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1,000th Speedmaster CX 104 goes to Chinese packaging printing company
The impressive price-performance ratio of the Speedmaster CX 104 makes it a popular choice among a wide range of customers and therefore the bestseller in the product portfolio of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The 1,000th press in this series has now rolled off the production line and is destined for the Hoifu Group, a Chinese packaging printer with around 2,500 employees that is enjoying strong growth.
Feldmuehle draws a line after more than 120 years
“In recent years, our company has made high-quality, capital-intensive investments in sustainability and energy efficiency. We have optimised and modernised processes, committed ourselves to training the next generation, developed new products and reduced our costs – all in a highly competitive environment.”
(A statement by Feldmuehle GmbH, Uetersen, Germany.)
Kodak Prinergy v11.5: Improved automation, integration and performance
Kodak has launched the new version 11.5 of Prinergy Software. The latest release of Kodak's workflow software boasts significant improvements in Rules-Based Automation (RBA) features, integration with other software solutions, and the performance of specific tools and features.
Agfa concludes investigation into cybersecurity incident
Agfa has concluded its investigation into the cybersecurity incident that occurred in November, when a ransomware group claimed to have obtained data from the company’s systems.
Fiery launches Digital Factory 12
Fiery, LLC announced the launch of Digital Factory™ 12 — a major advancement for print providers looking to achieve superior color, streamlined production, and easy workflow automation with direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. More than just RIP software, Digital Factory 12 introduces advanced, professional-grade tools that scale as print businesses grow. Whether you're starting with the basics or running advanced workflows, Digital Factory 12 has the capabilities to maximize your printing operations: simple when you need it, powerful when you're ready for more.
Sappi and UPM propose new Joint Venture company for graphic paper business
Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture will bring together Sappi’s European Graphic Paper business with UPM’s Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US. The transaction will be subject to the fulfilment of a number of regulatory and other conditions, including shareholder approval.
Heidelberg commits to supporting young talent in the printing industry
In November, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and the Swiss Printing and Media Association jointly hosted the first "Print Technology World Championship" for young printing professionals at the Print Media Center, the “Home of Print”, at the Heidelberg site in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The new competition was aimed at young talent in the printing industry with the goal of drawing attention to the attractiveness of the profession and promoting the overall image of the industry.
Diseños Metálicos Ferrum installs first combined Mimaki JFX200-2513EX and CFX-2513 solution in Iberia
Mimaki Europe announces that Diseños Metálicos Ferrum, based in Andalusia, Spain, has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513EX UV flatbed printer and a CFX-2513 cutting table. The investment, supplied and supported by Digidelta Andalucía, Mimaki’s exclusive distributor in Iberia, marks the first combined installation of these two systems in the region. This milestone enables Diseños Metálicos Ferrum to expand its services, offering fully customised, high-quality solutions on rigid materials.
Heidelberg Customer Portal being used by over 3,000 print shops driving their digital transformation
In the printing industry, systems integration and process automation are becoming decisive competitive factors to an ever-greater extent. Three years after its launch, the cloud-based Customer Portal of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is increasingly becoming the digital control center for end-to-end production in print shops. A total of more than 7,000 individuals at over 3,000 printing companies worldwide are actively using the platform to make processes appreciably more efficient by digitalizing and automating them.
UPM Adhesive Materials and GeBE reach high-performance milestone
A recent long-term test conducted by GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH, a provider of thermal printing systems, using UPM Raflatac OptiCut™ RL54 linerless label material has reached an impressive milestone: two million cuts without the need for blade cleaning. This achievement highlights the exceptional processing properties of the OptiCut adhesive, which was specifically engineered to minimize residue and ensure smooth operation in high-speed linerless cutter systems.
PDO continues pioneering tradition with ECG implementation
Polish packaging printer Palucka Drukarnia Opakowan (PDO) is achieving remarkable cost savings and significant on-press performance improvements since implementing expanded color gamut (ECG) printing, which they credit largely to Flexcel NX plates and PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon.
Solimar Systems launches SOLscript Xpress
Solimar Systems, Inc., developer of Customer Communication Management and Delivery solutions, announced the release of SOLscript Xpress™ that enables organizations to print Xerox VIPP® (Variable Data Intelligent PostScript Printware) applications on printers with Fiery DFEs (digital front ends). This innovative solution eliminates technology silos in production print and mail environments, allowing businesses to leverage their existing VIPP investments while modernizing their printing infrastructure.
