Printing Industry News

The Week That Was (4/15/2019)

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:18:49 +0000

In this episode of The Week that Was, EFI entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $1.7 billion; the PRC issued a compliance assessing the USPS in FY18; and Bill Farquharson has some advice about badmouthing the competition.

Marco Boer on State of Inkjet Printing Market, Key Adoption Drivers and the Tipping Point With Offset Printing

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:16:47 +0000

Marco Boer, conference chair of the 2019 Inkjet Summit and VP at IT Strategies, outlines his key takeaways about production inkjet printing, what's prompting the 'second wave' of adopters to invest now, and why he predicts 2026 will mark a key tipping point between offset and inkjet page volumes.

Print: The Only Effective Medium in Some Cases, and Here’s One of Them

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:06:47 +0000

In my state, we have spring elections, which are quiet affairs that don’t draw national attention. In these elections there isn’t much money available for advertising. How exactly are those precious campaign funds spent? I decided to take a look. Here’s what I observed, broken down by all available media.

Analysis: Siris Capital Acquires EFI in First Deal of Technology Buyout Fund

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:00:34 +0000

The injection of capital from Siris should allow EFI to execute more rapidly on key strategic initiatives, specifically market segments experiencing analog-to-digital transformation.

Beneco Packaging and SoOpak More than Double Capacity with Three New Heidelberg Installments

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:39:05 +0000

According to Carol Jiang, Owner of Beneco Packaging, “Our new equipment gives us a complete production line up, which allows us to serve our customers right away. We will continue to add pieces as we settle into our new facility.”

TJ Forsythe Describes Ironsides Technology Software for Automated Document Tracking and Accountability

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:26:31 +0000

TJ Forsythe, Business Solutions Executive, describes the Ironsides Technology centralized command-and-control dashboard for real-time printing work-in-process visibility. The software manages document tracking and accountability to ensure 100% distribution compliance. It also automates reprints, reducing production time and human error.

The Vomela Companies Promotes Donadio to Director of Manufacturing

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:20:17 +0000

Donadio, who has more than 30 years of experience, will manage the scheduling of work in St. Paul along with continuing to oversee quality and safety. Mark Gillen, VP of manufacturing, will also transition his manufacturing responsibilities to Donadio.

IMAGINE Acquires High-Speed EFI Nozomi Press for Shakopee, Minn., Plant

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:15:41 +0000

“We are excited to add the Nozomi’s impressive technology to our production fleet,” commented Mark Popp, VP of Manufacturing at IMAGINE. “IMAGINE is continuing to invest in industry-leading innovation as we further our mission to create impactful brand experiences and drive consumer outcomes.”

Worzalla Welcomes 12 New Publishing Industry Graduates of Its ‘Print University’

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:57:51 +0000

A dozen publishing industry professionals descended on Worzalla’s headquarters in Stevens Point, Wis., April 8-10 for “Print University,” a three-day intensive workshop to educate those in the publishing industry about the book manufacturing process.

Eltosch Grafix to Display Its Drying and Curing Expertise at PRINTING United

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:54:44 +0000

It's natural for a trade show exhibitor to choose the venue “where [it] can get the most exposure in the industry.” That’s precisely the reason why Eltosch Grafix is exhibiting at PRINTING United

Understanding ID Card Printing

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 18:30:37 +0000

ID Card printing can be quite complex – especially when compared with traditional inkjet printing. There are a lot of different factors to consider when undertaking a card printing project. It’s always good to know the fundamentals of the process before you tackle a print job. This broad overview will cover many aspects of card […]

The Future Of Offset Printing

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:08:35 +0000

Offset printing is the most widely used printing technique in the world. Due to the low price of the print and high quality of printed products it is used in the production of packaging, commercial printing, printing of labels and other printed products.     The history of the offset is linked to lithography or […]

4 Tips to Finding A Good Embroidery Place

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:38:26 +0000

 Embroidery is a fabric decorating craft that has been practiced since the early AD years. In the early days, this craft involved threading fabric by hand. However, from the 19th century, this process has been automated. Embroidery is popularly used by top clothing brands to embellish their clothes with their logo designs. It has also […]

5 Great Employee Gift Ideas

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:20:11 +0000

If you own a company or you hold a position in a company, you know just how important your employees are. After all, a company cannot function well without its employees. So aside from paying them the salary that they deserve, you need to think of ways of showing your appreciation to your employees.   […]

The trend of Using Custom Printed Boxes

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:15:10 +0000

Many of us are still unaware of this fact that how much important are custom printed boxes for our business. If you would talk about the definition of custom printed boxes they can be defined as simple customized boxes with some quality offset printing on them. The main difference between them and blank boxes is […]

3 Reasons to invest in Custom T-Shirts

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:18:49 +0000

Custom T-shirts look unique but there are many other reasons that make people order custom T-shirts. Meowprint Custom T-Shirts have many types of custom shirts and they are all available online. It is a good idea to invest in custom T-shirts mainly because they help you stand out from the crowd. Custom T-shirts are made […]

5 Top Tips To Make Your Home Office Work For You

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:36:57 +0000

So you’ve finally taken the plunge and decided to work from home. Perhaps you’ve handed in your notice and are patiently waiting out your final thirty days, dreaming of the days you can work on your own time. Maybe you’re keeping your current job, but you’ve managed to negotiate working from home. Whatever your circumstance, […]

5 Tips to Finding a Professional Industrial Printer Repair Service

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 20:37:07 +0000

Printers come in all shapes and sizes. There are those designed for home use and then there are those with an industrial brawn and the workhorse required for more demanding production. Especially when dealing with such an industrial printer, it’s important to always ensure that it’s in the best of shape. If you find that […]

How Great Packaging Can Lead to Greater Sales

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 18:43:32 +0000

It is well-known that the basic principle of packaging is to protect products from possible transportation damage, however, packaging is also the first contact the consumer has with the brand and is currently a key contribution to a competitive advantage. Your product packaging should communicate one purpose: what your brand stands for and what it […]

Increase Your Sales with Print Marketing Materials

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:08:36 +0000

We all know how important advertisements are for a successful business. One of the best ways to promote your work and attract potential customers/ business partners is to use printed marketing materials. What’s more, they get people interested in what you have to offer. Your printed marketing materials should be in harmony with your type […]

Olympus returns to Nilpeter for third FA-4* flexo press

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:47:09 +0000

Additional to existing kit, the machine was installed towards the end of April and cost around €1m (£877,000). A boom in demand in the wine and personal care markets prompted the buy. It is the third...

Real Print and Finish event postponed

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:05:49 +0000

The event had been set to run from 17-19 April at Apex’s premises in Hemel Hempstead but has been postponed due to a series of delays to the shipping of the LED-UV equipped SRA1 RMGT (Ryobi) 924 four-colour...

Apex and IFS join forces for fourth Real Print and Finish event

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:02:00 +0000

The three-day event will take place from 10am to 5pm each day over 17-19 April at Apex’s premises in Hemel Hempstead. Apex will exhibit a raft of equipment, including an SRA1 RMGT (Ryobi) 924 four-colour...

The Color Company set for UK’s first Speedmaster CX 75

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:51:00 +0000

The 15,000sph B2 press, which was first announced earlier this year, is intended as a more compact and lower-cost alternative to the Speedmaster XL 75. The Color Company has ordered a five-colour 750x530mm-format...

Apex to use Ipex for RMGT 928P UK show debut

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:53:04 +0000

The system on show will be an eight-colour SRA1 convertible press equipped with LED-UV curing. The machine, which costs around £1.3m to £1.4m depending on specification, delivers a one-pass instant curing...

Bobst demonstrates enhanced flexo process for corrugated

Thu, 25 May 2017 11:59:28 +0000

THQ FlexoCloud, where THQ stand for Tres High Quality, is claimed by the firm to offer improved print quality and lower production costs using a combination of pre-press, anilox roller and ink technology....

EFI names new UK agent for Jetrion

Fri, 12 May 2017 11:49:12 +0000

The agent in Stockport, Cheshire, supplies kit for self-adhesive labels and narrow-web packaging and also handles gear from Flexor, Flexomaid, Rotary Technologies, Teknek, Nikka, CPS and DMS. “End-users...

KBA has had a positive Q1 in Europe with orders and revenue up

Wed, 10 May 2017 11:11:14 +0000

The German press manufacturer maintained revenue over the period at a similar level to the first quarter of 2016 - €259.1m (£218.4m) compared with €258.8m - but higher raw material costs meant gross profit...

Dats Print Services opts for secondhand Speedmaster

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:00:32 +0000

The press, which was bought from Heidelberg, was installed at the Irthingborough, Northamptonshire-based firm’s 2,800sqm premises around three months ago. Dats production director Ian Brown said: “Although...

Swallowmax triples output with Komori spend

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:13:24 +0000

The four-colour Lithrone G29 with H-UV curing system was installed on Valentine’s Day and cost just shy of £500,000. It replaced a 22-year-old Lithrone 528 at Swallowmax's factory in Enfield. Director...

Ipex reveals Dscoop participation and other new exhibitors

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:52:20 +0000

The HP graphic arts user co-operative will host its third UK event at the four-day show, which will take place from 31 October to 3 November at Birmingham’s NEC. Pureprint Group business development...

Printfine targets growth with UK first

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:47:00 +0000

The Liverpool-based high-end litho and digital commercial printer spent £1.3m on the five-colour Komori GL40 e-UV plus coater, which was installed with temperature control, water treatment and filtration...

Willow ramps up quality and speed with Xerox purchase

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:16:00 +0000

The seven-staff company in Newton le Willows, Merseyside, spent around £36,000 on the machine, which was delivered at the end of July and replaced a Heidelberg GTO. “We were impressed with the speed...

Benders Paper Cups opts for KBA/Flexotecnica EVO XD

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:05:51 +0000

The Wrexham, North Wales-based paper cups producer will take delivery of the gearless flexo press, which replaces two rival machines, in October. The EVO XD, which has an operating speed of 450m/min,...

Eastsign unveils flexible textiles press

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:53:43 +0000

The FOT series flatbed thermal transfer machines are suitable for jobs such as garments, flat sheets, cut pieces and seat pads, according to the Hong Kong-based firm. Features include a three-way open...

Memjet and HP reach settlement

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:52:06 +0000

Last year Memjet filed a claim in the United States District Court in California alleging that Hewlett-Packard Company had infringed eight of its patents relating to its own trademarked ‘Waterfall’ single-pass...

Direct Services buys Truepress Jet520

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:41:21 +0000

The printer will use the new inkjet web press to produce direct mail and transactional documents and said it chose it for its “excellent print results and reliable colour management” and lack of click...

Walsh signs €6m three-press Komori deal

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:31:36 +0000

The company has bought a GLX-840RP 4/4 fixed perfector and a Lithrone GL 540 plus coater, both be installed in the next few months, and a Drupa-launched GL 529 plus coater, which will be delivered in early...

Mohndruck purchases In-Log post-press solution

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:15:54 +0000

It is also fitting out its finishing systems with In-Log flowline trimmers from Mertens Maschinenbau.   The new press is equipped with folders for both short- and long-grain applications for increased...

KBA show sales exceed €100m

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:49:00 +0000

The German press giant, which has switched its focus from publishing presses to packaging presses over the past decade, said it had been especially pleased with the volume of German and Indian deals signed...

Books prove big for Indian web press makers

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:10:41 +0000

Pawan Tyagi, general manager at The Printers House (16-B57), which has an installed base of some 2,500 four-tower units, said: “70% of our enquiries have come from customers printing books.” This was...

Komori presses enjoy ‘huge interest’

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:02:16 +0000

The NS40 is Komori’s version of the Landa S10; both machines use a Komori chassis and transport system with Landa’s Nanographic imaging system. One of these presses will go to Cassachrome, Belgium,...

Konica signs US deals for B2 inkjet

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:56:03 +0000

The manufacturer’s US division has signed up PostcardMania, in Tampa, Florida, and Cohber Press in Rochester, New York. The US deals represent Cohber’s first foray into inkjet. The company’s resident...

Barley Print boosts firepower with Heidelberg

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:23:00 +0000

The family-run business said its Heidelberg XL105-5XL, which replaced an eight-colour Heidelberg 102 six weeks ago, has improved print set-up times, increased capacity and enabled the company to take on...

Quinn’s orders LE-UV Speedmaster XL 106

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:29:00 +0000

The machine is expected to be installed at the Belfast-headquartered firm's new 2,462sqm plant in Runcorn, North West England at the end of January 2017 and commercially running by March. Managing...

Komori sells first IS29 inkjet to India

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:59:32 +0000

Komori said it had sold another nine offset presses in the first six days of Drupa to India, including six Enthrones. Dulari specialises in wedding, photo, and commercial print in the state of Punjab....

China sales surge for Landa at Drupa

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:34:14 +0000

According to Asia Pacific director of sales Michael Mogridge, the technology is proving so popular in the region Landa is limiting orders to companies with sales of $100m (£68m).  Huanran Huang, chief...

Centrum Printing invests in a KBA Rapida 145

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:14:45 +0000

The Rapida 145, with a sheet size of 1,060x1,450mm will be delivered in September.  This investment comes almost exactly three years after the printer bought a Rapida 162a in order to target new markets...

Canon boasts strong sales growth

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 10:19:46 +0000

Canon Europe head of commercial print group Peter Wolff said his team was selling Océ ColorStream 6000 Chromas daily, while Australian printer Direct Image signed for the new flatbed Océ Arizona 2280 on...

Elanders boosts flexibility with HP buys

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 10:05:36 +0000

Elanders Sweden has ordered an HP Indigo 7900 and two B2-plus HP Indigo 12000s, to replace its current three 7600s at its Stockholm and Gothenburg sites respectively, and its first HP PageWide Web Press...