Printing
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Siegwerk’s new Cirkit Oxybar White replaces EVOH, PVdC layers with single-pass functional ink
The technology builds on Siegwerk’s earlier Cirkit Greasebar White, extending the Barrier Inks concept to oxygen barrier applications.
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Heidelberg AI chat turns hours of print OEE reporting into single natural-language prompts
Heidelberg’s Print Shop Analytics platform aggregates key metrics including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, makeready times, and waste, making production performance transparent through customizable dashboards and real-time machine views.
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RG Pack installs Canon iPR V700 that prints 2,400 dpi packaging on substrates from 52 to 350 gsm
The iPR V700 operates at a maximum speed of 70 A4-size pages per minute and includes a Fiery Server P400 controller for powerful processing of complex print jobs, plus a POD Deck for automated vacuum paper feeding.
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Novus Holdings crosses 50% Mustek stake with US19.1M offer reserved as printing, packaging segments reshape South African market
Novus directors acknowledged a challenging trading environment with various headwinds but stated that management had remained focused on executing strategic initiatives and growth projects expected to enhance operational efficiencies, strengthen market positioning and unlock new revenue opportunities.
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Berlin Packaging’s BlueSky acquisition expands UK printing-decorated packaging reach
The BlueSky acquisition follows Berlin Packaging’s purchase of O.Berk Company, a century-old packaging distributor serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty and personal care markets across the United States.
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Siegwerk captures 20% of India’s flexible packaging inks market after completing Hi-Tech Inks acquisition
The combined business was uniquely positioned to deliver greater value, broader capabilities, and stronger innovation to customers across India’s packaging ecosystem.
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Canon South Africa names Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director
Tunca will drive Canon’s growth by strengthening partner networks and direct sales channels, expanding digital production printing and imaging solutions while capturing a larger share of the office printing market.
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Canon USA taps Rolando Martinez as Sr. Marketing Director for production print across inkjet, toner, label lines
Martinez will help bring several recent production inkjet products to market, including the varioPRESS iV7 B2+ digital press, the varioPRINT iX1700, the Colorado XL series, and the LabelStream LS2000 presses
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Printmann Offset expands in South India with a new 150,000 sq ft Hyderabad packaging facility
Its longer-term goal is to expand market coverage from around 50 percent of India currently to 75-80 percent over the next three to five years.
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Aren Graphic Solutions installs Cartes label printing, embellishment equipment in Dubai
Aren’s installation of Cartes equipment positions it to capture work that previously would have been printed in Europe or Turkey, reducing lead times for regional brands.