Product News

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.