Netherlands-based GSE’s new ink management software dispensing equipment and proofing solutions enable label and packaging printers to reduce costs throughout the workflow and achieve repeatable colour on demand. GSE’s Ink Manager is a comprehensive ink-management solution that eliminates all aspects of ink-related waste, said the company. The new software solution offers optimized ink yields through … Read more →
On Wednesday, June 7, the SGIA headed north to Canada for the first time and hosted a Workplace Safety Conference for Canadian printers at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation in Mississauga, Ontario. The event was hosted by ND Graphics and coordinated by the SGIA and Workplace Safety North, a non-profit in Ontario that … Read more →
GPA, a market leader in substrate solutions for digital, offset and wide-format printing, has added Ultra Digital 130# Sandshell Smooth Cover to its digital product offerings. “This paper’s lightly textured, stipple-like surface enhances a wide variety of print projects with its engaging tactile feel and subtle air of distinction, making it the perfect solution for … Read more →
MBO America has chosen industry veteran Rich Freeley as its new Director of Sales. In his new position, he’ll oversee the activities of MBO’s Regional Sales Managers throughout Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. He succeeds former Director of Sales Lance Martin, who has assumed the newly created position of Vice President of National Accounts. … Read more →
In May of this year, Heidelberg and MK Masterwork launched a new folder/gluer model, the Diana Easy, simultaneously at China Print in Beijing and at a dedicated packaging event in Wiesloch, Germany. On June 1, more than 40 customers visited the MK Masterwork factory at a special open house event held in Nové Mesto, Slovakia … Read more →
A new exclusive inkjet printing process from Durst will allow label printers to digitally produce optical expressions with patterns, security lettering and textures with no restrictions to the material. Durst Phototechnik AG has partnered with Serom to create Digital Patternware. Digital Patternware can be used in a wide range of products due to its excellent … Read more →
Fujifilm Dimatix, a world-leading supplier of drop-on-demand inkjet printheads, has announced innovations within its Samba Printhead line. The improvements “build upon a long and innovative history of providing industrial printheads that deliver excellent dot placement accuracy, channel-to-channel uniformity, low crosstalk and high frequency/high productivity” with their Samba printheads. Fujifilm Dimatix will soon have available GMA … Read more →
HP’s newest A3 multifunction printers (MFPs) will now be shipped to 80 major markets worldwide as its A3 portfolio has partnered with over 500 resellers that represent many of the largest and fastest growing partners in their respective geographic areas. HP’s next-generation portfolio includes 54 SKUs and is designed to provide channel partners with the … Read more →
4over.com, headquartered in Glendale, California (with Canadian production facilities in Mississauga, Ontario) has installed a Scodix Ultra Pro Digital Enhancement Press. Characterized as a “game changer” for the leading trade printer, the new press is an “industry trailblazer in print-order fulfillment for print brokers, commercial printers and industry professionals,” said 4over. Specifically, 4over purchased its … Read more →
Komcan Incorporated, the Komori press dealer for Canada headquartered in Georgetown, Ontario, which also offers 24-hour parts and service, has announced that the Komori Lithrone G 37 offset-on-demand press is now available. Equipped with an evolved version of the KHS-AI integrated control system for quick print start-up, this offset-on-demand press addresses the critical needs of … Read more →
Capital Colour, a full-service printing company based in Edmonton, Alberta, has invested in an RMGT 9 Series Offset Press manufactured by RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology (RMGT) and purchased through Canadian distributor KBR Graphics Canada (Laval, Quebec). Since its recent installation, the company has already begun to see major advantages and gains. Capital Colour purchased the … Read more →
Swiss Pack Canada (Burlington, Ontario), a leading producer of high-quality flexible packaging, is installing the HP Indigo Pack Ready lamination solution to work with its HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press to produce “the fastest package” in North America. Swiss Pack Canada specializes in stand-up pouches, coffee bags, custom-printed pouches and three-side seal pouches (including flat … Read more →