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PRINTING United Expo, set to take place Oct. 22-24, 2025 in Orlando, Florida, is the place where the industry gathers every year to explore new technologies, top trends, and connect with the latest and greatest advancements. Mehmet Ugur, Manager at Georgia-based Tidal Colors, has attended three of the past four Expos, only missing last year due to an unplanned emergency.

I’m a partner, a friend, a sister, a daughter, an employee, and, most importantly, a parent of two amazing children — one of whom is on the autism spectrum. I’m not afraid to get vulnerable or talk about certain parts of my life. I recognize — and respect — that not everyone shares the same comfort level. But if I can help just one person, it’s all worth it. That said, being the parent of a child with a disability can be isolating and overwhelming at times. Think of it as being a project manager.

In case you haven’t heard, PRINTING United Expo is happening in Orlando, Oct. 22-24. If you’re a promotional products supplier, decorator, or printer of any kind, and you’re not already planning on attending, you’ll want to reconsider. From over a million square feet of equipment, tech, and trends to abundant education and networking opportunities — PLUS the Apparel Zone — there’s plenty to see and explore.

As the parent of a child with a disability — and one who is willing to share the challenges and benefits of that role — I’ve been asked numerous times what advice I have for others who work to balance their roles as a caregiver with the demands of their careers. For that, I have a few bits of insight to offer, including one for the employers reading this.

Pictured above L to R: Jeremy Ray, Jill Ray, and Christy Shellenberger PRINTING United Expo, set to take place Oct. 22-24, 2025 in Orlando, Florida, is the place where the industry gathers every year to explore new technologies, top trends, and connect with the latest and greatest advancements. That’s why you’ll find the dynamic team from Rockhill Screen Printing in attendance.

Gildan Activewear Inc. and HanesBrands Inc. announce that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire HanesBrands. This transaction implies an equity value of approximately $2.2 billion and an enterprise value2 of approximately $4.4 billion for HanesBrands, based on the closing price of Gildan common stock on August 11, 2025.

In case you haven’t heard, PRINTING United Expo is happening in Orlando, Oct. 22-24. If you’re an apparel decorator or printer of any kind, and you’re not already planning on attending, you’ll want to reconsider. From over a million square feet of equipment, tech, and trends to abundant education and networking opportunities — PLUS the Apparel Zone — there’s plenty to see and explore.

Women in Print Alliance, part of PRINTING United Alliance, celebrates its one-year milestone anniversary of the establishment of its formal membership program (launched summer of 2024), designed to provide even more enhanced benefits and greater accessibility for women at all stages of their careers. Throughout 2025, women across the world have joined in the program to engage with even more programming and events than ever before.

Koozie Group announces the launch of a contract decorating service, leveraging its decorating expertise and technology capabilities to better serve distributors. The initial partnership in this new endeavor is SanMar’s Pack Separately. Ship Together. (PSST) program, which unlocks access to 350-plus additional bags for Koozie Group customers, including sought-after retail brands. This collaboration simplifies the ordering process and quickly gets bags into the hands of end-users.

Fans at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby in Atlanta experienced more than just the excitement of baseball’s biggest week. With behind-the-scenes help from STAHLS’, fans took home one-of-a-kind, personalized jerseys created on demand inside Truist Park. Milestone Printing Activation In collaboration with Fanatics, the Atlanta Braves, and MLB Players Inc., STAHLS’ brought its heat printing technology and expertise to multiple retail locations throughout the stadium.