In its effort to address packaging waste, the New York State legislature wants to pass a law to make those responsible for putting the packaging into the marketplace responsible for its collection and recycling through an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. This is the third time the state has tried to pass this type of legislation over the past three years.

February 22, 2024 — The Ben Franklin Honor Society, part of PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; today announces the free online availability of its renowned Ben Franklin Honor Society Book of Wisdom series, consisting of four publications starting with the flagship edition, a 248-page edition that includes 47 essays about strategies for business improvement and success in a rapidly changing and dynamic graphic communication industry. Three supplements, including 22 additional essays, are also available. All works can be found and downloaded in the industry-leading iLEARNING+ bookstore, found here.

Epson’s SurePress digital label presses now work with Epson Cloud Solution PORT, offering live production monitoring and collaboration tools to increase automation. Designed for simplicity and security, Epson Cloud Solution PORT provides a live view of printer fleet production, equipment utilization, color communication, and service information to better manage efficiency and optimize the Epson printing workflow. In addition to SurePress, Epson Cloud Solution PORT allows users to monitor compatible Epson SureColor and SureLab professional printers within the same organization.

St. Clair Shores, MI – STAHLS’ is announcing the launch of Easy View® LTE, a free online designer that allows decorators to easily create unique artwork from a library of professionally designed templates, without any graphic design experience needed.

DELANO, MN — Easiway, a leading manufacturer of screen cleaning chemicals and solutions, announced today an exciting new look designed to deliver an enhanced, sustainably focused customer experience. With updated branding, a revitalized website, and expanded product offerings, Easiway aims to further its commitment to putting customers first and providing the industry’s top screen cleaning solutions.

Lawrenceville, GA – February 2024: “Firsts” can be intimidating, especially as a business owner. The unknowns, the risks, and the uncertainties around being the first often prevent businesses from taking a chance and trying something new. However, the reward of being first is usually worth the risk. History is made by firsts. This is why when it came time to invest in new equipment, Pinnacle Custom Signs made a decision based in confidence, and invested in the first Vanguard VK3220T-HS.

In a groundbreaking move, Racami unveils its revolutionary all-inclusive Government-Citizen communication platform, prioritizing the consolidation of revenue collection across governmental bodies. Racami's cutting-edge business process outsourcing solution revolutionizes the public sector, fostering efficiency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. This innovative unification of process and technology addresses challenges encountered by government agencies involved in revenue collection.

Apparel Decoration Summit announces alphabroder, Kornit Digital, and STAHLS’ as the keynote sponsors of its 2024 event. Produced by PRINTING United Alliance and Apparelist, the summit is scheduled to take place June 3-5 in Nashville.

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