Summer might be coming to a close, but things are only kicking into high gear in the printing industry as we prepare for PRINTING United Expo set to take place next month. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend, check out what Spectrum Designs has to say about why they’re excited to attend for the first time.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• ICYMI: S&S Activewear acquired alphabroder, with the transaction expected to be complete later this year
• FIRST LOOK: The preliminary agenda for the Apparelist Live! Theatre has been released — with more education sessions to be announced
• Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More had a stellar Q2, welcoming eight new franchises and activating a new product line

This Week’s Top Topics

• For those shops ready to bring embroidery services in-house, this comprehensive guide outlines everything you need to know in order to succeed
• What are printing operations getting cited for most by OSHA? Gary Jones, VP of environmental, health, and safety affairs for PRINTING United Alliance, breaks down the details
• If you’re interested in printing political T-shirts, proceed with caution: It’s all about taking the right approach during election season