Printing & Media Technologies

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced the launch of SHIFT 2025, a new international summit designed to support the digital transformation of print shops worldwide. The two-day event, scheduled for September 16 and 17 in Heidelberg and Wiesloch-Walldorf, will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and digitalization experts to explore practical approaches to automation and hybrid workflow management in the printing industry.

Addressing the Critical Need for Automation

The printing industry continues to face mounting challenges related to shrinking print runs, a surge in small job volumes, and increasing staff shortages and labor costs. As a result, many print businesses are urgently seeking automation solutions to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 8, 2025 – Cardbox Packaging Group is reinforcing its commitment to high-efficiency, sustainable production by investing in advanced postpress equipment from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) and MK Masterwork. The Austrian-based manufacturer of sustainable cardboard packaging for food, cosmetics, and consumer goods is set to commission a Duopress 106 FCSB from MK Masterwork at its Wolfsberg site in early 2026.

The new hot foil stamping system complements the company’s three existing Mastermatrix 106 CSB die cutters and one Promatrix 106 CSB already in operation at the same location, all of which are supported by state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure. This strategic upgrade will increase production capacity and meet growing market demand for premium packaging applications.

Enhancing premium packaging performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 8, 2025 – At Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) and Gallus will jointly present a new generation of solutions that aim to redefine smart, connected printing—delivering critical performance and flexibility for label converters operating in a fast-changing market.

With demand surging for shorter runs, rapid turnarounds, and scalable digital production, converters face mounting pressures on profitability and responsiveness. In response, HEIDELBERG and Gallus are set to unveil two new machine solutions at Booth 3E23–3E29, expanding their already comprehensive portfolio across all market segments and application areas. These launches extend Gallus’ System to Compose concept and enhance converter agility across the production chain.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 1, 2025 – Ricoh has announced the launch of the new Pro™ C5400 series for color production printing, introducing systems that combine increased production speed with enhanced user-friendliness. Designed to meet the diverse needs of commercial print service providers and in-house print centers, the Pro C5400 series builds on the output speed and excellent paper handling of the previous Ricoh Pro™ C5310S/C5300S/Pro C5300SL models, delivering significant improvements in overall performance.

Expanded Production Capabilities for Evolving Demands

The Pro C5400 series offers a range of advanced features to help customers meet market demands for high-quality, short-run jobs:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Jakarta will become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for the woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and hardware sectors this September, as three major exhibitions—interzum jakarta, International Hardware Fair Indonesia, and IFMAC & WOODMAC—unite in a groundbreaking 3-in-1 format at JIExpo Kemayoran from September 24–27, 2025. This unique collaboration brings the entire furniture and woodworking industry value chain together under one roof, promising to accelerate cross-sector innovation, strengthen regional supply chains, and position Indonesia as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape.

A Strategic Platform for Cross-Sector Collaboration

For the first time in Southeast Asia, professionals can access the full spectrum of the furniture production and hardware industries with a single ticket. The event will integrate:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Ricoh Europe has unveiled its latest innovation in textile printing technology, the XTF D430, a compact, affordable, and versatile direct-to-film (DTF) system designed to empower small to medium Print Service Providers (PSPs) across EMEA with unprecedented application creativity, operational flexibility, and stable production quality.

The XTF D430 enables PSPs to deliver a broad range of customized textile products—from t-shirts and hoodies to hats and shoes—while keeping investment costs low and maintaining exceptional quality standards. This new solution continues Ricoh’s mission to transform digital textile printing, providing tools that meet the market’s demand for agile, on-demand production without compromising on durability or color accuracy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh has announced that DATEV eG, one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, has invested in the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000 to boost productivity and set new standards in print production across its high-volume output operations.

With over one billion printed pages annually, DATEV operates a powerful Digital & Print Solution Center to support communication between businesses and their clients and employees. The addition of Ricoh’s high-speed inkjet system is expected to enhance throughput, reduce turnaround times, and drive efficiency in both standard and high-quality print applications.

Driving Performance Through Technology Integration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh Germany has honored its most successful German channel partners with the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2025, acknowledging excellence in growth, innovation, and strategic collaboration during its virtual Partner Kickoff event.

The awards celebrate leading performance across Ricoh’s core business areas: Ricoh Graphic Communications, Application Services, and Office Print. This year, the Office Print category recognized two winners to reflect varying business sizes and regional market dynamics. Each award recipient demonstrated significant year-over-year revenue growth, highlighting their strong market position and exemplary partnership with Ricoh.

Celebrating Strategic Growth Across Key Segments

Ricoh recognized the following partners for outstanding achievements in 2025:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – METAMO Industries will present its forward-thinking group exhibition Digital G-O-D from June 20 to June 29, 2025, at Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam. Supported by digital print technology leader Mimaki Europe, the exhibition brings together 20 urban artists whose works reflect a powerful synthesis of cutting-edge printing techniques and socially engaged storytelling.

Where Art, Technology, and Collaboration Intersect

Following its 2020 debut at UltraSuperNew Gallery in Singapore, Digital G-O-D enters its second edition with a continued commitment to engaging local communities and exploring connections through contemporary art and technology. The lineup features a global roster including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), among others.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 3, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has marked a major milestone with the celebration of its 175th anniversary, unveiling the newly redesigned Print Media Center (PMC) – now branded the Home of Print – at its Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany. The week-long event welcomed more than 1,500 international guests and reinforced the company’s position as a comprehensive systems integrator in the global printing industry.

Home of Print: Strategic Showcase for Growth and Innovation

The new Home of Print is not only the industry's largest customer demonstration center but also a core component of HEIDELBERG’s long-term growth strategy. The center consolidates the company’s end-to-end solutions across packaging, label, and commercial printing into one cohesive environment.