Press release submitted on behalf of Labelexpo.

Labelexpo Global Series has announced a new one-day conference program for this year’s Labelexpo Americas, the Americas’ largest label and package printing technology trade show. The show takes place between 10-12 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

The one-day conference program, taking place on Wednesday 11 September, features six sessions that dive into the key issues and trends impacting the labels and package printing industry in North America.

Morning sessions include a global and regional overview of the US label market presented by Linnea Keen, president at TLMI and Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates; a lively presentation on creative sales techniques and effective customer outreach with Adam Peek, SVP of Sales, Meyers; and an exploration of the consumer trends shaping the future of the label industry presented by David Luttenberger, Global Packaging Director at Mintel.

Afternoon sessions focus on exploring new markets. Topics in these sessions include diversification into new segments such as folding cartons presented by Katrina Edwards, Account Executive at Oliver Inc; and exploring design and branding opportunities through packaging by Vicki Strull, Branding & Design Strategist. Capping the program is a fascinating look at a label and packaging company built from the ground up and catering to the rapidly growing cannabis market. That session is presented by Barbara Fox, CEO of Cannabiz Supply.

Speaking ahead of her session, Fox commented: “I’m excited to speak at and attend Labelexpo Americas 2024, where I look forward to sharing my insights and expertise on the cannabis industry with fellow printing professionals and equipment manufacturers. As cannabis continues to make a significant impact nationwide, it’s crucial for the label and packaging industry to be ready for this evolving market.”

Tasha Ventimiglia, Group Director, Americas said: “We’re excited to be returning to Chicago for Labelexpo Americas 2024, which is happening in just 2 weeks! The one-day conference program on day two promises to educate attendees on the latest insights affecting the label and package printing market in North America. The program focuses on the areas most relevant to our industry and appropriately helps frame the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

For more information on the one-day conference program at Labelexpo Americas 2024, visit: https://go.labelexpo-americas.com/e/707733/conference-schedule/9w5tgv/2584332154/h/EGT8qh1KRTwEXWpanEjdjkBWCwC08liabTDybP8iWD8

About Labelexpo Americas
Labelexpo Americas is part of Labelexpo Global Series. The biennial show is the largest dedicated label and package printing event in the Americas.

Labelexpo Americas 2022 took place between 13-15 September 2022 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The 2022 edition saw a total of 13,569 attendees from 77 countries.

Press release submitted on behalf of BOBST.

BOBST, Mex, Switzerland, suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated board industries, is proud to announce the recipient of its Inventor Award 2024. Tim Lair, Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Bobst Mex in Switzerland, has been honored for his remarkable work in optimizing the workflow of platen systems, such as die-cutters and hot stamping units, using 3D printed parts.

Chosen from among the multitude of inventions created by BOBST employees that were awarded a patent for the first time in 2023, Lair’s invention excelled in all four criteria: current and future commercial value, technical value for the customer, and product marketability. As such, it represents a breakthrough solution that contributes to elevating productivity, efficiency and quality in packaging production, while minimizing the environmental impact.

“The annual Inventor Award is an incredibly important initiative within the BOBST organization. It recognizes the high skills level, dedication and innovative mindset of our employees across the globe, which is the foundation for the continued success of BOBST and its customers,” said Leonard Badet, Chief Technology Officer at BOBST.

The winning invention, Sealing of Bernoulli module, introduces a basic system that makes it easy to install a simple braking mechanism, called a Bernoulli brake, at the entrance of a platen. It achieves this by using multiple modules that are made using 3D printing technology. With this innovative system, assembling such modules becomes much easier. In addition, it has the potential to reduce the cost of machine manufacturing and the volume of air needed in operation.

Mr Badet commented, “With this invention, Tim is leveraging his expertise in additive manufacturing to drive development in the design of parts and assemblies, keeping BOBST at the bleeding edge of innovation. He also plays an instrumental part in training the next generation by transmitting his specialized knowledge in this field to our apprentices and trainees.”

Developed to increase the awareness of BOBST’s strong intellectual property portfolio, the annual Inventor Award scheme is sponsored by CEO Jean-Pascal Bobst.

BOBST remains committed to fostering innovation that drives progress in the packaging industry, benefiting both our clients and the environment. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of Lair’s invention on the industry and continuing to support groundbreaking advancements in packaging technology.

About BOBST
We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated board industries.

Founded in 1890 by Joseph Bobst in Lausanne, Switzerland, BOBST has a presence in more than 50 countries, runs 21 production facilities in 12 countries and employs more than 6 300 people around the world. The firm recorded a consolidated turnover of CHF 1.960 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. For more information, visit www.bobst.com.

Press release submitted on behalf of Messe Düsseldorf North America.

drupa 2024, the world’s No. 1 trade fair for printing technologies, came to a successful close on June 7 after eleven days in Düsseldorf, Germany. It impressively demonstrated the progress of an entire sector and demonstrated the operational excellence of the industry. A total of 1,643 exhibitors from 52 nations presented an outstanding showcase of innovations in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls and inspired the trade visitors with unforgettable performances. The international share of the visitors was 80%, with attendees coming from 174 countries – a record figure. After Europe, Asia was the most strongly represented region with 22%, followed by America with 12%. Asia as well as Latin America and the MENA region are markets with great growth potential, which was reflected in the significant increase in exhibitor participation and order books. Many key players, such as Bobst, Canon, Fujifilm, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, HP, Horizon, Koenig & Bauer, Komori Konica Minolta, Kurz and Landa, reported having signed contracts that significantly exceeded expectations. In some cases, the sales targets set were already achieved in the first few days of the trade fair.

Erhard Wienkamp, Managing Director at Messe Düsseldorf, is highly satisfied with the course of the trade fair: “drupa has underpinned its position as the industry’s leading trade fair and its unique appeal in a remarkable way. The impressive international flair and, above all, the high decision-making competence of the visitors ensured in-depth and well-founded technical discussions at the trade fair stands on the one hand and many direct investment decisions on the other. Our exhibitors told us about large-volume purchase agreements.”

Dr Andreas Pleßke, Chairman of the drupa Committee, emphasized the exceptional position and relevance of drupa: “drupa stands for new approaches and new technologies like no other trade fair. It is not only the largest, but also the most important global platform for our industry, because the entire printing and post-press industry meets at this the world-leading trade fair. It has been invaluable for generating leads. Nowhere else offers the opportunity to make so many new international contacts from all over the world in such a short space of time in one place.”

Industry decision-makers highly satisfied
Exhibitors praised the high level of decision-making authority of the visitors. They, in turn, gave top marks to the range of products and services on offer in the 18 exhibition halls. Around 96% of all visitors confirmed that they had fully achieved the objectives associated with their visit. Over 50% came from the printing industry, followed by the packaging industry, whose share has increased significantly and which was the focus of many exhibitors as a growth driver. Many well-known brand owners were welcomed at the trade fair stands. Overall, 170,000 trade visitors attended drupa 2024.

Digitalization as a determining factor
Automation took center stage at this year’s drupa, with a strong focus on AI and smart workflows, including software solutions. It became evident that digital and analogue technologies ideally complement and benefit from each other. Traditional industry leaders presented a wide range of digital solutions, while digital pioneers integrated conventional components into their offerings. Robotics played an important role in the exhibition halls and illustrated the path towards the smart factory.

Transformation and growth
drupa made it very clear that the industry has great potential for the future, even against the backdrop of many challenges and that the prospects are promising. In the last financial year, the global printing industry achieved a turnover of around EUR 840 billion (source: Smithers) and continues to develop at varying pace worldwide.

“At drupa 2024, we experienced firsthand just how relevant and resilient this industry is,” summarizes Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies. “The community is determined to set the course for the future together. Exchanging ideas with people from all continents and from all areas of the industry was extremely enriching and inspiring. We were able to welcome around 50 large delegations from various nations, and numerous globally active associations and organizations chose drupa as the ideal setting for their conferences and board meetings.”

Together we are stronger. Many new strategic alliances concluded at the trade fair reflected the opportunities that are only possible in such a concentrated form at drupa: meeting market players from other countries around the world in person, using core competences as synergy effects, forming networks and driving the market forward together

Sustainable technologies in focus
Technology is the key to achieving sustainability goals – exhibitors at drupa illustrated this with numerous practice-orientated developments and concrete solutions. Top priority is given to resource efficiency and the path to a functioning circular economy. In addition, Touchpoint Sustainability from the German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (VDMA) showcased current state of the art innovations, presented best-practice use cases and gave a far-reaching outlook into the future of a sustainable printing industry.

Valuable knowledge transfer
The extensive supporting program with its five high-caliber special forums drupa cube, drupa next age (dna) and the Touchpoints Packaging, Textile and Sustainability was very well received. In times of constant change and the resulting new business models, they ensured an intensive transfer of knowledge and provided important guidance. Together with its partners, drupa focused on impressive industry expertise and the future topics of its target groups. Guided tours on various key topics rounded off the trade fair experience.

The next staging of drupa will be in 2028 in Düsseldorf, Germany. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at drupa 2028, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; Telephone: (312) 781-5180; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit www.drupa.com and www.mdna.com. Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdnachicago/.

 

Press release submitted on behalf of AWT.

AWT Labels & Packaging Inc. (AWT), Minneapolis, Minnesota, an industry leading
provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies, today announced the acquisition of American Label Technologies (ALT).

ALT is a provider of innovative RFID and label solutions for healthcare, retail, warehousing, and automotive markets across North America. Headquartered in Garner, North Carolina, ALT offers a wide suite of RFID and NFC printing technologies. The business will continue to operate as American Label Technologies, an AWT Company.

“RFID is definitely a strategic product we’ve wanted to add to our portfolio to continue to bring value-added solutions to our customers,” said Bruce Hanson, CEO of AWT. “The ALT team not only brings depth in RFID manufacturing expertise, but also has incredible technical knowledge in solving complex customer applications. This combined skill set matches well with our business philosophy, and further adds strength to our enterprise engineering team. Truly excited for this addition to our team”

AWT’s acquisition of ALT complements AWT’s key end markets with expanded geographic
footprint, printing and RFID capabilities, and an enhanced portfolio of print solutions. ALT’s
technical solutions reputation around RFID further builds on AWT’s value proposition for existing and new customers.

“We look forward to helping grow the AWT marketplace with the addition of ALT RFID
knowledge and capabilities,” said Darrin Schmitt, President of ALT. “We saw this as a great
opportunity to grow two great companies into different markets and make both stronger in
markets where they already excel. We’re excited about the opportunity to help ALT grow faster in today’s expanding RFID market. Our team recognizes and embraces the synergies that exist between AWT and ALT. We believe the values, business philosophy and customer focus that we both share were key to making this happen. We truly believe this to be a win-win outcome for both our companies.”

About AWT Labels & Packaging
AWT is an industry leading and award-winning manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs over 630 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim and Napa, CA, Winston-Salem, NC, and Ottawa and Toronto, Canada with a Joint Venture in Poland. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness.

More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com.

About American Label Technologies
Headquartered in Garner, NC, ALT is a leader in RFID and barcode technologies in the label and packaging business. ALT provides flexographic and offset printing and RFID converting
capabilities to a wide range of industries including food, beverage, apparel, corporate marketing and more.

More information about American Label Technologies can be found at
www.americanlabeltech.com.

Press release submitted on behalf of Scodix Ltd. 

Scodix, Rosh Haayin, Israel, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions for the graphic arts industry, announces a Scodix Ultra 6000, powered by SHD (Smart High Definition) Digital Enhancement Press is in production at Graphic Packaging International.
The leading global provider of sustainable consumer packaging solutions will use Scodix to elevate embellishment options on cartons. The press was installed in Graphic Packaging’s Munich packaging manufacturing facility and will be used to shorten lead times whilst offering packaging enhancements.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Graphic Packaging designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials. An industry leader in innovation, the company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging and operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving the world’s most widely recognized brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, and other consumer products.

Graphic Packaging sees the Scodix Ultra 6000 as a major contribution to their innovation approach, according to Florian Guggenbichler, GPI Munich Managing Director:
“Our approach to packaging integrates optimum consumer experience, brand elevation and operational efficiency whilst minimising environmental impact. Selecting Scodix complements our objectives and values. As one of the world’s leading consumer packaging companies, we recognise the social responsibility that accompanies our scale. Scodix stood out in its exceptional commitment to sustainability, whilst hitting our premium quality requirements. The Scodix Ultra 6000 emerged as the sole press capable of fulfilling all our requirements and strengthening our position in the market.”

Eli Grinberg, CEO, Co-Founder Scodix added, “We are honoured to have Graphic Packaging as a partner, and hope that the deployment of Scodix at GPI Munich will mark the start of a long and successful relationship”.

Enhancing sheets up to B1/41-inches, the Scodix Ultra 6000 brings the benefits of digital technology to help respond to print on demand, delivering faster lead times and time to market. With Scodix SHD (Smart High Definition) Graphic Packaging’s customers will now have access to the high quality embellishments including fine lines, intricate detailing and micro fonts.

About Scodix
Scodix Ltd. is the world leader in digital embellishments. With a proven and successful customer base exceeding 400 across the globe, Scodix has shaped the advancement of the digital enhancement industry since its inception in 2007.

The Scodix Ultra series of presses offer 16 embellishment applications from a single platform.

With certifications for recyclable, repulpable and minimal environment impact, Scodix presses elevate the sustainability standards for printers and converters through verified results and accreditations.

The Scodix Ultra series offers precision embellishments across industries from commercial print, web-to-print, publishing and folding carton packaging. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Scodix continues to prove the way for the future of embellishments. For more information, visit www.Scodix.com or email info@Scodix.com.

Press release submitted on behalf of Harris & Bruno International.

Harris & Bruno International (H&B), Dusseldorf, Germany, a global leader in high-performance coating, printing and digital embellishment equipment, is delighted to announce its exceptional success at Drupa 2024, the world’s premier trade fair for printing technologies.

Key Highlights of Drupa 2024 for Harris & Bruno International:
A Successful Jump Into Digital Embellishments Unveiling of the ZRX Harris & Bruno proudly introduced the groundbreaking and innovative ZRX Digital Embellishment press, showcasing flood coating, digital spot coating, tactile raised coatings, and foiling, all in one single pass. The award winning product garnered significant attention for its advanced capabilities in digital embellishment, offering unparalleled quality and efficiency for a wide range of printing applications. Its unique ability to digitally embellish uncoated media safely, without the need for lamination, and the ability to create raised matte tactile effect is a game changer for the digital embellishment world.

Several ZRW Coaters for High-Speed Digital Inkjet Web Sold The ZRW web coater was another highlight at Drupa 2024. At the HP and Kodak booths the ZRW impressed attendees with its high-speed performance and quality coating output. Several printers that came to the show looking for a digital web press also ended up purchasing a ZRW to pair with it, two of which were in Europe. This coater’s capability to seamlessly enhance and protect digital web printing inline with superior coating solutions was a standout feature of the show.

H&B Equipmentment Showcased Across Drupa While the main events of Harris & Bruno were the ZRX and the ZRW, their cutting-edge equipment could be found in action in halls across the entire show. Over at Landa, the coating tower featuring H&B’s chamber-anilox system applied a glass-smooth gloss over Landa’s vibrant nano-ink, demonstrating superior finish quality. In the packaging sector, Fuji showcased H&B’s chamber and circular system on their packaging press, highlighting how the coating protected the ink and enhanced the final product’s visual appeal. Additionally, other industry leaders such as Koenig & Bauer, RMGT, and Komori featured the reliable H&B coating tower on their offset presses, further demonstrating H&B’s reputation for excellence in the printing industry.

First ZRX Customers will be in the Gaming and Packaging Industries The exceptional performance and innovative features of the ZRX led to immediate commercial success, with two units sold to prominent customers in the gaming and packaging industries. This milestone underscores the machine’s versatility and appeal across diverse market segments. The customers have both asked to stay anonymous at this time, but more information will be released on them in the near future.

“Drupa 2024 has been a landmark event for Harris & Bruno. The unveiling of our new ZRX for digital embellishment and the overwhelmingly positive response it received highlights our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the printing industry. Our successful collaboration with HP and the immediate sales to key industry players highlight the market’s confidence in our innovative solutions,” said Nick Bruno, President of Harris & Bruno International.

About Harris & Bruno International: Harris & Bruno International is a leading provider of high-performance printing and coating solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance print quality, efficiency, and profitability. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Harris & Bruno continues to set new standards in the printing industry as they break into the digital embellishment market.
For more information, please visit www.harris-bruno.com.

Press release submitted on behalf of Manroland Sheetfed. 

Manroland Sheetfed GmbH, Offenbach am Main (Hesse), Germany, the iconic German press builder, has appointed Kevin Jay Neureuter (58), CEO of its North American subsidiaries from 1st July, 2024.

Kevin joined Manroland as a Regional Sales Manager in July 2020 and rose to the position of Director of Sales in June 2022. He now steps up to the top job at the group’s North American subsidiaries.

Kevin has a wealth of experience in the print and packaging industry. His impressive career includes senior leadership positions at Marketing Alliance, where he served as Vice-President of Operations, as well as roles with Edison Litho, RR Donnelley, and other leading print and packaging houses.

Mirko Kern, CEO, Manroland Sheetfed GmbH:
‘Kevin brings with him strong operational management expertise and has a proven track record in client relations and performance improvement. Many of our customers already know Kevin and appreciate his deep understanding of our market I am confident that his expertise and passion for print will bring continued success to our North American operations.”

About Manroland Sheetfed
Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, the company is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has its own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH was acquired by Langley Holdings plc in 2012. For more information, visit www.manrolandsheetfed.com.

 

Press release submitted on behalf of LEONHARD KURZ.

With its Sustainability Report 2023, LEONHARD KURZ, Fürth, Germany, once again shows how important responsible corporate governance is to the Group. In the more than 100-page report, the world’s leading specialist in thin-film and finishing technology outlines its key areas of focus in domains such as the value chain, environmental protection, and labor and human rights.

Sustainability plays a key role for KURZ. The company has been a member of the UN Global Compact Network since 2021, an initiative by the United Nations that aims to promote an inclusive and sustainable economy across industries and borders. KURZ is also involved in numerous other sustainability initiatives.

KURZ’s ambition: ‘Be a green leader’
In its Sustainability Report 2023, the Group describes and documents its comprehensive commitment to sustainability. All the company’s activities that contribute to its sustainability strategy are grouped under the tagline ‘Be a green leader.’ This message highlights, on the one hand, the importance of responsible business practices for people and the environment, and on the other hand, it extends an offer to all of the company’s customers. CEODr. Andreas Hirschfelder emphasizes that the company remains firmly focused on the goals it has set itself and will continue to pursue them consistently. “We’re serious about becoming the most sustainable company in our industry. “Product innovations and our constant development toward a circular economy not only benefit us but also sustainably lead our customers to success.”

The thin-film specialist is already on the right track. Its Sustainability Report 2023, for example, outlines key requirements and environmental directives, including those related to raw material selection and handling. Environmental management systems ensure compliance with standards and guarantee continuous improvement. Efficient use of all raw materials used is already being ensured.

In order for KURZ to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals in the long term together with its partners and customers, short-term intermediate goals were also formulated in this year’s report, which are intended to lead to a reduction in energy consumption and thus to an improvement in the CO 2 balance. Among other things, in addition to the optimization of the already existing photovoltaic system, the construction of the company’s own solar carport on the company premises in Fürth is to be completed by the end of 2024.

Values ​​of the family business
At KURZ, the values ​​of a family-owned business – such as employee protection, work-life balance, and personal and professional development – ​​are central to our actions. Here, too, the company consistently pursues its set goals. KURZ provides its employees with support in the areas of eldercare and childcare, and promotes professional and part-time training, as well as corporate health management. KURZ was also able to increase the range of individual training courses for employees last year. The number of participants increased by more than 50% compared to the previous year.

The goal: A closed loop
With the KURZ take-back and recycling program RECOSYS ® 2.0, the company opens up completely new possibilities in terms of sustainability. PET production residues from the graphics industry can be processed into recycled PET (rPET for short) for the first time. This, in turn, can be reused as a RECOSYS ® rPET raw material for the manufacture of plastic bottles or packaging. With the help of RECOSYS ® 2.0, Scope 3 emissions, i.e. greenhouse gas emissions related to the disposal of transfer products, can be reduced by up to 90%. We want to keep production backlogs as low as possible in order to conserve resources. In this way, the company is taking a big step closer to its vision of a closed loop.

The complete KURZ Sustainability Report 2023 can be viewed at: www.kurz-world.com/en/sustainability/.

Press release submitted on behalf of Taktiful Software Solutions.

Taktiful Software Solutions, Melbourne, Florida, a leader in digital print embellishment software technology, is proud to announce that Taktify, it’s new AI pricing tool, has received the coveted PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Award for Technology. The winning entry can be found online at the Pinnacle Product Awards Gallery. The winning products and technologies will be showcased at the PRINTING United Expo this September 10-12 in Las Vegas.

Open to all PRINTING United Alliance supplier members, the Pinnacle Product Award competition evaluates products that will be available for sale in 2024. A highly qualified panel of judges across the printing industry evaluated the annual contest’s 160+ entries in more than 58 categories spanning analog, digital output, and non-output technologies.

“We are incredibly proud to receive the Pinnacle Award for Technology,” said Kevin Abergel, President & Founder of Taktiful Software Solutions. “This recognition reflects the dedication, creativity, and relentless effort of our amazing team. Taktify was developed to solve key challenges in the digital print embellishment industry, offering precise estimating and pricing through our advanced AI technology. This award validates our mission and motivates us to continue driving innovation, efficiency, and profitability for all users in the digital embellishment space.”

“The Pinnacle Technology Award competition represents the entry that is ‘truly innovative and likely to have a significant impact’ among commercial hardware, software, consumables, and industrial and screen equipment,” said Dawn Nye, Pinnacle Awards Program Manager, PRINTING United Alliance. “Congratulations to all the winners.”

Award winners will receive a digital badge and will be showcased in the special online winners’ gallery. For more information about the awards and how to participate in future Pinnacle Awards Programs, visit https://pinnacleawards.printing.org/.

For more information about Taktiful Software Solutions and its offerings, please visit https://www.taktify.ai/home.

About Taktiful Software Solutions
Taktiful Software Solutions was founded by print industry experts with decades of experience in digital embellishments. The company is dedicated to developing software solutions that address the unique challenges of the print embellishment sector, enhancing efficiency, creativity, and profitability for its clients. With a vision to become the leading software provider in the space, Taktiful is committed to innovation, quality, and customer success.

Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA.

Roland DGA, Irvine, California, has announced the North American availability of its new VersaOBJECT™ CO-i Series printers – two innovative and highly versatile UV-LED flatbed inkjet printers capable of printing directly onto substrates and objects up to 9.5 inches in height and weighing up to 640 pounds. The CO-i Series flatbeds replace the previously offered CO Series devices within the Roland DG product line, offering users even greater versatility, convenience, and ease of use.

Customers can choose from two available CO-i Series models – the 30-inch CO-300i-F2 and the 64-inch CO-640i-F3 – to meet their specific needs. Both models enable users to direct-print vibrant, detailed graphics and text onto a wide range of materials and three-dimensional items, including those with curved or uneven surfaces, with ease and precision.

CO-i Series flatbeds are also equipped with innovative features that help ensure high-quality output and simple, safe operation. Each model features a touch panel that is integrated into the printer’s ergonomically designed table, eliminating the need for a separate control tower and allowing for efficient production in print environments with limited workspace. Users will also appreciate the CO-i printer’s anti-static bar as well as its automated printhead cleaning function – improvements that streamline workflow while minimizing maintenance requirements.

The CO-i Series flatbeds direct-print colorful, eye-catching graphics onto virtually any type of material, including plastic, wood, canvas, vinyl, paper, and more. An onboard Primer ink optimizes adhesion on materials that were previously difficult to print on, such as glass and metal, making it easy to personalize consumer products or customize industrial products and parts, interior decor, signs and graphics, POP displays, packaging, and other short-run production items.

Precision ink firing ensures stunning image quality and high color saturation, while powerful LED lamps cure the UV ink instantly, enabling users to accurately reproduce the finest details – from small text to elaborately textured patterns and gradations.

The CO-i Series supports CMYKOrRe as well as Gloss, White, and Primer specialty inks. The Gloss ink allows users to incorporate stunning finishing effects, including unique textures and simulated embossing, into their prints. High-opacity White ink is often used as a base coat when printing on transparent film or dark objects, while Orange and Red widen the color gamut for precise brand color reproduction and rich, vivid color expression.

All VersaOBJECT CO-i printers come with VersaWorks® 6 software, Roland DG’s powerful and intuitive RIP, which processes PDF, EPS, PS files at high speeds and auto-generates White, Gloss and Primer layers. The CO-i Series also supports cloud-based services, including Roland DG Connect, for more efficient business operations and growth, including better technical support, operational visibility, easy profit calculations, and more. It also features PrintAutoMate for businesses like e-commerce sites that manage a wide variety of data, media, and products, and require continuous output in large batches.

“Our new CO-i Series UV flatbeds provide a versatile solution to meet the increasing demand for individualized, rapid, on-demand printing,” said Roland DGA’s UV Printer Product Manager, Jay Roberts. “They offer shorter production times, reduced costs, and lower environmental impact while expanding product decoration possibilities, enabling users to maximize their creative options and grow their businesses.”

Those attending PRINTING United can get a firsthand look at the CO-i Series printers in action. Roland DGA will be demonstrating the impressive capabilities of these advanced UV flatbeds in its booth (# SL10088), along with other new and popular Roland DG products.

For more information on the new VersaOBJECT CO-i Series UV flatbed printers, visit http://www.rolanddga.com/COi-Series. To learn more about Roland DGA Corporation, or Roland DGA’s complete product line, visit https://www.rolanddga.com.

About Roland DGA Corporation
Roland DGA Corporation serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation. Founded in 1981 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers for the sign, apparel, textile, interior design, personalization, and vehicle graphics markets; engravers for awards, giftware and ADA signage; photo impact printers for direct part marking; and 3D printers and CNC milling machines for the dental CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, part manufacturing and medical industries.