Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. We are welcoming into the show Jesse Martinez of Matsui International Company, Inc. to give us the low down on Water Based Screenprinting. We are going to talk about the systems available today, why a die-hard plastisol printer should give these new systems a look and more. Come to ask your question about water-based printing and learn a ton from an industry expert.

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News * Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., announced Rachel Thomas has joined SGIA as the new director of exhibit services. In this role, she will oversee the SGIA Expo and upcoming PRINTING United trade show floors, as well as manage exhibitors’ experiences. “We are excited to have Rachel join our department. She has worked on a wide variety of events and her years of experience gives her the skills to help improve our shows in the years to come,” says Lexy Olisko, SGIA’s vice president of expositions.* Effective August 11th – New Industrial Cleaning Solvent Rules in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection has released its final rules for Industrial Cleaning Solvent activities in the commonwealth. SGIA had provided comments to the state asking for consideration for both screen and digital printing activities.  The final rule does acknowledge both. Read more about it at SGIA.org

Water Based Discharge vs Water Based Acrylics Aaron: Jesse Martinez with Matsui International is joining the show today. Jesse and I go way back together the industry. Jesse, welcome to the show!How fast is the water base demand growing and why?Can you give an update of all the current water base solutions available?What is the best use for the systems mentioned in the last question?Is there a Pantone mixing software?Why do you offer additives and when should they be used?Why is water base different now from 15-20 years ago?What new products can we look forward to from Matsui?

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