It’s always been important to have proofs that are as close as possible to the final product. After all, an accurate proof allows important decisions and corrections to be made before going to press and reduces the risk of unpleasant surprises in the final print. While accurate colour reproduction is often considered the most …
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XSYS have announced the launch of their latest flexo plate, described as “the perfect response to pressure from the market to find solutions that are better for the environment, but also cost efficient”. “This latest addition to the nyloflex® plate portfolio will have a broad appeal for printers [who wish] to move to a …
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Esko has launched ArtPro+, the latest generation of its award-winning native PDF editor for packaging and label pre-press. Launched in April, ArtPro+ has a new variable data printing module and full integration with HELL gravure equipment. ArtPro+ enables operators to reduce unintentional errors when editing and to automate repeating tasks without the need …
Despite the live Drupa exhibition being canceled, Ferrarini & Benelli enthusiastically decided to take part in its first digital exhibition held earlier this year. A long-time participant of Drupa, Ferrarini & Benelli renewed its participation in the virtual edition taking advantage of this opportunity to present its latest corona and plasma solutions in a …
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When the pandemic struck, Italian manufacturer Lombardi Converting Machinery were quick to adapt to social distancing demands. In May 2020 they launched a weekly ‘Reboot’ livestream, helping revive a market stuck under lockdown. Now, after a year of Reboot broadcasts, they have gone a step further by hosting a three-day virtual tradeshow, ‘Flexoworld’. Taking …
HP Inc has unleashed a new wave of innovations for its Indigo digital printing division, announcing the news at the recently held virtual event at Dscoop Edge Fusion 2021. More than 125 HP Indigo presses have already been installed to date, since the new technology portfolio was announced in March 2020 and print service …
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Long-established packaging solution provider Sidel Group has launched a brand new base for flat PET containers, which the company claims not only increases stability but is also more environmentally friendly. The oval StarLITE™ HPC base is compliant with recycled PET (rPET) up to 100% and is said to increase container stability by up to 25%, while also …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has responded to a sharp rise in raw materials, logistics and other procurement costs by raising prices for its equipment business. The firm, which describes itself as the world’s leading supplier to commercial, packaging and label printing companies, said the “moderate” adjustment, which will take effect immediately, is a necessary step …
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Dynamic growth at flexible packaging company Multisac SA has seen the firm expand its production capacity with new equipment from Koenig & Bauer. Following investment in the state-of-the-art Evo XD press, Multisac SA general manager Mehdi Iraqi, said: “We are convinced that Koenig & Bauer is the ideal partner to help us meet the …
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Swiss-German narrow-web press specialists Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG have launched their new ‘Diamond Core’ series, as part of a drive to satisfy ever-changing consumer demands. Consisting of four new models, each one specifically tailored towards a different market, the Diamond Core range aims to provide flexible and reliable printing solutions. At the heart of …
