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EFI commercialises single pass for display
EFI is using Fespa to herald the commercial launch of its single pass, super-high-speed LED inkjet technology for display graphics, including synthetics, a move it said will significantly broaden the...

FespaDaily 22 round-up: Day 1
Our round-up of articles published in issue one of the dual language, official show newspaper for Fespa Global Print Expo 2022 in Berlin produced by Printweek.

Smurfit Kappa launches water-resistant paper
Smurfit Kappa has unveiled a sustainable paper that is water-resistant thanks to a special coating that is added to it during the manufacturing process.

Avery unveils product branding ecosystem
Avery Dennison has launched of Embelex, a full-service ecosystem for on-product branding, Embelex supports customisation, personalisation, and smart solutions in the apparel, footwear, and accessories...

Fedrigoni continues on growth path
The Fedrigoni Group has reported turnover of €1.76bn (£1.48bn) in its results for the 12-month period to March 2022.

Kodak reports on challenging Q1
Kodak boss Jim Continenza said the firm had taken “unprecedented steps” to ensure supplies to its customers during ongoing supply chain disruption.

New life for UPM mill
UPM’s shuttered Chapelle Darblay newsprint mill in France is set to be reborn as a cardboard production site under its new owners.

Lecta to up prices on specialty grades
Lecta will increase prices on all of its specialty paper grades by 8% to 10% from next month.

Avery Dennison European ops benefit from big spend
Avery Dennison is making a substantial investment in its European manufacturing capacity with programmes involving a €60m (£50.4m) spend underway.

Antalis brings sustainability to fore at Fespa
Antalis is planning to bring a sustainability focus to its exhibit at the upcoming Fespa Global Print Expo show.