Flint Group appoints Pepijn Dinandt as CEO

  Flint Group has announced the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2024. With three decades of leadership experience across various industries, Dinandt brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.   Dinandt expressed enthusiasm about his new position, stating, “I am honoured to lead such a well-established company …

Siegwerk launches new functional coatings for sustainable paper packaging

  Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging.   Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …

Enfocus launches ROI calculator to assist businesses in automation decisions

  Enfocus, a company specializing in flexible automation solutions, has introduced a free Return on Investment (ROI) calculator designed to help businesses evaluate the financial benefits of implementing its Switch software.   The tool aims to provide businesses with a clear understanding of the potential efficiency gains and cost savings that can be achieved by …

HYBRID Software unveils PACKZ 10 with new features

  HYBRID Software has released PACKZ 10, the latest version of its PDF editing software tailored for label and packaging printing. This new edition of the all-in-one prepress application integrates several advanced features aimed at boosting automation and productivity.   PACKZ 10 introduces enhanced connectivity with EngView’s CAD software, providing significant improvements for users in …

HYBRID Software and Hamillroad collaborate to integrate Bellissima DMS into CLOUDFLOW

  HYBRID Software has announced a new partnership with Hamillroad to integrate Bellissima DMS screening technology into its CLOUDFLOW enterprise production workflow. This integration aims to meet the increasing demand from Hamillroad’s customer base for CLOUDFLOW support and combines two advanced technologies to benefit flexographic trade shops and converters.   CLOUDFLOW is a customizable solution …

New UV-curing Ink series MetalCure® U30 launched for coated metal substrates

  The new MetalCure® U30 UV-curing ink series by Zeller + Gmelin is designed for use with coated metal substrates in sheet-fed offset printing. Developed over 20 years, this latest iteration aims to offer significant improvements over its predecessor, UVALUX® U3.   The MetalCure® U30 series provides high-quality prints with rich colors, thanks to its …

Hybrid Software partners with Diageo for AI-driven personalized bottle experience

  Hybrid Software, a global provider of prepress, workflow, and 3D solutions for label and packaging printing, has announced its participation in ‘Project Halo,’ an initiative led by Diageo, a major player in the beverage alcohol industry.   The project, set to debut in August at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, offers visitors …

Sun Chemical announces price increase on inks in EMEA region

  Sun Chemical has announced an immediate price increase across its ink products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The decision comes in response to significant disruptions in the supply chains for color and white pigments, which have been affected by shortages, insolvencies, anti-dumping import taxes, and rising sea freight rates from Asia. …

SISTRADE software geared for Industry 5.0: Aligning with future print-packaging industry trends

  SISTRADE, a global company with 23 years of experience specializing in software development and consulting services, maintains offices and contacts across several countries. The company has consistently emphasized vertical software solutions and now serves clients in more than 30 countries across four continents. SISTRADE holds ISO 9001 and NP 4457 certifications for Quality and …

Age Graphics partners to showcase innovations in bag-making and carton packaging at drupa 2024

  Age Graphics Equipment is a leading Software, Equipment, and Consumables supplier for the printing and packaging industry providing Pre-Press, Packaging Post-Press, Consumables, QC Equipment, and Digital Printing Solutions to help our clients improve their profit margins.   With over 20 years of experience supplying the industry with software, equipment, consumables, and solutions across pre-press, …