WrapFest, the dedicated show for the vehicle and surface decoration community, will return to Silverstone – the legendary home of the British Grand Prix and MotoGP events – this year, running from 3-4 October, 2024. After the highly successful inaugural event in spring 2023, leading market suppliers will return to the British circuit to display and demonstrate the latest products for the vehicle and graphics industry, from software and tools, to substrates and finishing. Organised by FESPA, the exhibition promises to be a hub for growth, networking, and innovation within the wrapping and custo ..read more

Riyadh-based Al-Shams Printing Packaging & Trading Co., a leading force in Saudi Arabia’s printing sector, has upgraded their fleet with the state-of-the -art Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-6+LX3 Combi. The fully automated machine with high productivity features is capable of printing both conventional and UV inks, as well as handling coating jobs. Its consistently high quality with steady production speeds in straight printing or perfecting mode is also impressive in longer runs. Additionally, the intelligent interaction of the automation components enables cost-effective production of all ..read more

At this year’s drupa (May 28 to June 7), Messe Düsseldorf will present the drupa Imaging Summit for the first time as part of the ‘drupa next age’ event series: Top-class speakers from renowned companies will give 20-minute keynote speeches and panels on the most important topics at the interface between imaging technologies and printing. This includes, in particular, the potential offered by the use of AI. The imaging industry has come a long way in the last few decades. The shift to digital photography and workflows, and now the new big challenge of AI, are transforming the value creation of ..read more

Jeddah-based Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) has announced the start of a new phase of the containerboard paper plant project in a statement published on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) website. The feasibility study for the fifth paper line (PM5), with an annual production capacity of 4,50,000 tonnes, has been completed. The final budget for the project has been approved for a total amount of approximately 1.78 billion Saudi riyals ($475 million), which includes the land value and an internal rate of return estimated at 14.5%. Construction will start in the third-quarter this year and is expec ..read more

During a recent open house event at its Graphic Centre – Europe in Utrecht, Komori unveiled exciting plans for its participation in the upcoming drupa trade show, scheduled from May 28 to June 7 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. The event, attended by around 300 industry professionals, half of whom represented printing companies, offered a glimpse into the future of printing technology. The day was packed with informative presentations and dynamic live demonstrations, addressing both commercial and packaging printing needs. In the packaging sector, Komori highlighted its premier GLX-740 model, fea ..read more

Global industry leader and manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. has announced that US company Avery Dennison has adopted their UV curable inkjet printer for a new model of its traffic sign printing system, TrafficJet Xpress, which was launched at the recently concluded Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024 (16-19 April, 2024). The Avery Dennison TrafficJet Print System is a digital print platform that prints on reflective sheeting for traffic signs, vehicle marking, and traffic devices. The American company manufactures reflective sheeting and dig ..read more

Propak Ghana 2024 – West Africa’s largest packaging, plastics, food processing, and print exhibition – has opened today, welcoming a drove of visitors and industry professionals at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), in the capital city. The second-edition of Propak Ghana (23-25 April, 2024) features more than 120 global suppliers showcasing their latest machinery and equipment with at least 2,500 industry professionals in attendance. Visitors have an unmatched opportunity to interact with cutting-edge products and solutions and source equipment to improve their supp ..read more

XSYS has announced the introduction of EcoFillX, an innovative software feature developed for ThermoFlexX imagers, which promises to significantly reduce washout solvent usage. Targeting the non-image areas of photopolymer printing plates, EcoFillX represents another important step towards improving the sustainability of the flexographic platemaking process. “Sustainability is a central responsibility for any manufacturer today; a responsibility XSYS places at the forefront of innovation by developing more eco-conscious ways to support our customers in their ‘ Environmental friendly’ endeavors ..read more

Konica Minolta, Inc. and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin a feasibility study for a strategic alliance in the multifunction printer (MFP), office printer, and production printer segments. As the rapidly evolving market landscape for MFPs and printers requires proactive measures, the two Japanese technology giants are actively considering a business partnership to strengthen their business foundation, including the development of a robust supply system for their products. With FUJIFILM as the majority stake holder, the tentative timetab ..read more

Expansion of the Management Board with the addition of Dr. David Schmedding. Jürgen Otto (59) will become the new CEO of Heidelberg on July 1, 2024. He succeeds Dr. Ludwin Monz, who will resign from his position as Chairman of the Management Board at his own request and in agreement with the Supervisory Board. At the end of June 30, 2024, Monz will step down from the Management Board of HEIDELBERG. The Supervisory Board passed a resolution to this effect on April 19, 2024. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Martin Sonnenschein, comments: “We very much regret Dr. Ludwin Monz’s decision ..read more