Five Points to Win Bold, Innovative Print Clients

You know you have a new solution to offer; the challenge is your clients do not recognize a problem that needs fixing. The mission: Make them understand its advantages. Get your target brand to want to be the first to use it! For the purposes of this article, “it” is that bright, shiny, new piece … Continued

Hybrid Software Releases STEPZ 5.2

GHENT, Belgium—Hybrid Software announced the release of STEPZ 5.2, the latest version of its powerful, native PDF step and repeat desktop solution for digital label and package printing. Along with its strong variable data printing (VDP) capabilities, STEPZ 5.2 is a modular version from the PACKZ family, allowing its users to build up the complexity … Continued

Abbott Label Installs Domino N610i Digital UV Inkjet Label Press

GURNEE, IL—Abbott Label was established in the year 2000 under the leadership of longtime label industry veteran John Abbott. Today, the company has multiple manufacturing facilities, and one of the broadest product offerings of any wholesale label manufacturer in the country. The key to Abbott Label’s success has been an adherence to the philosophy of … Continued

TRESU iCoat II Developed in Synergy with HP Indigo

KOLDING, Denmark—TRESU, a leading provider of flexographic printing technology and coating solutions, has consolidated the successful partnership with HP Indigo to supply the next generation of inline coating solutions for the new HP Indigo 35K digital press. TRESU iCoat II delivers high-end coating opportunities for digital printing using industry-standard UV or water-based varnish in a … Continued

Nordmeccanica Launches New Solventless Lamination Solution for HP Indigo Printed Digital Flexible Packaging

PIACENZA, Italy—Nordmeccanica, a global market leader in coating and lamination technologies, has launched a new, solventless lamination solution designed especially for on-demand, flexible packaging production on HP Indigo digital presses. Developed in collaboration with HP Indigo, the Super Simplex e800 Laminator is an innovative system optimized for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press. The 31.5-in.-wide … Continued

Durst Welcomes Two New Additions to North American Team

ROCHESTER, NY—With the continued growth in the digital inkjet label market, Durst is pleased to announce the addition of industry veterans David Schwerdtmann and Dennis Eaves to the North American team to expand Durst’s footprint in the label market. Schwerdtmann comes to Durst as regional sales manager for the label and specialty packing business. He … Continued

drupa 2020: Realism & Reliability Will Chart Package Print’s Path Forward

Sabine Geldermann is director, drupa and global head print technologies for Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. Her tenure dates back to early 2013, attesting to the fact that she was instrumental in the development, execution and programming of drupa 2016 and now is immersed in the staging of the 2020 event. Her earlier trade show experience includes … Continued

Global Graphics Acquires Xitron

ANN ARBOR, MI and CAMBRIDGE, UK—Xitron, a leading independent developer of Harlequin RIP and workflow products for commercial, flexo, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has been acquired by Harlequin RIP manufacturer Global Graphics PLC from Vanguard Graphics International (VGI). A nearly 30-year Harlequin OEM, Xitron is one of Global Graphics’ longest standing partners. “Xitron is … Continued