PIA MidAmerica recently signed a petition urging Congress to act on a targeted and temporary COVID-19 liability protection for businesses. The letter points out that as the new administration strives to reopen the economy, liability protections will help businesses and the like from unfair lawsuits. READ LETTER
OSHA has released updated guidance for employers to use to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance reflects latest scientific findings and includes updates such as making COVID-19 vaccines available at no cost to all eligible employees, not distinguishing between workers who are vaccinated and those who are not, and minimize the negative impact
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has released an updated mandate that requires all businesses to report patron, occupant or employee positive COVID-19 cases to the Director of Public Health. Reports from PIA MidAmerica safety consultants show that the city has been enforcing this requirement in local print shops. READ ORDINANCE
Pulp Paper News announced that Buckman, a global chemical company, will increase prices for 8 to 25% for all product offerings. This comes just one day before another global chemical company, Kemira, announced 3 to 18% price increases for all their polymer products. They note that economic rebound in certain markets have led to cost
Printing Impressions, in partnership with printing industry researcher Vincent Mallardi, has released an analysis of the predicted purchasing patterns for 2021. This report reveals how the top 25 markets account for 97% of total printing procurement for the year, a 3% increase from 2020. The forecast includes: The eight industries/sectors accounting for 40%
For business leaders looking for ways to grow, save or secure the future of their investments, contact us to have a private consultation to discuss MidAmerica merger & acquisition options. We can, confidentially, help locate local/regional buyers and identify partners to evaluate your business. Transitioning ownership isn't something that happens overnight, start the conversation today.
From the desk of Adriane Harrison at PRINTING United Alliance: The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines has raised questions about whether employers can require their employees to be vaccinated. The OSHA General Duties clause requires that employers protect their workers from recognized hazards in the workplace. COVID-19 is a recognized hazard and may be a direct
A report by Graphic Arts Advisors (GAA) is available for member use. The report shows overall number of M&A transactions since 2018 and transaction frequency by market sector. GAA also notes that although M&A transaction frequency is trending down, a recent packaging company garnered 81 buyer inquiries. Reach out to Michael Wurst at GAA if you need M&A guidance or to
Does your organization struggle with: Excessive waste? Defects? Too much downtime? High inventory? Long makeready times? Personnel issues? If you answered "YES" to one or more (or all) of these productivity problems, we can help. We’re partnering with former PIA MidAmerica Membership Development Director Dave Pierson who, prior to retiring in fall 2018, helped members with various technical, personnel and training
We know 2020 has been full of stories: stories of great print, essential work, dynamic pivots and feats of strength to make the best of a tumultuous year. And those significant achievements are because of your essential workforce. To honor them, we’ve added five nominations to the 2021 GraphEx Awards. Showcase your superstars through: Customer