PIA and GAA Consolidate as Print & Graphic Communications Association (whattheythink.com)

More than 19,000 people attended the 2017 SGIA Expo (New Orleans; October 10-12) last week. The show, which took over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, featured nearly 600 exhibitors showcasing the most innovative technologies and products in the printing marketplace. “The Expo is always exciting, and not just because it’s the largest printing show in North America,” said SGIA President and CEO, Ford Bowers. “It’s where you go to see and learn about the evolution of the print industry.” The show floor bustled with attendees and exhibitors doing business, with attendees clearly ready to make purchases and add innovation to their organizations. New attendee Nathanial Kastelic, owner of 11th Loop, was here seeking information about eco-friendly textiles and processes. Click Read More below for additional information.

Sun Chemical has launched the SunStrato® AquaLam Gen2 ink series, an outstanding water-based solution for printing laminated and retortable flexible packaging. AquaLam Gen2 is the second generation of inks within the established AquaLam range. Offering enhanced quality, printability, and bond strength, the range can help reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and CO2 emissions by 18-20% versus comparable solvent-based inks typically used in similar applications. Results may vary based on factors such as solvent recycling, energy sources and drying efficiency. Impressive results are already being achieved with AquaLam Gen2 by some flexible packaging producers with 7 colour extended colour gamut (ECG) to produce high-quality laminated packaging, combining newly installed press with state-of-the-art printing plates and advanced anilox sets.

Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies, one of North America's largest independent distributors of media for business communications, will unveil a broad and diverse portfolio of products for HP Indigo series 3 and 4 print technologies at Dscoop 2018 in Dallas TX including several exciting new products. Be sure to stop by Midland Paper booth #85 at DSCOOP 2018 to view HP Indigo printed samples of the following featured RIT certified products: •Diamond Print Glitter - Eye catching, non-flaking, glitter paper that folds without cracking, •Blanks Plastic Paper - Unique waterproof poly film used for menus, ID’s, tags, POP, signage and other graphic applications, •ClingZ and Ztac - Revolutionary wall and window films, •DigiFly HP - Printable canvas material, •Setalux HP - Printable book cover material. Click Read More below for additional information.