drupa 2024 hits the midpoint: Unveiling cutting-edge innovations

  Ben Daniel, Messe Dusseldorf – drupa 2024, the world’s premier trade fair for printing technologies, has reached its midway point. Known for showcasing industry breakthroughs, drupa once again mesmerizes attendees with a dazzling array of innovations. This year’s spotlight shines on digital printing for packaging and advancements in flexible, carton, and corrugated packaging technologies. …

Ricoh secures top market share in high-speed inkjet systems globally

  Ricoh, a global leader in imaging and printing solutions, has secured the top spot for market share in high-speed continuous feed inkjet systems worldwide for 2023, according to the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker (Calendar 2023). This achievement underscores Ricoh’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions.   Gavin Jordan-Smith, Senior Vice President and General …

Canon unveils ‘The Core’ multisensory print experience at drupa 2024

  Canon is currently presenting its advanced printing technologies at drupa 2024, with a focus on the possibilities of elevated printing through the World Unseen exhibition. This initiative, part of the ‘The Power to Move’ campaign, aims to demonstrate the emotional impact of imaging and print in enriching lives and businesses.   Visitors to Canon’s …

Cosmo Films unveils diverse product range at drupa 2024

  Cosmo Films is showcasing its latest product ranges at drupa 2024, the world’s largest printing exhibition, in Dusseldorf, Germany. The company, known for its specialty films, is presenting a diverse array of offerings including thermal lamination films, Cosmo Synthetic Paper, and Cosmo Sunshield films at Stand No 3B07.   In response to market demand, …

Koenig & Bauer presents Green Dot Award 2024 for sustainability efforts

  Koenig & Bauer, a prominent name in the printing industry, presented the Green Dot Award at drupa on 31 May 2024, recognizing industry managers for their remarkable contributions to sustainability. This year’s award went to Richard Lim, COO of the Hung Hing Printing Group, with José Luis Bezaury, CEO of Litoplas Packaging, and David …

KYMC and Toyo Ink highlight sustainable print technology at drupa 2024

  drupa 2024 attendees can expect significant advancements in sustainable packaging solutions from KYMC and Toyo Ink Co., Ltd. KYMC, a prominent flexo printing machine manufacturer, and Toyo Ink, a leader in ink and coating solutions, are showcasing their collaborative efforts in developing environmentally friendly packaging technologies.   Toyo Ink has introduced a range of …

All4Labels and HP forge multi-unit press deal at drupa

  All4Labels has announced a multi-unit multi-year press deal as part of its ongoing strategic partnership with HP at drupa. The aim is to enhance its portfolio in connecting brands with consumers through global, digital, sustainable, just-in-time, just-in-sequence product offerings.   With a vision to fully digitize its production floors, All4Labels, a pioneer in digital …

Epson unveils new 76-inch industrial dye-sublimation printer at drupa 2024

  Epson has announced the release of its new 76-inch SureColor SC-F11000 and SC-F11000H industrial dye-sublimation printers at drupa 2024. These printers are designed to meet the high productivity, speed, quality, and reliability demands of textile manufacturers.   The new SC-F11000 models build on the success of the SureColor F10000 series introduced in 2020. The …

Lebone Litho installs Fujifilm 42K Printbar Systems

  Fujifilm Integrated Inkjet Solutions has collaborated with Lebone Litho Printers (Pty) Ltd, a South African print service provider, to install three Fujifilm 42K Printbar Systems. This installation has significantly reduced production times for variable-data printing applications, drawing interest from clients seeking faster turnaround times.   Lebone Litho Printers, operating in Johannesburg with over 500 …