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Print & Graphic Communications Association Prevails on Proposed NYS Carbon Black Ban! We are pleased to report that the NYS Legislature has adjourned without passing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bill containing the proposed ban on carbon black, the primary pigment in black printing ink. Thanks to all who were involved in this effort! We had many companies write letters and make personal calls, expressing their concerns about this critical issue! In achieving this victory, PGCA worked with a coalition of associations opposed to the EPR bill. However, the Print & Graphic Communications Association was one of only a few associations, such as the Color Pigment Manufacturers Association (CPMA) and the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM), and others, whose primary focus was on fighting the proposed carbon black ban. Without our focus on this critical issue, it is doubtful if the proposed ban, which would have essentially destroyed the packaging and label business in NYS, would have been removed from the overall bill! To recap, several months ago, we advised the NYS industry, that the EPR bill, titled the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA), contained a section that would ban several chemicals that were being designated as “toxic” including carbon black. Recognizing this existential challenge, PGCA jumped into action. -Prepared and sent a message, protesting the proposed carbon black ban, to all NYS legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul. -Prepared and sent an Action Alert to our industry contacts, asking them to communicate their concerns to their legislators, generating over 500 individual grassroots communications to legislators. -Hired an experienced and effective Albany lobbyist, Thomas Faist, Esq., to represent our industry -Met with individual legislators and/or staff including the following NYS legislative leaders: Bonnie Lockwood, Regional Director of Western New York for NYS Governor Hochul, Crystal Peoples-Stokes, NYS Assembly Majority Leader, Charles LeDuc, Legislative Director for NYS Assemblywoman Deborah Glick (Assembly sponsor of the PRRIA), Marie Kelly, Legislative Director for NYS Senator Pete Harckham (Senate sponsor of the PRRIA) -Commissioned an article that was used to educate legislators. -Launched a social media campaign directed at stakeholders. -Authored a joint letter opposing the legislation with one of the state’s largest printing unions, the Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America -Submitted a Memorandum-in-Opposition to the NYS legislature While the NYS legislature has adjourned, you can be certain the issue is not done. The EPR bill, which will drive significant business out of NYS, will resurface before the end of 2024. Stay tuned! We are pleased to have taken a leadership role in this successful effort and are working diligently to address a similar situation in New Jersey. Please do not hesitate to contact PGCA with your concerns.

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Stay ahead with Taylor! Our latest report on Commercial Print Market Trends for late 2024 and early 2025 is here. Explore insights that matter most to your business. Read it now! #CommercialPrint #MarketTrends

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🔒 Ensuring consumer and team member safety is paramount, and it starts with the creation of effective and durable ID plates. Excited to share our latest eBook packed with everything you need to know about crafting top-notch ID and data plates! From substrates to design options, we've got you covered. Check it out below! 👇 #SafetyFirst #DataPlates #MetalTags

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Lessons learned while addressing this issue in New York State are being implemented in the PGCA fight against the proposed carbon black ban, currently being contemplated by the New Jersey Legislature. New Jersey printers, packaging manufacturers, and label producers can learn more and weigh in with their legislative representatives by visiting the PGCA Legislative Action Center here. https://lnkd.in/eQQ_9r8R #carbonblack #government #packaging #labels

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On Tuesday, August 13 at 1 pm ET, our fifth annual Technology Outlook series of Webinars continues with labels and packaging. Join WhatTheyThink contributor David Zwang as he highlights the latest technology and product announcements from manufacturers of label and packaging solutions. This session will detail new product announcements, new features, capabilities, and applications in the label and packaging market, as well as prevailing and emerging trends, some of what was announced at drupa and to expect at PRINTING United. What you’ll learn: - New label and packaging technology developments and trends. - New label and packaging products from major industry vendors. - New features, capabilities, and applications.

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Xaar and Nazdar Ink Technologies collaborate to ‘Rewrite the Rulebook for aqueous inkjet printing - Update Xaar’s collaboration with Nazdar was a celebrated highlight of drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies - find out more #printingsolutions #specialistprinting #printingnews #textileprinting Specialist Printing Worldwide

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High Viscosity Aqueous Inks To Transform Inkjet Printing Xaar, a global leader in industrial inkjet technology, is highlighting the recent publication of groundbreaking research into the use of Nazdar Ink Technologies’s high-viscosity water-based inks in corrugated printing, and the role played by its Aquinox printhead and Ultra High Viscosity Technology. Find out more #printingsolutions #specialistprinting #printngnews #industrialprinting #inks Specialist Printing Worldwide

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Mastering the Basics of Screen Printing! Kieth Stevens from International Coatings Company shares valuable insights into common mistakes in screen printing and how they can be easily avoided by following tried-and-true best practices. A must-read for anyone looking to refine their craft—check it out below! #screenprinting #printingsolutions

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Ford Bowers, CEO Printing United Alliance, shares valuable insights on the US print market and AI opportunities. Read the article below or visit the Specialist Printing Worldwide team at PRINTING United Expo, Booth C4318, to pick up a free copy of this article in our latest issue. #AI #printingsolutions #USPrintmarket

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Aqueous inkjet ink formulation at a glance!

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By minimizing manual interventions, automation significantly lowers the risk of human error. Check out this article from the Gimbel Gazette newsletter. 👉 https://lttr.ai/AZKvY #WorkflowAutomation #Printing

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Conventional printing vs Digital printing is not an either/or decision. They go beyond coexisting. In today's ever-changing print landscape, they truly complement one another. #digitalprinting #conventionalprinting #komori #colorinkvms #lithography #foldingcartons #uvprinting #printing

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You really don't want to miss Nathan and Lisa's tee up of the coming year. Sign up before January 16 for this free one-hour webinar by the best analysts in the biz. #commercialprinting #inplantprinting #printindustrynews

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Excellent diagnostic read from Printing Impressions! "10 Reasons Why Sales Are Down" by Bill Farquharson is filled with practical advice that can help you improve your sales game. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/es9VWTkv #PrintingImpressions #SalesTips #ProfessionalDevelopment

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This week’s newsletter is packed with content you won’t want to miss! And don't miss out tomorrow — Election Day! Make sure your voice is heard. #FreeportWeekly #IndustryNews #ElectionDay #VoteTuesday

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This report draws on data from 83 wide-format printing producers who participated in the PRINTING United Alliance State of the Industry Survey for the first quarter of 2024. The surveyed companies have annual sales ranging from under $1 million to over $100 million. The research underscores the industry's convergence, with 85% of companies branching into other specialties. Furthermore, 56.6% of respondents are commercial printing companies that have ventured into the wide-format market. Topics covered include trends in sales, operating costs, profitability, and other key performance metrics throughout the first quarter of 2024, as well as projections for the entire year. The report also addresses the primary concerns of wide-format printing providers and the ongoing shift from analog to digital technologies. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of sustainability practices and the integration of artificial intelligence within the wide-format printing sector. The Executive Summary is available for everyone to download. PRINTING United Alliance members can download the full report below. https://lnkd.in/enf_uBN2 #LargeFormatGraphics #MarketTrends #MarketResearch #PrintingUnited #PrintingUnitedAlliance

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Save the date: Next drupa from 9 to 17 May 2028 Staying true to its four-year cycle, drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies will be held again in May 2028, this time as a nine-day event. Find out more #printingsolutions #specialistprinting #printingnews #tradefair Specialist Printing Worldwide

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