Product News
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K&B Durst updates on product progress
Koenig & Bauer Durst will begin beta testing the VariJet 106 B1 inkjet press at the end of this year.
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Siegwerk adds 'revolutionary' anti-bac coating to range
Ink manufacturer Siegwerk has signed an exclusive deal to supply a “revolutionary” water-based, light-activated anti-microbial flood coating that is fully recyclable and remains active for up to three...
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Gardiner takes over Roland DG branded media programme
UK-based wide-format substrates specialist Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe has signed a deal to take over Roland DG’s branded media business across EMEA.
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Agfa unveils new products; consolidates plate ops
Hot on the heels of announcing the closure of two of its European plate plants, Agfa has given a taster of some of the products that will be unveiled in the coming days in its ‘virtual Drupa’,...
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Esko and AVT to merge
Danaher-owned industry suppliers Esko and AVT have come together to “extend packaging value chain connectivity”.
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Friedheim expands corrugated and POS footprint
Friedheim International has taken on the exclusive UK & Eire dealership for Young Shin large-format die-cutters to expand its presence in the packaging and POS markets.
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New product roadmap from Kodak
Kodak has announced a raft of new products that would have been the centrepiece of its Drupa exhibit.
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Koenig & Bauer Live event begins
Koenig & Bauer has kicked off its 'Live' virtual event with some product news about launches that will feature in upcoming sessions.
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IST adds germ killing UV systems to portfolio
UV drying kit manufacturer IST (UK) has added air cleaning systems to its portfolio, to support print businesses looking to make their workplaces Covid safe.
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Agfa plans virtual event
Agfa is the latest manufacturer to announce plans for a ‘virtual Drupa’ during the show’s original timeframe.
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Koenig & Bauer ready to reveal Drupa launches
Koenig & Bauer will run its own ‘virtual trade fair’ to coincide with what would have been the Drupa 2020 dates, featuring new product launches and demonstrations.
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UPM Raflatac launches premium label range
UPM Raflatac has launched a new range of label grades developed specifically for high-end applications in wine, spirit and craft beverages.
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Roland launches print only TrueVis
Roland DG has expanded its TrueVis range with a new print only printer designed for high-end applications.
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Bobst shares vision of connected supply chain
Bobst has outlined a new vision for the future whereby all parts of the packaging supply chain, from brand owners to converters and retailers, will be seamlessly connected.
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Duplo adds return to work kit to portfolio
Duplo has expanded its range with products designed help keep print workplaces safe as businesses return to work or bring more furloughed staff back.