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Imprimerie Pollina relies on Kodak for efficiency and quality in prepress and on press
Located in Luçon, near the French west coast, Imprimerie Pollina is one of Europe’s biggest book printers, producing around six million books each month. Their diverse production portfolio also includes catalogs, magazines, and directories. In a sprawling industrial production environment of over 45,000 sqm, the 220-employee-strong company operates extensive printing, print finishing and bookbinding facilities.
Heidelberg Annual General Meeting approves all proposed resolutions
At the virtual Annual General Meeting of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) for financial year 2024/2025, approximately 27.5 percent of the Heidelberg share capital was represented. During a live stream, the Management Board told shareholders about the company’s strategy, the balance sheet figures for the previous financial year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), and the prospects for the future.
Mutoh EMEA introduces new XPJ-1682SR DS Pro 64" dye sublimation printer
Mutoh Europe nv, the EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, announces the launch of the XPJ-1682SR DS Pro, a 64" (1,625 mm) wide dual-head dye sublimation printer engineered for high-speed, precision-driven textile and soft signage production. Built on Mutoh’s trusted XpertJet platform and manufactured in Japan, the XPJ-1682SR DS Pro integrates two AccuFine HD 3200-nozzle print heads in a staggered setup, delivering class-leading drop placement accuracy at production speeds up to 86 m2/h.
Don Quijote shifts to flexographic printing
In response to growing concerns over the environmental impact of food packaging, Japanese companies are taking innovative steps to cut emissions without compromising quality. A new collaboration between Don Quijote Co., Ltd. (Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation), Sagawa Printing Co., Ltd., and Asahi Kasei—parent company of Asahi Photoproducts—has led to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in the printing of frozen pasta packaging.
Changes in Management
Nothing is as constant as change, as the saying goes. A company in its 155th year of existence can tell you all about this, and Carl Krafft & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG announces recent changes in its management team.
Mondi enables label-free packaging of 35,000 parcels per day for Komsa
Mondi has expanded its portfolio with a high-performance digital printing solution, enabling customised, high-volume packaging following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging’s Western European operations. Komsa, a distributor for digital infrastructure in Germany, has been using this option to print consecutive barcodes directly onto corrugated board packaging, without additional labels or manual labelling.
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Heidelberg acquires Polar Mohr brand rights and technologyHeidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has come to an arrangement with the Polar Group companies to acquire the technology, intellectual property (IP), and brand rights of this long-standing partner, together with further assets. The two parties have signed an agreement to this effect. It is expected that the transaction will be concluded within the coming weeks, after which Heidelberg will have exclusive global sales, service, and marketing rights for the postpress products. In this way, Heidelberg is consolidating its partnership with Polar Mohr and gaining direct access to further packaging markets in the growth regions of Asia, South America, and the Middle East. All processes relating to new machines, the supply of replacement parts, and service operations will remain the same as before for customers.
No fear of encoder failure
To control a synchronous motor, the rotor position must be known at all times. If the encoder fails, this information is no longer available, and the motor can no longer be decelerated in a controlled manner. In applications such as handling axes, injection molding machines, or robots, this can lead to damage to the machine, tools, or products.
SHIFT 2025: Heidelberg establishes new platform for digital transformation of print shops
Printing industry managers still regard the digitalization and automation of business and production processes as one of their biggest challenges. The entire printing sector is in the midst of the digital transformation and many print shops are searching for solutions that will enable them to put the new technological possibilities to successful use in their business models. Surveys conducted by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) among printing companies in all key markets worldwide confirm these findings.
Ghent Workgroup gains new liaison member with Fogra
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) announced that it has welcomed the German Fogra Institute as a new liaison member. Founded in 1951 as a research institute for the graphic arts industry, Fogra was established to enable companies to achieve scientific and technical progress through collaboration – even among competitors. The mission aligns closely with that of the GWG, which brings together all key parties in the printing industry to develop and promote best practices.
Spirit Packaging Premedia GmbH: Efficient plate production meets e-business
Spirit Packaging Premedia GmbH, based in Würselen near Aachen, Germany, is a well-established provider of prepress services and flexographic printing plates for the packaging industry. For over ten years, the company has also operated the cloud-based platform PrintConnect, which enables packaging manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, and repro service providers to efficiently manage both technical and commercial workflows related to reprographics, printing plates, and tools.
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Press technology at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Wider flexo presses, new offset and hybrid inkjet-flexo configurations will make Labelexpo Europe 2025 a standout event for press technology.
A report by Andy Thomas-Emans.
