Printing Industries of America Supports Introduction of Innovation Act of 2013

Printing Industries of America (PIA) on Monday announced its support for the introduction of the Innovation Act of 2013. The act, introduced by House Judiciary Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, aims to address the recent abuses of the legal system by patent-assertion entities, or “patent trolls.” It is estimated that more than $29 billion per year is wasted on these lawsuits, not accounting for the loss of innovation. This bill would increase transparency, discourage frivolous patent litigation and update current U.S. patent laws.

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AAkron Line Partners With Hour Glass Calendars for Men’s Health Awareness

AAkron Line has partnered with Hour Glass Calendars to raise awareness for men’s health. AAkron Line will be giving away free twelve-month 2014 wall calendars, featuring men of AAkron Line showing off iconic mustaches, to anyone who donates to the campaign. All proceeds will benefit Movember, a global charity that raises funds and awareness to combat prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental health challenges.

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Delta Apparel Reports Results for Three-Month Transition Period

Delta Apparel Inc., Greenville, S.C., recently reported financial results for the three-month transition period ended Sept. 28, 2013. The transition period was necessary to accommodate the change in the company’s fiscal year end from June to September, therefore starting the 2014 fiscal year on Sept. 29, 2013. Transition period comparisons are made against the fiscal 2013 first quarter ended Sept. 29, 2012.

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Mohawk Introduces the Mohawk Sample Club

Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., announced the launch of the Mohawk Sample Club, a new subscription-based service featuring a curated collection of Mohawk printed samples and fine paper products selected to celebrate the beauty and impact of paper and print.

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