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The first virtual "Franconian Lacquer Specialties" from WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH

Gerhardshofen, 08 July 2021 - WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, an internationally operating manufacturer of coatings, flexo inks and adhesives for the graphic arts industry based in Gerhardshofen, Germany, hosted its traditional and popular "Franconian Lacquer Specialties" virtually for the first time this year from 15 - 22 June.

Contiweb equipment pivotal in new Kyburz production line

23 June 2021 – Contiweb, a specialist in state-of-the-art technologies for advanced drying, web-handling and web-processing, announces today that Swiss print service provider, Druckerei Kyburz AG, has invested in a Contiweb Digital Fluid Applicator (DFA) and CDN non-stop unwinder for its Dielsdorf facility. The company had previously invested in 5 other splicers from Contiweb.

Secured product availability at TroFilms GmbH

Georgensgmünd, 21 June 2021 – Germany-based TroFilms GmbH, a medium-sized and globally operating specialist for high-quality special laminating films for the graphic arts and industrial laminating industries, is able to ensure the availability of its products even in the current intensified shortage of raw materials.

BluePrint AG completes installation of first Landa S10P in Germany, predicting 30% business growth

Rehovot, Israel – June 16, 2021 –– Landa Digital Printing today announces that a Landa S10P Nanographic Printing® Press has successfully been installed at commercial printer BluePrint AG in Germany. The B1, double sided Landa press will enable BluePrint AG to address customer demands for large format commercial jobs with higher levels of customization, but at short-medium run lengths. The new Landa press will also enable BluePrint AG to increase internal efficiencies unlocking valuable cost savings, while further enabling it to target new business growth of up to 30%.

Innovative product extension meets current requirements of sublimation printing

Sappi sets a new milestone in the textile printing industry with Transjet Tacky Industrial and Basejet. Sappi, a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions, offers Transjet Tacky Industrial, a coated dye sublimation paper for digital transfer printing, specially developed for high-speed inkjet printing on highly elastic textiles.

UV ink technology for sheetfed offset: Epple and Zeller+Gmelin agree on global cooperation

The German printing ink manufacturers Epple Druckfarben AG and Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG are collaborating with immediate effect in the field of UV ink technology. The first result of this partnership is a jointly developed UV LED ink for the sheetfed offset sector. The products are being developed for different areas of application and will be marketed worldwide by Epple under the "LightStar" brand.

Successful start to virtual.drupa

Today, 20 April 2021, drupa opened its virtual doors. Around 17,000 registered visitors from 155 nations have already benefited from 660 minutes of inspiring, cutting-edge topics in the Conference Area and 930 minutes of Live Web Sessions and networked with 212 exhibitors from 45 countries in the Exhibition Space and Matchmaking Plaza. The international print & packaging community will meet at virtual.drupa and participate in top-class Key Notes, Panel Discussions and Live Web Sessions until 23 April 2021. Valuable insights, industry trends and technological innovations will provide impetus for the development of business potential.

Mimaki steps up LED-UV flatbed inkjet printer range with two quick and colourful additions

Amsterdam, April 20, 2021 – Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems, today announced the release of two new LED-UV large-format flatbed inkjet printers, the JFX600-2513 and the JFX550-2513. Available after summer 2021, these new models are engineered for high speeds and high productivity, and offer print service providers a broader range of applications thanks to a wider range of ink types and increased media flexibility.

WEILBURGER Graphics at virtual.drupa 2021

Gerhardshofen, April 19th 2021 – As part of its long-standing PrintCity activities, WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, an international manufacturer of coatings, flexo inks and adhesives, based in Gerhardshofen, Franconia, will be exhibiting at virtual.drupa 2021 from April 20th to 23rd.

Xeikon adds brand new CX50 press to its wall decoration suite

Xeikon announces an eco-friendly, cost-effective digital answer to today’s wallpaper production challenges. As a key part of Xeikon’s Wall Deco Suite and with Xeikon’s bespoke and environmentally friendly dry toner technology with extended colour gamut, the new Xeikon CX50 is introduced. The Xeikon Wall Deco Suite is an all-in-one streamlined solution including inline finishing – all developed to cost effectively produce creative wall decorations including custom illustrations and photomurals in short runs.