On January 13, 2020, Nichia Corporation ("Nichia") filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Feit Electric Co., Ltd. (“Feit”), a US-based manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products. The filament LED patent at issue, Nichia’s U.S. Patent No. 9,752,734, is directed to an LED light bulb in which the LEDs are configured to resemble the appearance of a traditional incandescent bulb. In its complaint, Nichia accuses approximately 200 different Feit products of infringing one or more of 21 different patent claims.

The Frankfurt consumer goods fairs Christmasworld, Paperworld, and Creativeworld launched the new business season with relevant industry topics. 3,051 exhibitors from 74 countries presented their new products for decoration, festive décor, paper, office supplies, and stationery, as well as hobby, crafts and artists' requisites to the national and international trade.

For the first time ever, JK Group will exhibit @ PREMIÈRE VISION - the unique global event for the fashion industry - together with MS Printing Solutions.

Neste and the Finnish industrial services provider Outotec have jointly demonstrated the suitability of Neste MY Renewable Isoalkane™ as a fully bio-based diluent for metal extraction in hydrometallurgical processes. The diluent is based on Neste's NEXBTL technology and is produced exclusively from bio-based waste and residues.

New Asahi solution reduces platemaking waste water usage by 80%, using no solvents in the washout process, and bringing flexo platemaking more in harmony with the environment

Launched at the end of November 2019, Linxens is delighted to see that the market is adopting its environment-friendly recycled PET-G solution, part of its EcoLAM® product range.

The platform provides detailed data to support the new members of the NFLA Ambassadors and to improve their capacity for engagement.

Phoseon will feature the latest UV LED curing solutions for graphic and industrial applications at RadTech’s 2020 UV+EB Technology Conference in Orlando, FL. Visit Phoseon at booth 302 to learn why our key strategic partnerships with UV chemistry suppliers are essential to choosing an LED curing solution designed to meet your needs.

Baumer hhs, the market-leading supplier of industrial adhesive application systems to the folding carton, print finishing and other industries, wants to underscore its unique commitment to its customers’ interests with a new slogan – «Baumer hhs – Taking Care of…» at drupa 2020 (16 - 26 June, Düsseldorf/Germany). Baumer hhs chose the slogan to spotlight four themes: sustainability, investment protection, productivity and future reliability.

Innovia Films’ has extended its range of PVC-free films for graphic arts applications. These 60µm (230 gauge) films are now 33% thinner than their existing graphic films. To prove their high performance, Innovia approached an important player in the graphic industry to print their primary wall graphic for a major event last year – Labelexpo Europe. Partner Targi Poland the company contracted to build the stand agreed to apply the graphic, it was the first time they had worked with the substrate.

The international packaging design competition Better with Less – Design Challenge 2019–2020, organised by Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, challenged designers to create more environmentally-friendly solutions for some of the most frequently used consumer packaging.

JK Group at C!PRINT - the reference trade show for the printing, visual communication and graphic industries - will exhibit together with MS Printing Solutions.