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In the start of a growing trend focusing on banning carbon black and other “toxic” chemicals, legislation was introduced in the New Jersey Senate on April 15, 2024, that would ban the use of carbon black and other toxic chemicals in packaging. The bill, S3135, Toxic Packaging Reduction Act, would require producers of packaging to reduce the amount of packaging being produced and calls for the creation of a Toxic Packaging Task Force.

WHEELING, IL – Midland, one of North America's largest independent distributors of media for business communications, recently presented a case study for an 11th consecutive year at the Inkjet Summit 2024 located in Orlando, FL April 22 - 24. The messaging of the Case Study was well received by the audience as exemplified by Midland being nominated along with 3 other presenters for “Best Case Study for General Commercial Print.”

BOBST, one of the world's leading suppliers of equipment and services for packaging and label manufacturers, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with PACKITOO, a French company developing digital solutions in the packaging industry. PACKITOO’s HIPE is a web-based sales tool tailored for the packaging industry, automating quotations, managing packaging projects, and supporting web-to-pack e-shops for printers and converters.

Mortsel, Belgium - ECO3 has launched Eclipse Pro, an ultra-convenient process-free offset plate for an easier and smarter way to print. Suitable for the commercial segment, this innovative process-free offset plate offers an exceptionally wide print latitude, superior and stable image contrast, and outstanding scratch resistance. As ECO3 continues its vision to deliver prepress and printing solutions that are fit for the world of tomorrow, the company is introducing its latest innovation in offset plate technology, Eclipse Pro.

Alpharetta, GA - Wise, a leader in business forms, labels, and digital printing, announces the acquisition of Phoenix Data, Inc. of Montgomery, PA, effective April 30, 2024. This acquisition follows Wise’s acquisition of Mini Data in Charlotte, NC earlier this year. Phoenix Data prints business forms and associated services and sells through independent distributors, primarily in the Eastern United States. This makes it a natural complement to Wise’s existing business.