SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Since April 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has been equipping its Stahlfolder folding machines with the new Perfect Grip folding rollers ex works. The previous soft and hard PU rings, which HEIDELBERG offered on the market under the 'Extra Grip' brand, are now only used at the express request of customers and the number of requests is dropping ever lower. Until now, print shops and postpress companies have had to choose between soft PU and hard PU when investing in a folding machine or replacing folding rollers. The substrates to be processed and their surface structure determined whether the softer, more elastic material or the harder alternative was the best choice.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a leading technology provider for the printing industry, and Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, are announcing a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective method for integrating barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing web-fed flexographic printing process with the HEIDELBERG Boardmaster. Barrier coatings are used to prevent the ingress or egress of water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils, and greases from or into paper packaging.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), is about to transform narrow web printing with its latest research breakthrough: Gallus MatteJet technology. The innovation, which will be unveiled at Labelexpo Americas 2024, represents a significant advancement in inkjet printing. It enables a high-quality matte finish that was previously unattainable in digital inkjet printing, opening up the wine label market to the possibilities of inkjet technology for the first time.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is making its entry into industrial digital commercial printing a reality, following the announcement of its collaboration with Canon at drupa 2024. The new B3 inkjet printing system Jetfire 50 from HEIDELBERG, which was showcased at the leading industry trade fair, is now in demo operation at the Print Media Center (PMC) in Wiesloch-Walldorf and is available for demonstrations to interested parties.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 26, 2024 – Lavigne, a member of the Clairefontaine Group in France and a leading provider of calendars, stationery, greeting cards, and promotional items, has chosen the Ricoh Pro Z75 B2+ sheetfed inkjet press to accelerate its business growth and enhance productivity.

Recognizing the advantages of digital printing early on, Lavigne has consistently invested in digital printing systems to improve production flexibility and responsiveness. The Ricoh Pro Z75, a B2+ duplex sheetfed inkjet press with water-based inks, is the latest addition to their production printing portfolio.

"Our developers have created an exceptional press that combines high color gamut, efficient B2 duplex printing, and outstanding TCO, making it ideal for the transition from offset to digital," said Sander Sondaal, Director, Commercial Print Sales, Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – Dataline Solutions, the innovative company behind the renowned MultiPress MIS/ERP software, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking integration with Print.com, a leading European online printing platform. This strategic partnership aims to streamline the print production process, offering enhanced efficiency and growth opportunities for print providers.

Integration Benefits

This certified link empowers MultiPress users to seamlessly order printed materials from Print.com without leaving their familiar MultiPress environment. It ensures complete transparency and control over the order flow by retaining all administrative and product data within the MultiPress database. Simultaneously, MultiPress adopts Print.com's intuitive web interface, including its sophisticated product structure, for a user-friendly experience.

Key advantages of this integration include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – Dataline Solutions, a leading provider of MIS/ERP software for the printing industry, is set to make a significant impact at Graphispag 2024, taking place in Barcelona from October 1st to 3rd. The company will be showcasing its innovative MultiPress software, emphasizing its ability to drastically reduce administrative costs for print production businesses.

With administrative tasks often accounting for a substantial 40% of a print job's cost, MultiPress offers a solution to streamline these processes, leading to increased margins and improved profitability. Visitors to Dataline's booth (#41) will have the opportunity to see firsthand how MultiPress can transform their operations.

MultiPress: Streamlining Print Production

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – The printing industry is witnessing a significant shift as businesses increasingly adopt a hybrid model, expanding their product range beyond traditional offerings. While this evolution presents lucrative opportunities for growth and higher margins, it also brings forth a unique set of challenges that print businesses must navigate to ensure success.

Key Challenges in the Hybrid Model

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 24, 2024 – Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the upcoming drupa 2028, the world's leading trade fair for printing technologies, will be held from May 9th to 17th, 2028. This marks a shift from its traditional format, reducing the event's duration to nine days in response to evolving industry trends and attendee feedback.

Adapting to a Changing Landscape

The decision to shorten drupa's duration reflects the dynamic transformation of the printing and packaging industry. While drupa 2024 showcased the industry's commitment to sustainability and innovation, it also highlighted a trend towards shorter stays for attendees, particularly those in top and middle management.

Following the booming interest in beverage variety packs among North American consumers, many beverage producers are now considering implementing this packaging strategy in other markets. Sidel has distilled its expertise in variety packs into a new whitepaper to support producers and brewers in their decision-making.

The launch of Sidel’s new variety pack solutions whitepaper will aid brewers and other beverage manufacturers looking to capitalise on this surge in popularity of variety packs. The comprehensive and objective whitepaper has been designed to explore and address the pertinent issues faced by decision-makers when designing their variety pack packing strategy, from market value and industrial challenges to the transition to an inhouse solution.

Growing demand for Variety Packs