Penn Emblem (asi/77120) is getting recognized for its work.

The Philadelphia-based company received Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors’ (NAUMD) 2025 Innovation Award for its work on a goddess emblem for Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass Artist Billy Strings.

Penn Emblem (asi/77120) received an innovation award for this goddess emblem created for Bluegrass Artist Billy Strings.

The winning PennWeave emblem, one of many created for Strings’ current tour, shows off precision stitching, complex gradients and vibrant color, beyond the capabilities of traditional embroidery, according to Penn Emblem. The technique also allows for cutouts within the emblem and can be paired with techniques like glitter or dye sublimation.

NAUMD described the emblem as “elevating merchandise branding by combining art, storytelling and technical expertise into a standout visual product.”

Cimpress Invests in HP Indigo Digital Presses

Cimpress (asi/162149) signed a multiyear deal to deploy a fleet of new HP Indigo digital presses, primarily the 100K Digital Press.

Counselor Top 40 distributor Cimpress (asi/162149) has signed a multiyear, strategic agreement with HP for a large-scale investment in next-generation HP Indigo digital presses. The move aims to help fuel the company’s growth in the online personalized print product market.

HP Indigo’s largest customer globally, Cimpress, parent company of Vistaprint, will deploy a fleet of new HP Indigo digital presses over the next two years, primarily the B2-format HP Indigo 100K Digital Press engineered for breakthrough productivity. The new technology is aimed at providing additional revenue for the company’s brands and improved efficiency across its global manufacturing operations.

“More print customers have migrated during the pandemic from offline to online where Cimpress is the clear leader,” said Robert Keane, Cimpress’ founder and CEO. “We believe most of these customers will stay online post-pandemic, and we will keep driving efficiencies, investing to serve customers better. Over the past decades, HP has been instrumental for our growth, not only in volume, but also in capabilities. We believe in our continuous cooperation to reinforce our cost competitiveness and our ability to delight our customers worldwide.”

Cimpress uses HP technology to deliver personalized print products such as holiday cards, photo specialty items, gifts, calendars and marketing materials.

“Helping customers achieve growth opportunities and operational excellence is a key value for HP,” said Haim Levit, general manager, HP Indigo. “We collaborated closely with Cimpress as we developed the HP Indigo 100K, in order to ensure it addresses market needs for high automation and volume to deliver personalized products. We are excited to continue to develop our strategic relationship with Cimpress to drive the long-term success of both companies.”

Roland DGA Launches New V-BOND Ink

Roland DGA, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has launched new V-BOND UV ink specially formulated for use with Roland DG VersaOBJECT MO series UV flatbed printers.

V-BOND continues to be a popular and widely used ink for Roland DG’s VersaOBJECT CO-i Series large-format UV flatbeds; however, the availability of this ink for the MO Series opens up new creative opportunities for users of benchtop UV printers like the MO-240 and new MO-180, according to Roland.

V-BOND ink has proven to be a versatile, durable and cost-effective ink for creating everything from indoor and outdoor signage to customized and personalized products. Its durability and compatibility with a range of materials also makes V-BOND a good fit for printing popular applications such as Coroplast yard signs on MO Series or CO-i Series flatbeds.

V-BOND ink cures instantly under UV light and produces vibrant scratch-resistant graphics that adhere well when direct-printed on an array of substrates and three-dimensional objects. In addition, V-BOND is nickel-free, CPSIA certified and compliant with California Proposition 65, making it safe for use on children’s toys, lunch boxes and school supplies as well as pet products and food packaging. It’s also ideal for enhancing electronics, promotional items, awards, giftware and many other offerings with detailed designs, images and text.

“Our VersaOBJECT benchtop and large-format UV flatbed printers can print directly on virtually any material or item with speed and precision, making them unbeatable for direct-to-object printing applications,” said Roland DGA’s UV Printer Product Manager Philip Chu. “Their compatibility with CPSIA/Toy Safety-compliant V-BOND ink makes these advanced, easy-to-use machines even more versatile, significantly expanding the creative possibilities for users.”

Stahls’ Releases 100th Episode of Podcast Series

Michigan-headquartered Stahls’ (asi/88984) has released the 100th episode of its Heat Press for Profit LIVE podcast series. The milestone episode, titled “What’s Hot in 2025: Apparel Decorating Trends You Need To Know,” streamed on Thursday, April 24. It spotlighted major developments shaping the future of apparel decoration.

Hosted by Stahls’ industry experts Dave Conner, Kelly Walters and Jenna Sackett, the weekly series is aimed at apparel decorators, small-business owners and heat printers across North America.

“This 100th episode is a significant milestone, not just for our Stahls’ team, but for the ever-growing community of decorators we are committed to serving,” said Conner, Stahls’ content director. “It reflects the momentum of this industry and the Stahls’ mission of helping build confident and capable decorators in charge of their business growth.”

Heat Press for Profit LIVE airs every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET on LinkedIn Live and YouTube.