PR & News

New Sustainable UV-Inks for Xeikon’s Panther Series to Reduce Printing Costs

Lier, Belgium, 12 September 2022 – Xeikon’s Panther Technology, introduced in 2017, is based on UV inkjet and is the most cost-effective technology to address specific end-use markets, focused on labels across industries such as chemical, durable, cosmetic and premium beer labels. All these applications benefit from certain durability such as scratch, scuff, and rub resistance and a glossy tactile look and feel. UV inks tackle all these requirements.

UNITED CAPS Heads to drinktec with a Full Range of Tethered Closures

Wiltz, Luxembourg, 12 September 2022 – UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that it will be unveiling its Fit for a King tethered closures at drinktec, scheduled for 12 to 16 of September at Messe München, Germany. UNITED CAPS will be located on Stand C5.403 at the show. UNITED CAPS’ Fit for a King tethered closures are designed to fully comply with the European directive on single-use plastics, scheduled to go into effect in July 2024.

TroFilms with expert presentation and shuttle service at FachPack 2022

Georgensgmünd, 09 September 2022 – TroFilms GmbH, based in Georgensgmünd in Middle Franconia, Germany, a medium-sized and globally operating specialist for high-quality special laminating films for the graphic arts industry and industrial laminating industry, will be represented with its own expert presentation at Fachpack 2022 in Nuremberg and invites visitors to take a look at the company.

Print Service Providers to benefit from enhanced data analytics with RICOH Supervisor™ and RICOH ProcessDirector™ integration

Ricoh Europe, London, 08 September 2022 – Ricoh today announced the integration of RICOH Supervisor and RICOH ProcessDirector to empower users to take their data analytics to new heights. This integration provides advanced visibility down to the document level, including insight into production volume as well as printer and inserter operator activities via customisable dashboards. Clients can identify trends, detect production bottlenecks, reduce print consumables, and gain actionable insights to help their operation produce consistent output accurately and efficiently.

Asahi Photoproducts Appoints Daniel Illmer as International Sales Manager

Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, September 8, 2022. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced that Daniel Illmer is joining the company as International Sales Manager, responsible for managing sales and distributor resources in Eastern Europe, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and other countries to be determined moving forward.

Sappi enters collaboration with packaging machine manufacturer Kallfass. A sustainable, paper-based solution for non-food applications

Packaging paper manufacturer Sappi Europe and packaging machine manufacturer Kallfass have signed a collaboration agreement. As part of the partnership, the two companies are consolidating their expertise to develop a sustainable, paper-based alternative to film-based primary secondary packaging in the non-food packaging sector.

Highcon Launches HighConnect Performance Reporting Platform to Drive Production Efficiencies in Digital Finishing

Yavne, September 7, 2022: Highcon Systems Ltd. today announces the launch of HighConnect, a cloud-based data information platform that allows users to monitor their Highcon system production performance. The platform will enable users to keep track of key performance indicators and improve manufacturing efficiencies from their Highcon digital cutting and creasing systems.

Industry veteran Carlos Reinoso joins ETS Board

Brussels, Belgium, 7 September 2022 – European Tissue Symposium (ETS) is delighted to announce that Carlos Reinoso has been appointed as vice chairman with immediate effect.

PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2023: Secure stand space now

Interested companies can now register to participate in PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2023. A total of four exhibitor packages are available, which can be individually extended. The exhibitor documents are available at www.printdigitalconvention.de/en/Aussteller.

Thesis on Frankenstein awarded the drupa Prize

Friederike Danebrock is awarded the drupa Prize 2022 for her thesis “Frankenstein. On Making Fiction”. drupa supports outstanding young scientists from the Faculty of Philosophy at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf with this award every year.