Printing

Polyplex’s expansion into digital print represents a strategic pivot toward high-growth segments where customization and shorter print runs drive demand.

Key features include print resolution of 1,200 × 2,400 dpi and Super EA-Eco toner technology that reduces fusing temperature, cutting energy consumption by up to 54 percent.

The new line is designed for high-volume production, enabling Chester Medical to serve larger pharmaceutical and nutritional clients requiring thermoform and cold-form blister packaging.

The Algae Black pigment used in the new ink sequesters carbon, delivering a net footprint of -4.16 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram.

INDIA – Global printing inks and coatings specialist Siegwerk has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hi-Tech Inks, a move set to position the combined…

With accumulated losses now at 98.4 percent of capital, shareholders will vote on the company’s continuity plan to ensure operations can continue while the turnaround takes effect.

Disruptions to shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope are extending transit times for raw materials by approximately 10 to 14 days.

The expansion addresses a fundamental shift observed since 2022-2023: the second half of the year now concentrates most business, with orders for back-to-school materials, Christmas books, and school diaries accumulating over a short period.

These 3D printed boats offer a faster, sustainable alternative to traditionally built vessels, which saddle West African operators with long lead times and heavy maintenance burdens.

This positions technologically advanced print providers at the centre of this expanding market, enabling them to capture greater share of both advertising expenditure and commercial printing demand.