New UV-LED and water-based Resin ink extend Roland DG TrueVIS wide-format printer capabilities to provide unrivalled possibilities for the sign and graphic industry.
Innovia Films just announced the launch of their new communication campaign “Better Future”. The campaign underpins Innovia‘s role in creating better and more sustainable and recyclable materials for the future, which are used in consumer packaging, labels and for graphic films. Their long history in being a global innovator – and the leading manufacturer of BOPP (polypropylene) film.
ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based specialist systems distributor and service provider, has appointed Diatec, Papergraphics, Pyramid Display Materials and SEDO – Large Format Solutions as the new Vanguard Europe partners.
After its first full year as an independent entity, XSYS examines the results of its value proposition for the global flexo prepress community and lifts the veil on what comes next.
Sign-Tronic S.A. has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Zünd Systemtechnik AG since the start of 2023 and now operates under the name Zund Ibérica.
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the relaunch of its internet presence to provide further value to its customers.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing, textile and CNC machining industries, has announced that Philippe Meyer has been appointed as EnRoute Product Manager.
Packaging Innovation Mels, based in Temse, recently invested in a hybrid Anapurna printing solution from Agfa.
Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has announced that it will showcase its latest market-leading technologies at Salon C!Print (31st January – 2nd February, Lyon, France).
Koji Miyao has been named the new President of the Ricoh Graphic Communications (RGC) Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. He succeeded Sergio Kato on January 1, 2023.
Roland DG, the world's leading provider of digital printing solutions, shares insights from its annual Substrate Index Report, revealing that UV printing is fast becoming an essential tool to support popular items created by the printing industry.
Durst has received a new ink certification that completes the overall sustainable package of the P5 TEX iSUB printer: the P5 Sublifix sublimation inks now have the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX.
InkTec, manufacturers of JETRIX wide format flatbed printers, and rigid plastic media manufacturer Brett Martin are celebrating ten years of collaboration.
The Neschen easy dot PET transparent L-UV enables attractive and innovative glass surface design without placing an unnecessary burden on the environment.
Marketing is a continual process of optimisation. Every time you publish a campaign, post a message, or pick up the phone to a client you should increase impact, awareness, response, conversion, or retention. That is according to Optimise, the sixth book in Ricoh’s Guides to Modern Marketing series.
As a fantastic end to 2022, Roland DG has revealed printMAX as the winner of its EMEA Challenge Cup. This is based on the number of Roland printers installed with Roland’s DG Connect software, designed to make every Roland user’s experience that little bit easier.
FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 and European Sign Expo 2023 return to Messe Munich, Germany, from 23-26 May 2023, with a mission to share ‘New Perspectives’ with print and sign professionals who are setting out their strategies for future success.
When ITV’s Emmerdale soap opera reached its milestone 50th birthday, the show’s producers marked the occasion with a series of stories that came to a head in a gripping special episode that aired on 16th October.
Until 2021, Duma Druck GmbH, based in Wolfschlugen, Germany, had used offset printing almost exclusively, upgrading their printer base several times to more than 20 units.
Milan-based Pubblialba has completed the first Italian installation of the VR6D - HS industrial UV flatbed printer from Vanguard Europe.
Color-Logic has announced certification of three Ricoh flatbed printers: The Ricoh Pro TF6250, the Ricoh Pro TF6251, and the Ricoh Pro T7210. All three printers feature white ink and are particularly well-suited for use with the Color-Logic metallic print system.
Summa is pleased to announce that its partner Papyrus Viscom in The Benelux, has been appointed an official reseller of Valiani.
The Fedrigoni Group, a world leader in the production of paper and self-adhesive materials for premium labels, expands its offer in the world of Ritrama-branded graphics and visual communication solutions with Ri-Jet C50 Ultimate Slide & Tack: a new self-adhesive film product ideally suited for vehicle wrapping.
Changing market requirements and a need for fast job turnarounds with high volume digital production were crucial in Screenbolaget AB’s decision to invest in another award-winning system from Vanguard Europe GmbH.
Some one and a half years before the start of the trade fair, drupa has reached an important milestone: over 100,000 sqm of net exhibition space have already been booked by around 900 exhibitors from 45 nations. This clearly underlines the relevance and the USP of drupa as the world’s No. 1 trade fair for print technologies.
A new headquarters and Customer Demo Center in Brixen, Italy, has been opened for Vanguard Europe GmbH.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, has unveiled the XpertJet 1682SR Pro (64” – 1.6 m) high productivity twin head sign and display printer targeted at long term outdoor/indoor sign & display and commercial print applications.
Fujifilm Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralf Petersen as Workflow & Solution Consultant, Packaging, EMEA, reporting to Manuel Schrutt, Head of Packaging.
How healthy is your brand? Is it flourishing or languishing? These may not be questions that print business executives ask themselves often. But they should be.
Mimaki Europe has unveiled plans to demonstrate its latest solutions at Formnext 2022 (15-18 November, Frankfurt, Germany), designed to break new ground for full-colour 3D model makers.
The team behind the successful launch of the UK Graphic Awards (UKGA) have announced a brand new competition for the UK and Ireland Sign industry.
Mimaki has added the TS330-1600 sublimation transfer inkjet printer to its headline ‘330 Series’ platform.
The Soyang Group continues to expand its offering with its appointment as exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for MEEVO sewing machines.
The operation falls within the Fedrigoni Group’s strategy to reinforce its presence in premium papers for the luxury packaging market, in which it is already the reference global player.
WrapFest 2023, the brand-new vinyl installation and vehicle wrapping event from FESPA, is inviting wrap pros to apply to speak at its first ever event.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, is proud to announce that it is being honoured with a Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 Pick Award for Outstanding Entry-Level CMYK Eco-Solvent/Latex 54”/64” Printer from Keypoint Intelligence.
Mimaki has announced a new 3-Litre External Ink Supply Option for the Mimaki JFX600-2513 large-format flatbed UV inkjet printer.
Elitron is set to attract more attention than ever at Viscom in Milan later this month, with the launch of Spark: a new gem for multi-function compact cutting!
At this year’s FACHPACK in Nuremberg between 27 and 29 September, Sappi presented its latest products and solutions in the areas of flexible packaging papers, barrier papers, label papers, corrugated board papers and virgin fibre board.
Ricoh Europe has announced its Unravel Your Print Workflow educational programme, a series of webinars on how to develop a smooth workflow that unlocks cost, efficiency, productivity and margin benefits, as well as new business opportunities.
swissQprint, Zund, Antalis and Compass Business Finance successfully held their Sustainability Showcase event, with delegates and participants collaborating to explore more affordable, sustainable approaches to materials, workflow, and print & cut technology in the drive towards net zero.
Large-format media and equipment supplier Soyang Group has partnered with InkTec Europe to distribute the new JETRIX LXiR320 UV LED roll-to-roll printer in the UK and Ireland.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA subsidiary of the Japan-based wide-format digital printer manufacturer, announces the EMEA release of a pioneering sign and display CMYK ink set – called MS51 series.
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing around €5 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility at Mondi Steinfeld, in Germany. This investment will support customers by helping them to develop solutions that achieve their sustainability goals.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, announces that it has appointed the company Nova Chrome UK Ltd. as Mutoh Certified Distributor for its new XpertJet 1341WR Pro 54” – 137 cm dye sublimation printer in the United Kingdom.
Esko-Graphics BV. (‘Esko’) and GMG GmbH & Co. KG (‘GMG’) have partnered to deliver a new connection between GMG’s profiling and color prediction solution, GMG OpenColor, and Esko’s native prepress editing software, ArtPro+. The connector will be launched in November 2022.
A sustainable further development made of polyester is coming onto the market after the successful launch of the white easy dot PET matt L-UV.
Ricoh has announced the integration of RICOH Supervisor and RICOH ProcessDirector to empower users to take their data analytics to new heights.
Packaging paper manufacturer Sappi Europe and packaging machine manufacturer Kallfass have signed a collaboration agreement.
TAYA Groups announces the launch of three brand new products in the Kavalan range as it prepares to deliver PVC-free material options to a wider range of businesses. The new products are Spiderweb 300 L!ner, Sunlight Weldable Basic, and Sunlight ZeRo.
Durst, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, opened the "Durst Kraftwerk" on September 02, 2022. Located in the former DUKA building at Julius Durst St. 2, Brixen, the 5,300m2+ hall will be the new home of the company's in-house spin-offs and start-ups.
This year, FESPA has added a new category to zone in on sustainably produced applications. This award will be judged across all categories against environmental considerations, including a reduction in the use of materials, energy and labour throughout production; whether the product can be reused or recycled; if notable attention has been paid to lifecycle analysis; and whether the entry is economically viable.
Tanneries and leather service suppliers that want to broaden their offering and stay ahead of trends should visit Agfa at the SIMAC TANNING TECH trade fair in Milan (20-22 September), as the company’s inkjet experts will be highlighting the latest version of Alussa, a unique printing solution for genuine leather.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) will showcase its flagship Kongsberg C Series digital cutting table at the FACHPACK expo next month.
After introducing its new Kongsberg digital cutting table, branding specialist Diametric saw a boost in productivity with extensive efficiency gains and was able to pass on cost savings to customers.
Is your operation as disciplined as it could be? Is it able to deliver value to your clients in a clear way? Does it have an identifiable value discipline?
Landa Digital Printing today announces that it has opened a new European consumables manufacturing facility, based in Sittard, The Netherlands.
Soyang Europe, the leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings, and the distributor of the Fujifilm Acuity Ultra R2 printer, is delighted to announce the immediate availability of Endutex’s BIOTEX Collection of eco-friendly materials.
Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, has created the nation’s first football shirt featuring the colours of the top 92 clubs in England and Wales.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has launched a free new industry whitepaper, detailing the importance of finding the balance between sustainability and creativity as businesses look to secure a competitive edge in today’s challenging landscape.
With businesses in every sector under pressure to save on shipping and transportation costs, Esko has launched the latest version of its Cape palletization software – the first solution to offer customers a complete cloud-based workflow for palletization and logistics optimization.
Nottingham-based specialist systems distributor and service provider ArtSystems has announced the availability of a free specialist guide and swatchbook to help customers explore the Neschen range of PVC-free, environmentally-friendly products.
Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, has signed definitive documents to enter into joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni, a leading global producer of self-adhesive labels and fibre-based packaging products, with BC Partners, a leading international investment firm.
Addressing the ever-changing requirements of customers across a wide range of industries, while at the same time ensuring you deliver sustainable solutions to these clients, is no easy task for the modern print service provider.
Soyang Europe, the leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings, is delighted to announce that it has secured Carbon Neutral status.
Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and labels markets, is pleased to appoint Eddy Fadel to the role of Vice President and General Manager of its packaging suppliers business unit.
EFI Reggiani, the industrial textile printing business of printing technology company Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), has broken ground on a new textile campus to accommodate ongoing growth. The new 20,000-square-metre campus in Comun Nuovo, Bergamo, Italy, is expected to be completed midyear in 2023.
The Fedrigoni Group, the top global player in the production of high value-added specialty papers for luxury packaging and other creative applications, and a leader in the premium labels and self-adhesive materials markets, announces an agreement for the acquisition of UNIFOL, a global market player based in Istanbul and the only PVC self-adhesives manufacturer in Turkey.
As packaging companies around the world recognize the need to innovate to survive and thrive, Esko is launching its latest software release that empowers businesses to improve ways of working, eradicate waste and optimize operational processes.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has reported that Paris-based print business DécoAder has installed the 800th new generation EFI industrial roll-to-roll printer.
Optimizing operations through automation and digitization and the importance of collaboration and communication were the dominant themes of EskoWorld 2022, which made a hugely successful return as a live event in Texas.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) enjoyed record success at the recent FESPA Global Print Expo, achieving seven-figure sales of its digital cutting solutions across the four-day event.
As KAVALAN’s growth in Europe continues, Taya Groups announces an expansion of its Italian presence as it welcomes esteemed sales partner Massimo Agnetti.
It came as something of a surprise to quite a few in the industry when highly regarded materials supplier Soyang Europe announced a partnership with Fujifilm that would see Soyang sell the Acuity Ultra R2 superwide printers into the UK market.
At FESPA, Gulf Print & Pack, Printwear & Promotion, All4Print and C!Print we saw firsthand how there is still very much an appetite for in person events.
Visitors to the Mactac stand at FESPA 2022 were able to see for the first time a range of innovations designed to transform performance, with a special focus for 2022 on automotive and architectural applications.
Brett Martin is pleased to announce that global manufacturer of cutting equipment, Summa, has become its latest Approved Partner following trials at Summa’s demo centre in Belgium.
Sustainability and innovation were at the heart of the Avery Dennison FESPA 2022 stand in Berlin, offering installers insights into new sales opportunities and improvements to both environmental performance and their bottom line.
FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 brought the speciality print community together for four motivational days in Berlin (31st May to 3rd June 2022), in an atmosphere of overwhelming positivity that affirmed the industry’s readiness to bounce back from the challenges of the last two years.
Canon Europe has appointed Mathew Faulkner to the role of EMEA Director, Marketing & Innovation, Wide Format Printing Group. In this position, Mathew is responsible for strategic and operational marketing for the wide format printing business, which includes the imagePROGRAF, Colorado, Arizona, ColorWave and PlotWave product lines.
With the recent investment in an Anapurna H2500i LED hybrid printer, offset and digital printing company Die Keure sets the counter to four. Denis Rau, large-format manager: “Excellent print quality, but also the ease of use and versatility of these robust printers were once again decisive.”
Ivan Tenchev from Bulgaria was crowned World Wrap Masters Champion 2022 at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022, which took place from 31 May to 3 June 2022 at Messe Berlin in Germany.
Nazdar Ink Technologies, the leading manufacturer of UV, water-based and solvent-based wide-format digital inkjet, screen-printing and flexographic ink products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mariusz Fronia as Territory Manager for Eastern Europe.
ASLAN, developer and manufacturer of self-adhesive films, is expanding its portfolio of digital printing media with another speciality film: MonsterTack ASLAN DFP 05 is a white, glossy self-adhesive film that sticks securely even to the most difficult surfaces and under the toughest conditions.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (“EFI”), a Siris portfolio company, today announced that it has acquired Inèdit Software S.L., a developer of raster image processors (RIPs) and related software for digital industrial textile printing.
PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION will present innovative solutions for multichannel and dialogue marketing from 22 to 23 June 2022. The conference and workshop programme of the congress and trade fair will convey practice-oriented knowledge in the form of inspiring specialist presentations.
Fujifilm has announced that it has formed a new strategic partnership with Padova-based print dealership Impresa.
FESPA has confirmed the dates of the FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located European Sign Expo for the next two years, heralding a return to two of the events’ most popular host cities and venues.
FESPA is launching Wrap Fest, a brand-new event dedicated exclusively to vehicle wrapping, vinyl installation and detailing.
Fujifilm announces its entry into the high-end wide format hybrid market with the unveiling of the Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED at FESPA 2022. The machine, which will be commercially available from the autumn, is making its first public appearance on the Fujifilm stand (C30, Hall 2.2) at FESPA 2022.
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions EMENA is continuing its increased focus on sustainability with the launch of new Sustainable Graphics Solutions product portfolios for both the Avery Dennison and the Mactac brands.
With a first successful installation completed and a second to come soon, the new EFI Nozomi 18000+ LED single-pass printer for point of sale and display graphics producers from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. stands to redefine productivity and new opportunity in signage production.
The innovative display graphics and industrial textile solutions Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is exhibiting at the 31 May-3 June FESPA Global Print Expo deliver remarkable efficiency, quality and sustainability to help customers drive profits and win new business.
Kornit Digital Ltd. (“Kornit”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, announced it is breaking the barriers for fulfillers and brands to realize the full potential of sustainable, digital production.
ArtSystems has become the UK & Ireland official partner for Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, part of the Durst Group.
Soyang Europe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings has announced its acquisition of Josero.
Brett Martin, the UK's largest producer of polycarbonate sheet materials has launched new, more sustainable Marlon BioPlus Polycarbonate sheet options, which represent a quantum shift towards climate neutral plastic sheets produced from a certified mass balanced source with bio-based feedstock.
swissQprint presents a new total solution for UV flatbed printing on glass, comprising the glass option and an adhesion-optimised ink set.
Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, has today unveiled an increase in market share across the different sectors it operates in, confirming the company’s impressive and continued leadership position.
Fujifilm today unveils the Acuity Prime L, which will be featured for the first time on the Fujifilm stand (C30, Hall 2.2) as part of Fujifilm’s ‘Blueprint Live’ concept.