Actega North America (Delran, New Jersey), a global market leader in coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants serving the printing and packaging industries, has appointed Lee Andrews as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing overseeing all sales, marketing, business development and brand-owner activities. Most recently, Andrews served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing … Read more →
Screen America’s flagship inkjet press, the Truepress Jet520HD, was recently compared side-by-side with a commercial offset press in an independent test conducted by Image Test Labs (ITL), to determine if inkjet can match the quality offset printin. ITL (a Division of Technology Watch) devised the comparative evaluation study in early 2018 in the course of … Read more →
As a benefit to exhibiting at the Printing United tradeshow (the latest iteration of the SGIA Expo) prior to its launch in Dallas, Texas October 23 – 25, 2019, the show is partnering with VIP Guest Invites to provide all its exhibitors with “a great way to connect with customers.” VIP Guest Invites will provide … Read more →
With the generous support of industry donors, the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA – Fairfax, Virginia) has announced its 2019 scholarship recipients. Out of 67 applicants, the association awarded 20 SGIA Educational Institution Member students with $2,000 each. According to Erin Nuss, Manager of Workforce Development at SGIA, the association’s annual program has now awarded … Read more →
Shutterstock, a leading global technology company offering content, images, tools and other services through its online creative platform, has launched new self-serve API subscription plans. “For the first time, developers, start-ups and small and mid-sized businesses can build products and features that seamlessly integrate Shutterstock’s image collection and enable in-app image reselling, providing an additional … Read more →
Over 150 printers, industry partners and media convened in New Orleans at the 2019 GUA (Graphic Users Association) Conference in mid-May to mark the 20th anniversary of the print industry’s leading pre-press automation software, Kodak Prinergy Workflow. The GUA Community is a worldwide, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering users of Kodak solutions with the tools … Read more →
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies (Lod, Israel), a leading provider of large-format 3D printing solutions, has appointed of Eyal Manzoor as the company’s new Vice President of Global Sales. He’ll be responsible for a growing team of global sales directors and distributors across 37 countries. Manzoor was selected to take over this role from Erez Zimerman, … Read more →
UK-based Creative Edge Software, developer of iC3D packaging design software, has introduced iC3D Designer and iC3D Modeller. Both offer easy 3D design and a “first-of-its-kind” custom modelling capability. The new software is aimed at those with limited experience in 3D design, or those wanting to develop their skills in easy, step-by-step stages. “Today’s iC3D is … Read more →
The Supervisory Board of German press manufacturer Heidelberg has accepted the “amicable termination” of the company’s long-time CFO, Dirk Kaliebe, as of September 30th, 2019. Kaliebe had informed the Supervisory Board that he was not seeking to renew his current contract, which expires in the calendar year 2021. Kaliebe, 53, has been a member of … Read more →
The Supervisory Board of Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) has elected Dr. Raimund Klinkner as its new Chairman. He takes over from Dr. Martin Hoyos, who’s stepping down for personal reasons. Klinkner, 54, studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich and later received his Doctorate from Dresden University of Technology. He subsequently held … Read more →
Torstar Corporation (Toronto) has announced that it will be closing its Hamilton printing and mailroom operations this summer and will look to eventually sell the property as well. The move will affect 73 full-time and 105 part-time staff and is expected to save $4 – $6 million a year. However, Torstar also expects to absorb … Read more →
Heidelberg is celebrating 70 years of expertise in the development, assembly, production and application of Stahlfolder folding machines under the motto Feel the Experience. “We’ll continue to use our experience from 70 years of folding machines to expand our portfolio for industrial postpress with regard to digital integration,” said Michael Neugart, Head of Heidelberg Postpress. … Read more →