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McGuiness: "Everyone has been extremely helpful in getting me up and running"
Started this week

Videojet takes on David McGuiness in senior marketing role

Videojet Technologies has taken on David McGuiness, a marketing and sales specialist who has previously held roles in major industry technology companies including Kodak and PrintIQ.

The partnership is based on a shared vision and common values. Image: Müller Apparatebau GmbH
Swiss and German companies unite

Kern integrates with Müller Apparatebau

Kern AG has integrated Müller Apparatebau GmbH, based in Kranzberg near Munich, into the Kern Group.

Heidelberg’s past developments have included the Speedmaster series of presses
175th anniversary in March

Heidelberg outlines growth strategy as anniversary year begins

Press manufacturer Heidelberg has entered a milestone anniversary year and said it is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.

(L-R) Paul Cooper from Spandex and Scott Horne from Lakeside Group
Strategic market entry

Spandex expands with Lakeside Group acquisition

Wide-format kit and consumables reseller Spandex has acquired UK distributor Lakeside Group to expand into the safety and reflective products market.

The TY-300 is now commercially available across Europe
Features newly engineered printheads

Roland DG launches new DTF printer for apparel decoration

Roland DG has launched the TY-300 direct-to-film (DTF) production transfer printer, which is designed to meet the needs of the apparel industry.

The Prosper 7000 Turbo boasts speeds of up to 410m/min
European first

Kodak to show off ‘world’s fastest’ inkjet at Hunkeler Innovationdays

Kodak’s speedy 410m/min Prosper 7000 Turbo press will go on show in Europe for the first time at Hunkeler’s Innovationdays event in Lucerne, Switzerland, on 24-27 February.

The study found that colour density increased by up to 13% on uncoated substrates
Swansea University research

High viscosity aqueous inks to transform inkjet, study finds

A new independent study conducted by the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating at Swansea University has found that high viscosity aqueous inks are set to transform inkjet printing.

AVT SpectraLab XF enables measuring during makeready and production
Anticipated to close Q1 2025

Esko to sell Advanced Vision Technology business

Esko has revealed that it is selling its Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) print inspection business to Porat Itay Holdings Ltd., (Porat Itay).

Intec's announcement came as part of a Christmas message to customers
Both brands and all staff retained

Intec and Morgana UK to merge as Plockmatic looks to expand reach

Plockmatic will merge its UK Intec and Morgana Systems businesses into a single limited company on 1 January, as part of a strategic push for growth.

Weiss: "I am delighted to be able to contribute my knowledge and experience in this exciting field"
Markus Weiss to join in February

Koenig & Bauer outlines management succession for Paper & Packaging

Koenig & Bauer CEO of Sheetfed Ralf Sammeck is set to retire next summer, and his successor Markus Weiss will begin with the press manufacturer in February.

The Genesys Compact has a footprint of 44sqm
500 units per hour

CMC Packaging Automation launches new right-size boxmaker

CMC Packaging Automation has launched its new Genesys Compact packing machine, which scans and packs products in custom boxes without the need for void fillers at up to 500 units per hour.

"A perfect fit for doming applications"
Domed resin printing lineup expanded

Liquid Lens adds Roland BN2-20 to domed resin offering

Doming technology and resin supplies specialist Liquid Lens has introduced the Roland DG BN2-20 eco-solvent printer/cutter to its domed resin printing lineup.

Matsliach: "We’ve accelerated investment in technology and cloud in select areas"
Preparations under way

ePS reveals Q1 2026 timeframe for next Connect event

eProductivity Software (ePS) is set to move its Connect user conference and industry event back to Q1 for the next event, scheduled for 2026 in Las Vegas once more.

Crane: "We are extremely excited about this new partnership with Tecnau"
All change in January

Tecnau and Friedheim in strategic agreement; Muller Martini brings Hunkeler in-house

Tecnau has signed a new strategic distribution agreement with Friedheim International for its complete product portfolio in the UK and Ireland, effective from January 2025, while UK and Irish...

The Revoria EC2100s will run at 100ppm with five toner print stations
Eight-week lead times expected due to demand

Fujifilm’s new Revorias slated for January release; pricing revealed

Fujifilm will launch four new mid-range models in its Revoria production press portfolio in January 2025 – the EC2100, EC2100S, SC285 and SC285S.