Color-Logic is proud to announce it received the Gold Award for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at the 2026 Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville.
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Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed GroupHeidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced its plans to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service subsidiaries of the manroland sheetfed Group. With this transaction, Heidelberg is securing its position as a global player in the printing and packaging industry. The combination of two companies that have shaped the history of printing press manufacturing for decades brings together geographic presence, high service quality, and a consistent customer focus. In the initial phase, the primary focus will be on continuing to operate manroland systems by maintaining the global service and spare parts offerings.
Fiery, LLC announced the launch of the Fiery® PC21 DFE. Configured specifically for the Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120, the Fiery PC21 provides you with all the tools you need to unlock the highest levels of production performance and superpower your results with professional-grade color quality and workflow automation.
Due to rising raw material costs, Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for its uncoated woodfree specialty papers. The adjustment will range between 6–8 percent depending on the product segment and will apply to deliveries from July 1, 2026.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is continuing to drive forward the international rollout of its industrial Jetfire 50 digital inkjet press according to plan. The French commercial printing company Perfectmix has now put the first Jetfire 50 in France into operation at its Saint-Laurent-du-Var site. In recent years, Perfectmix has developed into one of the most innovative print service providers in southern France.
Gulf Print & Pack, the MENA region’s print and packaging technology trade event, has announced its milestone 15th edition will take place from 12 – 14 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The expanded timeframe will provide additional flexibility for the shipping of heavy-duty equipment, logistics planning and travel and ensure maximum participation from what is a highly international mix of attendees.
Intergraf’s annual Economic Report, The Evolution of the European Graphic Industry, provides comprehensive economic information about the European graphic industry. It examines historical developments, compares national markets, and presents key data on the structure and performance of the sector.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has made full use of financial year 2025/2026 to significantly accelerate its transformation into a more broadly based technology company, despite a challenging environment. Based on its strong industry and systems expertise, Heidelberg has adopted an approach centered on dual-use technologies to systematically tap into additional markets in the areas of defense, security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions. One key aspect of this strategy is combining all relevant activities under the umbrella of HD Advanced Technologies GmbH. In this way, Heidelberg is making itself more future-proof and laying the foundations for long-term attractive and profitable growth.
With the launch of the Enduro MD Shield, Sihl is introducing a versatile new program designed to serve two distinct markets: RFID/NFC protection and metal-detectable tags. True to its motto ”to protect & to detect“, this innovative product line offers secure solutions for shielding personal data as well as safeguarding industrial production lines from contamination.
UPM is simplifying adhesive selection with purpose-built solutions designed for demanding label applications. UPM PharmaSure™ for pharmaceuticals, UPM Vetro™ for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance™ for oil and industrial chemicals help customers choose the right adhesive performance for each end-use. All are part of the UPM Raflatac™ label material offering.
The Nomination Committee of UCIMA (the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association) has identified Maurizio Bertocco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ILPRA SpA, as the candidate for the Association's presidency for the 2026-2030 term. The Board of Directors, which met on April 15, expressed its favorable opinion on submitting the nomination to the General Assembly, scheduled for July 2, 2026. It will be on that occasion that Bertocco's official appointment is expected to take place, marking the handover from the current President, Riccardo Cavanna, who has led the association with authority and strategic vision throughout his term.
Mondi is strengthening its corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted upgrades at its plants in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebersdorf near Coburg, Bavaria. The measures focus on enhancing operational performance, aligning both sites with Mondi’s global safety standards and reinforcing their long-term competitiveness, while creating added value for customers and employees.