Packaging and Converting ESSENTIALS

EFI and Tecco: “Certify Your Image”

Admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:23:30 +0000

* The World´s first Fogra substrate-certified laser paper ensures high quality prints using toner based printing systems conforming to ISO standard – and addresses companies whose workflows are compliant to ISO standard Tecco, innovation leader and ...

New Release of EFI PrintMe Mobile Eases Deployment and Simplifies Wireless Printing for Tablets and Smartphones

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:36:55 +0000

* Award-Winning Mobile Printing Software Uniquely Enables AirPrint-like Wi-Fi Printing from iPads, iPhones and Android Devices to all Enterprise Printers EFI today announced the availability of PrintMe® Mobile 2.1, the company’s award-winning enterprise mobile print solution. ...

CIP4′s Print Automation Park Draws Enthusiastic Exhibitor Response for drupa 2012 New Integrations/New Milestones to be the Focus

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:28:48 +0000

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 ...

Xeikon N.V. – Net profit up on lower sales in 2011 due to efficiency improvements

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:17:25 +0000

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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:07:50 +0000

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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:54:35 +0000

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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:49:57 +0000

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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:45:26 +0000

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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:38:12 +0000

* 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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:30:31 +0000

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

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:24:14 +0000

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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:23:43 +0000

* 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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:19:20 +0000

* 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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:15:43 +0000

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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:07:50 +0000

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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:01:34 +0000

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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:55:24 +0000

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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:50:47 +0000

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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:42:23 +0000

* 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

Admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:37:28 +0000

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 ...