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PRINTING United Alliance has voiced its support of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute’s campaign called “This is Our Shot.” The campaign showcases why manufacturers are rolling up their sleeves to get a COVID-19 vaccine — to protect their family, coworkers and the people they love.

Jeff Jacobson, CEO of EFI, recently spoke with Mark Michelson, editor-in-chief of Printing Impressions, about the printing and packaging industry's digital transformation and opportunities for growth. Additionally, Jacobson shared his insights into the latest EFI products, the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, and the future of printing industry events.

This year, Idealliance celebrates its 55th Anniversary. Since its launch in 1966 as the Computer Section of Printing Industries of America (PIA) and later renaming as the Graphic Communications Association, Idealliance has been — and will continue to be — a catalyst for technological change across the broad spectrum of the print production process.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience wraps up on January 31 after three months of free, invaluable programming, which was made available virtually to the global printing community in order to continue to serve industry needs in 2020. In 2021, the event will return as a live expo to be held Oct. 6-8 in Orlando, Fla.

TAGA Presents will be held virtually this year on March 11 and March 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. EST both days. Being headlined by industry notables, the special event provides insight into technology breakthroughs and impacts in printing, graphic communications, and related fields.

Increasing efficiency and automation remain as top priorities in the package printing industry, as printers and converters seek to boost their revenues. But can these goals be achieved without increasing internal headcount? Tune into our upcoming webinar to find out why the answer is 'Yes.'

The COVID crisis has changed business and consumer behavior in many ways. But which of the changes are temporary and which are permanent? Which can we ride for a while before they peter out and which must we build into our long-range business plans?

During the recent virtual Digital Packaging Summit, two leading digital label printers discussed a wide range of topics, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the automation and efficiency advantages of digital, and words of advice for those seeking to enter the digital market.

In the waning days of 2020 (Sunday, December 27, to be exact), President Trump signed HR 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a combination COVID-19 stimulus/relief and omnibus government funding bill passed by the House and Senate on December 21, 2020.

As we wind down 2020 and eagerly await 2021, here is a look back at the top 5 most visited Packaging Impressions articles, as determined by you, our readers.