For Neschen Coating GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of self-adhesive media, laminators, and industrial coating solutions, the new year begins with the start of promising cooperation.
Leading experts from McKinsey will deliver the keynote speech at this year’s EskoWorld event, detailing the ‘New Normal’ for the packaging value chain to hundreds of packaging professionals from around the world.
“We expect to see the additive manufacturing market consolidating in the near future” has been the refrain of many for nearly a decade now.
Visitors to TISE, the International Surface Event (Las Vegas, 1-3 February, 2022), will get the opportunity to experience unique inkjet printing technology for laminated surfaces from Agfa.
Three of Epson’s latest SureColor large format printers have been awarded Buyers Lab (BLI) 2022 Wide Format Pick Awards.
Konica Minolta has received two Buyers Lab (BLI) 2022 Pick Awards in the Document Imaging Software category: its remote visual support tool AIRe Link and its document workflow solution Dispatcher Phoenix.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has made its inks even easier to work with by adding QR codes to the labels of the majority of its products, allowing customers to easily access key information about its solutions.
Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of the Tokyo-based global specialty chemicals conglomerate Toyo Ink Group, recently installed a brand new gravure ink factory at its Gujarat site along the western coast of India.
Sustainability is, and will continue to be for many years to come, an incredibly important factor for print service providers, no matter the size of their business or the markets in which they operate.
Australian sign-maker A Sign Design produced a series of striking interior window graphics with Drytac ViziPrint Deco + optically clear window film for the nearby Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
During an expansive, three-day Electronics For Imaging, Inc. open house this month at the company’s EFI Reggiani industrial textile printer facility, textile and apparel manufacturers witnessed first-hand the market-leading innovations that provide users with promising new opportunities.
The Thai Prime Minister has presented Siegwerk with the "Industry Award" in the circular economy category. He thus honored the company's successful work and commitment in this area.
Matt Manteit, International Sales Manager at Neschen Coating GmbH, explores the world of décor print and highlights some of the key factors to look out for when selecting films for this sort of work.
EskoWorld, the premier technology-focused event for packaging professionals, will return as a live event next year with an eagerly anticipated three-day program of panels, presentations and live demonstrations.
Drytac, a leading manufacturer of adhesive-coated products, has expanded its high-quality portfolio of printable media solutions with the launch of ViziPrint Deco +, a 50µ (2 mil) optically clear gloss PET film with a permanent acrylic adhesive.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has today announced a new agreement with GMS Pacific to handle its distribution and servicing business across the Oceania region.
If you look around you, you’ll soon see that printed graphics are everywhere. On the floor, the wall and the table. In kitchens, offices and bathrooms. They are, in fact, omnipresent.
Brisbane-based Rapid Displays used Drytac Polar Premium and Drytac Weathershield to complete an impactful, large-scale wrap of a lorry trailer for long-term customer Big Dog Pet Foods.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., a leading software solutions provider for the digital inkjet wide-format print industry, has released a new print industry insights article examining the need for data to help Print Service Providers make better business decisions.
The wide and super wide format market has undergone its digital transition while certain analogue printing technologies, such as screen-printing, continue to complement the overall mix offered by large format print service providers (PSPs) to their clients.
The holiday season has, and always will be, a hugely important time of the year for print, graphics and sign companies, with the festive season providing a whole range of opportunities for work and business growth.
Zünd Connect compiles production data from integrated Zünd cutting systems into meaningful key performance indicators, such as cutter capacity, availability, and overall equipment effectiveness. Zünd Connect creates transparency and identifies areas in the digital cutting workflow with potential for optimization.
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions EMENA has formed a strategic partnership with Organoid Technologies GmbH, and will become the sole distributor of Organoid self-adhesive natural surfaces to the Graphics Industry in Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMENA).
As the new year hurtles towards us and we collectively hold our breath, edge our way tentatively towards normality and dip a toe into post-pandemic waters, the world may seem almost unrecognizable to the one we will leave behind in 2020.
Xeikon has announced VariOne, a new variable data generation tool for Xeikon’s X-800 digital front-end. This integrated software innovation can immediately generate and print unique creative designs, based on an image or on vector graphics, in endless complex patterns.
Xaar is presenting at this month’s FuturePrint & Pack Summit just how, within the world of packaging, inkjet is now truly coming of age.
Drytac, a manufacturer of quality adhesive-coated products, has announced the global availability of its 7-year durable Polar Premium Clear permanent polymeric PVC ink-jet media and 7-year durable Weathershield polymeric PVC overlaminating film.
Packaging and in-store retail POS specialist ProPrint Services (ProPrint) has added a fourth Kongsberg cutting table to its production facilities, with the recent installation of a new fully automated end-to-end digital finishing solution from Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS).
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announced today the signing of a joint venture agreement with Rotopack, a leading supplier in the printing and packaging industry in Pakistan.
Xeikon has announced version 2.0 of its Panther UV inkjet technology with the launch of two new label presses: the Xeikon PX3300 and Xeikon PX2200.
Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announced the release of Roland DG Connect version 1.1, which includes new features to increase the visualisation of printer operation status and profitability for an expanded range of products.
Complex technology requires clear terminology, and this is certainly true of colour calibration, which, despite having been around for hundreds of years, still requires some explanation to demonstrate its full benefits.
Traditionally, the main focus for print service providers has been to promote their services and products to customers to win new and repeat business. However, in what is now an incredibly busy market where many companies are offering similar services, it may be time to alter this approach to help your business stand out from the crowd.
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, congratulates Thành Phú Packaging Co., Ltd., one of its long-time customers, on winning the 2021 Gravure Award for Sustainable Packaging, recently awarded by the European Rotogravure Association (ERA).
Large-format print company Creative Silhouettes used Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl to produce an eye-catching series of outdoor installations, based on the work of a local artist at a location in Toronto.
Kornit Digital Ltd., a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital textile production technologies, announced today the release of its Kornit Presto MAX system for sustainable on-demand production of apparel and other textile goods.
Christophe Aussenac has been inaugurated as FESPA’s 18th President at an assembly of FESPA’s national Associations that took place during FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 in Amsterdam. The Presidential term runs for three years.
The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) will hold its inaugural Asia Forum on October 28 with a full line-up of senior executives from the region, headed by Dentsu APAC CEO and India Chairman Ashish Bhasin.
Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to further increase the prices of all its ink and coating products for the Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board and Narrow Web markets. Increases will vary by product and will be applied throughout the remainder of 2021.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc., has announced its newest, most advanced step forward for the world’s leading digital front end (DFE) server solution for digital printing – the new EFI Fiery FS500 Pro platform. Fiery FS500 Pro will help print providers meet the challenges of shorter runs, faster turnaround times, less experienced staff, increased security standards and the need to reduce cost.
Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH has unveiled the VariJET 106 in a world premiere with exclusive live demonstrations for customers and stakeholders in Radebeul, near Dresden, Germany, where the modular single pass sheetfed digital printing press for the folding carton market has been jointly developed by Koenig & Bauer and Durst.
India’s premier trade fair for screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing technologies – Screen Print India is ready to kick-off its maiden hybrid edition from 3 – 5 December 2021 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, alongside Gartex Texprocess India.
Leading Chinese print company, Tomato Cloud Technology Co., Ltd, has ordered 10 new Jet Press 750S digital inkjet presses from Fujifilm.
Further to the Company’s announcement on 28 September 2021 regarding the proposed change of the Company’s name, the Company is pleased to announce that at the Meeting held earlier, the special resolution proposed at the Meeting was unanimously passed without amendment. The change of name has been accepted by the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has unveiled its newest digital front end (DFE) and workflow solutions for display graphics and industrial printing, EFI Fiery XF/Fiery proServer version 7.3 and EFI Fiery Prep-it workflow software.
Proprint Services (Proprint), a leading digital printer in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, is saving its customers both time and money with its latest install, the Fujifilm Inca OnsetX3 HS Flatbed Printer (OnsetX3 HS), complete with a semi-automated robotic handling system.
Roland DG has announced the launch of the new Texart XT-640S-F, a flexible, hybrid Direct-to-Textile and Direct-to-Garment solution designed to meet the growing demand for short-run printing in the apparel and textile industry.
With the undoubted rise in eco-consciousness, sustainability should now be at the heart of print service providers (PSPs)' business operations. The third of HP's series of Coffee Talks - taking place on 14th October 2021 - will focus on circular design and the 10 steps PSPs can take to move to more sustainable business operations.
Pyramid Display Materials have been acquired by Grimco Inc. based in the United States.
Xeikon has appointed Sean Wu General Manager for Greater China, signalling the company’s increasing presence in the region.
Leading global manufacturer and distributor of industrial-class CNC machining solutions, AAG has launched a new and radically upgraded website.
Corel extends its CorelDRAW 2021 professional product family with new subscriber-exclusive updates for CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 and unveils CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2021, the newest edition of its comprehensive software collection for high-impact technical design and documentation.
Demand for more environmentally friendly print has been on the rise for some time now, not least in the retail sector where print businesses are coming under increasing scrutiny from their customers to provide more eco-conscious solutions.
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels announces its new sustainable business strategy entitled HorizonNOW.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc., launched the latest update to EFI Fiery Command WorkStation, version 6.7, which helps Fiery customers improve automation and job management to better handle growing numbers of short-run print jobs.
PrintFactory announces further expansion of its sales channels with the appointment of Angel Jiménz Gil as Sales Manager for the Iberian market from 1 October 2021.
Drytac has announced the appointment of Don Valenzuela to its US Sales Team as Regional Manager for the West Coast Territory, covering Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Ontario-based large format specialist Global Imaging has made a significant investment in Kongsberg digital finishing solutions as part of its ongoing commitment to making its wildest creative ideas a reality.
With the undoubted rise in eco-consciousness, sustainability should now be at the heart of print service providers (PSPs)' business operations. HP is launching a series of online events to support PSPs on their sustainability journey.
HP Inc. has introduced a range of DesignJet and PageWide XL Pro devices to equip large format print users with the technology to navigate and thrive in the new normal.
LFR recently spoke with Shaun Holdom, ISA-UK council member and Global Product Manager at Drytac, regarding the latest trends in the signage market as it starts to recover from the global pandemic.
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the U.S., today announces the winners of its prestigious Premier PRINT Awards international printing competition.
Kornit’s first-ever impact report codifies brand vision of transforming the fashion industry with uncompromising eco-friendly production on demand: “These KPIs reflect Kornit’s core values, embedded into every aspect of our business,” says CEO Ronen Samuel.
Drytac has announced the appointment of Michael Morano as North American Sales Support Specialist, providing support to the region's sales and customer service teams.
We've all seen those awful pictures on television of plastic bottles left floating in the sea and turtles with carrier bags in their mouths, after which we are left wondering what on earth we can do to put a stop to plastic pollution.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is launching its third new digital textile printer of 2021, delivering the world’s highest real production throughput for a scanning digital textile printer.
Flint Group announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its XSYS division (“XSYS”), which specializes in the development and supply of printing plates, sleeves and adapters, and pre-press equipment to the packaging industry, to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm (“Lone Star”).
Li Wen, who has been Business Director/GM responsible for Graphics North APAC since joining Avery Dennison in January 2019, has been appointed to the position of Senior Director and General Manager Graphics, in Label and Graphic Materials EMENA.
Canadian design and graphics business Premier Graphics used Drytac Polar Grip print media and Interlam Pro laminates to produce a series of eye-catching graphics for a futuristic augmented reality art installation on the Cambie Street Bridge in Vancouver.
Backed by almost 20 years of development, UV-LED inks and UV-LED curing systems are no longer a ‘bleeding edge’ technology, but instead now the weapons of choice for many printers across a range of markets.
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced the return of the Wrap Like A King Challenge.
Agfa has appointed Mike Horsten as Global Business Manager for its InterioJet family of water-based inkjet printers for the flooring and furniture industries.
PRINTING United, scheduled to take place Oct. 6-8, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., has been cancelled.
Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series of exhibitions and conferences, has announced that registration for Labelexpo Asia is now open. Labelexpo Asia takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, between 7-10 December 2021.
In a market first, RecyClass has approved products from Avery Dennison’s film portfolio for complying with HDPE recycling guidelines.
Nazdar's original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ink products drew widespread praise at Seiko and People & Technology's (P&T) recent OpenWeek event after being used to produce high quality labels and packaging applications at the showcase.
To laminate or not to laminate? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If not, then perhaps you should. It could be the difference between winning or losing your next job.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the global availability of the 270 Series of UV-LED inks.
Family-owned sign and display business SignMax used Drytac ReTac Smooth 75 polymeric PVC film to produce a series of eye-catching interior wall graphics, bringing elements of the natural world into an indoor environment.
The Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) team set a new gold standard for its own exhibition success, selling its booth centerpiece Kongsberg C64 digital finishing table with Feeder and Stacker within hours of the opening of this year’s SuperCorrExpo event in Orlando, Florida.
When looking to maximise the functionality and profit-earning capabilities of your hardware investments, or ensuring you are spending your money on the right sort of kit, it's always worth keeping an eye on the very latest trends.
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the opening of a new Customer Service Centre in Shenzhen.
Dentsu International CEO APAC and Chairman India, Ashish Bhasin will open proceedings of the first World Out of Home Organization Asia Forum with an in-depth interview with WOO President Tom Goddard. This virtual event will be held on October 28.
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, received outstanding feedback on its high resolution 720 dpi ceramic inkjet solution for wall tiles and big slabs used in furniture applications displayed at the UNICERAMICS EXPO recently held in Foshan, China.
Here at Ricoh, we like to keep a handle on the key issues within the print industry. In the blog below, Stewart Cobby discusses the rise of e-commerce in the large format print sector - and the opportunities and potential pitfalls to look out for.
Leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, Roland DG, has today announced the expansion of its cloud-based “Roland DG Connect” service.
Dover Digital Printing, the group which encompasses MS Printing Solutions, Caldera Software, and Kiian Digital, has released a new white paper which looks at the effect COVID19 has had on the apparel industry business model, and considers how digitising the manufacturing process offers enhanced sustainability and a new way forward.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced that its technical service group has qualified the first Direct to Garment (DTG) printed T-Shirt in the G7 methodology of colour control for grey balance. DTG is the newest category for G7 qualifications by IDEAlliance.
PRINTING United User Experience (PRINTING United UX) today announces that Xeikon’s popular Xeikon Café will be part of this fully developed event experience which takes place Oct. 4-6, leading up to PRINTING United Expo 2021.
Thom Brown, HP's Chief Inkologist, discusses HP Latex: what it is; how it works; and what are the key benefits.
Marabu Group has acquired ICON Inks, increasing its international footprint. The move will extend Marabu’s product portfolio and further strengthen customer service and centricity.
TAYA Groups has officially launched the world’s first Eco Calculator for large-format banner materials, making it simpler than ever for businesses to evaluate and understand the eco savings of KAVALAN PVC-free banner and textiles.
Neschen, the German manufacturer of self-adhesive media, laminators, and industrial coating solutions and its premier distributor of hardware in North America, Smooth Finish LLC, unveiled a multi-year partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR).
HP has teamed up with several major global organisations, including The Ocean Agency, UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and Adobe, to inspire people to join the fight to protect the World's oceans.
Drytac's Polar Grip Matte film was put to the ultimate test in the last couple of months when graphics printed on the material were featured on a boat crossing the Atlantic Ocean in an extreme endurance challenge.
Simpson Print of Bloomingdale, Canada, have installed their third swissQprint Nyala flatbed printer. They expect the retail market to take off again soon and are ready to meet the increased demand as well as new customer requirements. Key is a holistic concept.
Marabu is one of the first ink manufacturers to achieve climate neutrality. All Marabu Business Units will, where possible, make a specific contribution to achieve the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with PROJECT GREEN and therefore participate in the Green Deal.
HP and Perfect Colours are co-hosting a webinar at 2pm BST on Wednesday 14th July 2021 highlighting the latest and most sustainable Latex wide-format print solutions.
DIC Corporation has closed on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).
Graphics can be incredibly impactful, changing a room - or even a whole building - with colour and design. But it's not necessary to fight what's already there, or to ignore the natural finish of the surface. Applying a mural or decal to bare bricks or concrete can really complement an industrial space or heritage property.