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New Owner Hamed Dadgour (left) and Retiring Owner Michael Torres, outside Minuteman Press in Mountlake Terrace, Washington (formerly Printing Plus). Image courtesy of Minuteman Press Hamed Dadgour is the new owner of Minuteman Press in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Dadgour purchased 47-year business Printing Plus from retiring owner Michael Torres, who owned the business for 35 years.

Image courtesy of Fastsigns FASTSIGNS, a custom sign and visual solutions franchisor with more than 790 FASTSIGNS centers worldwide, hosted its 16th annual Outside Sales Summit Aug. 20-22 in Dallas, Texas. The three-day event brought together 668 FASTSIGNS attendees for sales education, networking, recognition and professional development.

As your business grows, the laser that helped you get started may begin holding you back. This guide explores seven signs you may have outgrown your current system, from production bottlenecks and material waste to downtime and limited capacity. Learn what to look for in a professional laser system designed to increase throughput, improve consistency, streamline workflows, and support larger opportunities.

Herb Glantz Image courtesy of Glantz company. Glantz has announced the passing of Herbert Theodore “Herb” Glantz, a longtime owner and leader of the family-owned sign supply company. Glantz died Aug. 26 in New York City at the age of 96. In a press announcement Glantz company said that Herb Glantz’s passing comes during a significant year in Glantz history, as the company celebrates its 120th anniversary and four generations of family leadership.

Gemline, a promotional products supplier, announced a new partnership with Hydro Flask, an insulated drinkware brand. The introduction includes 83 Hydro Flask products across drinkware, coolers, and food storage, giving distributors. Known for its insulated bottles, tumblers, mugs, and cooler solutions, Hydro Flask is said to have built a loyal following, and the brand has become synonymous with premium hydration, earning a reputation as one of today’s most desirable drinkware brands globally.

Signarama, a sign and graphics franchise, continues to build momentum across international markets, announcing that it has marked significant achievements in Europe and North America. Among the year’s notable accomplishments, Signarama France was inducted into the Signarama Hall of Fame during the brand’s annual convention, recognizing its long-standing commitment to excellence, business performance, and contributions to the growth of the Signarama network.

Images courtesy of Crystal D Ask the tots in any preschool class what they want to be when they grow up, and at least one student will shout, “Firefighter!” or “Police officer!” Even at that tender age, these kids know heroes when they see them. Planned, purposeful, and meaningful recognition of the public servants who support our communities is vital to keeping the pipeline of these vocations full, and the engagement of these professionals strong. And on Oct.

Image credit Girls Who Print Girls Who Print released its 2026 Industry Insights Report, examining the experiences, priorities, and perspectives of women working across the global print and graphic communications industry.

Image credit PRINTING United Alliance PRINTING United Alliance announced the distinguished industry leaders who will be recognized through several of the organization’s most prestigious honors in 2026, including the newest members of the Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS) and the Academy of Screen & Digital Print Technologies (ASDPT), also known as The Academy.

Image courtesy of PRINTING United Expo PRINTING United Expo runs Sept. 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and it’s shaping up to be a big one with more than 140 countries represented on the 1 million-plus square foot show floor. More than 800 exhibitors are registered, many making global product debuts at the show. As the GRAPHICS PRO team readies for a few days in Vegas, here’s our pick of the top 10 things to see at the show. 1.