EMEA News

• Durst installs 500th Durst Workflow Software at customer site
  19 Apr 2022

  Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, announces the 500th customer installation of Durst Workflow Software.

• Richard Roth appointed new General Manager for Esko EMEA
  19 Apr 2022

  Richard Roth has been appointed to the role of General Manager EMEA for Esko, the global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions that digitize, automate and connect the go-to-market process of consumer goods.

• Arets event to showcase Fujifilms inkjet solutions in Slovakia
  13 Apr 2022

  Arets Graphics, Slovakia’s exclusive marketing and distribution partner for all Fujifilm graphic arts products and solutions, is hosting a morning seminar open to anybody who may be interested to see Fujifilm’s latest range of wide format inket printers.

• Silver anniversary for Sign & Designs Mimaki CG-101 plotter
  13 Apr 2022

  The Mimaki cutting plotter that’s in regular use at Sign & Design (Somerset) Ltd still looks as good as the day the company bought it, according to owner, Paul Dinsdale. Considering that date was in the late 1990s and the cutter is used almost daily, that’s some claim!

• Esko to address “challenges of Big Data” at FINAT Label Forum
  13 Apr 2022

  Esko, the global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions that digitize, automate and connect the go-to-market process of consumer goods, will be addressing the challenges of Big Data at the FINAT European Label Forum (‘ELF’) in June.

• Entering a new era of automation
  13 Apr 2022

  All sectors, from automotive to aerospace to printing are entering into a new era coined “Industry 4.0”, representative of a more streamlined approach to production by utilising state of the art technologies to keep up with the increase in demand.

• Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130 installed for 50th anniversary
  13 Apr 2022

  Rondo Ganahl, one of Europe’s foremost corrugated board and packaging manufacturers, has unveiled plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary milestone and official opening of a digital print production plant in a €25 million investment.

• Durst and Four Pees agree partnership for software products
  8 Apr 2022

  Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has selected Four Pees as a key integration partner for the Durst Software & Solutions division.

• Durst agrees distribution partnership in North & West Africa
  7 Apr 2022

  Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, agrees with Masaka Business Solutions, based in Casablanca/Morocco, on a distribution partnership for the successful Tau RSC label printing systems in the North and West Africa region.

• Xeikon to highlight digital print opportunities at Print4All
  7 Apr 2022

  Xeikon has confirmed its participation at Print4All 2022. The major Italian printing and converting show returns to Fiera Milano on 3–6 May 2022 following a four year break.

• Kongsberg PCS celebrates amazing first year
  6 Apr 2022

  Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) is today (6 April) celebrating the first anniversary of becoming a standalone company – and what a successful year it has been.

• Fujifilm forms strategic partnership with MCA Digital in Italy
  5 Apr 2022

  Fujifilm has formed an extensive strategic partnership with MCA Digital, a highly respected print solutions provider in Italy. Fujifilm’s new Revoria Press PC1120 is a particular focus of the relationship, with MCA Digital’s salesforce and contact network ideally placed to launch this machine into the Italian market.

• Agfa spotlights a variety of print applications at FESPA 2022
  5 Apr 2022

  With a booth themed ‘Think Inkjet. Think Agfa’, inkjet printing solutions provider Agfa will show FESPA visitors in Berlin (31 May-3 June) its latest innovations and all the reasons to opt for them.

• Mimaki to bring latest high-quality solutions to C!Print France
  5 Apr 2022

  Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has today announced the market-leading technologies, including the JFX600-2513, UJF-MkII e Series, 3DUJ-2207 and CJV330-160 from the 330 Series, that will all be on show at their stand (Stand 2G34) during the Salon C!Print event (10-12 May, Lyon, France).

• Nautasign deal boosts Fujifilm Acuity Prime sales in Benelux
  4 Apr 2022

  Fujifilm’s new partnership with Nautasign will bring the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra R2 presses to a wider network of print service providers in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

• swissQprint Nyala: the best-seller for 7 successive years
  4 Apr 2022

  The Nyala flatbed printer has led the European LFP sales ranking for seven years in a row. In 2021, this swissQprint model was again the most purchased in its class.

• International Innovation Days to take place at eurolaser
  4 Apr 2022

  On May 18 and 19, 2022, the INNOVATION DAYS will take place at eurolaser GmbH in Lüneburg. The market leader for high-end laser cutting systems invites interested parties from all over the world to two days full of technical innovations, professional exchange and exciting live demonstrations.

• Xeikon launches TITON in response to sustainable packaging
  1 Apr 2022

  To meet industry needs for sustainable printing methods and environmentally friendly packaging production, Xeikon announces TITON technology, a new toner formulation offering all the benefits of UV inks without the disadvantages.

• Tech:art reaps benefits with Fujifilm Acuity Prime 30
  1 Apr 2022

  Tech:art, based in Trofarello, Italy and founded in 2002, is a full service print service provider offering their B2B and B2C customers support from pre-press, through to design, prototyping, packaging and logistics.

• Fujifilm announces ‘Blueprint Live’ concept at Fespa 2022
  31 Mar 2022

  Fespa 2022, Berlin May 31st - June 3rd will provide the first opportunity to see Fujifilm’s all-new Acuity wide format range in person, on stand C30, Hall 2.2, at an event the company is calling ‘Blueprint Live’.

• Ghent Workgroup releases new specification: GWG 2022
  30 Mar 2022

  In a milestone release, the Ghent Workgroup (GWG) announces the completion and immediate availability of a new specification version called GWG 2022.

• Roland TrueVIS VF2-640 used in thought-provoking portraits
  29 Mar 2022

  A picture speaks a thousand words, and that is certainly true for the works of Danish Photographer Helga Theilgaard, whose thought-provoking portraits are helping tackle the issue of homelessness in Denmark and worldwide.

• Sappi adds Crystalcon to range of sustainable packaging papers
  29 Mar 2022

  With new translucent paper Crystalcon, Sappi is adding another innovative product to its range of sustainable packaging papers.

• Brand-new content to inspire and educate visitors at FESPA
  28 Mar 2022

  Visitors to FESPA Global Print 2022 (31 May – 3 June 2022, Messe Berlin, Germany) are set for an inspiration and education boost with the launch of two new content-led features: Sustainability Spotlight and the Associations Pavilion.

• Esko delivers on growing demand with latest software release
  28 Mar 2022

  As the packaging industry continues to grow and adapt to the very real threats of today, supply chain volatility, labor shortages and rising consumable and energy costs all underline that converters need to accelerate their search for increased efficiencies throughout the workflow.

• swissQprint taking over direct sales in Switzerland
  28 Mar 2022

  Spandex Switzerland and swissQprint are parting ways, with swissQprint taking over direct sales in Switzerland starting 1 May 2022.

• Avery and Mactac further expand product portfolios for FESPA
  24 Mar 2022

  FESPA 2022 will see Avery Dennison’s very latest innovations - with a range of cutting-edge creations from the Avery Dennison and Mactac brands.

• ICE Europe CCE International and InPrint Munich hailed a success
  23 Mar 2022

  Last week, from 15 – 17 March 2022, ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich took place side-by-side at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany, providing the industries with a much-needed live event.

• Zünd at Fespa 2022 – Smart solutions help optimize production
  23 Mar 2022

  An automated, digital print&cut workflow is essential for standardized manufacturing processes and economical production. At Fespa 2022 in Berlin, Zünd exhibits solutions that help effectively automate graphics production.

• Kongsberg PCS to showcase power of C24 at C!Print Madrid
  23 Mar 2022

  Signage and corrugated businesses will discover how to achieve exceptional quality with the greatest cutting accuracy and consistency when Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) showcases its high-speed C24 cutting table at the rescheduled C!Print in Madrid.

• PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL returns for its 8th edition in October
  23 Mar 2022

  After more than a two year absence due to uncertainties caused by the pandemic, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL is keeping its sights firmly fixed on the 19-22 October 2022 dates for its 8th edition.

• Fedrigoni announce new series of vinyl films - RI-Mark Platinum
  23 Mar 2022

  Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives presents RI-Mark Platinum, its new series of polymeric vinyl films engineered to meet all the professional needs in the sector of self-adhesive materials for cad-cam plotter use.

• IMI Europe announces live event with Digital Print Europe
  22 Mar 2022

  IMI Europe announces the return to face-to-face events with Digital Print Europe 2022. The event will be held at the Novotel Barcelona City Hotel, Barcelona, Spain from 9-12 May 2022, built around its strategic Digital Printing Conference event and supported by the Inkjet Academy.

• Ricoh and BIC Institute announce partnership to empower PSPs
  21 Mar 2022

  Ricoh has partnered with Dutch international management consultancy BIC Institute to launch a new strategic and operational review service as part of Ricoh’s EDGE consultancy. It is focused on helping Print Service Providers (PSPs) position themselves in their markets for maximum success.

• Five ways Print Service Providers can adapt for the future
  21 Mar 2022

  The printing industry is finding its post pandemic feet. Although headwinds arising from rising costs and from the conflict in Ukraine are starting to make their presence felt.

• Pixia now representing Kavalan brand in Benelux and Germany
  17 Mar 2022

  TAYA Groups today announces a distribution partnership with Netherlands-based large-format media and films supplier Pixia, which is now representing the Kavalan brand in Benelux and Germany.

• Esko and CERM makes automation of complex labels possible
  17 Mar 2022

  A world-first integrated solution has been developed by Esko and CERM, enabling Belgium-based Asteria Group to automate workflows to produce complex labels.

• Neschen PP matt backing – for faster high-quality advertising
  17 Mar 2022

  With PP matt backing, Neschen as a specialist company for self-adhesive products and coated media has developed a PVC-free product innovation for effective and durable advertising applications.

• EFI launches platform for Nozomi Single-Pass inkjet presses
  16 Mar 2022

  At the CCE International Corrugated and Carton Exhibition, Electronics For Imaging, Inc. announced its newest ultra-high-speed inkjet solution for the corrugated market – the EFI Nozomi 14000 LED press.

• Re-Connect at Xeikon Café Europe
  16 Mar 2022

  In response to the cancellation of this year’s Labelexpo Europe and to maintain contact, showcase its latest innovations and inform its customers, Xeikon and a variety of its industry partners have announced a special edition of its ever-popular Xeikon Café to take place at the company’s headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium at the end of April.

• Hybrid Software Group PLC acquires 3D software business
  15 Mar 2022

  Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) announces that on 14 March 2022 it acquired the business and assets related to iC3D from Creative Edge Software LLC.

• Ricoh agrees €50m printhead technology deal with Durst Group
  11 Mar 2022

  Ricoh Europe has agreed a landmark €50million printhead technology deal to extend its successful collaboration with Durst Group AG.

• C!Print Madrid - the industry meeting
  10 Mar 2022

  On the 26, 27 and 28 April, C!Print Madrid will bring together professionals who want to see the latest in technology, materials and solutions developed for the graphics industry and promotional gift and garment.

• Archroma launches Cartaseal for odorless paper food packaging
  10 Mar 2022

  Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of Cartaseal VWAF, a new industry-leading perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free* and ammonia-free* barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications.

• Esko showcases 100% print inspection solutions at ICE Europe
  10 Mar 2022

  Visitors to this month’s ICE Europe exhibition will have the opportunity to see the Esko AVT 100% print inspection solution in full flow, when the innovative system takes center stage at the Esko booth.

• Xaar Versatex and Nitrox Elite GS3 printhead to debut at Inprint
  9 Mar 2022

  Xaar is launching its new Versatex ‘out-of-the-box’ print engine and the latest Nitrox Elite GS3 printhead at this year’s InPrint exhibition in Munich on 15-17th March.

• Data and sustainable solutions for packaging from Fedrigoni
  9 Mar 2022

  Sustainability is a supply-chain effort: if everyone collaborates to reduce carbon dioxide emissions along the supply chain, from raw materials to the finished product, the benefits for the environment will emerge in an appreciable and measurable way.

• Siegwerk Inkjet participates in trade fair InPrint
  8 Mar 2022

  Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading suppliers of printing inks and coatings for packaging solutions, will participate in the InPrint trade fair in March 2022 with its business unit ‘Inkjet’.

• Hybrid appoints new Mimaki Sign & Graphics reseller partner
  8 Mar 2022

  Long established sign and digital print industry supplier, Spectrum Digital Services has been appointed an authorised reseller for Mimaki’s wide format sign and graphics product range by the company’s exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, Hybrid Services.

• swissQprint showroom at Fespa Berlin
  8 Mar 2022

  Visitors of the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin may experience swissQprint's new developments: UV flatbed and roll to roll printers that create added value and help to give users a competitive edge. Not least thanks to special applications.

• Xaar has completed the acquisition of Megnajet
  3 Mar 2022

  Xaar has completed the acquisition of Megnajet, one of the market leaders in the design and manufacture of industrial ink management and supply systems for digital inkjet.

• Eye-opener for converters at Koenig & Bauer Durst Open House
  3 Mar 2022

  Paper prices and shortages, varnishing topics and how brands are driving digital production forward in corrugated markets were all among headline topics in Koenig & Bauer Durst’s third SPC Open House.

• Xaar highlights ‘The Inkjet Opportunity’ at InPrint
  3 Mar 2022

  At this year’s InPrint exhibition in Munich, Xaar will highlight the growing importance of inkjet in today’s manufacturing processes, either replacing traditional production methods or in delivering new applications.

• Summa releases the L1810 2nd generation laser cutter
  1 Mar 2022

  A high-tech product is never finite and if you want to play in the highest echelons, you have to be up to speed, follow the markets closely and, above all, be innovative and flexible.

• Fujifilm appoints Manuel Schrutt as Head of Packaging for EMEA
  1 Mar 2022

  Fujifilm is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Schrutt into the role of Head of Packaging for Fujifilm Graphic Systems EMEA.

• New 330 Series sign graphics & textile launches for Mimaki
  1 Mar 2022

  Mimaki has announced the 330 Series – a brand-new, large format inkjet printer range, that includes the JV330-160, CJV330-160 and TS330-1600, as well as a new range of CG-AR cutting plotters.

• Flint Group completes sale of XSYS Division to Lone Star affiliate
  1 Mar 2022

  Flint Group confirms, today, the successful completion of the sale of its XSYS division (XSYS) to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds (Lone Star), a global private equity firm.

• Neschen looks forward to participating in ICE Europe 2022
  24 Feb 2022

  As the leading international trade show for the converting industry, ICE Europe provides a welcome opportunity for leading companies to exchange ideas and present new product developments every two years.

• Agfa invites InPrint visitors to consider industrial inkjet
  22 Feb 2022

  At InPrint 2022 (Munich, March 15-17), industrial inkjet expert Agfa will show how manufacturers from diverse industry segments can achieve unequaled flexibility, cost-efficiency and speed of delivery through the integration of inkjet printing in their production processes.

• Kongsberg announces new distribution partnership in Turkey
  21 Feb 2022

  Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has today announced that Lidya Group, Turkey’s leading supplier to the digital printing industry, has become an authorized distributor of its market-leading digital finishing solutions in the country.

• First plant-based ink from Ricoh enhances print sustainability
  21 Feb 2022

  Brand owners and printer manufacturers can further reduce their environmental impact with Ricoh’s plant-based ink – the first of its kind for mainstream graphics and packaging print.

• EFI VUTEk Q5r printer and Fiery software earn EDP Awards
  21 Feb 2022

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has received two European Digital Press (EDP) Awards from the European graphics arts trade press, a prestigious technical awards programme that recognises innovative advancements in digital print production.

• Esko to showcase state-of-the art workflow solutions at Labelexpo
  18 Feb 2022

  Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for label professionals, will showcase its latest technological innovations at this year’s Labelexpo Europe.

• Mijdrecht expands into packaging market with Ricoh Pro T210
  18 Feb 2022

  Dutch print, packaging and fulfilment services provider Handling Company Mijdrecht (HCM) has revealed that its investment in a Ricoh Pro T210 UV flatbed printer in November 2021 has enabled it to expand its offering and take on a wide range of new, creative packaging projects.

• Fedrigoni finalizes acquisition of materials company Divipa
  17 Feb 2022

  The Fedrigoni Group, global leader in the production of high value-added special papers for packaging, publishing, and graphics, as well as premium labels and self-adhesive materials, announces the acquisition of Divipa, a Spanish company headquartered in Derio, a few kilometres from Bilbao, which develops, manufactures and distributes self-adhesive materials, with an estimated turnover of 24 million euros in 2021 and about fifty employees.

• Zünd receives EDP awards for three of its software tools
  16 Feb 2022

  Zünd receives EDP awards for no less than three of its software tools. The jury declares PrimeCenter the "Best Workflow Solution", while the Pick&Place Interface Option and the Visualizing Option are recognized as "Best in Robotics" and "Best Print Support Tool", respectively.

• Paul Fitch appointed to Head of Inkjet for Agfa UK & Ireland
  16 Feb 2022

  Agfa is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Fitch as Head of Inkjet, UK and Ireland. Fitch joined the company in 2018 as Regional Sales Manager South and brings over two decades of digital printing experience to his new position.

• Elitron Kombo TAV V2 wins EDP Award
  15 Feb 2022

  The Commission of The European Digital Press Association (EDP) awarded Elitron’s Kombo TAV V2, the latest fully automatic cutting system, with best “Wide Format Cutting Solution” 2021 during an online ceremony at the end of January.

• swissQprint Nyala 4 flatbed and neon inks scoop EDP Awards
  15 Feb 2022

  Nyala – the top performing member of the fourth generation of swissQprint flatbed printers – is a winner at the EDP Awards. Another award went to the neon inks for UV printing launched by swissQprint in 2021.

• Dr. Andreas Pleßke confirmed as new chairman of drupa Committee
  10 Feb 2022

  As part of the constitutive meeting of the drupa Committee on 8 February 2022, Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO at Koenig & Bauer AG, has been appointed Chairman of this body.

• Neschen cooperates with Allrich Trading in South Africa
  10 Feb 2022

  For Neschen Coating GmbH, the year 2022 begins with a successful start. To the company's delight, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban-based Allrich Trading (Pty) Ltd. will be a strong distributor in the graphics products sector for the South Africa region from the end of February.

• Nazdar to open doors to ink opportunities at InPrint Munich
  9 Feb 2022

  Nazdar Ink Technologies, the industry’s leading manufacturer of UV, water-based and solvent-based digital inkjet, screen-printing and flexographic ink products, is delighted to announce that it will exhibit at InPrint Munich 2022.

• Konica Minolta launches new B2 Inkjet Press – the KM1e HD
  8 Feb 2022

  Konica Minolta has announced the launch of a new B2 inkjet press, its AccurioJet KM-1e High Definition (HD) model, an evolution of the AccurioJet KM-1e that will contribute to further expanding Konica Minolta customers’ businesses.

• Mimaki to host second Global Innovation Days virtual event
  3 Feb 2022

  Mimaki has announced that it will be hosting its second ‘Global Innovation Days’ virtual event on the 2-4 March 2022.

• Neschen sustainable innovations at Sign & Print in Stockholm
  3 Feb 2022

  German coating specialist company Neschen will be presenting sustainable products at the Sign & Print trade fair in Stockholm from April 5 to 7, 2022.

• GIS to present latest print applications at InPrint Munich
  3 Feb 2022

  Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a Nano-Dimension division, will present its latest print application capabilities at InPrint Munich, 15th – 17th March 2022.

• Mutoh win EDP Award for VerteLith RIP Software
  3 Feb 2022

  Wide format printer manufacturer MUTOH, represented by Mutoh Europe for the EMEA territory, has received a prestigious EDP award for its genuine Mutoh VerteLith RIP software in the category “Workflow Technologies”.

• Full line-up of major exhibitors confirmed for FESPA 2022
  3 Feb 2022

  FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 (31 May – 3 June 2022, Messe Berlin, Germany) are set to bring together the strongest line-up of exhibitors since 2019, with more than 250 suppliers already contracted to exhibit and many more active discussions in progress.

• TAYA Groups announces new appointment for KAVALAN in Europe
  3 Feb 2022

  TAYA Groups announces a new appointment within its international workforce as Rob Karpenko joins the business as Director of Sales for TAYA Europe.

• Agfa wins 3 EDP Awards
  2 Feb 2022

  The European Digital Press Association rewarded no less than three Agfa innovations introduced in 2021: the Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED hybrid large-format printing press, the InterioJet water-based décor paper printing press for laminate surfaces, and the Alussa leather printing system.

• Fujifilm target French growth with ID Numérique partnership
  31 Jan 2022

  Fujifilm has reached an agreement with ID Numérique to distribute and service its new Acuity Prime flatbed printer in the French market.

• Sappi expands production of successful Fusion Topliner grade
  27 Jan 2022

  Sappi, a leading provider of sustainable woodfibre-based packaging materials, is expanding production of its successful Fusion Topliner grade to its flagship mill in Gratkorn, Austria.

• Warm welcome for customers at Konica Minolta Labelexpo stand
  27 Jan 2022

  Konica Minolta, the market leader in digital label press systems, is promising a series of surprises and innovations at Labelexpo in Brussels, Belgium from 26th-29th April, where it will be showcasing the latest trends and the full label production cycle on its stand, C12 and C19 in Hall 8.

• Five sustainability approaches for large format printing
  27 Jan 2022

  Purchasers of LFP systems focus mainly on aspects such as productivity, possible applications or investment and profitability levels. However, sustainability is gaining ground as a criterion – not only due to corporate values, but also because it is increasingly seen as a social and political requirement.

• Fujifilm appoints Mark Lawn as Head of POD Solutions Europe
  26 Jan 2022

  Lawn's extensive experience in the print industry is set to drive Fujifilm's digital toner Print on Demand (POD) business to new heights following the recent launch of the Revoria PC1120 and E1 toner presses in selected European territories.

• Experience Print In Motion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
  24 Jan 2022

  FESPA has launched the promotional campaign for its FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 and European Sign Expo 2022 events, scheduled to take place from 31 May - 3 June 2022 at Messe Berlin, Germany.

• Avery Dennison acquires Rietveld
  20 Jan 2022

  Avery Dennison has announced that it has acquired Rietveld (RTVPRINT), a leading full service provider of embellishment solutions and application and printing methods for performance brands and team sports in Europe.

• Flint Group achieves EcoVadis Silver Rating globally
  20 Jan 2022

  Flint Group, including all business units within its Packaging and its Commercial Publication & Web divisions, has achieved a Silver status from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a global network of over 85,000 rated companies.

• FuturePrint Summit will help to define the Future of Print
  19 Jan 2022

  FM Future, owners of FuturePrint, the platform and community dedicated to the future of print technology, announce the launch of the first in-person FuturePrint Leaders Summit which will take place 29-30 June in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Plockmatic delivers coating solution for Canon varioPRINT
  19 Jan 2022

  Canon announces that a close collaboration with Plockmatic, a global supplier of finishing solutions to the print and mailing businesses, has resulted in the seamless, inline integration of the Canon varioPRINT iX-series digital inkjet sheet-fed press with the Plockmatic DigiCoater Pro 400 HD LED paper coating machine.

• New dates announced for Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2022
  18 Jan 2022

  The organisers of Printwear & Promotion LIVE! have announced the postponement of the exhibition from February 2022 to April 2022.

• KAVALAN PVC-free products obtain Global Fire Safety Certificate
  18 Jan 2022

  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.”

   

• TRG invests in a Delta SPC 130 from Koenig & Bauer Durst
  18 Jan 2022

  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.

• HP Latex 700W white ink print makes a difference at Plot-Tec
  18 Jan 2022

  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.

• Blur uses Kornit Digital Presto S for 24-hour production
  14 Jan 2022

  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.

• First Avinci CX3200 printer from Agfa installed at Publi-FDM
  13 Jan 2022

  With the installation of an Avinci CX3200 sublimation printer, Publi-FDM, located in Sint-Lievens-Houtem (Belgium), is getting a global first.

• Gain a competitive edge with HP’s White Ink Webinar
  11 Jan 2022

  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.

• LFR Spotlight on trade supplier Super-Wide Digital
  11 Jan 2022

  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.

• How microfactories can change the face of fashion
  11 Jan 2022

  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.

• XSYS implement price increase across nyloflex product range
  11 Jan 2022

  During 2021, the rise in costs has reached unprecedented levels, affecting all businesses and their suppliers throughout the printing industry.