Currents - July 29, 2025

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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 businesses. Currents is published every Tuesday.

National News and Education

Tariffs in Wide Format Industry

Packaging Design

Scoot Over, Digital.

E-Verify Update

Print Discounts That Drive Growth

Video - EPR

GLGA Association News

Wage and Benefit Survey

Last Golf Outing

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Arandell

Fineline Printing Group

Bag Makers

LAST CHANCE to Participate in the 2025 Wage + Benefits Survey

With data representing more than 15,000 employees across 400 firms, the survey remains the industry’s largest and most in-depth compensation benchmarking tool. Participating GLGA members receive a free copy of the published report (a $1000 value).

Hurry, deadline to participate is this Friday, August 1. Access the survey via the GLGA website.

Tariffs in the Wide Format Industry

This article discusses how tariffs are affecting the wide-format industry and considers how artificial intelligence and automation can help. By Keypoint Intelligence on WhatTheyThink.

In checking our earlier 2025 design predictions, we find that packaging design is coming into its own with the burgeoning “brand world” concept, in which virtual and physical realities interact. From Packaging Digest.

Scoot Over, Digital. Physical Is Making a Comeback

As brands look for ways to create deeper connections with customers and more authentic real-life experiences, physical and tactile touchpoints are witnessing a resurgence. From Labels & Labeling.

E-Verify Update: New ‘Revoked Document Number’ Field Enhances Employer Compliance

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a critical update to the E-Verify Status Change Report of which all employers using the system should be aware. From GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Print Discounts That Drive Growth

Debbie offers crucial insights for print executives on managing profit margins amid increasing customer demands for discounts, with practical advice on setting discount policies and understanding actual costs. By GLGA member Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printer.

Video: Two Minutes with Two Sides – Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach that intends to hold brand owners, licensees, importers, and distributors accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products. Watch the latest edition of Two Minutes with Two Sides to get a brief overview of the new laws, which states are impacted, and what it means for producers. By Two Sides North America.

In Two Weeks! Our Last Golf Outing of the Summer

Be there! It's your last chance to network at one of our most popular events of the year. The Wisconsin State Golf Outing is coming up on Wednesday, August 13, at Lake Ripley Golf Club in Cambridge, WI. LIMITED SPACE REMAINING. Are you a single golfer? You are needed to complete a foursome.

LAST CHANCE TO BE A SPONSOR! We are sold out of hole sponsorships, but a limited number of premier sponsorships are available. Contact Debra Warner for more information.

GLGA Print Academy Featured Course of the Week - FREE for GLGA Members

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION PRINTING -A Brief History of Printing

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Member News

What's new at your business? Send your press releases and social media post links to Sharon Flick.

Find more news about and featuring GLGA members on our LinkedIn networking group page.

Arandell Corporation Welcomes Industry Veteran Jamey Kelly as SVP of Sales and Marketing

Posted on LinkedIn by Arandell, Menomonee Falls, WI

Cary Sible Joins Fineline Printing Group as Director of Administration

Posted on LinkedIn by Fineline Printing Group, Indianapolis, IN.

BAG MAKERS Named One of the Top Workplaces in McHenry County for 3 Consecutive Years

Posted on LinkedIn by BAG MAKERS, Inc.,, Union, IL.

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 celebrated its 135 year anniversary in 2021 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America.

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