Global training provider for the label and package printing industry, the Label Academy, London, UK, will start offering its master classes to an international audience online outside Labelexpo shows for the very first time. This is in response to the increased appetite for digital learning. The Label Academy’s in-depth and expert-led master classes in English have proved … [Read more...] about Label Academy Launches Virtual Master Classes
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Inkjet Summer School 2020 to be Held Online in July
Conference and course organizer IMI Europe Ltd, Impington, UK, has announced that, due to the current situation, its Inkjet Summer School event (previously to be held in Ghent) will be held online. The courses still will be delivered live by the same course presenters, and attendees will be able to engage with the presenters and other attendees during the course. By holding … [Read more...] about Inkjet Summer School 2020 to be Held Online in July
Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Acquire Digital Inks Business
Sun Chemical Corporation, Parsippany, New Jersey, and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares and certain other assets related to the production of inks of Sensient Imaging Technologies, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sun Chemical is a producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid … [Read more...] about Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Acquire Digital Inks Business
US Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, DC, has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country. Throughout the course of the pandemic, understanding about the transmission and prevention of infection has improved. The government … [Read more...] about US Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus
Graphic Communications Workforce Coalition Announces Winning Logo
The Graphic Communications Workforce Coalition (GCWC) has completed the student design contest and is introducing its new logo. Nearly 50 entries were received from students across the US. The winning design was submitted by Brianna Macsuga, a student at the Genesee Career Institute in Flint, Michigan. She will be receiving $1,000 in tuition assistance. Two honorable mention … [Read more...] about Graphic Communications Workforce Coalition Announces Winning Logo
FSEA Launches Online Learning Experience
The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) is launching a free online event to provide resources for print decorating, finishing and binding providers. To be held virtually on June 23 and 24 at www.fseaconference.com, the FSEA Online Learning Experience will provide education on topics that are critical to the success of small- to mid-sized specialty … [Read more...] about FSEA Launches Online Learning Experience
Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas Shows Rescheduled
Tarsus Group, the organizer of Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas 2020, has confirmed new dates for its co-located shows taking place in Rosemont, Illinois, as a result of the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 situation. Originally scheduled to take place between Sept. 15-17, the 2020 editions of Labelexpo Americas and Brand Print Americas now will take place between March 23-25, … [Read more...] about Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas Shows Rescheduled
SGIA, PIA Become PRINTING United Alliance
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA), which merged May 1, 2020, have announced the new organization name as a combined company: PRINTING United Alliance. PRINTING United Alliance also announced its official board of directors as a merged entity. “PRINTING United Alliance is a reflection of the invaluable partnerships and … [Read more...] about SGIA, PIA Become PRINTING United Alliance
Top 5 Skills Required for 4th Industrial Revolution Success
The skills gap continues to widen and is expected to endure, according to the latest skills gap study conducted by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute (2018). These findings were based on a survey of more than 400 US manufacturers, interviews with manufacturing industry executives, economic predictions by Deloitte’s economics team and analysis of secondary data. While just … [Read more...] about Top 5 Skills Required for 4th Industrial Revolution Success
Anticipation Building for drupa 2021
With drupa 2020 postponed because of the coronavirus, the date for drupa 2021 has been announced: April 20-30 in Düsseldorf, Germany. “We are glad Messe Düsseldorf decided to postpone drupa to 2021,” said Giacomo Farnè, sales representative with Italian exhibitor Pentabox. "drupa is the industry’s key event everyone is waiting for. That's why it is so important that the … [Read more...] about Anticipation Building for drupa 2021