Business Management - Government/Governmental
COVID-19's effect on the economy has been profound. How this all plays out will depend on the economy’s underlying health and the effectiveness of support. Drawing on the resources of federal, state, and local agencies is important — there’s no reason to go it alone. Here are some suggestions for printing companies.
The Flexible Packaging Association announced that it has sent letters to the White House, all governors, and other legislators regarding the manufacturing of flexible packaging as essential during the COVID-19 crisis. Given packaging's importance in food, medical, and health care sectors, the letters express the importance of packaging production during the unprecedented circumstances.
Ongoing economic, legislative, and regulatory issues — let alone a big election — should make for an interesting year for the printing industry in 2020. Printing industry experts and analysts weigh in on what printers can expect in the year ahead.
With the cannabis industry’s growth, brands are in need of partners that can balance regulations and innovative design.
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics called the printing industry "too small to be tracked" it brought some furious reactions from printers. But indignation aside, what real impact does this decision by a government agency have on printers?
The latest edition of the FINAT RADAR has been released, indicating that European label customers are approaching 2019 more cautiously than 2018. With multiple global factors at play, the full report details the reasons for the cautious approach.
Since the Trump administration first imposed tariffs on imported aluminum, the flexible packaging industry, which relies on the use of aluminum foil, has been significantly impacted. As the final months of 2018 approach, the Flexible Packaging Association says the situation has become more complex.
The 10% tariff that the Trump administration has imposed on imported aluminum is now being passed through as a surcharge by major lithographic printing plate manufacturers to their U.S. offset printing customers.
SGIA has joined the Coalition for Accurate Product Labels as California’s new Proposition 65 label warning requirements take place this month. SGIA stated its goal in joining CAPL is to engage in conversation about smart labeling that provides consumers with accurate information.
Representatives from Flexible Packaging Association member companies took part in a United States Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Roundtable Hearing yesterday to discuss the impact of tariffs on their businesses.