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Registration opens for Chemspec Europe 2026
Registration is now officially open for Chemspec Europe 2026, returning to Koelnmesse, Cologne on 6–7 May 2026. As a cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, Chemspec Europe brings together producers, buyers and technical experts from across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, speciality materials, coatings, personal care, electronics, energy and many other industries that rely on chemical solutions.
Sappi Europe announces price increase for woodfree coated sheets
Sappi Europe announces a price increase of €50/ton on its Woodfree Coated (WFC) sheets portfolio, effective 16 March 2026. Over the past months, market prices for Woodfree Coated sheets have fallen heavily, driven by weak demand and intense competitive pressure. This decline has pushed selling prices to levels that no longer reflect the underlying cost realities of the industry.
“Economy in dialogue”: How Germany can return to a path of growth
How can Germany safeguard its economic strength, become future-proof, and return to a path of growth? This question was at the center of the “Economy in Dialogue” event, hosted by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) on Tuesday at its headquarters, bringing together representatives from politics and business. More than 70 decision-makers from the regional economy and the company took part in intensive discussions. Among the discussion partners were Dr. Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General of the CDU; Christiane Staab, Member of the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg (CDU); and Dr. Rainer Dulger, President of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA).
Fiery JobFlow Pro: The future of print automation starts here
Fiery, LLC, announced the launch of Fiery® JobFlow™ Pro, an AI-assisted workflow automation platform that “revolutionizes the print workflow process” for a wide range of small- to high-end production print environments. Winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Award for Prepress and Premedia Software, JobFlow Pro offers a groundbreaking AI-assisted approach to print workflows to help your print business reduce manual touchpoints, increase throughput, and scale operations without adding headcount.
Methods for the determination of residual peroxide in packaging
The determination of the residual peroxide content in empty packaging is part of the routine tests on hygienic filling machines of VDMA hygiene classes III, IV and V for liquid food that use sterilizing agents based on hydrogen peroxide. The document no. 01 of the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association describes the methods for determining the residual peroxide content in empty packaging that has been sterilized in or before filling machines of VDMA hygiene classes III, IV and V for liquid food using sterilization media containing hydrogen peroxide. The measurements ensure that the sterilized packaging placed on the market does not have a negative impact on the product quality.
New Vice President Asia-Pacific at Jowat
Jowat SE announces a change in the leadership of its national companies in Asia. Leonhard Ritzhaupt has been appointed vice president Asia-Pacific, effective January 1, 2026, and will assume responsibility for driving the strategic and operational development of Jowat’s business across the region.
Leadership Change in Technical Management at Steinbeis Papier GmbH
Steinbeis Papier GmbH, manufacturer of recycled graphical papers in Europe, has announced a significant leadership transition. Effective 1 February 2026, Dr Frank Wenig will succeed Andreas Rauscher as Technical Managing Director.
So that pumping doesn’t feel like hard work
Handling lubricating grease can be a physically demanding task for maintenance engineers. This is especially true when thick grease has to be delivered using ergonomically unfavourable hand pumps. The Lutz Lube Drive filling tool, which can be powered by a cordless screwdriver, provides relief. It will be on display from 25 to 26 February at the Pumps & Valves 2026 trade fair in Dortmund (Hall 7, Stand 7228). Lutz Pumpen will also be showcasing the Battery B2 mobile drum pump, designed to make transferring liquids from canisters and hobbocks easier.
The Navigator Company announces a 30 USD/t price increase on UWF papers in overseas markets
The Navigator Company will be implementing a 30 USD/t price increase in Uncoated Woodfree (UWF) Papers in Overseas markets. The new pricing is effective immediately. This new adjustment continues to result from pressure on key cost components, coupled with the need to rebalance margins in the context of solid reinforcement of order books across the industry.
Customers opt for comprehensive digital printing portfolio from Heidelberg
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) offers customers a complete solution portfolio for industrial digital printing that covers the growing requirements for quality, productivity, customization, and availability in commercial and label printing. The company’s portfolio ranges from toner solutions and inkjet systems for commercial printing to in-house inkjet digital label printing innovations that are utilized in digital printing systems from Gallus. All presses are integrated into the digital ecosystem from Heidelberg that includes Prinect workflow integration, consumables, service, training, and postpress.
ECO3 presents Apogee v15
ECO3 announces the release of Apogee v15, the latest update to its prepress workflow software for commercial printers. The new version will be presented at CONNECT 2026, taking place February 10–12, 2026, in Las Vegas. CONNECT 2026 is a user conference and industry event organized by Graphic Communications, a long-standing ECO3 partner and part of CAI, and eProductivity Software (ePS).
Fiery FreeForm Create 2.0 sets new bar for print personalization
Fiery, LLC, the print industry’s developer of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, today announced the launch of Fiery FreeForm™ Create 2.0, the latest version of Fiery’s free variable-data print (VDP) software that makes personalized print easier, faster, and more customizable for all users.
