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Tilia Labs releases Phoenix Version 8.0

Tilia Labs releases Tilia Phoenix, AI-driven planning and imposition system for all print sectors including packaging, labels, commercial, and wide-format printing.


Prime Data launches carbon-neutral direct mail service

Prime Data launches “Carbon Neutral Direct Mail – From Tree to Mailbox,” a net-zero carbon direct mail service that offsets all emissions from the tree through to the mailbox.


Imprimerie Gauvin receives $1M from Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Outaouais

To support the growth of Imprimerie Gauvin and GoLibro, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Outaouais is investing $1 million in the company.


Allen Print installs Certified Series Duplo DPB-500 Perfect Binder

Allen Print of Dartmouth, N.S., recently installed a Certified Series Duplo DPB-500 Perfect Binder. The new installation will help Allen Print focus on high-quality, short-run book printing and binding jobs.
 
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Why you should have designs on the hottest trend in garment decoration

Direct to film (DTF) printing technology has been described by Keypoint Intelligence as the newest and hottest decorated apparel trend. In just over two years it has emerged as an all-for-one technology due to a several reasons, explains Axel Stuhlreiter of Ricoh Europe. » Read full article
 
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Kloman Studio installs EBA 5560 paper cutter

Kloman Studio in Brampton, Ont., recently upgraded to a new EBA 5560 21.6-in. paper cutter to meet the demand for larger sheet sizes and heavier stock weights. » Read full article

Highcon and Tilia Labs partner to improve productivity for converters

Highcon Systems and Tilia Labs announce a partnership that will build the software capabilities of Tilia Phoenix into every Highcon system going forward. » Read full article

Technorol acquires Grimco Canada’s offset division

Quebec-based Technorol, a distributor of chemicals and consumables for the graphic arts industry, acquires the offset division of Grimco Canada, formerly Cobalt Graphic and Ernest Green. » Read full article

Agfa North America expands GreenWorks program

Agfa is broadening the GreenWorks program by including PressTune, InkTune, and SPIR@L screening technologies that can help print manufacturers reduce ink consumption, save paper, and increase energy savings. » Read full article

Sticker-It installs Duplo DC-618 and Xante production system

Sticker-It of Dunnville, Ont., recently installed a Duplo DC-618 slitter/cutter/creaser and a Xante En/Press Complete Production System. » Read full article

Xeikon introduces gold and silver metallic toners

Xeikon launches gold and silver metallic toners for its Cheetah 2.0 Series. This is in line with the company’s strategy to focus on the label industry and develop application-tuned solutions. » Read full article
 
FROM PRINTACTION MARCH/APRIL 2022 
 
Alva and his newspaper

Alva and his newspaper

Thomas Alva Edison is recognized as one of the world’s greatest inventors, credited with discovering the light bulb, phonograph, and power generation technologies that have reshaped early 20th century. However, he began his professional journey as a printer. In 1859, 12-year-old Alva has a small shop onboard an old springless boxcar on a leg of the Grand Trunk Railway line. » Read more
 
EVENTS CALENDAR 
 

Printing United Alliance Continuous Improvement Conference

Location: Scottsdale, Ariz.
Date: May 1–4, 2022
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FESPA Global Print Expo

Location: Berlin, Germany
Date: May 31–June 3, 2022
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