{"id":265447,"date":"2025-12-16T10:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldimagingnews.com\/?p=265447"},"modified":"2025-12-17T23:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:53:17","slug":"printing-united-alliance-celebrates-a-year-of-major-wins-advancing-the-printing-industry-through-advocacy-and-membership-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldimagingnews.com\/fr\/printing-united-alliance-celebrates-a-year-of-major-wins-advancing-the-printing-industry-through-advocacy-and-membership-support\/","title":{"rendered":"PRINTING United Alliance Celebrates a Year of Major Wins Advancing the Printing Industry Through Advocacy and Membership Support"},"content":{"rendered":"
Advocacy victories, growing membership engagement, and enhanced industry resources like the global iLEARNING+ training platform, mark a transformative year for the Alliance and its nationwide community<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n
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PHILADELPHIA | Pennsylvania – December 2025 –<\/strong>\u00a0PRINTING United Alliance<\/a><\/strong>, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, proudly announces a year of meaningful achievements fueled by its expanding membership community and the strength of its national advocacy program. Together, these milestones underscore the Alliance\u2019s core mission: to create a stronger, more innovative, and more competitive printing industry. To learn more about the Alliance, visit\u00a0www.printing.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Advocacy Wins That Strengthen and Protect the Printing Industry
\n<\/strong>The Alliance has proudly championed and worked diligently to identify, provide insight and comments on, and help secure several major legislative victories throughout 2025. These wins directly advance the business environment for print service providers, suppliers, and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. None of this progress would be possible without the unwavering support of Alliance members, whose investment in membership makes this work possible.<\/p>\n

Federal Advocacy Achievements<\/strong>
\nAt the federal level, the Alliance supported and shared meaningful tax relief for Main Street businesses and print service providers through critical legislation. These benefits include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Maintaining low tax rates for small and mid-sized businesses
\n\u2022 Making permanent the 20% small business deduction, protecting pass-through entities
\n\u2022 Preserving full deductibility of advertising expenses, boosting demand for printed communications and easing tax burdens on printers<\/p>\n

These provisions collectively delivered a significant boost to U.S. manufacturing, resulting in a 19% reduction in taxes\u2014totaling $328 billion that can now be reinvested in equipment, workforce expansion, and increased wages.<\/p>\n

The Alliance also championed and supported major labor and workforce improvements, including:
\n\u2022 Expansion of 529 education savings accounts under the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow\u2019s Workforce Act, allowing these funds to cover short-term training and certification programs\u2014supporting pipelines into skilled print careers
\n\u2022 Federal tax changes exempting the first $12,500 of overtime pay, reducing labor costs for employers
\n\u2022 Removal of the FTC\u2019s ban on noncompete agreements<\/p>\n

Critical State Advocacy Achievements<\/strong>
\nAcross the country, the Alliance worked tirelessly to protect the vital interests of the printing industry in key state-level battles:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0New Jersey and New York:<\/strong>\u00a0Successful removal of proposed carbon black bans safeguarding the inks essential to print production
\n\u2022\u00a0Ohio:<\/strong>\u00a0Preservation of the longstanding sales and use tax exemption on printed materials preventing major cost increases for printers and publishers
\n\u2022\u00a0California (SCAQMD Rule 1171):<\/strong>\u00a0Adoption of Alliance-recommended regulatory changes for cleaning solvents that balance environmental goals with practical, achievable compliance for print businesses<\/p>\n

Collectively, these wins fuel growth, innovation, and opportunity for the entire print ecosystem. Members can access full details and take part in ongoing legislative efforts by\u00a0visiting the Advocacy Center on printing.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and subscribing to real-time Action Alerts.<\/p>\n

Membership Growth and Industry Impact: Strengthening the Alliance Community
\n<\/strong>PRINTING United Alliance membership continues to grow as companies across every segment of the printing industry turn to the Alliance for essential resources, technical expertise, workforce support, and powerful industry representation.<\/p>\n

Just some of the key membership achievements in 2025 include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Record Membership:<\/strong>\u00a0Thousands of printers, suppliers, and educators joined or renewed their Alliance membership, reinforcing the Alliance\u2019s role as the industry\u2019s unified voice.
\n\u2022\u00a0Expansion of iLEARNING+ and G7+:<\/strong>\u00a0iLEARNING+ is now in use by more than 65 countries and 8,000 learners using the platform. Industry professionals gained access to an expanded portfolio of industry-leading training, including AI, color management, safety, screen printing, \u201cessentials\u201d courses, workflow optimization, and more. Students and educators continued to receive free access to iLEARNING+ year-round.
\n\u2022\u00a0Unmatched Technical and Compliance Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Membership teams assisted with more than 1,600 calls from members on EHS, HR, OSHA, and Advocacy guidance. Members are supported through consultations, template policies, webinars, and compliance resources, including State of the Industry economics reporting, the essential Wage & Benefits Report, Key Financial Ratios program, and so much more.
\n\u2022\u00a0Industry-Defining Events & Community Programs:<\/strong>\u00a0From PRINTING United Expo, Student Day, G7+ and the G7+ Expo Exchange program, to Women in Print Alliance initiatives, webinars, and the popular segment-targeted Summit events; Alliance members benefitted from unprecedented opportunities for networking, visibility, and business development. Alliance Community Forums and Directories were also set up as a way to stay connected.
\n\u2022\u00a0Growing Influence on Capitol Hill:<\/strong>\u00a0Member participation in the inaugural 2025 Legislative Fly-In helped identify industry issues directly with lawmakers, demonstrating the power of a unified membership base. The continued growth of the Congressional Printing Caucus has elevated our voice on Capitol Hill, creating new opportunities to educate lawmakers, advance industry priorities, and showcase the essential role print plays in America\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

These accomplishments reflect the Alliance\u2019s ongoing commitment to delivering high-value services that strengthen the industry and empower every member\u2014from small shops to global manufacturers\u2014to thrive.<\/p>\n

A Unified Industry Voice for 2026 and Beyond<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe achievements we are celebrating this year underscore the power of a united industry,\u201d said Ford Bowers<\/strong>, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. \u201cOur advocacy wins, expanded member resources, and strengthened community programs all stem from the unwavering support and engagement of our members.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir investment allows us to protect this industry at every level – federally, locally, and operationally – while equipping print businesses with the tools, education, and guidance they need to thrive. Together, we are shaping a more resilient and innovative future for printing, and we could not be prouder of the progress that has been made.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Alliance will continue to expand its advocacy outreach, technical services, education, certification programs, and industry-defining events in 2026, always with the mission of serving its members and advancing the printing industry at large.<\/p>\n

Join the Alliance and Be Part of the Most Impactful and United Industry Movement<\/strong>
\nPRINTING United Alliance is an association built by and for the printing industry. To learn more about becoming a member and accessing these benefits, visit:\u00a0printing.org\/membership<\/a><\/strong>. To stay informed on industry issues or engage in ongoing legislative efforts, visit:\u00a0printing.org\/advocacy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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