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Printing Industries of America Announces 2019 InterTech ™ Technology Award Recipients

Pittsburgh, PA--Ten technologies have been selected to receive a 2019 InterTech(tm) Technology Award. Many more technologies were considered this year but only those listed below were deemed to be truly innovative and are expected to have as significant impact on the graphic communications …

SGIA Offers Travel Grant Program for Students to Attend PRINTING United

SGIA will offer 10 post-secondary students the opportunity to attend PRINTING United as guests of the association.

PIA Seeks Speakers for 2020 Continuous Improvement Conference

Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America (PIA) is currently seeking speakers for its 2020 Continuous Improvement Conference to be held April 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio. Conference organizers invite printing, packaging, and converting professionals to submit speaking proposals on best practices, …

Registration Opens for First-Ever WB/Camp

Two-day event features water-based printing education and demonstrations in Motion Textile’s state-of-the-art facility.

PRINTING United Luncheon Gets to the Bottom Line

Business growth will be the topic of the day with Erik Skie at the PRINTING United Functional and Industrial Printing Luncheon (October 23, 12:00 PM).

PDAA Pro Team Relay Features Certified Star Judges

Jeremy Conner, Owner, Who Did That Inc., and Chad Huhman, Owner, CNJ Signs and Wraps, are on deck to judge the competition.

Printing Industries of America Announces Revitalization of National Buying Program with Xerox

Printing Industries of America (PIA) is pleased to announce the revitalization of its national buying program partnership with Xerox Corporation. This agreement builds upon the strong relationship that exists between the two organizations and offers Printing Industries of America members the exclusive …

SGIA Supports Print’s Future Workforce at 2019 SkillsUSA Competition

For eight years, SGIA and industry leaders have managed student competitions and provided prizes and stipends.

SGIA’s 2019 Golden Image Competition Open for Entries

All entries — due to the official SGIA depository by October 17 — will be displayed and judged in the PRINTING United Golden Image Gallery.

Gutkowski Named 2018 William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award Recipient

Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America is pleased to announce that Paul Gutkowski has been awarded the prestigious William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award. The William D. Schaeffer Award is given annually to an individual who is advancing environmental awareness and action in the graphic …

PRINTING United’s PDAA Pro Team Relay to Showcase Installers’ Skills

The two-day special event will see two-person installer teams competing in a series of testing stations in hopes of ultimately winning $2,000.

2019 Premier Print Award Winners Announced

Pittsburgh, PA--Printing Industries of America (PIA) is please to announce the results of the 2019 Premier Print Awards, the world's most prominent international print competition. This year's competition featured 2,240 entries submitted for the judges' scrutiny, but only 110 were awarded the coveted …

Member Press Releases

PRINTING United Alliance keeps you abreast of the latest industry news online and in the pages of the PRINTING United Journal. If you have new products or announcements you would like us to consider for publishing, please email those to press@printing.org. (Note: PRINTING United Alliance reserves the right to determine which stories are published in the PRINTING United Journal or online and to edit as necessary).

STAHLS’ Revolutionizes Embroidered Logos with Sport-Stitch®

STAHLS’ is announcing the launch of Sport-Stitch®, a heat applied solution to custom embroidery.

Konica Minolta Commemorates 150 Years in Business

Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today proudly announced the commemoration of its 150th anniversary, a significant milestone few businesses reach. Through its long-time commitment to the industry and proactive approach to shaping the future of technology, …

Polaris Direct once again recognized with dual industry leading certifications

HOOKSETT, N.H. (November 14, 2023) – Polaris Direct, a nationally acclaimed direct marketing services and printing company, achieved their G7 Master Colorspace status through Idealliance, and also received their certification with the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP). “These two certifications …

Komori Corporation Establishes Printed Electronics Elemental Technology Development Center

Rolling Meadows, IL, November 8, 2023—Komori America—Komori Corporation has established the Printed Electronics Elemental Technology Development Center on the premises of the Tsukuba Plant in Japan in order to develop elemental technologies for printed electronics (PE).

GPO Named One Of America's Best Employers For Veterans For The Second Year In A Row

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023. The Agency was also recognized for this honor in 2022. GPO has a long-standing history of employing veterans dating back to the Civil War and currently employs a little …

GMG presents a proofing solution that fits HP Indigo like no other: GMG ColorProof now supports the HP DesignJet Z9+

GMG is recognized worldwide as the standard in proofing and color management, while HP has significantly shaped digital printing. It's about time for a proofing solution specifically created for HP Indigo users. The application may surprise: proofing for digital printing. Until now, producing press proofs …

Meet Dotti™️: The Intelligent In-Store Marketing Platform by Imagine

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, November 7, 2023 — Imagine, a leading provider of visual communications, today introduced Dotti™️, its intelligent in-store marketing platform. Dotti helps brands deliver retail marketing promotional materials with complete control, visibility, and efficiency, right down to the local …

M&R Printing Equipment and Nazdar Announce Partnership

Roselle, Illinois / Shawnee, KS October 18th, 2023. M&R Printing Equipment, North America's largest manufacturer of printed apparel decorating equipment, and Nazdar Ink Technologies, developer, manufacturer, and innovator in the field of Aqueous, UV Curable and Solvent-Based inkjet inks and fluids, announce …