Ever since the SP 102-CE Autoplaten® stole the show at drupa in 1982, BOBST’s flatbed diecutters with cam-driven movement have paved the way for mass production of high-quality consumer goods. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the revolutionary mechanism that made it all possible. This unique mechanism for the cutting station in the Autoplaten® press – which itself was … [Read more...] about BOBST Marks 40 Years of Innovation in Diecutting

Standard Finishing Systems, a supplier of post-press and paper handling solutions in Andover, Massachusetts, has announced that Steven Ranco has joined Standard as a new sales representative. Ranco has decades of experience selling consumables and capital equipment in the printing industry, including equipment from Standard’s manufacturing partner Horizon. Most recently, … [Read more...] about Standard Adds Northeast Sales Representative

Konica Minolta, Ramsey, New Jersey, announced its investment in the industry’s future through the creation of a $50,000 endowed scholarship fund with the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation to provide educational assistance to graphic communications students studying in the United States. PGSF is a private, not-for-profit, industry-directed organization providing … [Read more...] about Konica Minolta Donates to Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation

The 8th drupa Global Trends Report will be published in September 2022. The first results from a survey conducted this spring are now available. One important conclusion: Overall, confidence is on the rise and all regions and markets forecast higher investment in 2023. The results from the survey show an industry that is on average across the globe a little more confident … [Read more...] about drupa Global Trends Report: Global Print Industry Shows Post-COVID-19 Recovery

Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of technical specialty and premium printing and packaging papers in Bennington, New Hampshire, announced Vincent (Vince) Queau has joined the company as senior sales representative. Queau has more than 17 years of experience in paper and print with a strong background in the graphic arts and digital printing. Most recently, he was … [Read more...] about Monadnock Paper Mills Inc. Welcomes Senior Sales Representative

Kongsberg PCS, Ghent, Belgium, announced David Preskett has joined the company as vice president of its operations in the EMEA and APAC regions. Preskett will be responsible for the management of the commercial, service support and financial performance of the business across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asian Pacific territories. Based in the UK, Preskett joins … [Read more...] about Kongsberg PCS Announces New VP of EMEA and APAC Operations

Wallace Carlson Printing, Minnetonka, Minnesota, recently installed a Vinfoil Optima SF110MF cold transfer system on its new Komori GLX Advance to enhance its print offering to clients. This is the first Optima SF110MF installed in the United States and is fully integrated with the Komori press. Wallace Carlson has branded its cold foil process Kaliedo Krome. Before this … [Read more...] about Wallace Carlson Expands Capability with Vinfoil Optima

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the US, has announced the launch of iLEARNING+, a collection of the most complete educational offerings and resources in the printing industry. iLEARNING+ is an e-learning platform featuring leading industry courses and certifications; reports on industry trends, best business … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Alliance Launches iLEARNING+

ImPress Systems, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has announced the launch of Flip-Foil, a double-sided foil for use with the company’s digital printing systems. Flip-Foil has two unique benefits not available with standard foils. The first benefit is it allows customers to print directly onto transparent substrates to create products that are aesthetically pleasing from the front … [Read more...] about ImPress Systems Launches Specialty Foil