Flint Group, K Laser Introduce Cold Foil Technologies   In response to an increasing need for improved sustainable print solutions, Flint Group Narrow Web, Dallas, TX, and K Laser Technology (USA) Co. Ltd., Garden Grove, CA, have introduced a series of cold foil and cold foil adhesive technologies for UV LED curing systems. The EkoCure™ cold foil adhesive … [Read more...] about Flint Group, K Laser Introduce Cold Foil Technologies

Bill Targets Patent Trolls   A bipartisan bill on Dec. 5 passed the House of Representatives that seeks to address the increasing problem of abusive patent litigation, otherwise known as "patent trolling". It is estimated that more than $29 billion per year is wasted on these lawsuits. The bill would increase transparency, discourage frivolous patent … [Read more...] about Bill Targets Patent Trolls

PFP Offers New Bindery Quality Control System   A new bindery quality control system for gathering machines and saddlestitchers from German manufacturer WST can ensure quality by reducing downtime and rejects. The WST Cam 4-60 features a 1.57" square reading pane that can decode most types of barcodes, such as 2/5 interleaved, Code 128, Code 39 and … [Read more...] about PFP Offers New Bindery Quality Control System

Rollem’s Mailstream System Offers Scratch-Off Label Feature Rollem’s Mailstream System Offers Scratch-Off Label Feature Rollem’s Mailstream System Offers Scratch-Off Label Feature   Printers and direct mail providers now can offer the scratch-off label feature on a variety of applications, such as security or software codes, prizes, game announcements or personal … [Read more...] about Rollem’s Mailstream System Offers Scratch-Off Label Feature

AIM Expands into Mexico PostPress SUBMITTEDAmerican International Machinery, Inc. hosted an open house at its Queretaro, Mexico, facility. Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based American International Machinery, Inc. celebrated the success of its recent open house in Queretaro, Mexico. Customers were greeted by Oscar Herrera, AIM's Latin American sales … [Read more...] about AIM Expands into Mexico

Barry-Wehmiller Acquires Bielomatik Paper Processing Group PostPress Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, acquired the Bielomatik paper processing product line from Bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG. Bielomatik operations will be integrated within BW Papersystems, a global supplier to the paper and board sheeting, paper converting, and corrugating … [Read more...] about Barry-Wehmiller Acquires Bielomatik Paper Processing Group

Innovation and Origination at Holography Awards 2015 PostPress This year’s Holography Conference took place in Shanghai, China, and saw leading holography companies recognized for excellence and cutting-edge technology at the event’s Holography Awards 2015. Award nominations were submitted for categories, including Innovation in Holographic Technology, Best … [Read more...] about Innovation and Origination at Holography Awards 2015

  BrightMARKS to Host Print Enhancement Seminar through PIA MidAmerica BrightMARKS, LLC, Lenexa, KS, will present a seminar titled Delivering Print Designs with Impact, offering attendees an informative experience on creating brand identity, shelf presence and added value through the use of unique print enhancement options. The seminar will take place on Jan. 13 at … [Read more...] about BrightMARKS to Host Print Enhancement Seminar through PIA MidAmerica

C.P. Bourg Founder Dies   SUBMITTEDChristian-Pierre Bourg died Nov. 16, 2014, in Boston, MA. Christian-Pierre Bourg, founder of the C.P. Bourg Group, an international company specializing in print finishing equipment, died Nov. 16, 2014, in Boston, MA. He was 89. In 1960, he started C.P. Bourg S.A., a small, yet successful multi-national company. In … [Read more...] about C.P. Bourg Founder Dies

Hunkeler to Host Innovationdays 2015 in Switzerland   Hunkeler once again will present the latest feeding and finishing solutions as production print professionals gather for the 11th Innovationdays on Feb. 23-26 at the Messe Lucerne exhibition facility in Lucerne, Switzerland. The event is expected to attract over 5,000 attendees, who will see some 80 … [Read more...] about Hunkeler to Host Innovationdays 2015 in Switzerland