24 April 2024: World Out of Home Organization President Tom Goddard has agreed to stay on in the role for a further period. Goddard had previously announced his intention to step down but has agreed to stay on at WOO board’s request. The WOO board has 12 members representing Out of Home Media Owners and National Associations across the world. WOO Vice-President Jeremy Male, CEO of OUTFRONT Media, said “Tom has played a major part in transforming WOO into the world-leading trade association it has become but there is still much to do as we spread our wings into all corners of the world and cont ..read more

22 April 2024: The trade body representing the global hologram industry has extended its membership criteria and adapted its articles of association to reflect the rapidly changing nature of the sector. The move sees International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) now accept applications for membership from all security OVD (optical variable device) suppliers. This comes as the organisation continues to strengthen its position as a leading authority on commercial authentication, ID security and packaging augmentation technologies. Originally open to hologram suppliers, membership has b ..read more

22 April 2024: A new Vastex PTF-100 Powder-To-Film Coating System with integral D-100 Conveyor Dryer increases production of DTF films by applying and curing adhesive powder quickly and conveniently within a footprint of less than one square metre. “Mounted on a utility cart, the mobile system allows an operator to apply a uniform layer of adhesive powder to a run of DTF graphics and cure them uniformly in an infrared conveyor dryer from a single location,” says Mark Vasilantone, President, adding, “When not needed for DTF, the system can be rolled away.” PTF-100 coating system (patent pending ..read more

22 April 2024: Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions, gears up for a triumphant display at drupa as it announces today that two new presses will be launched at the show, the Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD and the Scodix Ultra 6500 SHD. In addition to Scodix SHD (Smart High Definition) technology, the two new presses also see the debut of Scodix MLE (Multi-layer Enhancement) and Scodix AI, an automated embellishment creator tool. Scodix MLE opens a whole new dimension for embellishments on uncoated paper, favored for sustainability and affordability. The key to Scodix MLE is th ..read more

22 April 2024: Furthering its dedication to providing customers with advanced color accuracy, Epson has launched new Auto Chart Reader Accessory and Epson Edge® Color Lite software solution designed to extend color management capabilities for Epson SD-10 Spectrophotometer and Epson Edge Print customers. The comprehensive color management workflow creates color profiles and quickly verifies and calibrates color, helping print shops save time and resources by avoiding reprints due to color inaccuracies. Auto Chart Reader was on display at ISA Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA from 10-12 April 2 ..read more

20 April 2024: The Flexo printing industry in India has been experiencing robust growth in recent years. Companies are increasingly adopting eco-friendly materials, reducing packaging waste, and implementing recycling and waste management practices to minimise their environmental footprint. Polymount has collaborated with San Printech (P) Ltd. in India, with a dedicated focus on the label industry. Renowned as pioneers in delivering quality products and empowering solutions, San Printech specializes in innovation and nurtures robust connections with industry leaders. Their core values reflect ..read more

20 April 2024: By Erwin Busselot, Director Business Innovation & Solutions, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe. The growing skills shortage in the print industry will be among the challenges keenly explored during drupa. Since 2018, the number of people employed in the sector worldwide has dropped 14.8%, from 4.8 million to 4.0 million in 2022. Smithers’ The Future of Printer Demographics to 2028 predicts that this trend will continue. The report said contributing to staff reductions were redundancies offsetting a fall in demand, increased operational efficiency enabled by automati ..read more

20 April 2024: MUTOH, a leader in innovative printing solutions, is thrilled to announce the patent approval for its groundbreaking UV Local Dimming Control (LDC) Technology. Integrated into MUTOH’s UV XpertJet printers, UV Local Dimming Control Technology enables precise application of CMYKW plus varnish in one pass. This cutting-edge feature is made possible by a newly developed segmented UV lamp. The UV lamp has six different sections that can be individually controlled, allowing the production of multiple varnish e?ects such as gloss, semi-gloss, and matte in the same pass. The result is a ..read more

20 April 2024: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer has commissioned another vehicle assembly line at its Manesar facility. This assembly line has been added to the existing Plant-A of the 3 manufacturing plants at Manesar. The new vehicle assembly line has the capability to manufacture 100,000 units per annum. With this additional assembly line, the total manufacturing capability at Manesar stands at 900,000 vehicles per annum. The first Ertiga rolled out at the new vehicle assembly line at Manesar plant. This new line enhances existing capability at plant b ..read more

19 April 2024: Shahi was the Sustainability Partner at recent Bharat Tex 2024. The company spearheaded a more responsible and circular approach to doing more good for people and the planet. Bharat Tex 2024, a prestigious global textile fair, was held in New Delhi from 26-29 February 2024. It showcased the latest trends and innovations in the textile and apparel industry. It was organized by a consortium of 11 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles. This four-day event brought together leaders, global brands, suppliers, innovators, and key stakeholders to ex ..read more