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National News and Education
Corrugated Consolidation
USPS Regulator Calls for Pause
Packaging Digital Moment
Optimizing Benefits
DOL Heat Rule
Video-Paper Inspiration
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GLGA Association News
Wage and Benefit Survey
Golf Outings
Upcoming Webinars
GLGA Print Academy
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Member News
Tactive
M13 Graphics / Landa
MCD
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Participate in the 2024 GLGA Wage and Benefit Survey and Receive FREE Copy of the Report
Participating in the 2024 GLGA Wage and Benefits Survey will help you gain invaluable insights to stay competitive in your local labor marketplace. Great Lakes Graphics Association members in good standing receive a complimentary report ($1,000 Value) for submitting a completed survey. The final report includes both regional and state data and will be available early fall of 2024.
Please click here to participate in the survey.
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Questions? Contact Joe Lyman at (262) 522-2212, jlyman@glga.info.
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National News and Education | |
The Target Report: Corrugated Consolidation—June 2024 M&A Activity
Recent deal activity involving the corrugating, printing, and converting of corrugated box products now exceeds that of any of the prior five years. Read more in this analysis on WhatTheyThink.com.
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Has Packaging Reached its Digital Transformation Moment?
Data-driven tools and processes will drive changes, from AI package design to sustainable sourcing and EPR compliance. Read more on PackagingDigest.com.
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Optimizing Benefits Provision: Three Strategic Recommendations
Ultimately, business outcomes, from talent retention to increased innovation capacity, are all influenced by the relevance and adequacy of benefits provided to workers. Read more on the Economist.com.
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DOL Unveils Proposed Heat Illness Prevention Rule as Federal Agency Authority Faces Questions
OSHA has unveiled a proposed heat injuries and illnesses rule that would establish the first nationwide standard for addressing the hazards of excessive heat in the workplace. The rule comes as the Supreme Court has been scrutinizing federal agencies’ rulemaking and Congress’s delegation of authority to federal agencies. Read more by GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.
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Video - 'Cannonball' Pop-up Storybook - Paper Inspiration
Settle back and relax because it’s time for something truly special – a picture book that’s going to make you fall in love with the magic of print all over again. See more by Sabine Lenz of Paper Specs.
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Summer Golf Outings - Illinois' Is Next Week!
Come enjoy industry networking and camaraderie over a round of golf, cold beverages, and delicious food.
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ARE YOU TRAVELING TO THE ILLINOIS GOLF CLUB FROM OUT OF TOWN? We have a preferred rate on a block of hotel rooms at Courtyard by Marriot Elmhurst/Oak Brook. Find the link to the hotel on the golf outing's webpage. | |
Upcoming Webinars - FREE for GLGA Members:
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GLGA Print Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members | |
INSIDE THE PRINT SHOP - PUBLICATION PRINTERS
Packaging is part of everyday life, but how much thought have you given to the four primary types of packaging? Learn why we call them packaging converters instead of packaging printers, and what makes each type unique. This lesson is 21:20 in length.
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Have some news to share? We want to hear about member company achievements, activities and anything else that's new at your business. Press releases, photos, company e-newsletters, and links to social media posts and blogs welcome! Send your news to Sharon Flick.
See more news about and featuring GLGA members posted
on our LinkedIn networking group page.
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Tactive Announces Building Consolidation
Tactive, an Indianapolis, IN-based print, promotional product, and fulfillment expert is pleased to announce the consolidation of its services. This strategic decision aims to enhance operational efficiency by centralizing production activities into Tactive’s Riverside and Harding facilities. Read more.
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M13 Graphics Chooses a Landa Digital Printing Press to Deliver Commercial-Quality Production to Overnight Jobs
Posted on their websites by M13 Graphics, Schaumburg, IL, and Landa Digital Printing:
M13 Graphics’ President Dan Banakis says the Landa S10P press fits the vision he’s had in mind for the company: “I was not going to be one of those print shop owners who close themself off from advancements and insist they’ll survive with old technology. I want M13 to be ready for the future.” Read more.
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MCD Introduces Nickless CR80 Cards
Posted on LinkedIn by MCD, Madison, WI:
Introducing unparalleled precision in CR80 card die-cutting. Our innovative technology ensures exceptional accuracy and consistent output, empowering high-volume printers to achieve superior production efficiency. Read and see more.
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The Great Lakes Graphics Association is the trade association dedicated to representing the graphic arts industry throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin through education, promotion, and public affairs. It represents approximately 13 percent of the total print market in the United States with its three-state region, accounting for combined annual shipments of nearly $19 billion. Founded in 1886, GLGA celebrated its 135 year anniversary in 2021 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America. | | | | |
