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View allFujifilm and ePac form a global alliance built around the J Press FP790
The first FP790 goes into ePac's new Phoenix plant, with a wider fleet rollout across the digital flexible packaging network planned later.
Promo distributor sales rise 3.4% in Q3 as tariffs and fuel costs weigh
ASI's quarterly survey shows a fifth straight quarter of growth, led by the biggest distributors, while the smallest shops lost ground.
Canon U.S.A. and DigiTech launch compact Texas ST2/X1 UV LED flatbed
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Gildan hit with investor class action over alleged channel stuffing
A proposed class action in New York federal court builds on a June short-seller report claiming the blank-apparel giant pulled sales forward.
Hederman Brothers invests in Durst, Zünd and a 20,000 sq ft wide-format facility
The Mississippi printer is bringing signage, vehicle graphics and fulfillment onto its Madison campus alongside new print and cutting systems.
Intelisent launches analytics studio to make postal data usable for mail teams
Atlas Business Insights Studio pulls delivery scans, postage, Informed Delivery and mail-quality data into one workspace for mailers and brands.
Shutterfly becomes official photo gift partner of Disney parks and cruise line
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TikTok Shop starts its Black Friday push a day earlier as big retailers join
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