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May 21, 2019
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Graf-Pak opts for Komori GL640C

Graf-Pak Inc. of Pointe-Claire, Que., has recently added a new Komori GL640C to its operations, purchased through Komcan Inc., the exclusive distributor of Komori presses in Canada.


Alberta’s Heron Printing invests in HP Indigo 7900

Edmonton-based Heron Printing has acquired its first HP Indigo 7900. The fully configured seven-colour press is equipped with raised/textured print, One Shot printing on synthetics, and specialty ink capabilities.


ICYMI: Transcontinental Brampton scales back ahead of closure

Transcontinental Inc. announced early May the gradual reduction of printing activities at Transcontinental Brampton, leading to the plant’s complete closure at the end of December 2019.


Ottawa signage shop adds Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED

Miller McConnell Signs, serving the Ottawa sign and display market since the 1990s, has recently installed an Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED printer.
 
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Spotlight: Jamie Barbieri

Spotlight: Jamie Barbieri, President of PDI

PDI Group has been a fixture of Quebec’s complex printing industry since Phipps Dickson and Integria merged in 2007. After introducing the PDI branding in 2008, the company has grown to encompass pre-media, offset and digital print production, web-to-print, as well as fulfilment, warehousing and direct mail services. We spoke with President Jamie Barbieri to get his take on the Quebec landscape. » Read full article
 
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Q&A: Paper exec John Mullinder unpacks deforestation myths

With his new book, Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council’s John Mullinder unpacks pulp and paper misconceptions – from deforestation, “ancient forests,” and post-consumer & pre-consumer paper. » Read full article

New Esko motorized roll feeder for digital cutting of soft signage

With the goal of providing sign and display producers with more flexibility, efficiency and accuracy in operations, Esko presented two new hardware solutions at FESPA last week: the new motorized roll feeder for soft signage applications and the Kongsberg C Edge, an upgradable digital cutting table. » Read full article
 
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Changing powers

Changing powers

More gender-balanced workplaces emerge as Canada’s print industry experiences a shift toward prevalent female leadership. » Read more
 
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PrintForum Tradeshow & Conference

Location: The International Centre, Mississauga, Ont.
Date: June 13, 2019
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Packaging Première 2019

Location: Milan, Italy
Date: May 28-30, 2019
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Gala Gutenberg 2019

Location: Montreal, Que.
Date: May 30, 2019
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OPIA Excellence in Print Awards 2019

Location: Etobicoke, Ont.
Date: May 30, 2019
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