Contiweb, a specialist manufacturer of web-handling equipment and provider of integrated technical solutions for web offset printing, web inkjet printing and packaging production, today announces the appointment of Sean Springett to the role of Managing Director for North America, effective 1st July. Springett joins Contiweb LLC with nearly 30 years of experience in the printing industry and will be responsible for overseeing all operations and strategic initiatives for the North American market.
Matt Medford joins Inkcups’ Executive Team as VP of Engineering
Philipp Zimmermann to become CEO of Koenig & Bauer Digital & Webfed from 1 June 2024
Literary and cultural scientist Daria Vakhrushova is awarded the drupa Prize 2024 for her outstanding thesis. With this award drupa honours and supports outstanding young scientists from the Faculty of Philosophy at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf every year.
The World Print & Communication Forum (WPCF) is delighted to announce Mr. Byung-Soon Kim as its new President. Mr. Kim, an experienced professional in the graphical sector, brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role.
Drupa 2024 welcomes a special guest of honour: Augusto Monteiro, founder and owner of the Portuguese company Grafopel, is visiting the renowned trade fair in Düsseldorf. Monteiro, who has been attending the event without interruption since the second Drupa in 1954, will honour POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH with his presence at Stand B41 in Hall 1.
PulPac, the leading innovator in Dry Molded Fiber technology, proudly announces the appointment of Charlotte Walldal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Charlotte joins PulPac with extensive global experience in research, development and innovation from medtech, FMCG and paper industry.
The newly established Business Unit Curing of UV expert Dr. Hönle AG has completed its management team.
On May 1st, Dr. Markus Arendt assumed his position on the Executive Board of Dr. Hönle AG. He succeeds Dr. Franz Richter, who was appointed by the Supervisory Board for one year to lead the company on an interim basis. Dr. Franz Richter now returns to his role as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Sunrock Distributed Generation, a commercial solar and clean energy development and management platform, today announces the appointment of Alan Robertson as Head of Development.
The 2024 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been awarded to Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro, editor-in-chief of Confidencial, currently in exile in Costa Rica.