Komori Corporation, led by President Satoshi Mochida, will participate in drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The exhibition will highlight Komori’s latest advancements in printing technology under the theme “Connected Automation.” Komori’s booth will demonstrate the company’s commitment to enhancing production efficiency and sustainability in the printing industry. “Connected Automation links all equipment within …
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Uteco, a global leader in printing and converting machinery, and Smartjet, an Italian company specializing in industrial digital inkjet printing solutions for the packaging sector, have signed a binding equity agreement. This partnership aims to expand their presence in the converting market and address emerging challenges in flexible packaging. The strategic alliance between …
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XSYS, a global provider of flexographic printing plates and prepress solutions, has introduced the nyloflex® eco series, a new line of printing plates incorporating renewable raw materials. These plates promise a 20% faster processing time, leading to significant time and energy savings. The nyloflex® eco series features two new plates: the nyloflex® eco …
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AV Flexologic is set to showcase its largest exhibition stand ever at drupa 2024, offering the flexographic printing industry a platform to explore the latest advancements for prepress departments. Visitors to AV Flexologic’s C10 stand in Hall 10 will encounter innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency in wide web, narrow web, and corrugated flexo printing. …
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Hybrid Software, a developer of productivity tools for label and package printing, will unveil Version 10 of its PACKZ PDF packaging editor at the drupa trade fair (Hall 7a, Stand D03) starting May 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new version offers improved connectivity with EngView’s Package & Display Designer CAD software, aiming to support …
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Nilpeter, a leader in flexo printing, and automation specialist B&R have jointly developed an innovative vision system designed to reduce waste, improve quality, and minimize labor. This system sets a new benchmark for maintaining color registration accuracy, even with ultra-flexible materials. The vision system, developed through extensive collaboration between Nilpeter and B&R’s research …
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The print industry in Germany, employing 110,000 people, is grappling with a significant shortage of skilled labor. Of the 8,700 trainees in the sector, many apprenticeship positions remain unfilled. About 75% of the industry’s 7,000 companies report major challenges due to this shortage. drupa – A Hub for Talent and Innovation “The …
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Saudi Arabian-based Al Eqtessad has emphasized its longstanding partnership with HP, highlighting how the collaboration has enabled the company to support print service providers and customers across various industries. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Riyadh, Al Eqtessad operates two core divisions – Machines and Furniture – with print solutions being the primary focus …
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Asahi Photoproducts announced that All4Labels’ site near Hamburg, Germany, has significantly boosted productivity by installing the CrystalCleanConnect automated platemaking system. Developed by Asahi Photoproducts, ESKO, and Kongsberg, the system has replaced the manual process, reducing errors and scheduling problems. “CrystalCleanConnect had answers to all these problems,” said Mirco Wilke, head of prepress, flexo …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced preliminary figures for the 2023/2024 financial year, showing stable sales and profitability despite challenging market conditions. The company achieved sales of approximately €2.4 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.2 percent, meeting its forecast. Free cash flow, excluding special items, reached around €50 million, marking the …
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