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In this issue:
National News and Education
Top 100 Small Commercial Printers
April Shipments
NAM Labor Survey
Digital Embellishments
Leading Indicators - Your People
Illinois’s Leave Laws
Video - Millennials in Print # 19
GLGA Association News
State Golf Outings
FREE Member Webinars
Americas Print Show

Member News
H&H Graphics
Case Paper
Kodak
Port Hawkesbury Paper
Tharstern


National News and Education
2022 Top 100 Small Commercial Printers
Each year, WhatTheyThink | Printing News invites small commercial print business owners to participate in our Top 100 Shops Survey. The responses reflect an industry turning to new challenges. Although COVID is not over, our Top Shops have more pressing issues. Read more on PrintingNews.com, which features a profile of GLGA member Yunker Industries, Elkhorn, WI.
April Shipments: Returning to Regular Seasonality
April 2022 shipments came in at $6.67 billion, down from March’s $7.03 billion. The general trend in all but two of the last seven years has been for April shipments to decline from March’s. That’s not really good news but suggests we’re at least getting back to normal. Read more in this analysis by WhatTheyThink.com.
Significant Manufacturing Labor Issues Persist at Mid-Year
A recent survey of US manufacturing execs indicates that workforce challenges remain a major concern as end of 2022’s first half nears. Read more on Packaging Digest.com. (Editor's note: article includes link to download the survey report.)
Digital Embellishments Open Doors to New Business
Capable of creating physical, visual and tactile effects in one pass and economically handling short runs, digital enhancement capabilities open doors to new business. Read more by PostPress Magazine.com.
Leading Indicators for Your Printing Business — Your People
In a world that revolves around KPIs, your team is your true leading indicator. Focus on keeping your employees engaged and excited about what they do, where they work, and how to feel part of the success of your organization. Read more by Mike Philie of The Philie Group.
Updates to Illinois’s Bereavement Leave and Employee Sick Leave Laws
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed into law two bills addressing employee leave. Read more by GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.
VIDEO - Millennials in Print Podcast # 19
The guys from GLGA member Arandell, Menomonee Falls, WI, chat with Tim Curtis of CohereOne and Erik Martinez of Blue Tangerine, who host the Digital Velocity Podcast together. Tune in as they chat about the current trends in digital marketing, the interoperability between print and digital marketing, and how brands can accommodate print growth in the current market.
GLGA Association News
Limited Space Left for the Golf Outings - Register Today!
We are down to our last few foursomes for the two remaining golf outings. Don't wait - register today! Singles, we do have other singles looking for teammates. Register online or contact Sharon Flick at (262) 201-4730 or sflick@glga.info.

  • Illinois – Ninth Annual Chicagoland Printers Scholarship Golf Outing, July 20, 2022, White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL, co-hosted by GLGA and GCG

  • Wisconsin – August 10, 2022, Lake Ripley Golf Club, Cambridge, WI


Photos from the June 15 Indiana Golf Outing are now available in our online album. Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored and donated - you made this a great event!
Upcoming FREE Member Webinars:
Attend the New Americas Print Show for Free
Americas Print Show is an exciting three-day industry event focused on building connections and growth in the print and graphics community. APS22 will bring together regional and national associations representing more than 5,000 companies, along with commercial printers, screen and garment producers, large format and sign printers, binderies and graphic finishers, and industry suppliers. Learn more.
Member News
Have some news to share? We want to hear about member company achievements, activities and anything else that's new at your business. Press releases, photos, company e-newsletters, and links to social media posts and blogs welcome! Send your news to Sharon Flick
H&H Graphics Case Study: To Ensure Your Messaging Won’t Go Ignored, Just Add Water
Posted on their website blog by H&H Graphics, Vernon Hills, IL:

Immersing a magazine ad insert in water to reveal a hidden message may seem like an idea that’s all wet, but it’s actually irresistible. So when an agricultural industry’s marketing agency approached H&H with the idea of a splash-worthy advertisement, our team knew just what to do. Read more.
Case Makes Launches New Sustainable Product, LuMet™
Case Makes, an Indiana-based laminating and coating division of the Case Paper family, has launched a new fully recyclable laminated product, LuMet™. Read more.
Kodak Announces New Digital Offerings
A recent demonstration of new Kodak digital printing technologies illustrated the company's revitalized direction and a renewed focus. Read more in this feature story by Printing Impressions.com.
Port Hawkesbury Paper Featured in Profile by Two Sides
GLGA member Port Hawkesbury Paper in Nova Scotia was the subject of a member spotlight by Two Sides North America. “Port Hawkesbury Paper is pleased to support Two Sides North America because we share similar objectives when it comes to the long-term sustainability of our company, our industry and the resources that supply us,” says Port Hawkesbury Co-Manager Bevan Lock. Read more.
Tharstern Releases New TharsternTV Show: The Integration Lab
It’s the show for print professionals who want to speed up their workflow and get print jobs flowing swiftly through each department. We’re joined by two experienced integrators who have created connected workflows in their own print businesses who share their experiences and advice. There are three short episodes. See more.
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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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