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CIP4′s Print Automation Park Draws Enthusiastic Exhibitor Response for drupa 2012 New Integrations/New Milestones to be the Focus
February 29, 2012 – 09:28 | Comments Off

The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) organization announced that signup by exhibitors for their Print Automation Park at drupa 2012 has exceeded expectations, prompting the need to expand the exhibit area in the drupa innovation park (dip). Presently, there are 20 companies representing a wide range ...

Xeikon N.V. – Net profit up on lower sales in 2011 due to efficiency improvements
February 29, 2012 – 09:17 | Comments Off

Xeikon N.V. (‘Xeikon’) has today announced its results for 2011. Compared with 2010, sales fell by 7%, from EUR 139.3 million to EUR 129.8 million. The net profit was EUR 7.0 million, compared with a …

Compostable Packaging Film Provides Fairytale Ending For Premium Sweets
February 29, 2012 – 09:07 | Comments Off

Innovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™, has been selected by Miss Muffet & Co, to wrap its range of fairytale and nursery rhyme inspired premium confectionery.

Miss Muffet & Co is a UK based company, set …

Sidel at Anuga FoodTec 2012: Say goodbye to chemicals, say hello to savings
February 29, 2012 – 08:54 | Comments Off

At Anuga FoodTec 2012, Sidel will set new standards for sensitive products bottled in PET. With new packaging solutions, new and improved technology and an ever-growing service portfolio, Sidel is the leading player in aseptic …

Successful Africa Print Nelspruit Roadshow for 2012
February 29, 2012 – 08:49 | Comments Off

On the 15th of February, Africa Print, held a very successful one-day roadshow at the Emnotweni Arena in Nelspruit. Over 250 visitors came to see the wide cross-section of products and services that were on …

RPC Creates A Jewson Good-Looking Pack
February 29, 2012 – 08:45 | Comments Off

RPC Containers UK Injection Moulding is supplying 2.5 and 5 litre paint cans and 10 litre pails as part of the launch of new-look own brand products for Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable …

Kodak demonstrates power of new transparent conductive films with multi-touch technology
February 29, 2012 – 08:38 | Comments Off

* New touch screen technology to be demonstrated at IPC APEX EXPO
Eastman Kodak Company today announced it will demonstrate sample devices based on its new transparent conductive film portfolio at the IPC APEX Show, February …

HP Designjet 3D Printer now available in three more countries
February 29, 2012 – 08:30 | Comments Off

HP today announced that the HP Designjet 3D Printer is now available in Austria, Switzerland and Ireland.

The use of 3D models and prototypes produced in-house gives developers increased control over the design process while reducing …

HP T300 Color Inkjet Web Press helps Rodona transform Spanish publishing market
February 29, 2012 – 08:24 | Comments Off

 HP today announced that Rodona, of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain, is using digital printing technology to produce books with Spain’s first HP T300 Color Inkjet Web Press dedicated to print publishing and an HP Indigo press …

Strong sales of HP Indigo presses in Scandinavian countries
February 25, 2012 – 09:23 | Comments Off

 * Increased adoption reflects benefits of digital presses for today’s markets

 

HP today announced continuing strong sales into Norway, Sweden and Denmark with upgrades and multiple press installations.

Digital printing is well-suited to Scandinavia markets with shorter …

Flexcoat Opts For Two ROTOCONTROL RSP Single Pass 100% Security Inspection Machines
February 25, 2012 – 09:19 | Comments Off

* Machines will benefit the Brazilian Converter’s 100% inspection of pharmaceutical labels

ROTOCONTROL today announced another two machines sold into Brazil to Flexcoat Produtos Auto-adesivos, a highly regarded company in the Brazilian Label Market. Ordered were …

Newest Sustainability Report Highlights Eco-Efficient Products, Services and Projects at Sun Chemical
February 25, 2012 – 09:15 | Comments Off

Sun Chemical released its 2011 sustainability report, which expands on its established data-driven metrics by showcasing how the company’s leadership in sustainability is helping customers adapt and be more eco-efficient.

While Sun Chemical continues to be …

Canon increases its presence at drupa with the show’s fourth largest stand
February 25, 2012 – 09:07 | Comments Off

At this year’s drupa (3-16 May, Dusseldorf) Canon will confirm its position as a leading supplier to the digital printing market with its largest ever stand.  At 3,750 m², the Canon stand (Hall 8a, Stand …

Inca Onset S20 from Fujifilm more than fullfills Odessa expectations
February 25, 2012 – 09:01 | Comments Off

Six months after its first investment in a digital flatbed — an Inca Onset S20 printer supplied by Fujifilm — Odessa Offset reports that the inkjet machine is already handling 15% of production at the …

Autobond sales in Greece and Italy buck the economic trend
February 25, 2012 – 08:55 | Comments Off

UK-based Autobond, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sheet-fed laminators, is still experiencing demand from commercial printers in Greece and Italy, despite the economic difficulties being experienced by both countries.

Autobond managing director, John Gilmore, …

Meech Highlights Trio Of Additions At NPE 2012
February 25, 2012 – 08:50 | Comments Off

Since the last NPE in 2009 Meech International (booth 608) has enhanced its range of solutions in its three specialist product ranges — static control, air technology and web cleaning systems — and highlights three …

Fujifilm helps POS specialist Pankarte improve quality and productivity
February 25, 2012 – 08:42 | Comments Off

* Industry leading Pankarte invests in an Inca Onset S40 and sees excellent results with cardboard and plastic

Pankarte PLV, based in a 4000m2 building in Nordhouse near Strasbourg and close to the German border, …

INX eyes drupa 2012 with worldwide vision
February 25, 2012 – 08:37 | Comments Off

Visitors to drupa Stand 3A50 this year will find a united front awaiting them.  INX International Ink Co, INX Digital International and SAKATA INX will demonstrate a global presence offering Visual Communication Technologies with big …

SCA offers to acquire Asian hygiene products company
February 25, 2012 – 08:29 | Comments Off

(Cision) SCA has made a binding offer to acquire the Taiwan-based hygiene products company Everbeauty. The purchase price for the deal amounts to approximately SEK 1.9bn (USD 290m) on a debt-free basis. If the deal …

HORIZON orders its second :M-Press Leopard from Agfa Graphics
February 24, 2012 – 10:35 | Comments Off

Less than six months after the installation of the first :M-Press Leopard flatbed press in Ireland, Dublin-based print & design company HORIZON has opted for a second machine. This is to satisfy demand generated by …

Russian Ministry of Communication and Media hosts Simulator-based Training Seminar for Print Processes
February 24, 2012 – 10:30 | Comments Off

* Date : March 13, 2012 – Place: Printing and Media Department at Continuing Professional Education division of the FAPMC, Oktyabrskaya str.105 corp.2, http://www.ipk.ru
* Time : 10:00-17:00
 Professor Tsyganenko, Managing Director of the Printing and Media …