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Day International raises prices of its printing blankets

Given the continued challenges from the pandemic, Day International faces cost increases across the global supply chain. Therefore, it is increasing prices of its transfer media printing blankets utilized in the heatset, coldset and packaging industries.


Ricoh offers a brand-agnostic workflow support service

Ricoh USA, Inc., introduces its Wide Format Elite Access, a new service that connects wide-format print professionals with production workflow experts to help them maximize wide-format production capabilities.


Esko launches the world’s first integrated automation solution

In a new collaboration with Scantrust and ePac Flexible Packaging, Esko’s automation engine with VDP technology is enabling the printing of serialized and secure QR codes on flexible packaging on a mass scale.


Flint Group’s inks earn Cradle-to-Cradle certifications

The Flint Group Packaging Inks’ ZenCode CG and ZenCode CS ink series have achieved Gold and Silver levels in the Material Health category of the Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Product Standard.
 
 
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Screen Tech Graphics leans on Versafire EP from Heidelberg for labour-saving production

A trade printer located in Austell, Ga., Screen Tech Graphics (STG) focuses on producing point-of-sale and point-of-purchase signage. Two years ago, it installed the Versafire EP from Heidelberg. Recently, while navigating the various staffing issues that COVID-19 has brought upon the print industry, STG relied on Versafire EP to maintain quality and affordability for its customers. » Read full article
 
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OneVision to showcase workflow automation solutions at Printing United

At Printing United Expo (October 6-8), OneVision will explain how automation of workflow and production file preparation (print + finishing) can be achieved. » Read full article

Huber Group increases prices due to rise in raw material costs

Huber Group is increasing prices due to a rise in costs of transportation and raw materials, such as pigments (including titanium dioxide) and petrochemicals. » Read full article

Solimar Systems’ ReadyPDF boosts print shop performance: Latest Keypoint Intelligence whitepaper

Keypoint Intelligence tested Solimar Systems’ ReadyPDF solution for its PDF file cleansing and optimization capabilities on a variety of job types. The results show reductions in PDF file sizes, decreased processing times and an uncomplicated approach to file optimization. » Read full article

New York Label installs Edale’s FL5 die cutter

New York Label & Box Works is the first U.S. company to invest in an Edale FL5, flexographic, single-pass, carton press and inline flatbed die cutter. » Read full article
 
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Opportunities for printers

Opportunities for printers

It has been a few decades since the term “digital” first entered the lexicon of the label printing industry. Since then, customers have tried, tested and refined solutions as digital printing has become commonplace. With the technology evolving—faster speeds, better quality and increased consistency—the market has embraced the opportunities digital printing permits. » Read more
 
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CMO Demo Days

15th Annual Canadian Printing Awards

Location: Online
Date: September 23, 2021
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Pack Expo

Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
Date: September 27–29, 2021
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