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Welcome to Currents, the Great Lakes Graphics Association's weekly e-newsletter, bringing you information and education you can use to run your business. Currents is published every Tuesday.

National News and Education

Commercial Printing

AI and Packaging

USPS and Pension

Employees with Autism

Daily Print Stress

PaperSpecs Quick Tip

GLGA Association News

GLGA/PCC Golf Social

Excellence in Leadership Awards

Excellence Awards Celebrations

GLGA Academy

Member News

Schumann Printers

Graphic Image Corporation

Tactive

NEXT WEEK - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Let's Connect at the Indoor Golf Social!

Join us next Wednesday, April 22, for our first joint social with the Milwaukee Postal Customer Council. We'll be at Tap In Golf Simulators and Sports Bar in Waukesha, WI, for a fun night of networking as you experience world-renowned golf courses to work on your game.

Enjoy networking with those in the industry, some good food, and an open atmosphere. Pub food and time on the simulators are included.

National News and Education

Commercial Printing Establishments - 2010-2023

This represents a decline of 31 percent since 2010. From WhatTheyThink.

AI Won’t Replace Packaging Leaders — But AI Users Will

Industry experts reveal why 80 percent of packaging companies now use AI tools, and why human expertise, business acumen, and curiosity matter more than ever. From Packaging Digest.

USPS Suspends Contributions to Pension Plan to Delay Running Out of Cash

USPS is also planning to raise the price of a first-class forever stamp on July 12, from 78 cents to 82 cents. From Federal News Network.

Reasonable Accommodations for Employees With Autism: A Practical Guide

Employees with autism may present certain strengths in the workplace while at the same time may exhibit certain challenges. From GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Printers: The Hidden Cost of Daily Print Stress

After many quiet conversations with myself, I finally realized that the issue wasn't with printing; the real problem was the daily pressure I felt. By GLGA member Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printer.

PaperSpecs Quick Tip: Add Textured Effects on Short Print Runs

Nothing boosts the impact of packaging, brochures and other print projects quite like adding a finger-pleasing texture to your artwork. While this is easy enough to do traditionally, it isn’t always affordable for your shorter print runs. So how do you get around that? By Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs. 

GLGA Association News

Excellence Reimagined - the Excellence Awards Celebrations

Join us for a a celebration of graphics manufacturing and the people who make it successful! We’re pleased to announce the addition of a third ceremony in Indiana, a new location in Wisconsin, and a significantly lower registration fee. 

Milwaukee Celebration: Wednesday, May 27

The Barley Room at Pabst, Milwaukee, WI

Indianapolis Celebration: Tuesday, June 2

Eagle Creek Golf Club, Indianapolis, IN

Chicagoland Celebration : Thursday, June 4

White Pines Golf Club and Banquets, Bensenville, IL

GLGA Excellence in Leadership Awards Are Open for Submissions

Join GLGA in recognizing the best in the industry by nominating your staff or coworkers for the Excellence in Leadership Awards.

The Excellence in Leadership Awards program recognizes those in the industry who exemplify outstanding character, drive company growth, bring teams together and create the environment to help companies succeed. Click here to read more or to nominate a individual you believe deserves recognition.

Deadline for submission is close of business Friday, May 1, 2026.

Membership News

Schumann Printers Named Top Workplace for 2026

Posted on LinkedIn by Schumann Printers, Fall River, WI.

Graphic Image Corporation Unveils 🛗ELEVATOR WRAPS🛗 at the John Hancock Building 

Posted on LinkedIn by Graphic Image Corporation, Orland Park, IL.

Tactive Project Spotlight: Salesforce “Cursing to Closing” Card Deck

Posted on on their website blog by Tactive, Indianapolis, IN.

About Us

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 is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America. 

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