Business Management - Industry Trends

Jericho High School recently participated in Future Authors Project, a writing workshop hosted by Canon Solutions America that enables students to create a published book. Canon equipped each student with an EOS M50 Mark II camera and provided training on basic photography principles.

During PRINTING United Expo, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer sat down with Government Publishing Office Director Hugh Halpern to get his take on the show, learn about the latest technology developments at GPO, and hear his advice for fellow in-plant managers.

A total of 701 exhibitors from around the world occupied 1 million square feet of show floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. From an attendance standpoint, there were 7% more attendees on-site this year in Las Vegas than the inaugural show in Dallas in 2019.

“The size of the Expo really stood out to me,” noted Wes Troup, of The World Bank Group’s in-plant. “Two massive conference hall floors filled end to end with vendors and attendees was impressive." He was one of several in-plant managers who came away amazed and satisfied after attending PRINTING United Expo.

At PRINTING United Expo, HP introduced the latest addition to its portfolio: the HP Latex 2700, which offers white ink capabilities and a wider gamut of colors.

During the In-plant Impressions Forum at PRINTING United Expo, print shop managers talked candidly about their experiences adding services such as wide-format printing, promotional products, or garment printing to their product offerings. Here is what they had to say.

When it comes to wide-format printing equipment, signs and banners might be the most obvious application. Here is a look at four potential verticals that could prove to be lucrative for anyone looking to expand their wide-format business.

An advisory group of PRINTING United Alliance, the Women in Print Alliance was established to attract, connect, empower, and advocate for women in the print community. Lyons Black will help oversee the expanded resources, programs, and services that will be offered to this community.

PRINTING United Alliance and the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation are pleased to present “Ink Your Future,” a special day for students featuring a guided tour of the show floor, attendance at keynotes, and a chance to meet with industry leaders.

PRINTING United Alliance announced the newest members of the association’s board of directors for the coming year. Michael Marcian of Corporate Communications Group assumes role of chair, while Jaime Herand, Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, and Tom Wittenberg, HP Inc., join the board.