“Kodak’s commitment to the safety of our employees and customers during the COVID19 pandemic is paramount. The continued concerns and impacts of the pandemic make it difficult for us to commit resources for such an event in these uncertain times,” said Jim Continenza, Executive Chairman, Eastman Kodak Company.

Screen printing was previously missing from the portfolio of Print Equipment, the wholesaler for sublimation, DTG, flock and flex materials, toner transfer and individually printable gifts and promotional items. Now Print Equipment and Zapke Screen Printing Solutions want to join forces, as both companies announce. Zapke Screen Printing Solutions is integrated into Print Equipment GmbH & Co. KG as a new division for screen and textile printing.

Dr. Hönle AG acquires 100% of the shares in UV-Technik Meyer GmbH, which is based in Ortenberg (Hesse).

Unit shipments & consumables demand confirm industry strength at this stage of pandemic
Mark Andy’s recent orders coupled with widespread, ongoing converter activities paints a positive outlook going forward as the entire label and packaging industry has adapted to meet the unique challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The online print shop viaprinto based in Münster is celebrating its first round birthday this year. Under the motto "viaprinto turns ten and says thank you", customer bonuses also flank the anniversary.

To provide more service and synergies, Druckhaus Berlin is now concentrating its Berlin activities at one location in Marienfelde. A new corporate design and a modern Internet presence with an online shop round off the external development.

Mondi Paper Bags has acquired two paper bag lines from Helwan Cement Company and InterCement Sacs1.

With these acquisitions, Mondi’s paper bag production volume in the country will increase by approximately 60-80 million bags annually.
As part of the agreement, Mondi will become exclusive supplier of paper bags to Helwan Cement Company and InterCement Sacs.

Constance Freedman of Moderne Ventures and Khan Tasinga of Palantir Join ICON's Board of Directors and World-renowned Architecture Firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group Among New Investors

The plans for a new Avery Dennison branch in Schwelm were announced. Here Avery Dennison customers will receive sales advice, technical support and training. In addition, new laboratories for application technology will be set up.

SPRINTIS relies on junior staff from its own ranks

On 1 September 2020, seven new trainees will start at SPRINTIS. In the training year 2020 / 2021, the online mail order company will employ a total of 17 trainees in different areas.

Lintec Europe has opened a Spanish representative office in Barcelona to provide local support to its customers within Spain. The company has appointed Andrés Blanco Flores as Office Manager to support the activity of Lintec Europe B.V. and to manage operations across the local region. The office became officially registered 25 June 2020 and Andrés was appointed on 26 June 2020.

Acquisition expands Ascend’s portfolio and production footprint

As part of its global growth strategy, Ascend Performance Materials has completed its acquisition of Italian firms Poliblend and Esseti Plast. With this purchase, Ascend expands its portfolio into other engineered plastics, recycled resins and masterbatches.