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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.

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.