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EFI™ marked its 20-year anniversary as a NASDAQ-listed company by ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square in New York last Friday, 27 January. EFI CEO Guy Gecht and the participating …

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AIMCAL Issues Call for Papers for Technical Conferences in Prague
February 5, 2012 – 07:58 | No Comment

The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its two European technical conferences – 2012 AIMCAL Europe Web Coating and 2012 AIMCAL Europe Web Handling. Scheduled consecutively, 11-13 and 13-15 June 2012 at the Diplomat Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic, the meetings will be conducted in English. Presentation ...

UPM sells its packaging paper assets to the Swedish Billerud
February 5, 2012 – 07:46 | No Comment

(Globenewsire) UPM sells its packaging paper production to the Swedish packaging paper company Billerud. The transaction includes two packaging paper machines; one in Pietarsaari and one in Tervasaari, Finland. The enterprise value of the transaction …

Photography as art will remain a part of photokina
February 5, 2012 – 07:40 | No Comment

‘Exhibitions of outstanding photographs have always been an important part of photokina and will continue to be’, notes Katharina C. Hamma, COO of Koelnmesse. This is the response by Koelnmesse to inaccurate reports that photokina …

Kala to show two new laminators at FESPA Digital 2012
February 5, 2012 – 07:34 | No Comment

Kala will be showing its very latest product developments at FESPA Digital 2012 in Hall 3, stand K18.  The event takes place in Barcelona between 21st and 24th February 2012 and Kala products on display …

Sleeving Technologies Reviewed At International AWA Conference
February 5, 2012 – 07:28 | No Comment

An opportunity to see at first hand a leading-edge range of shrink sleeve labelling applications in an exclusive delegates’ facility tour of Verst Group Logistics is a highlight of this year’s International Sleeve Label Conference …

Hybrid Software Continues Global Expansion
February 5, 2012 – 07:22 | No Comment

“There is no doubt that 2011 was the year in which Hybrid Software truly became a global player within the printing and packaging sectors,” says Guido Van der Schueren, chairman of the board of the …

Big Presence For RPC Containers At Packaging Innovations 2012
February 5, 2012 – 07:15 | No Comment

RPC Containers will have a significant presence at Packaging Innovations 2012, at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 29 February-1 March. The RPC stand, F43-45, will feature the latest innovations and technology from six of …

Baumgarten Purchases Second ROTOCONTROL RSC Slitter/Rewinder Inspection Machine
February 5, 2012 – 07:08 | No Comment

* Main features of second RSC Slitter/Rewinder machine include Dual Rewind, Tension Control and Vacuum Splice Table

 

ROTOCONTROL announced the receipt of a purchase order from Baumgarten, one of the leading Label Printers in Latin America, …

New Goss Universal press to add color capacity, versatility and advanced features at Guangming Daily
February 5, 2012 – 07:00 | No Comment

Beijing based newspaper publisher Guangming Daily has ordered a new Goss Universal press to increase color capacity and to pursue more sub-contract printing in the Chinese market. The new single-width, double-circumference (2×2) press will be …

Readyprint installs first HP Indigo WS4600 Digital Press in the UK
February 5, 2012 – 06:57 | No Comment

* New label printing capabilities to expand services and ensure competitiveness

HP today announced that Readyprint Ltd, of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, has installed the first HP Indigo WS4600 Digital Press in the UK to offer digital label …

ComQi launches new mobile applications linked to digital signage
January 26, 2012 – 10:35 | No Comment

ComQi, global multi-channel message management leader, announced today the launch of five new place-based mobile applications interacting with digital signage displays in a retail venue. Powered by ComQi’s Interaction Manager, these mobile apps include: Voting, …

Georgia-based Newspaper the Albany Herald Becomes 100th Customer for KODAK PF-N Non Process Plates
January 26, 2012 – 10:27 | No Comment

* Albany Herald selects process-free technology Kodak PF-N Plates for impressive quality, cost savings and environmental benefits

To improve prepress efficiency, the Albany Herald selected KODAK PF-N Non Process Plates for its location in Albany, Ga., …

Fischerdruck Targets Increased Profits with Presstek 52DI-AC
January 26, 2012 – 10:21 | No Comment

* Presstek DI digital offset press allows German print house to keep more short-, medium-run jobs in house increasing control, reducing costs

Presstek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST), a leading supplier of digital offset printing solutions to the …

DG press ServiceS manufactures and installs its first new Vision in Durban, South Africa
January 26, 2012 – 09:29 | No Comment

* Full-service provider Uniprint from Durban expands with another Vision

DG press ServiceS, internationally renowned for its meticulous service on Drent Goebel machines, is pleased to announce that the company is in the process of installing …

Dynagram Responds to Kodak Bankruptcy Protection Filing and Related Inquiries with Replacement Software Program
January 26, 2012 – 09:24 | No Comment

* In-Kind Program Allows Preps Sites to Purchase Dynagram’s Comparable DynaStrip and inpO2 Applications at 50% Discount

Preps Software owners anticipating further uncertainty in light of Kodak’s bankruptcy protection filing, and already concerned about decreasing levels …

El Corte Inglés’ recent Enfocus Switch implementation brings estimated 20% savings and ROI
January 26, 2012 – 09:18 | No Comment

* Applies Switch to automate complex environment

El Corte Inglés, the leading distribution group in Spain and one of the largest in the world, announces that it has implemented Enfocus Switch in its graphic design department. …

Color-Logic Wins American Graphic Design Award
January 26, 2012 – 09:13 | No Comment

Color-Logic has won an American Graphic Design Award, presented by Graphic Design USA magazine. Announcing the award, Gordon Kaye, Graphic Design USA Editor and Publisher, and Rachel Goldberg, Graphic Design USA Awards Director, commented: “The …

How MPS’s EXL offset changes offset printing
January 26, 2012 – 09:08 | No Comment

With the launch of the EXL offset press, press builder MPS has made a distinctive change in today’s world of offset printing. The new web offset press contains the newest variable sleeve technology. Forget the …

RPC’s Thor pot is a Glorious! winter warmer
January 26, 2012 – 09:05 | No Comment

Rapidly-growing fresh food brand Glorious! has chosen the Thor Pot from RPC Containers Blackburn for its successful new range of premium stews.

The Thor Pot is RPC Blackburn’s microwaveable, tamper evident food pot solution, with proven …

Ishida Demonstrates Flexible Approach To Speed And Efficiency
January 26, 2012 – 08:57 | No Comment

* Anuga FoodTec – Ishida Europe, Hall 7.1, Stand A051/B050

Innovation and integration will be the focus of the Ishida Europe stand at Anuga FoodTec with new and recently-launched equipment that deliver packing line solutions to …

Cedesa Sticks With Linx Cj400 Printers After Successful Trial
January 26, 2012 – 08:50 | No Comment

Leading UK glue contract packer Cedesa has bought two Linx CJ400 continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers after successfully trialling the machines for over a year.

The Linx CJ400 was launched to the market in summer 2011 …