Member News

Litho Press: Welcome to Bernie’s Bench

Posted on LinkedIn by Litho Press, Indianapolis, IN.

Mid America Paper Recycling to Introduce New Digital Waste Audit at Corrugated Week 2026

Posted on their website by Mid America Paper Recycling, Chicago, IL.

Fiery and Colordyne Technologies Partner to Deliver an Integrated Workflow for the Xaar Versatex Printbar

Posted on their website by Colordyne Technologies, Brookfield, WI.

Chicago Glue & Machine President Featured in New York Times Article

Posted on LinkedIn by Chicago Glue & Machine, Itasca, IL.

DEMO: Transforming Your Operations Using Paylocity’s HR and Payroll System

Join GLGA Group Buying Program partner Paylocity for a Lunch and Learn webinar on this Thursday, September 17. FREE for GLGA members.

Print Workflow and Processes: Datastreams

This lesson is an overview of what datastreams are, how they are used in the printing industry, and why they may need to be converted depending upon the workflow and target output devices.

Take the Lesson

Industry Events

This Week: LOUPE Americas Is In Chicago

LOUPE Americas 2026 (formerly Labelexpo Americas) is at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago September 15-17. GLGA members: receive a 20 percent discount code off of your registration.

Big Systems Showcase Event Is This Thursday

See it print. See it cut. See it transform. Attend the Big Systems Showcase Event on Thursday, September 17, in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Milwaukee Postal Customer Council Day is September 29

GLGA members are invited to attend the Milwaukee Postal Customer Council Day on Tuesday, September 29, in Bayside, WI.

Webinars

Selling to Committees, Not Contacts

Thursday, Sept. 17

How to Make Your Marketing Go

Micro-Viral

Thursday, Oct. 1

Train, Trust, Retain: Engaging Young People at Work

Thursday, Oct. 8

National News

Turn EPR Rules Into Design Innovation Opportunities

Extended producer responsibility is reshaping packaging economics. Smart brands are embedding compliance into early design to cut costs and differentiate. From Packaging Digest.

New Issue of PostPress : August/September 2026 Digital Edition Now Available

Advances in digital embellishment technologies and the rise of e-commerce and artificial intelligence are driving demand for authentic brand experiences. From PostPress Magazine.

Sales Tip of the Week: The Best Sales Process

If you are looking for the best sales process available, look no further than this week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip. From the Sales Vault.

About Us

The Great Lakes Graphics Association is the trade association dedicated to representing the graphics manufacturing industry throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin through education, promotion, and public affairs. It represents approximately 13 percent of the total graphics manufacturing 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 and graphics manufacturing trade association in North America.