Congratulations to SPC President, Adam LeFebvre on Being a 2022 Printing Industry Hall of Fame Inductee

What notable federal legislative activity took place in 2023? A significant win for the PRINTING United Alliance’s apparel community was the enactment of the bipartisan Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act, also known as the INFORM Consumers Act. The law will make it harder for criminal enterprises to operate in the shadows of the Internet. The Act took effect on June 27, 2023, and will crack down on criminals selling stolen, counterfeit, or unsafe items in online marketplaces. It requires online marketplaces to collect, verify, and disclose certain information about “high-volume third-party sellers.” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can issue civil penalties of $50,120 per violation.

Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced the new upcoming1 varioPRINT iX1700 B3+ size inkjet digital sheetfed press, designed to deliver an exceptional combination of high print quality and fast, efficient production for the demanding commercial, in-plant, and direct mail print markets. Introduced as an expansion of Canon’s broad digital press portfolio, the varioPRINT iX1700 color inkjet production press joins the varioPRINT iX-series within Canon’s sheetfed inkjet portfolio, combining the flexibility of sheetfed printing with production inkjet. Engineered for reliable, high productivity and consistent, high quality, the new press will be based on a compelling blend of brand new and proven Canon technologies.

The print and paper advocacy group Two Sides are excited to announce its newest member, one of the leading book printers in the UK, Print On Demand Worldwide. Quality is at the heart of Print On Demand Worldwide – it is the backbone of the business, from investing in the latest high-tech printers bringing a true on-demand service for customers, to customer service that ensures a bespoke service for all. “Print On Demand Worldwide are delighted to become a member of Two Sides. We believe in being green and working towards an environmentally conscious printing future. We’ve won many awards for our environmental flair over the years and, by using Two Sides’ materials and research, we look forward to promoting the sustainable story of print media and enhancing our own sustainability story even further,” says Andy Cork, Managing Director for Print On Demand Worldwide.