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Stahlfolder customers are increasingly opting for the new Perfect Grip technology from Heidelberg
Since April 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has been equipping its Stahlfolder folding machines with the new Perfect Grip folding rollers ex works. The previous soft and hard PU rings, which Heidelberg offered on the market under the ‘Extra Grip’ brand, are now only used at the express request of customers – and the number of requests is dropping ever lower. Until now, print shops and postpress companies have had to choose between soft PU and hard PU when investing in a folding machine or replacing folding rollers. The substrates to be processed and their surface structure determined whether the softer, more elastic material or the harder alternative was the best choice.
Miraclon joins Consortium for Waste Circularity
Miraclon has joined the Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) - the printing and packaging industry authority on circularity of all waste - as part of its ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. Dr John Anderson, Director of Advanced Application Development for Miraclon, will serve an active role within the CWC, which aims to expand industry collaboration and grow the full potential of recycling technology.
Elevating narrow web flexo printing to Western USA
MPS Systems, a pioneering force in narrow web flexo presses, proudly announces an exciting collaboration with imPRESSions Worldwide (iW), as exclusive sales and service partner for Western USA. iW, global leader with over 30 years of providing new and engineered used web press Solutions worldwide. iW specializes in, delivering comprehensive solutions from sales and project management to installation services, parts, and support. At the heart of iW's ethos lies a simple yet impactful philosophy: “We deliver on our commitments.”
Color-Logic announces support for Adobe Creative Cloud 2025
Color-Logic is thrilled to announce its full compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud 2025 (CC 2025) for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. This update underscores the Color-Logic commitment to ensuring that innovative Color-Logic palettes and plugins continue to meet the highest standards of excellence in the design and print industries.
XSYS joins industry partners to future-proof flexo with sustainable solutions
XSYS has announced the successful result of a new collaboration aimed at creating more eco-friendly flexo solutions. The trailblazing project brings together the expertise of leading industry suppliers across pre-press, plates, ink, substrates, sleeves, plate mounting and printing to set a gold standard in sustainable flexible packaging production.
GWG announces new webinar: “Your workflow can't handle this”
“I’m using an older standard because my output device can’t handle PDF/X-4.”
A frequently heard reason for not using modern standards. However, are you sure your output device doesn’t handle PDF/X-4 correctly? How would you even be able to tell?
Enfocus launches ‘Works with Switch’ program
Enfocus has unveiled its Works with Switch program, which will simplify integration and automation processes for printing companies. The Works with Switch program will improve accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency by addressing long-standing challenges that exist in software integration. Through close collaboration with leading vendors, Enfocus has developed pre-built integrations, or ‘apps’, that drastically reduce the time and cost required for implementation. These ready-made solutions enable businesses to easily overcome the significant time and cost barriers that exist when implementing API, JDF, or XML-based integrations.
Printing United Expo 2024: North American premiere impresses many visitors
The Printing United Expo 2024, which took place from September 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, was a big success for Muller Martini. The biggest draw at the booth was the new Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder, which was presented as a North American premiere in-line with the Vareo Pro perfect binder from Muller Martini.
Faller Packaging acquires the property of All4Labels in Gebesee
Faller Packaging has acquired the property owned by All4Labels in Gebesee, a town in the German state of Thuringia. Its purpose is to establish a new production site for folding cartons and leaflets. The company based its decision on strategic analyses and a growth strategy that anticipates positive developments in Europe’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
Heidelberg and Solenis agree on cooperation in the growth segment of paper packaging
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Solenis, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announce a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective process to integrate barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexo printing process with the Boardmaster from Heidelberg. Barrier coatings are used to prevent water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils and fats from leaking out of or penetrating into paper packaging.
Exports up in 1st half of 2024, incoming orders below previous year
The German food machinery and packaging machinery industry increased its exports by 4 percent in the first half of 2024. In 2023, exports rose by 9 percent to 9.9 billion euros - a new record. Whether this level will be reached in the current year depends heavily on the further development of incoming orders.
