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Tuesday, October 20, 20268 stories
Fujifilm and ePac form a global alliance built around the J Press FP790
The first FP790 goes into ePac's new Phoenix plant, with a wider fleet rollout across the digital flexible packaging network planned later.
Promo distributor sales rise 3.4% in Q3 as tariffs and fuel costs weigh
ASI's quarterly survey shows a fifth straight quarter of growth, led by the biggest distributors, while the smallest shops lost ground.
Canon U.S.A. and DigiTech launch compact Texas ST2/X1 UV LED flatbed
The 50 x 100-inch flatbed borrows the LT3 series' structure and adds a standard auto-unloader, bringing high-volume capability to smaller shops.
Gildan hit with investor class action over alleged channel stuffing
A proposed class action in New York federal court builds on a June short-seller report claiming the blank-apparel giant pulled sales forward.
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Hederman Brothers invests in Durst, Zünd and a 20,000 sq ft wide-format facility
The Mississippi printer is bringing signage, vehicle graphics and fulfillment onto its Madison campus alongside new print and cutting systems.
Intelisent launches analytics studio to make postal data usable for mail teams
Atlas Business Insights Studio pulls delivery scans, postage, Informed Delivery and mail-quality data into one workspace for mailers and brands.
Shutterfly becomes official photo gift partner of Disney parks and cruise line
Disney PhotoPass images can now flow straight into Shutterfly accounts, backed by a new Disney shopping hub and park-themed collections.
TikTok Shop starts its Black Friday push a day earlier as big retailers join
The U.S. campaign runs Nov. 11-30, with Best Buy, Ulta Beauty and Sephora selling on the platform for the first time this season.
Monday, October 19, 20262 stories
Electroninks and IDS cut printed-heater build time 73% with aerosol process
A joint aerospace program printed 100-plus multilayer heaters at near-perfect yield using particle-free inks cured directly on the printer.
Squishy toys and 'dumplings' lead fastest-growing promo searches in Q3
ASI Research data show viral fidget products, hacky sacks and cold-weather items surging on ESP, while interest in Stanley tumblers cooled.
Friday, October 16, 20263 stories
California's textile EPR program is underway: who must register
SB 707 duties fall first on U.S. brand owners, then importers, then sellers; registration costs $1,000 a year and late filers can still sign up.
EraSmart rolls out fluorescent DTF printers for blacklight-ready apparel
EraSmart's A1 and A2 add fluorescent ink channels to direct-to-film printing, aimed at festival merch, stage wear and event apparel.
STAHLS' launches online tool that checks artwork against 18 patch types
Decorators upload a design and see which patch and emblem styles are ready to order, need changes or will not work.
Thursday, October 15, 20265 stories
Washington Post to close its Springfield printing plant, laying off 118
The 46-year-old Virginia facility will shut around year-end as the Post moves printing to a much smaller site near Dulles Airport.
Elon University's in-plant adds six new devices and brings sign work in-house
A five-person campus print shop justified each purchase against outsourcing costs, and its wide-format revenue more than doubled in August.
Flexible Packaging Association signs Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and P&G to new brand council
The new membership category gives consumer brands a direct seat in FPA's circularity, consumer education and policy advocacy work.
Manual screen-printing press market forecast to reach $126.7 million by 2035
A Global Growth Insights study projects 4.2% annual growth, with North America holding about 29% of global demand for manual presses.
Millcraft acquires Louisville corrugated packaging distributor P3
The deal adds custom corrugated, protective packaging and parts-assembly services aimed at automotive and industrial customers.
Wednesday, October 14, 20263 stories
EFI and Agfa's digital printing unit to combine in a 60/40 Siris-Agfa venture
The deal joins EFI with Agfa's Digital Printing Solutions business, forming a company that expects about $625 million in 2026 pro forma revenue.
HALO adds Portland and St. Louis distributors in a two-deal expansion
Event-apparel specialist Leslie Jordan and incentives firm T&P Incentives will keep their names, staff and offices under HALO.
Total Printing Systems partners with Cardinal Publishers Group on book distribution
The tie-up, effective October 2, lets the book printer offer distribution to its clients while Cardinal helps place their titles in bookstores.
Tuesday, October 13, 20263 stories
RRD to deploy 15 HP digital presses under an expanded deal running through 2029
The expanded agreement adds digital capacity across RRD plants for commercial print, direct mail, labels, packaging and statement work.
General Formulations adds air-egress liner to its semi-rigid vinyl line
Four 6-mil white films aim to make bubble-free installs faster for signage, decals, POP displays and window graphics.
S&S Activewear plans automated 500,000 sq ft distribution center in Phoenix
The apparel distributor's new site, due in late summer 2027, adds inventory and capacity for decorators in the West and Southwest.
Friday, October 9, 20261 story
HP marks 10 years of Multi Jet Fusion with an entry-level MJF 1200
The roughly $48,000 printer, due in 2027, is aimed at smaller manufacturers; HP says its additive business grew about 30% for a second year.
Wednesday, October 7, 20261 story
Diamond Packaging ties CPG cartons to certified reforestation through PrintReleaf
The Rochester, N.Y., converter will measure paperboard used in client programs and fund matching tree planting under its Greenbox initiative.
Tuesday, October 6, 20261 story
Müller Martini's Diamant Pro Digital aims to automate book-of-one hardcover
The new digital hardcover line runs up to 1,800 cycles per hour and changes formats by barcode without stopping production.
Monday, October 5, 20261 story
W&H debuts ONEFLEX CI flexo press for flexible packaging at FTA event
Windmöller & Hölscher used the FTA Technical Conference in Atlanta for the global launch of its newest central-impression press, rated to 600 m/min.
Friday, October 2, 20262 stories
Possehl takes full ownership of web press maker manroland Goss
The German group, which previously held 51%, now owns the web offset supplier outright after co-owner American Industrial Partners exited.
Think Ink buys Kirk-Rudy assets, relaunching the mailing-gear maker as KR Engineering
The deal closed during PRINTING United and keeps the business running from Kirk-Rudy's 100,000-square-foot plant in Woodstock, Georgia.
Tuesday, September 29, 20261 story
Howard Custom Transfers launches HCT Assist overflow decorating service
The Illinois transfer maker will decorate, pack and ship orders for apparel shops that need capacity without buying equipment.
Wednesday, September 23, 20261 story
Epson unveils $999 SureColor F370 sublimation printer and a primer for cotton
The compact 13 x 19-inch printer and a $149.95 cotton primer ship in November, aimed at makers and small personalization shops.
Monday, September 21, 20261 story
LogoJET adds Roland UV flatbeds in a direct-to-object partnership
The Louisiana DTO printer builder will sell Roland's desktop to large-format UV machines, while Roland gains LogoJET's industrial application know-how.
Friday, September 18, 20262 stories
Arcus Printers launches compact Monarch FB1218 UV flatbed with rotary unit
The North Carolina company's doorway-friendly system prints rigid goods and drinkware, with optional UV DTF, roll-to-roll and vision-scan features.
E Ink invests in US startup Newcopper to develop copper conductive ink
The early-stage SAFE deal backs an oxidation-resistant copper ink that could be a cheaper alternative to silver in displays and printed electronics.
Tuesday, September 15, 20261 story
Roland DG launches Dimense Surface textured wallcovering brand for designers
The brand opens a new channel for Dimense print providers, with designer collaborations and on-demand, PVC-free embossed wallpaper.
Thursday, September 10, 20261 story
SuperGamut previews Kraken, Super Hydra and an auto-cutter to scale up DTF
The DTF equipment maker is positioning an expanded ink setup, a new commercial printer and a vision-guided cutter as one production system.
Wednesday, September 2, 20261 story
Saturday Evening Post to end its print edition after 205 years
The January issue will be the magazine's final printed edition, with publisher Joan SerVaas citing production costs and weaker ad revenue.
Tuesday, September 1, 20261 story
Roland DG adds VersaObject IO-300 flatbed and RC-300 cylinder UV printers
The direct-to-object systems target short-run decoration of industrial parts, panels and drinkware using Roland DG's EUV-H hard ink set.
Friday, August 28, 20261 story
Redbubble and TeePublic owner Articore swings to a full-year profit as revenue slips
Articore posted A$10.9 million in FY26 net profit and plans to invest in its Dashery storefronts and Indian POD marketplace Frankly Wearing.
Wednesday, August 26, 20262 stories
Avery Dennison adds lower-priced Supreme Defense Gloss Lite paint protection film
The 7.5-mil wet-apply clear film carries a seven-year warranty and targets daily drivers, fleets and installers new to PPF.
Vastex adds a 120-volt RedFlash infrared flash cure for screen shops
The RD-18-120 brings an 18-inch infrared flash to shops without 240-volt service, with optional auto-flash and rotary pallet add-ons.
Wednesday, August 19, 20261 story
Lakeside Book Company reorganizes sales to grow its distribution arm
The book manufacturer merged Dover and former Baker & Taylor Publisher Services reps into one team as it courts small and midsize publishers.
Monday, August 17, 20261 story
New CBP postal entry process replaces de minimis for low-value mail imports
Since July 24, eligible mailed goods worth up to $2,500 need a postal informal entry with a bond number and full duty data.
Thursday, August 13, 20261 story
Stratasys holds Q2 revenue flat at $137.6M as consumables set a record
The 3D printer maker kept its 2026 revenue outlook, now sees negative full-year cash flow, and called its MarkForged acquisition pending.
Wednesday, August 12, 20261 story
Kornit Q2 revenue climbs to $55.3M as recurring sales and screen-printer demand grow
The DTG maker beat its guidance, logged an 11th straight quarter of positive operating cash flow and guided Q3 revenue to $55M-$60M.
Monday, August 10, 20261 story
Ninja Transfers widens local DTF pickup to a 40-mile radius around Philadelphia
The transfer supplier's expanded pickup zone now covers 572 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, with orders ready in one to two days.
Wednesday, August 5, 20262 stories
Epson taps National / AZON to distribute SureColor wide-format and dye-sub printers
The deal puts Epson's professional imaging lineup, including F-Series dye-sublimation, DTF and DTG models, into National / AZON's U.S. reseller network.
Etsy marketplace GMS grows 7.5% in Q2 as company cuts about 12% of staff
Etsy closed its Depop sale to eBay, authorized a $2 billion buyback and leaned on AI-driven personalization to lift buyer engagement.
Tuesday, August 4, 20263 stories
Vistaprint becomes a print partner for Canva, starting in the U.S. and Canada
Canva AI will plug into Cimpress systems so users can go from a design prompt to a Vistaprint-produced product without leaving Canva.
DCC opens Florida XPERIENCE CENTER pairing screen, DTF and sublimation gear
The equipment maker's Sanford, Fla., showroom lets decorators compare full production workflows side by side, with an Aug. 26-27 grand opening.
Graphic Packaging's Q2 profit falls on cost inflation as Tennessee plant slated to close
Adjusted EBITDA fell to $247 million amid $60 million in cost inflation, and the company plans to consolidate volume into fewer facilities.
Thursday, July 30, 20263 stories
Avery Dennison's Materials Group powers a strong second quarter
Materials Group sales rose nearly 16% to $1.8 billion, helping lift company-wide adjusted EPS 19% to $2.89.
Cimpress closes fiscal 2026 with 10% revenue growth and raises its 2028 target
The VistaPrint parent reported $3.74 billion in annual revenue and is guiding to 7% growth and $520 million in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2027.
Quad posts small Q2 sales gain and swings to a profit
Higher paper and logistics sales lifted second-quarter revenue 1% to $578 million, and the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.
Tuesday, July 28, 20261 story
Roland DG brings EU2-1000MF direct-to-board UV flatbed to North America
The successor to the EU-1000MF promises about 1.5 times the output at an unchanged price, aimed at shops printing rigid signage and displays.
Friday, July 24, 20261 story
LabelTec becomes first U.S. converter to buy a ROTOCON RFP flexo press
A trade-in deal with the newly formed ROTOCON USA swaps the Colorado converter's older flexo gear for a fully servo-driven press.
Wednesday, July 22, 20261 story
Superior Tape & Label completes third Weigang flexo press in Oregon
The Gresham converter standardized on one Weigang build across three presses in 16 months to keep output and workflows consistent.
Friday, July 17, 20261 story
Brother launches GTX300 hybrid printer that handles both DTG and DTF
The compact machine lets decorators switch between printing on garments and on film without extra equipment, targeting small shops and classrooms.
Thursday, July 16, 20261 story
Epson dye-sub printers take two 2026 Pinnacle Product Awards
The SureColor F20070 and F9570H won dye-sublimation-on-textile categories at opposite ends of the price range; the S8170 solvent printer also won.
Wednesday, July 15, 20261 story
Mimaki USA's TS200-1600 dye-sub and UV-DTF printers win Pinnacle awards
The 64-inch TS200-1600 took the roll-to-roll dye-sublimation-on-metal category, and the UJV300DTF-75 won for UV-DTF to rigid substrates.
