Industry News

Color-Logic adds Konica Minolta as certified reseller

Color-Logic is pleased to announce that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is now a certified reseller of Color-Logic Solutions. This strategic alliance enables Konica Minolta to offer its clients industry-leading Color-Logic solutions across a range of digital presses, including the AccurioPress C14010S/C12010S, equipped either with the AccurioImage IC-614 Controller or the Fiery !C-322/IC-323, and the AccurioLabel 400 digital label Press. The compatibility of these presses with Color-Logic opens new avenues for high-value eye-catching print applications.

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Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry

Mondi is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, enhancing Mondi’s ability to serve customers across Europe.

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UPM Communication Papers launches climate action roadmap

UPM Communication Papers is launching a new climate action roadmap, marking a significant milestone in accelerating its climate actions. The initiative reinforces its long-standing commitment to sustainability and further supports its customers in achieving their climate targets. The roadmap builds on UPM Communication Papers’ existing climate goals and commitments setting out concrete actions to further reduce carbon emissions across the paper value chain.

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Swiss media house invests in digital printing solutions from Heidelberg

When an agency discovers digital printing, exciting times lie ahead! The Swiss media house rubmedia, which has 35 employees, focuses on creative communication solutions for service providers, associations, and the worlds of industry and politics. With this in mind, the company has commissioned a compact, highly automated digital printing line at its new Köniz site, near Bern. The new production operation centers around the Jetfire 50 and the Versafire LV from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), complemented by an in-house third-party postpress system.

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Cortec® expands sustainable packaging options with new EcoBio™ barrier paper

Cortec’s barrier paper portfolio just got more sustainable! Industries looking for environmentally responsible options in the area of barrier packaging should take a closer look at the new EcoBio™ Barrier Paper, a premium recyclable, repulpable, biodegradable barrier paper designed with the “circular economy” in mind.

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Mimaki brings cutting-edge Tiger technology to the sign graphics market with new aqueous pigment ink

Mimaki Europe announces the launch of a new aqueous pigment ink AP50, designed for use with the company’s Tiger600-1800TS. With this new solution, Mimaki brings its flagship Tiger technology – renowned in textile printing for its maximum print speed of 550m2/h – to the sign graphics industry, providing a high-speed, high-quality and environmentally responsible solution for printed out-of-home advertising, such as blueback and citylight posters.

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LOPEC

LOPEC 2026: Printed electronics for a smart life

LOPEC, the international trade fair and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, will be held in Munich from February 24 to 26, 2026. With a focus on smart living, companies and research institutes from all over the world are presenting intelligent products that make our lives safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

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Mondi advances transition to PE-free wrappers for cut-size paper across European mills

Mondi has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi’s position in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

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Fiery acquires Inèdit Software

Fiery, LLC announced that it has entered into an agreement with EFI Reggiani to acquire all interests in Spanish specialty print technology company Inèdit Software. A leader across a broad range of digital textile printing applications, Inèdit’s products and technologies will complement Fiery’s specialty print software portfolio to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions for printers around the world.

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Southern Champion Tray takes off with Boardmaster from Heidelberg

The US folding carton manufacturer Southern Champion Tray (SCT), based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is setting new standards in folding carton production: The company has successfully commissioned a Boardmaster inline flexographic printing press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The investment made by SCT is part of a comprehensive modernization project.

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The Navigator Company strengthens global connections at Paperworld Dubai 2025

The Navigator Company, supplier of uncoated woodfree papers and flexible packaging to Middle East and Africa Markets, will participate in Paperworld Dubai 2025, one of the world’s top international trade fairs for paper, stationery, and office supplies. The event attracts visitors from more than 100 countries and serves as a key meeting point for the global paper industry.

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Miraclon announces Flexcel NX Central Software 3.0

Miraclon announces the release of Flexcel NX Central 3.0, the latest evolution of its centralized software hub for Flexcel plate production. Designed to streamline operations and maximize plate performance, the release introduces powerful new capabilities that reinforce Miraclon’s commitment to driving innovation in flexographic printing.

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