Product portfolio expands to support magnetic and print cylinder tooling

MGI to Preview New B1 Inkjet Printing & Embellishment Platform:

The AlphaJET Industrial Print Factory

Paris All4Pack Exhibition to Feature Advances in Digital Press Functionality

with CMYK + White + 2D/3D Spot UV Dimensionality + Variable Embossed Foil

For Colter & Peterson, PRINT 18 ran true to form. In recent years, the Chicago trade show has attracted less attendance than a decade ago but the percentage of buyers has improved. C&P found new homes for the two paper cutters that were demonstrated in the booth, and discussions continue with a multitude of leads that were generated at the September 30-October 2 event.

More and more customers all over the world are making the most of this flexibility and shortened time-to-market. They have the assistance of Steinemann Technology AG, a proven specialist in the development and manufacture of efficient and high-quality machinery for industrial print enhancement.

Printful now integrates with eBay, the well-known marketplace with over 167M monthly visitors and 25M active sellers. This integration lets eBay sellers add new products to their stores, and it automatically imports orders to Printful for fulfillment. Printful is the first print-on-demand service to be available for eBay sellers.

To distinguish its communication, packaging and direct marketing services, the Printing House based in Rostock acquired a JETvarnish 3D Evolution digital embellishment press from MGI. After installation in July, the press was the “star of the show” for an Open House Day on September 27th that highlighted their 130 years of printing excellence. The company that communicates from now on will be... 4D!

Styria Media Group AG is Austria's third largest media group and successfully operates across all media channels. Styria has singled out print production as a segment for further growth and there is a major offensive under way here. To better meet the demands of the market, the group is currently investing 30 million euros in new production technology – an investment that also includes three complete Ferag finishing lines at two locations.

Today’s healthcare market has become increasingly challenging due to ever-changing government regulations and payment responsibility shifting to patients as a result of the growing prevalence of high deductible health insurance plans. As more and more patients are responsible for a higher portion of their healthcare expenses, it puts an increasing pressure on healthcare facilities to approach financial communications strategically.

Thanks to the FlexLiner inserting system, Germany’s well-established Fr. Ant. Niedermayr now carries out inserting in-house, which has given it planning and financial flexibility.

After putting a Pantera perfect binder into operation, German media company Plump expanded its softcover segment into a complete line and increased both its volume and quality.

Specialist carton manufacturer, Kennedy Smith Press Ltd., has invested in not one, but two, new state-of-the-art die-cutters from BOBST in a unique side-by-side installation to increase capacity and drive efficiency at its Scotland site.

Gerber Technology announced the debut of a new tool kit designed specifically for packaging and finishing applications at SGIA. This is in conjunction with their acquisition of MCT Digital announced on Oct. 1, 2018. The combination of these companies unites the engineering expertise and innovation of two leading players in the sign and graphics and packaging industries.