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Bluewater Labs, a leading force in screen cleaning automation, is thrilled to announce that its HP-1 High Pressure Washer has won the 2025 PRINTING United Pinnacle Award in the Technology category.

On June 30, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a line-item veto of a budget provision that would have eliminated the state’s longstanding sales and use tax exemption for newspapers, books, and printed materials. PRINTING United Alliance applauds Governor DeWine’s leadership in recognizing the vital role of newspapers, books, direct mail, and the broader printing community.

There are times in the regulatory rule development process where opportunities arise that allow for rules to be made that can have an impact for decades to come. The printing industry just experienced one of those moments with the recent changes to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Rule 1171. The rule sets limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) to control emissions for cleaning solvents.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is proudly leading the way in helping the industry embrace and adopt artificial intelligence (AI).

On June 20, 2025, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1423, legislation updating the state’s packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law passed in 2021. Known as An Act to Improve Recycling by Updating the Stewardship Program for Packaging, it clarifies definitions for producers and producer exemptions, postconsumer recycled material, toxicity and more.