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ICE Europe confidently reimagined: Industry gathering in 2025
The 13th International Converting Exhibition concluded with three dynamic days filled with thriving business, attracting 4,850 trade visitors from 64 countries. The event witnessed a remarkable 30% increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous edition. Building upon the triumph of this year's show, the decision for ICE Europe to maintain its biennial cycle has been made. The next ICE Europe show edition will unfold from 11th - 13th March 2025.
New Technical Manager at Drewsen Spezialpapiere
Dr. Martin Siebert takes over the position of Technical Manager at Drewsen Spezialpapiere as of 01 September 2023. Dr. Siebert, who has been working for Drewsen as a Project Engineer since 01. October 2017, will use his expertise to further advance the technological development and innovation of the company. This appointment underlines the commitment to promoting talented young leaders.
Agfa clinches four Pinnacle Product Awards
Agfa announced that it earned four prestigious Pinnacle Product Awards, presented by Printing United Alliance. The awards celebrate “outstanding products that drive advancements in quality, capability, and productivity within the printing industry”.
2023 European GUA Conference: Ongoing evolution of the Kodak Prinergy Workflow Platform
Kodak is hosting the European Graphic Users Association (GUA) Conference from September 26 to 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The GUA Community is a worldwide organization dedicated to empowering users of the Kodak Prinergy Workflow Platform and associated software solutions with the tools and knowledge to be successful on a sustained basis.
Training at Heidelberg: Digital, international and sustainable
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) offers training that young people enjoy, complete very successfully and which also leads to many of them making a career in the company. On 1 September 2023 alone, around 150 young women and men will start their training or dual study programme at Heidelberg. The experience of recent years also shows that 98 per cent of them remain with the company after successfully completing their training and some even receive an award for their training achievements.
Label Life by UPM Raflatac: Dekra verified LCA calculations
UPM Raflatac, global supplier of innovative and more sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, has received a new certificate of validity from international assurance service provider, Dekra, for its Label Life service. This new certificate confers validity to the LCA calculation engine and the whole process of generating LCAs at scale. As a result, customers wanting to communicate their potential impact in the labeling value chain can now do so with increased assurance.
Sappi and Xeikon collaborate on development of resource-saving packaging
Sappi has joined forces with Xeikon in a developmental partnership. Sappi’s long-standing expertise in innovative, paper-based packaging solutions and Xeikon’s far-reaching knowledge of cross-sector digital printing applications and innovative ink technology ideally complemented each other in this collaborative venture. Together, the partners took an important step towards direct printing on paper-based materials and perfecting the recyclability of the resulting flexible packaging.
Koenig & Bauer and Aflatoun announce partnership for financial education
Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions and Aflatoun International, global provider of innovative and highly contextualized financial literacy ecosystems, announced a partnership to explore and develop new ways to enable access to vital financial literacy resources using banknotes as a familiar and logical tool for financial skill development.
Nazdar welcomes Pramudi Abeydeera as new Digital Ink Chemist
Nazdar Ink Technologies, manufacturer of UV, water-based and solvent-based wide-format digital inkjet, screen-printing and flexographic ink products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Pramudi Abeydeera as Digital Ink Chemist, with immediate effect. Joining the Nazdar R&D team, Pramudi will be responsible for researching and developing new and innovative inkjet products, with the aim of generating new business and supporting the growth of existing accounts. Pramudi brings with her more than four years of experience in inkjet technology R&D, having worked across key development areas such as formulation, water-based coatings, and direct-to-garment inks.
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Xeikon to release Eco toners for Cheetah technology
Xeikon will present the third generation of its Cheetah printing technology (Cheetah 3.0) at Labelexpo Europe this coming September. New legislation and brand owner expectations are further advancing demands for more sustainable solutions. In response, Xeikon has developed revolutionary new toners without abandoning the strong values of its existing technology, introducing a higher level of sustainability as a direct response to what is undoubtedly the biggest concern for brand owners and end consumers in today’s market. The development of new Eco toners is also a key component of Xeikon’s sustainability goals, which aim to reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 40% in the coming years.
Sappi Europe to maintain prices of Woodfree Coated Paper for the remainder of 2023
In an effort to address prevalent supply chain uncertainties and to maintain the commercial viability of its Graphic Paper business, Sappi Europe will keep prices for its Woodfree Coated Paper grades stable at today’s level for the remainder of 2023.
Color-Logic certifies Canon Colorado M-series printers with white ink
Color-Logic has announced certification of Canon Colorado M-series printers with white ink. Commenting on the certification, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: “The new Canon Colorado M-series printers with white ink are the latest addition to the Color-Logic certification list. When imaging on metallic stock, Canon Colorado M-series printers with white ink, together with Color-Logic software, deliver outstanding images and, provide incredible door-openers for Canon printer owners. Particularly outstanding print opportunities with this combination range from personalized short-run labels to end caps, countertop displays, and signage.”
