 (GL640 advance) in less than a year. Color Craft offers structural design and sample-making, prepress and printing, die-cutting and finishing as a single source folding carton solution. Color Craft purchased its first GL640 advance in March 2023 as part of a company-wide strategic update led by its new president and CEO, Gregg Weber. The GL640 advance provided such an increase in capacity, speed and quality that the company was able to deliver its custom packaging projects in record time, resulting in customers substantially increasing their orders for Color Craft’s innovative packaging solutions.

St. Clair Shores, MI –NOBULL, the official on-field supplier of the 2024 NFL Combine, has chosen STAHLS’ to provide UltraColor MAX™ direct to film transfers for all athlete and staff apparel. In 2022, NOBULL was announced as the “Official Training Partner of the NFL,” supplying all the apparel and accessories for participants at the NFL Combine. STAHLS’ is excited to partner with NOBULL to offer the latest in pro-level personalization and heat transfer innovation with direct to film transfers.

What is one of the hottest growth markets in the printing industry today? Special effects and embellishments. As brands put more emphasis on enhancing their customer experiences and driving product revenue, leading printers have the foresight to equip their press operations with value-added offerings that offer a win-win for everyone involved. Brands are able to differentiate themselves from their competitors and get more brand appeal for their products, which translates into sales, while printers set themselves apart with unique capabilities. But to do this effectively requires automation and high throughput capabilities.

BETHLEHEM, PA—A new Vastex Return-Belt Conveyor Dryer returns cured garments to the front of the dryer to increase productivity and/or save space, it was announced by Mark Vasilantone, president.

Rolling Meadows, IL, February 26, 2024—Komori America—Komori announced today that Advantage ColorGraphics (Advantage), a long-time Komori customer, has invested in an eight-color Komori Lithrone G40 advance perfector (GL840P advance). Founded in 1994 by entrepreneur, Tom Ling, the firm began as a small print shop in Orange County, California. Over the past 29 years, Advantage has grown both organically and through acquisitions into a multi-location regional leader in commercial printing, direct mail and marketing services. Investing in the GL840P advance is part of the company’s mission to provide its clients with one of the nation’s widest variety of production services under one roof.

Scodix, Israel, February 26 2024 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions, announces that Maison Lack by Roure Dorure, a major player in printed embellishment for luxury brands, has acquired a Scodix Ultra 6000 with SHD technology. The acquisition of the Scodix press represents an important milestone for Maison Lack by Roure Dorure and LPF GROUPE, signalling its dedication to innovation and excellence in the ever-changing world of print finishing for its diverse customer base - spanning the publishing, luxury and events sectors.

Matthews, NC (February 22, 2024) - Fisher Textiles, the leading supplier of fabric for digital printing, has added two additional versions of White-Out printable blockout to its lineup. DD 7118 White-Out, released last July, is a two-in-one solution for direct printable fabric with a built-in liner, eliminating the need for extra material and finishing. Newly released versions of this style include GF 7108 White-Out, for transfer dye sublimation, and ET 9118 White-Out, for transfer dye sublimation and UV-curable printing, made with 44% post-consumer recycled polyester.