Italian printing and graphics company Beepag has paid tribute to the purchase of a second Ricoh Pro T7210 UV Flatbed Printer in April this year which has helped the business enter new markets and offer an expanded service to customers.
Neenah Coldenhove continues its innovation journey with the addition of a new sticky paper to its portfolio.
With its design, print and manufacturing located under one, solar panel-clad roof in Lincolnshire, Countryside Art has added to its in-house capabilities by investing in a Mimaki TR300-1850C textile coating machine.
Amsterdam, October 12-15, 2021- Guandong Italia will present itself at FESPA 2021 with a high-impact stand, inspired entirely by the sea.
At the Fespa Global Print Expo in Amsterdam, swissQprint will be presenting latest developments.
Brett Martin is pleased to announce that Mimaki Europe BV, manufacturer of large format printing equipment, is the latest company to join its Approved Partner Programme.
FESPA announces that the flagship Global Print Expo will return to Berlin, Germany in 2022, together with its co-located event for non-printed signage, European Sign Expo. The events will be taking place at the Messe Berlin from Tuesday 31 May to Friday 3 June 2022.
Payote, leading manufacturer of espadrilles from the South of France, has recently purchased and installed its first HP Stitch S500 to meet the growing demand for personalised artisanal footwear.
Based in Gdańsk on the Baltic coast of Poland, Bluejet has been a manufacturer of high quality packaging and retail displays for almost 20 years. With a constant focus on new technologies, Bluejet specialises in personalised large format digital printing with automation at the heart of its production. To further advance its automated printing capabilities, the company invested in an Onset X3 HS with full automation from Fujifilm which was installed in June 2021.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the UK/EMEA availability of its 566 Series of Digital Imaging Inks, designed specifically for use in Oki Colorpainter M-64 LCIS Digital Printers using Oki WX IP6 Inks.
Following its recent launch of neon inks for UV printing, swissQprint now highlights the scope that these fluorescent colours open up. With just two inks, four striking colour variants are possible – Yellow, Pink, Green and Orange – as well as countless applications.
Roland DG has announced the addition of the new GR2-640/540 64” and 54” vinyl cutters to its CAMM-1 series.
As an industry, we have been discussing the hazards of PVC for more than 15 years and whilst steps have been made in the right direction, products made with PVC continue to be far and away the most commonly used.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA HQ of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd, a leading Japan-based manufacturer of wide format printers, announces that Frank Schenk (52) has been appointed as General Manager Sales, EMEA, reporting to Mutoh Europe’s Managing Director Mitsuo Takatsu.
Fujifilm announces that its newly launched Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra R2 wide format printers have each picked up Red Dot 2021 design awards.
HP has announced a new EMEA-wide webinar that will showcase how using leading HP Stitch dye sublimation printers with partner technologies can help users access a wide range of work within the soft signage sector.
Epson is expanding its range of PrecisionCore printheads to meet the accelerated shift towards digital printing in the commercial and industrial sectors.
Roland DG has expanded its VersaUV LEC2 Series of UV roll-to-roll printer/cutters and VersaUV LEC2 S-Series UV flatbed printers with the addition of new orange and red ink options and a larger version of the optional extension table designed specifically for the LEC2-640.
A Roland DG study of 250 print shops across five major European markets has revealed the sheer breadth of materials that UV printing is opening up for the industry. The study conducted in UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain also suggests that printers are expecting a steady increase in the use of Plastic, Metal, Wood and PVC in UV printing over the course of 2021.
While digital printing is rapidly gaining importance, especially in the packaging industry, one question remains: How can we simulate Pantone Colours and custom brand colours with a fixed set of four to seven inks?
One of Spain’s leading industrial packaging manufacturers has become the first in the world to install the state-of-the-art Kongsberg C66 with the Kongsberg Feeder & Stacker, automating the manufacture of its protective foams and packaging.
Canon has announced the launch of the new Arizona 135 GT flatbed printer, offering sign makers, print service providers and offset and screen printers, among others, a smart technology investment to fulfil new business opportunities.
Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has today announced that Arjen Evertse has been appointed as General Manager Sales, EMEA, effective 1st September 2021.
Switzerland-based retail giant Manor embraced Ricoh's Ri 100 direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology for an in-house personalised merchandise promotion prior to Christmas 2020.
What began as a breakthrough solution for PET plastic bottles can now make PET packages in a range of markets more recyclable: today Avery Dennison announced the latest iteration of its award-winning CleanFlake filmic label materials, which are now suitable for PET packaging in food, home and personal care and other segments in addition to beverages.
Landa Digital Printing today announces that a Landa S10P Nanographic Printing Press has successfully been installed at commercial printer BluePrint AG in Germany.
Kuipers Print & Sign has paid tribute to the impact Nazdar's 708 Series has had on production, revealing the inks have helped to reduce costs while maintaining excellent quality across a range of applications.
ASLAN, the German specialist for self-adhesive films, is expanding its range of environmentally-friendly and PVC free products for the sign making and digitally printing industry with two real highlights.
The new Avinci CX3200 is a dye-sublimation roll-to-roll printer that can print either directly to textile or on transfer paper. It delivers high productivity and a consistently vibrant print quality on a wide range of polyester-based fabrics.
Today, more than ever, fitters and printers must be versatile, fast, competitive, and in step with the technological innovations regarding the fields of machinery and materials. In order to respond effectively to the fast pace of last-minute campaigns and promotions, it is important to always have the most adequate materials available, safe and certified for specific applications.
Roland DG is set to assert the company’s position as a leading global provider for the textile printing sector at this year’s FESPA Innovations and Trends: Printed Clothing virtual event on 9-10 June.
Amfortis facilitates the lives of packaging converters by combining multiple unique software tools into one powerful production workflow solution. It complements Agfa’s offering for offset packaging, which already included durable printing plates and high-performing CtP systems.
This year, EFI Reggiani celebrates 75 years of heritage, innovation and glamour in the textile world. As part of its anniversary celebration, the textile technology innovator is revealing the imminent launch of three new, state-of-the-art digital textile printers.
Hungarian poster printing company R+R Ltd has significantly sped up its production process and drastically reduced delivery times to customers since it began using Nazdar LWU770 UV LED inks on a new printer.
Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and software solutions, and All4Labels Global Packaging Group, a world-class one-stop converter servicing local and multinational clients, announce successful beta testing of Durst’s new Tau 510 RSCi at All4Labels in Gebesee - Germany.
KROMA is an established brand since 1966 and stands for high-quality and eco-friendly rigid boards. Thanks to its smooth surfaces, KROMA has excellent properties for direct printing with large-format digital printing machines.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has appointed Andrew Coulsen to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective from 3rd May 2021.
At HANS KOLB Wellpappe, the potential of digital printing was recognized early on and direct digital corrugated cardboard printing has opened up a completely new field of activity for the company.
The C!Print Madrid committee meeting celebrated last week, attended by the key players from the printing, visual communication and personalization sector, agreed to postpone the event to early 2022: The new dates for the 7th edition of C!Print Madrid will be 18, 19 and 20 January 2022.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has today announced the expansion of its C Series range of digital finishing tables with the launch of the compact new C20 – the smallest high-speed production table on the market.
While many industries and sectors are facing price increases as a result of the double impact of Covid-19 and Brexit, InkTec Europe are committing to maintain their ink prices.
Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has today announced that long-standing employee, Mark Sollman, will be appointed to the role of Product Manager, EMEA on the 1st July 2021.
Cutting acrylic glass is an art form in itself. It is not just cleanliness at the processing station or reworking of the cut edges that make the material demanding. Besides, there are two completely different versions of acrylic glass that are relevant for laser cutting: extruded and cast.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) will be showcasing its latest innovations for the sign and display market at this month’s FESPA Wide Format virtual event.
Building on its portfolio of 64” UVgel roll-to-roll printers, Canon today announces the launch of the new Colorado 1630, which will give customers access to all the advantages of UVgel technology at a lower investment.
FESPA has announced the return of its popular ‘Coffee Break’ webinars. Hosted by FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead, Graeme Richardson-Locke, this second series will offer the opportunity for printers to hear from industry experts on relevant topics that sit under four content pillars: process control, sustainability, colour management and automation.
Innovative and forward-thinking company Digipress has revolutionized its business after an investment in an expanded technology P5 350 hybrid platform from Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and software solutions.
The swissQprint Impala has been installed at the company’s Alton production facility – which has recently been extended by over 30,000 square feet – as part of a project to meet rising customer demand and to open doors to new markets.
New dates for ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich. Collective of converting, paper and print exhibitions will now take place from 15 – 17 March 2022 in Munich, Germany.
DDP group company JK Inks has inaugurated Novedrate 2, a new facility for the production of reactive inks at its headquarters site in Novedrate, just north of Milan.
Founded over 40 years ago as an artisan typography house, Graphicscalve – located in the Italian province of Bergamo – has transformed itself over the last few decades into an important player in the Italian graphics industry.
Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and software solutions, is setting a milestone in the field of sublimation printing with the launch of the P5 TEX iSUB.
Leader in integrated prepress software and hardware solutions, Esko, has partnered with multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food and other food products, Mars, Incorporated (‘Mars’), to implement its web-based packaging management solution, WebCenter.
Clean tools and maximum accuracy: The use of laser machines to cut adhesive tapes and adhesive films offers clear advantages over conventional methods.
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, has launched its latest printhead – the Xaar Nitrox – that provides users with greater print speeds and uniformity to deliver unparalleled performance across a wide variety of print applications.
FESPA is introducing FIT – FESPA Innovations and Trends, a new series of live virtual events aimed at helping printers plan effectively for their business recovery.
Mimaki has announced the release of two new LED-UV large-format flatbed inkjet printers, the JFX600-2513 and the JFX550-2513.
Mimaki has announced the launch of the Mimaki SUJV-160 – a new high-quality inkjet printer designed to realistically reproduce prints whilst retaining the look and texture of natural and artificial leather.
FESPA is ‘Bringing Colour Back’ at this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo, which is now scheduled to take place at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 12 to 15 October 2021.
Xeikon announces an eco-friendly, cost-effective digital answer to today’s wallpaper production challenges. As a key part of Xeikon’s Wall Deco Suite and with Xeikon’s bespoke and environmentally friendly dry toner technology with extended colour gamut, the new Xeikon CX50 is introduced.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has led many businesses to change focus and find new work in unlikely places. One such story is that of German Fujifilm customer Copy Service, in Moenchengladbach.
Esko has unveiled its latest print inspection innovation, AVT iCenter, which empowers label converters to easily manage quality and production standards across jobs, printing equipment, shifts and even sites.
For the last six years, the Nyala flatbed printer has been the most popular product in its category in Europe – as confirmed by Infosource, the Swiss research institute.
After a turbulent year, it seems strange to be thinking about ‘after the pandemic’, but with millions of vaccinations underway, the light at the end of the tunnel is visible.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, today announced release of a new 64” (162 cm) wide, high quality 8 channel piezo drop-on-demand roll fed dye sublimation inkjet printer, called XpertJet 1682WR.
Mimaki Europe has today announced that it will exhibit its broad portfolio of cutting-edge digital print technologies at the first ever virtual drupa (20-23 April 2021).
Kongsberg, one of the most trusted and established names in the digital finishing industry, enters a new era today (6th April), transforming into a standalone company, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’). The transformation follows the acquisition of the business by OpenGate Capital.
After a three-month transition period with his predecessor Herbert Forker, Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann has assumed full responsibility as Siegwerk's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He joined Siegwerk on January 1, 2021 and has been intensively involved with the company since then.
Esko has today (April 6th) launched the latest generation of its award-winning native PDF editor for packaging and label prepress, ArtPro+. With a new Variable Data Printing module and full integration with HELL gravure equipment, the latest version of the market-leading software delivers a further boost to prepress operational excellence.
Paperboard manufacturer Metsä Board’s paperboard was used for soup packaging launched by a leading ready-to-eat food company, Saarioinen.
Mack-Brooks Exhibitions has today announced the postponement of ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich.
Konica Minolta has pledged to rethink print possibilities together with partners and customers for its participation at the ‘virtual.drupa’ from 20-23 April 2021. Visionary trends will be covered in areas such as inkjet, embellishment, automation and augmented reality (AR).
The 7th edition of C!Print will be held in Madrid on 28, 29 and 30 September.
Esko has unveiled a major new release of its market-leading Automation Engine workflow solution, packed with new capabilities and for the first time available as a Software-as-a-Service (‘SaaS’).
The leading company for the production of special papers and self-adhesive materials has launched a new global identity to strengthen the Group’s positioning, with a distinctive image for the company’s many brands that produce and sell over 32,000 products all over the world. At the same time, the self-adhesives division has unveiled its new name, which changes from Arconvert Ritrama to Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives.
Customers asked and DP Lenticular listened. As a result, the leading supplier of lenticular sheets has launched new sheet sizes for its popular MOTION 20 LPI 54°-LF lenticular sheets.
swissQprint roll to roll printers now make it possible to print automatically on both sides of media. An innovation that is sure to boost efficiency – available for the Karibu model and the new Karibu S high-speed version.
swissQprint is launching Karibu S – the speed version of its Karibu UV roll to roll printer. S stands for speed – and that means increased productivity combined with astonishingly good print quality. Another plus: both Karibu and Karibu S are capable of automatic double-sided printing.
swissQprint now offers neon colours for UV printing. These inks are suitable for all swissQprint LED models and are available right now.
Italian ink manufacturer JK Group has unveiled a number of new initiatives that see it supporting a trend towards improved sustainability in the wake of the pandemic.
The World Out of home Organization has increased its global representation with eight new members, three from Italy.
swissQprint roll to roll printers now make it possible to print automatically on both sides of media. An innovation that is sure to boost efficiency – available for the Karibu model and the new Karibu S high-speed version.
Founded in 1998, Lisbon-based Imacx is a digital print and production company that specialises in producing large format, point-of-sale retail signage and displays.
Following its installation of a Landa S10P Nanographic Printing Press in January 2020 , France-based Groupe Prenant, says that the solution is now central to its strategy of driving the transformation of print.
The Verona based Group, experts in the production of special papers for packaging, graphics and self-adhesive labelling products, further strengthens its leadership in the pressure-sensitive label world with the opening of a new terminal in Poland.
Enabling customers around the world to gain insight to the companies’ latest portfolios of hardware and software innovations, Esko and Enfocus have confirmed that they will be jointly exhibiting at this year’s virtual.drupa event.
Neschen Coating GmbH expands management: Andreas Mertens will be working alongside Managing Director Kai Tittgemeyer to drive the company's further growth under Blue Cap AG as owner from March 01, 2021.
Rob Karpenko has joined CMYUK International, and will be responsible for developing market opportunities in Europe and Russia.
Landa Digital Printing today announces that McGowans, one of Europe’s largest digital print specialists has ordered the first Landa S10 Nanographic Printing Press in Ireland.
The Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED is Agfa’s new flagship, targeted to the high end of the sign & display market.
Based in Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon, Normandy, SDPS is a leading supplier of high quality wide format print to the French POP and POS market. The company installed its first Onset X2 in 2016 and followed that with a second installation the following year.
Fused cut edges with maximum accuracy: The use of laser cutting machines when processing spacer fabrics offers a number of advantages over other tools. More and more processors of modern textiles rely on automated, customer-specific systems from eurolaser.
As part of its ongoing efforts to help establish a circular economy, Avery Dennison today announced the launch of AD Circular, a comprehensive program providing recycling of used paper and filmic label liners in countries across Europe.
Esko, the global provider of integrated hardware and software for the packaging and label industries, has announced the appointment of Michael Ollitervo-Murphy as Senior Director Customer Success EMEA.
Following on from the hotly anticipated launch of its new HP Latex 700 and 800 Printer series, the HP team is to host an online end-user event on February 17, 2021, to showcase how the technology can help print service providers (PSPs) secure high-value work.
Konica Minolta has today announced the launch of a new digital inkjet press for corrugated packaging.
The sale of Gallus Group by Heidelberg Druckmaschinen has not been completed after Swiss corporation benpac holding failed to make the purchase price of EUR 120 million.
TAYA Groups today announces a distribution partnership with European-wide acting Filmolux Group.
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, today unveiled its Mark II series, two new 162 cm / 64” wide 6-colour (C, M, Y, K, Wh, Va) UV LED printers, called ValueJet 1638UR Mark II and ValueJet 1638UH Mark II.
For many years, STO Print Production of Poland has cherished a vision – and in the midst of the crisis, that vision is turning into a reality: the company has invested in a swissQprint flatbed printer to drive its growth ahead.