ASI was just one of the printing industry partner organizations that joined forces with PRINTING United Alliance in Washington DC for the two-day 2026 Fly-In. Representatives from Book Manufacturers Institute Inc.  (BMI) including MIDLAND’S Bill Rojak, Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA), Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA), Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), and Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI), came together with more than 60 participants from across the printing industry. The participants met with more than 60 congressional offices to discuss key issues affecting the industry, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), U.S. Postal Service, tariffs, and the “Patient’s Right to Know” legislation.

A Collective Voice for Printing

The Fly-In took place over the course of two days with the first day dedicated to prepping the attendees for what to expect during the congressional meetings.

When the day on the Hill commenced, attendees joined small groups to meet with representatives from their home state or district. Attendees were given a statistics sheet intended to empower them to share the true power and magnitude of the printing industry as it is the No. 3 largest U.S. manufacturing industry by number of establishments; the No. 10 ranked by total employees nationwide; and when combined with the mailing industry is responsible for 7.9 million jobs and $1.9 trillion in annual revenue.

The Future of the Printing Industry Depends on Making Our Voices Heard