Gluing solutions provider Baumer hhs, Krefeld, Germany, has introduced its compact and intuitive Xact controller, whose range of functions is geared entirely to automated gluing. The controller incorporates the latest software and hardware technology, giving customers maximum flexibility. Customers can run all of their Baumer hhs hot melt and cold glue application heads on the … [Read more...] about Baumer hhs Introduces Xact Controller for the Gluing Process

The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech), Reston, Virginia, and the George Mason University (Mason) School of Business, Fairfax, Virginia, are pleased to announce the launch of the LeadingPRINT: Advanced Leadership Program with its first online education offering - Managing Transformation in the Printing Industry. A unique collaboration between industry experts at … [Read more...] about APTech, George Mason University Launch LeadingPRINT

US States, such as Connecticut and Illinois, are setting up sites directing businesses that wish to donate PPE to healthcare workers and hospitals. These PPE supplies could include face shields, coveralls, gloves, masks and more. To find a donation location in your state, go to Google and search “donate PPE (my state).” Included here are links to some state … [Read more...] about US States Setting Up Resource Page for Businesses that Can Donate PPE to Healthcare Workers

Palo Alto, California-based PaperSpecs is offering people an alternative to bingeing another series on Netflix. If learning something constructive is on your to-do list during this time when many are working at home, PaperSpecs has chosen five of the company's most popular members-only webinars and is making them available for free. The five print topics are: The Many … [Read more...] about PaperSpecs Offers Free On-Demand Webinars

Screen printing technology provider Sakurai has announced that its headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, will remain closed and staff will operate remotely to support customers until April 30, 2020, in compliance with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extended Stay at Home Executive Order. “In spite of these challenging times, the Sakurai team is responding promptly to all sales and … [Read more...] about Sakurai USA Extends Remote Operations Through April 30

The 17th edition of Label Summit Latin America closed on a high note in Santiago in March. Taking place in the Chilean capital for only the second time, the two-day conference brought together 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries, eager to share ideas and shape the future direction of the region’s label and package printing industry. The conference, hosted at Espacio … [Read more...] about Label Summit Latin America 2020 Concludes

The US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the availability of $42.5 million in Youth Apprenticeship Readiness grants to support the enrollment of in-school or out-of-school youth apprentices (ages 16-24) into new or existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). “These apprenticeship grants offer communities the opportunity … [Read more...] about US Dept of Labor Announces $42.5 Million Available in Youth Apprenticeship Grants

Aldus Tronics, Sydney, Australia, a supplier of Tronics labeling, Videojet coding, marking and graphics machines, has announced that Aldus Pty Limited has acquired the business of API Foils Europe (excluding its Dutch and Asian subsidiaries), creating a new company called API Foilmakers Limited. The new company will be led by Will Oldham, who was managing director between … [Read more...] about Aldus Acquires API Foils Europe