The packaging market is in a profound transformation. Brand Owners expect faster time-to-market and more sustainable solutions. To address these needs, BOBST announces the launch of the EXPERT RS 6003 a new generation gravure printing press, which will enable gravure converters to tackle today’s market challenges.

Eight-colour perfector press with coater and reel-to-sheet feeder

20,000 sph in perfecting mode is a clear competitive advantage
Substrate flexibility from lightweight papers to board production
Spotlight on digital processes

Long-term partnerships and expertise in automated processes are benefits Nortech Solutions brings to MPS customers
MPS has appointed Nortech Solutions as its local agent in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to represent their brand of high-quality flexo, hybrid and offset press solutions.

Miraclon today announces that the Global Flexo Innovation Awards – to honor businesses that are pioneering the transformation of the flexo industry – are open for submissions from companies wishing to be recognized for their exciting, creative and innovative commercial packaging projects printed using KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates.

For over 97 years, Advertisers Printing has evolved as a leading commercial printer in the Midwest. Founded by Claude Fechner, the current fourth-generation Fechner management team continues a tradition of innovation by announcing the installation of a fully automated 10-color RMGT 9 Series perfecting press with LED-UV curing technology. The investment in this offset press is in line with their company philosophy of “Conscious Capitalism” and whose on-going sustainability practices are certified by SGP.

Comprehensive automation to shorten make-ready times
Versatile configuration and finishing options
Application-orientated measuring and control systems
Access to a diversity of digital services

Serving some of the world’s most iconic brands, Bellwyck – headquartered in Toronto, Ontario (with additional locations in Owen Sound, Ontario and Langley, British Columbia) – has its sights set on not only being the Canadian leader of premium brand and pharma/healthcare packaging but also a global leader. To achieve this goal, Bellwyck has recently installed a Speedmaster CX 102-8+LY-1+L with “Push to Stop” technology from Heidelberg at its Toronto headquarters – its second CX 102 in the last 18 months. Both presses are powered by Heidelberg’s Prinect workflow and are part of Bellwyck’s larger vision of transitioning into a “Smart Factory.”

New online tool provides users with fast, secure access to manuals and training materials
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has launched an innovative online documentation portal, designed to elevate customer trust and ensure the safe operation, maintenance and ownership of all PCMC machines.

The Austrian printer confirmed order for two fully automated MPS EFA 530 presses via WhatsApp group video call.
To further increase label production capacity due to increased volume, Austrian printer Ulrich Etiketten based in Vienna is adding two additional MPS flexo presses to their machine park. Ordered were 8- and 9-colour MPS EFA 530 presses, and marks a total of 11 MPS flexo printing presses purchased by Ulrich Etiketten.

Contiweb, a specialist in advanced printing technologies, advanced drying and web handling, today announced that Dutch book printer Printforce has installed a Contiweb Digital Fluid Applicator (DFA). This is a remoistening applicator designed to significantly improve the quality of digital print products.

Mediahaus Ahaus invests in a complete package totaling 4.5 million euros

New Speedmaster XL 106 2020 generation delivers double-digit improvement in performance through intelligent assistance systems and navigated printing
Field test customer for Hycolor Pro – customer calls it a quantum leap in dampening unit optimization– 50 per cent reduction in paper waste at Mediahaus compared with previous press
Ability to process substrate up to 1.6 mm thick enables a wide range of jobs

Another 99 trainees start at Heidelberg sites in Germany
Increasingly digital content makes training portfolio more attractive
Training places to rise in the years ahead
Applications open for 2021 training year