Your Weekly Industry Updates July 16, 2026

24 Hours Left: Don't Miss Your 2026 Wage & Benefits Report

The deadline to participate in the 2026 Wage & Benefits Survey is Friday, July 17. Returning participants can typically update and submit their information in just 10–15 minutes, while new participants gain access to one of the industry's most valuable compensation benchmarking tools. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute and receive the full report.

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Join us for GMA's Biggest Night of the Year!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Print Excellence Awards Grand Ceremony! Join us as we celebrate this year's award winners, recognize outstanding achievement, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of great food, networking, and the very best our industry has to offer.

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Member News: Congratulations to August Grebinski on an Exciting New Chapter

Graphic Media Alliance is proud to celebrate one of our members as August Grebinski transitions from operator to owner of Print Bind Ship through IXL Graphics, Inc. Please join us in congratulating August on this exciting milestone and wishing him continued success in the years ahead.

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Could Your Workplace Be at Risk Even Without an OSHA Violation?

Many employers are familiar with OSHA's specific safety standards, but fewer understand the General Duty Clause—a broad requirement that can result in citations even when no specific regulation exists. This month's Safety Spotlight from Sedgwick explains what every employer should know to reduce risk and maintain a safer workplace.

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Member News: Tecnau Advances High-Speed Inkjet Automation with HP Certification

Congratulations to Graphic Media Alliance member Tecnau on achieving HP certification for its Revolution 50 AutoSetup solution with the HP PageWide Web Press A2200. The milestone reinforces Tecnau's continued leadership in finishing automation and integrated digital print workflows.

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Prospecting for Promo

Networking events can be a goldmine for new business—but only if you approach them the right way. This week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip from Bill Farquharson explains why talking less about promotional products and more about your prospect's business can uncover opportunities you never knew existed.

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Needs and Surpluses

Updates Added July 2026 - check out the paper and press part listings from Grandville Printing Company.

To combat current supply chain issues plaguing our industry, we utilize the member-exclusive GMA Exchange. Members can submit a form of the items they may have in surplus (paper, inks, toner, machinery) or are looking to procure.

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GMA Workforce

Please check for resumes frequently.

Updates Added July 14, 2026

GMA members are welcome to post their current job openings free of charge on our Association-wide, user-friendly career database. We often hear from members with positions to fill and will be glad to share your information.

If you are seeking a job in the printing and graphic communications area, please feel free to forward a resume to Judy Kellum at jkellum@graphicmedia.org.

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Graphic Media Alliance

Upcoming Events

January 1 - December 31, 2026

VIEW A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


July 17, 2026

Wage + Benefits Survey Close


July 21, 2026

Emerging Leaders Academy - Session 3

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


August 20, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM

PEA Grand Ceremony

The Revery


October 5, 2026
8:00AM - 5:00PM

2026 ENCORE Leadership Conference

Quest Conference Center


October 6, 2026
8:00AM - 4:30PM

2026 Golf Tournament

TBD