Products from the KAVALAN range of PVC-free large-format materials, KAVALAN Sunlight Weldable and KAVALAN Spiderweb 300, have successfully obtained Warringtonfire fire resistant certification CERTIFIRE TS62, further demonstrating that KAVALAN’s outdoor materials are a high-quality, trusted and responsible alternative to traditional PVC.
CERTIFIRE is an independent, third party level 5 certification scheme awarded to products and systems that embody ‘performance, quality, reliability, and traceability’, and is recognised globally as a dependable barometer of fire safety. The scheme can also be used by architects, specifiers, contractors and building owners, as CERTIFIRE provides assurance that fire protection products and systems correctly installed will perform as required.
The certification distinguishes PVC-free KAVALAN building wrap materials from any competition. These products will now bear the CERTIFIRE mark and once printed, can be used on any scaffolded buildings and construction sites, along with the many other promotional and branding applications for which banner and mesh are used.
Vincent Lin, Vice President, TAYA Groups, comments: “KAVALAN is upholding its reputation as a pioneer, setting our products apart by acquiring the respected Warringtonfire CERTIFIRE certification which will become a mandatory requirement for scaffolding and building wrap projects in the future.
“We are always looking for ways to substantiate the quality and sustainability of the KAVALAN range, from our rigorous Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) assessments, to the development of the industry’s first Eco Calculator for large-format banner materials, and now CERTIFIRE TS62 for Sunlight Weldable frontlit and Spiderweb 300 mesh banners – all of this compounds KAVALAN’s unrivalled value proposition.”
The Royal Group (TRG), one of the largest independent corrugated box and display manufacturers in the U.S., with more than 30 locations nationwide, has invested in a Delta SPC 130 Automatic single-pass press from Koenig & Bauer Durst to provide mass customization and high-volume, fully automated digital production to its customers.
Colourfully printed spoke protectors for children's wheelchairs are a matter close to the heart of the company plot.tec from Dortmund, and – since the installation of an HP Latex 700W printer in August 2021 – the company can now produce the popular wheel covers even more efficiently.
Kornit Digital Ltd., a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital textile production technologies, announced today that Portuguese textile specialist Blur has installed the Kornit Presto S with Softener solution for sustainable, single-step direct-to-fabric production of multiple fabrics in any quantity.
With the installation of an Avinci CX3200 sublimation printer, Publi-FDM, located in Sint-Lievens-Houtem (Belgium), is getting a global first.
HP has revealed details of a new webinar that will focus on how integrating white ink as part of a print service offering can gain businesses a significant advantage over their competitors.
From the very beginning, Super-Wide Digital had a goal of becoming a leading player in the large and super-wide format print markets. Founded 21 years ago by Anthony Drogan, the Lancashire-based business has grown over the intervening years to the point where it can position itself as a ‘one stop shop’ for just about any wide-format application you can think of.
With the all-important COP26 Climate Change Conference having taken centre stage in November, there is no time like the present for the fashion world to rally together in stepping up sustainability efforts and getting carbon emissions under control.
During 2021, the rise in costs has reached unprecedented levels, affecting all businesses and their suppliers throughout the printing industry.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, today unveiled its XPJ-1341SR Pro (54” – 137 cm) and XPJ-1641SR Pro (64” – 162 cm) new generation of digital inkjet printers.
Given the current sanitary circumstances, through which it is was extremely difficult to hold the event with full security guarantees; the organizers after listening to exhibitors and participants, and after evaluating all possible options, have taken the decision to postpone the next edition of C!Print Madrid to 26, 27 and 28 April 2022.
Spandex has appointed Alessandro Lanfranconi to the position of CEO of Berger Textiles and Tectex, the group’s specialist providers of complete textiles solutions and services.
Wide-format print has been regarded as a key growth market for some time now, with a huge range of work on offer for companies active in this sector. However, as more businesses move into the market, competition for work intensifies and print companies are having to be clever about the way they operate to maximise their profits.
In a first for the fashion, textiles and printing industry, the dress acts as a medium to showcase the benefits of XT-640S-F, a printer that excels at short-run garment printing for the ‘fashion drop’ generation. It also shows off the cutting-edge white ink and bright colour capabilities of the new machine, alongside text which reveals its benefits and unique qualities.
Kartonplus, has installed a Xeikon 3500REX digital press as the beating heart of its new operation. The folding carton company based in Enschede in the Netherlands was set up as a subsidiary of Labelplus a leading label printing company in the region.
B!G is a multidisciplinary visual agency, with print as a core part of its portfolio and a strong focus on sustainability. Having invested in HP technology for over seven years, it was an easy decision for B!G to upgrade to the HP Latex 3200 and HP Latex R2000 Plus models to address an even fuller spectrum of print needs without compromising on sustainability credentials.
Kornit Digital Ltd., a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital textile production technologies, announced today that France-based Brodelec has recently complemented its existing Kornit Avalanche direct-to-garment (DTG) and Kornit Presto S direct-to-fabric print systems with Kornit Atlas MAX technology.
Calgary-based on-demand print and information solutions provider WCD recently used Drytac Protac AMP film with Microban antimicrobial protection on a specialist project to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 among workers at a local distributor’s warehouse.
Packaging converters can now benefit from faster and more accurate inline color inspection, with the launch of the latest innovation from Esko, AVT SpectraLab XF.
Innotech Digital, has announced the expansion of its Vertex Marine range of PVC-free fabric display products made from fully recycled PET yarns, with two brand new products.
Leading cardboard packaging and point of sale display specialist, Ability Diseño Gráfico (Ability DG), has invested in a third Kongsberg digital cutting solution to boost productivity and efficiency at its state-of-the-art facility in Murcia, Spain.
Probo wanted to improve their productivity but they were losing time and spending money, constantly chasing colour and trying to improve their nesting efficiencies.
Swedish packaging specialist aPak has made a significant investment in Kongsberg digital finishing solutions to automate its production and provide the speed and flexibility demanded by its customers.
With a range of offset and digital Fujifilm is pleased to announce that its Graphics Service team in the UK won the Field Service Team of the Year award at the inaugural European Field Service Awards for the support it has provided to the printing industry, particularly throughout the pandemic.
Mimaki continues to be a leading printer manufacturer with an extensive product portfolio. Our technologies serve multiple markets, including Sign Graphics, Industrial UV, Textile and 3D. Despite the past couple of years, we still see growth within these markets, and likewise our technologies have continued to grow and develop with it.
After a compulsory break in 2021, preparations are well underway for the collective of converting, paper and print exhibitions. Organiser Mack-Brooks Exhibitions is confident to hold the shows from 15 to 17 March 2022 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. Visitor registration is already open.
Xaar’s Ultra High Viscosity Technology is providing manufacturers with an array of new and practical production possibilities, offering the chance to print without limits and drive creativity.
ASTRON group, based in Prague, started as a small studio in 1993. Now, with a 300-strong team, it is a major player in the Central European print market, offering a wide range of products; from magazines and leaflets; to banners, POS, and illuminated and 3D signage.
The award, presented at FESPA 2021, honours ArtSystems for achieving the most ONYX Thrive conversions throughout EMEA in 2020.
The productivity and creative benefits of adding 3D printing to almost any model-making business are clear, but the cost and complexity of the process can often be a barrier.
Leading print consumables provider to the global packaging industry, Flint Group Packaging Inks has revealed its new range of chlorine-free heat sealable coatings under the NexisCode brand name.
Henkel and Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast polymer 3D printers, today announced the signing of a new material development agreement.
Roland DG has announced the reopening of its new and upgraded physical showroom in the UK and Denmark, with Spain to follow before the end of 2021.
Dublin-based print and signage production company Just Print has praised the impact of its new HP Latex 800W, saying that the printer has enabled it to expand its service offering and allowed the business to move ahead of competitors in a busy market.
A European study launched by Roland DG today revealed that an increased focus on environment, societal and governance (ESG) factors inside Europe’s corporates and SMBs is driving a sustainability boom amongst its garment printers.
Adding to their powerful legacy of harnessing innovation to create pioneering label solutions, Avery Dennison announced today the release of the AD RDX sustainable product range for paper and film labels.
Elkem Silicones will be present at the upcoming Formnext show, the leading industry platform for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing in Frankfurt in Germany from November, 16th to 19th and will showcase its wide portfolio of silicone solutions for Additive Manufacturing/3D Printin.
Founded in 2007, Paddock Digital Printing BV is a print production company, based in The Netherlands, that specialises in producing indoor and outdoor signage. Though a relatively small company, with just ten employees, all of its products are produced entirely in-house, from start to finish.
Building on its successful PRISMA range of print production workflow software, Canon UK & Ireland today introduces PRISMAprepare Go, a secure job submission and file preparation tool for small in-house and commercial print service providers (PSPs).
Xaar’s printheads have again been selected by industrial 3D printing manufacturer dp polar GmbH to power the latest addition to their range, the AMpolar i1, which is to be unveiled at this year’s Formnext Show in Frankfurt, on 16-19th November.
PrintFactory announces further expansion of its sales and technical support channels with the appointment of Florian Sommermann as Technical Presales for the DACH market from 1 November 2021.
Packaging businesses can today benefit from more speed, efficiency, sustainability and quality across workflows, as Esko releases its newest innovations.
Avery Dennison, industry leader in sustainable label materials, has introduced 3 white, uncoated papers made from 100% recycled fibers. This expands the company’s portfolio of post-consumer recycled materials to offer premium solutions for wine, spirits, food, and beverage.
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH is pleased to announce the appointment of Arets Graphics as exclusive marketing and distribution partner for all Fujifilm Graphic Arts products and solutions in Slovakia, effective from 1st October 2021.
Customers have added their voice to the ongoing packaging debate at an ‘inspirational’ second SPC Open House – entitled “New Times, New Challenges and New Opportunities – in Lienz, Austria, organized by Koenig & Bauer Durst.
“We’ve come back from FESPA with the same amount of positivity we had after Viscom Italia, despite the still low turnout. The signs of market recovery, the climate of confidence and the genuine interest of visitors, has given us hope for the near future,” comments Daniele Faoro, Team Principal of Guandong.
Aicomp Group, a leading provider of ERP-solutions for the packaging industry with locations in Europe and the USA, and Esko, a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging industry with headquarters in Gent, Belgium, have been working together on joint projects since 2004.
Portals, a UK-headquartered global specialist in banknote and security paper production, and Fedrigoni, one of the leading European producers of specialty papers and high value-added products for packaging, graphics, and self-adhesive labels, announce the completion of the acquisition of Fedrigoni’s Security business based in Bollate, Italy, by Portals.
Operating in more than 34 countries worldwide and proudly employing over 30,000 people, DS Smith is a leading provider of corrugated packaging solutions.
Essentra Packaging has become the first global packaging manufacturer to begin rolling out cloud deployment of the Esko Automation Engine workflow solution across its European prepress departments.
Hybrid Software Group PLC announces that on 27 October 2021 it acquired the entire issued share capital of ColorLogic GmbH (“ColorLogic”), a company with its registered office in Rheine, Germany.
The reliability and robustness of the Xaar Hydra Ink Supply System has made it the number one choice for innovative digital printing company In2 Printing Solutions.
When all the market research of recent years is projecting market growth of between 10 and 15 per cent CAGR over the coming years, with corresponding advances in market share, it may sound unnecessarily provocative to suggest that digital print in packaging has failed to fulfil expectations.
Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has announced that its new technologies to be launched at Formnext 2021 (16-19 November, Hall 12.1, Stand G21) will offer a complete 3D printing solution designed to streamline and optimise 3D model production with increased automation.
It is exactly here, in the heart of the Como area, that Creazioni Digitali, a leading company in textile digital printing, and Kornit Digital, an Israeli multinational leader in innovation in the FashionTech sector, decided to create CreŌSphere, an event dedicated to responsible innovation.
The Neschen classic easy dot is now available "in green" - so that innovative advertising messages have less impact on the environment.
The fourth edition of PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION, organised by the Fachverband Medienproduktion (f:mp.) and Messe Düsseldorf, came to an end with around 800 participants on two days of the trade fair.
JETRIX printers are known for the versatility of the medias they can work with and now Brett Martin have recognised this by awarding them an Approved Partner status.
Hybrid Software Group PLC celebrates its change of name and corporate identity today by ringing the bell to open trading at the Euronext Stock Exchange in Brussels.
BOFA International will be showcasing its latest range of additive manufacturing filtration and atmosphere management systems at Formnext 2021 in Frankfurt (November 16-19).
Digidelta, the company responsible for the brand decal, has received the reputation seal "Estatuto INOVADORA COTEC 2021" and became part of the REX System.
Direct To Film (DTF) printing has been around for longer than you might think, although it’s only very recently that it’s started to gather more traction and pique the interest of garment producers both in the UK & Ireland as well as further afield.
The new, industrial, entry-level EFI Reggiani TERRA Silver textile printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is making its debut at the Fespa Global Print Expo 2021 tradeshow, 12-15 October at RAI Amsterdam.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS), a leading developer of robust and reliable digital cutting solutions to worldwide packaging, signage and display markets, has recently tested Brett Martin’s 10mm Foamalux Xtra at its Customer Experience Center in Ghent, Belgium.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has announced a new partnership agreement with software supplier PrintFactory, with an integrated production suite specifically tailored for innovative Kongsberg cutting tables.
InkTec’s latest addition to the JETRIX team, sees the company initiating a trainee programme to bring more young people into the business.
When Agfa rolled out its innovative SPIR@L screening technology that lowers ink consumption while improving image quality, Tribune Publishing agreed to a trial at its largest site. Once the results were in, the decision was made to integrate it into their print production process.
During the upcoming Fespa Global Print Expo 2021 (12 to 15 October), Summa will be cooperating with several exhibitors to establish a micro-factory. It will show the future of apparel manufacturing in an On-Demand Apparel Microfactory.
Mutoh Europe - EMEA subsidiary of the Japanese wide-format & desktop digital printer manufacturer - and STS Europe today announced that they are joining forces for the new STS Modular Direct to Film system.
Materia Viva, like the nature that inspires it, is one of the new products being launched over the next few days by Fedrigoni Group, leading global producer of high value-added special papers for packaging, publishing and graphics, as well as self-adhesive labelling products.
The doors to FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021, Europe’s leading exhibitions for speciality print and signage, will open in just a few days (12 – 15 October 2021 at the RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).
Demand for digitally printed textiles is rebounding strongly through 2021, and is set for accelerated growth over the next five years, according to The Future of Digital Textile Printing to 2026, the latest expert market study from Smithers.
ASLAN, known as German specialist in self-adhesive films, launches 5 new materials with a revolutionary adhesive system in combination with well known surfaces of ASLAN memoboard products. Easy to use and durable too.
Décor paper printing company Chiyoda recently installed an InterioJet 3300 water-based printing press from Agfa at its European headquarters in Genk, Belgium.
swissQprint is launching a new series of models this October. The core of the new flatbed printers is cutting-edge print head technology along with advanced mechanical features that promise a quantum leap for users – especially when it comes to output quality.
After an extensive search and due diligence on leading-edge workflow solutions for streamlined productivity and management efficiency, Mohn Media – a subsidiary of Europe’s largest print business, Bertelsmann Printing Group (BPG) – has adopted the EFI Publication Print Suite from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. as its future production ERP platform.
Flint Group Packaging Inks, and fellow Flint Group division Xeikon, are participating in the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) Technical Seminar on 20-22nd October 2021 in Copenhagen, Denmark on Stand 15.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) will be showcasing its latest digital finishing innovations when the FESPA Global Print Expo makes its eagerly-anticipated return next month.
ArtSystems has announced the launch of a handy new printed sample swatch book for the Xativa range of wide-format media.
Good news! bergertextiles will participate at FESPA in Amsterdam from 12 to 15 October. After a challenging year, with a new positive direction, FESPA opens its doors again, and we will be there.
Packaging engineering students from across Europe will continue to benefit from the latest technology in their studies, after Esko again underlined its commitment to supporting future generations of packaging industry workers.
Amari Digital Printing Technologies, part of the Vink group – has announced the immediate availability of the Decal PVC-Free range of substrates, offering print service providers (PSPs) the opportunity to add a host of environmentally friendly qualities to their graphics output.
In less than two weeks, FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo (12 – 15 October 2021) will return to the RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. To safeguard visitors, exhibitors, staff and contractors, FESPA will operate a number of COVID-safe practices.
Since its installation in late 2020, France-based Imprimerie des Alpes has been using its Ricoh Pro TF6250 to transform its production processes and bring more work in-house.
Décor paper printing company Interprint expands its product range by deploying Agfa’s water-based pigmented inkjet ink set on two of its single-pass high-speed Koenig & Bauer RotaJET presses.
Fiducial marks or other markings are intended to ensure that printed workpieces are cut precisely according to the specific contours. Even more security is offered by the combination with the optical recognition system POSITIONplus from eurolaser.
With the development of an innovative ink system for the world's first completely circular-economy-capable stand-up pouch, Siegwerk demonstrates its important role in the value chain. The technology will be used at Werner & Mertz in the future.
Onyx Graphics, Inc. today announced it will be exhibiting at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021, the first major European tradeshow since the start of COVID-19.
Matt Manteit, International Sales Manager at Neschen Coating GmbH, explains how innovative dot-adhesive technology is at the core of quick and easy installation of promotional graphics.
Summa NV with Headquarters in Gistel, Belgium announces the appointment of Geert Pierloot to Managing Director of Summa as of October 1, 2021.
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will present a wide range of end-to-end solutions for digital printing applications at FESPA 2021 in Amsterdam, October 12-15, under its slogan "From Pixel to Output".
Roland DG is excited to be attending FESPA Global Print Expo 2021, showcasing brand new solutions alongside some of the company’s most popular machines and technologies for print professionals.
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, announces that Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a U.S. company acquired last year and headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA, is establishing its European branch in Brixen, Italy.
Roland DG is delighted to open the doors to its renewed Creative Centre in Clevedon for an exclusive mid-week print festival, the Roland Experience Days, taking place on 28-30 September 2021.
Mimaki Europe will showcase its broad portfolio of market-leading, profit-generating digital print technologies at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 (12-15 October 2021, RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Stand: 1-F45).
Restrictions on fully-vaccinated travellers to The Netherlands from designated ‘very high-risk countries’ will be lifted with effect from 22nd September 2021, meaning that printers and sign-makers from these countries can travel to FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 in Amsterdam (12-15 October 2021) without fear of needing to quarantine on arrival.
Flint Group Packaging Inks has announced the launch of a new innovative concentrate technology designed to solve many of the efficiency challenges faced by today’s Flexible Packaging converter.
Spandex Benelux and swissQprint are parting by mutual agreement.
Hosted at the Fujifilm Advanced Print Technology Centre in late September, the planned event will offer the first chance to see, in person, the new Jet Press 750S High Speed Model and a range of new digital printing solutions.
Mimaki is set to open the door to new high-value, high-quality industrial print applications with the launch of its latest product innovations.