Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, California, has released the Roland DG Connect version 1.1, which includes features to increase the visualization of printer productivity, efficiency and profitability, now for an expanded range of Roland DG printers. The latest updates to the app include a new printer monitoring function that maximizes printer efficiency and production by … [Read more...] about Features Added to Roland DG Connect App

Spiral Binding, Totowa, New Jersey, has released the Akiles MegaBind 2, combining the simplicity and commonality of plastic comb binding with the more professional metal wire binding. The Akiles MegaBind 2 punches the standard comb hole pitch with 5/16"x1/8" rectangular holes. This hole pattern makes it compatible with both standard plastic binders as well as special … [Read more...] about Spiral Binding Launches Akiles MegaBind

Metsä Board, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the leading European producer of fresh fiber paperboards, has appointed Kristen Clark to the role of communications manager for Metsä Board Americas. Based in the Norwalk office, Clark will develop and implement their annual marketing plans, working to ensure consistency across all messaging while tailoring it for the Americas … [Read more...] about Metsä Board Appoints Communications Manager to the Americas

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 78th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past year. Paperboard Package of the Year Kiehl's – Advent Calendar Submitted by JohnsByrne … [Read more...] about PPC Names Winners of 2021 Packaging Competition

The DC-12 RAPID is a solution for label production. The system by POLAR Mohr has been set up at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in October and can be viewed live. The fully autonomous DC-12 RAPID produces die-cut label bundles and packs them in trays ready for dispatch. With synergies in the development between POLAR and the packaging specialist DIENST, a fully automatic, … [Read more...] about CD-12 RAPID from POLAR Installed at Heidelberg

Eckhart & Company recently acquired fine book and bible manufacturer Liberty Book & Bible. For the past 38 years, Liberty Book & Bible has been the go-to vendor for all things bible, offering services such as gilding, ribboning, casing-in and foil stamping. Donna Clifford, Pete Pitrelli, Brad Wayman and the Liberty Book & Bible operators has been added to the … [Read more...] about Eckhart & Company Acquires Liberty Book and Bible

Scodix, the leading digital print enhancement press provider for the graphic arts industry based in Saddle Brook New Jersey, has announced the appointment of Paul Furse as its national sales director in North America. This new position coincides with growing demand for Scodix digital enhancement solutions in the region. Furse brings knowledge and expertise to his Scodix role … [Read more...] about Scodix Appoints National Sales Director

The virtual meeting likely will become an aspect of business life that endures long beyond the end of COVID-19. Technology made this new way of assembling and addressing the workforce possible, but since humans are not machines, virtual meetings can use a little enhancement and humanizing as is found in these ideas for improving virtual meetings. Schedule … [Read more...] about Top Five Ways to Improve Virtual Meetings

Standard Finishing Systems, Andover, Massachusetts, has announced an updated version of the RD-4055 die cutting solution: the Standard Horizon RD-N4055 Die Cutting System. The new system combines a high-capacity feeder, a single- or dual-magnetic cylinder die cutter, a new separator and an optional card stacker for efficient, operator-friendly production. As part of … [Read more...] about Standard Releases RD-N4005 Die Cutting System

Baumer hhs, Dayton, Ohio, has launched its new hot melt system for e-commerce packaging. Designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality delivery boxes with pressure-sensitive adhesive closures, the turnkey system includes an energy-efficient melter, application head, controller, product guide and durable mount with precision settings. The holt melt system has a high … [Read more...] about Baumer hhs Introduces E-Commerce Hot Melt System