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Feldmuehle draws a line after more than 120 years
“In recent years, our company has made high-quality, capital-intensive investments in sustainability and energy efficiency. We have optimised and modernised processes, committed ourselves to training the next generation, developed new products and reduced our costs – all in a highly competitive environment.”
(A statement by Feldmuehle GmbH, Uetersen, Germany.)
Kodak Prinergy v11.5: Improved automation, integration and performance
Kodak has launched the new version 11.5 of Prinergy Software. The latest release of Kodak's workflow software boasts significant improvements in Rules-Based Automation (RBA) features, integration with other software solutions, and the performance of specific tools and features.
Agfa concludes investigation into cybersecurity incident
Agfa has concluded its investigation into the cybersecurity incident that occurred in November, when a ransomware group claimed to have obtained data from the company’s systems.
Fiery launches Digital Factory 12
Fiery, LLC announced the launch of Digital Factory™ 12 — a major advancement for print providers looking to achieve superior color, streamlined production, and easy workflow automation with direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. More than just RIP software, Digital Factory 12 introduces advanced, professional-grade tools that scale as print businesses grow. Whether you're starting with the basics or running advanced workflows, Digital Factory 12 has the capabilities to maximize your printing operations: simple when you need it, powerful when you're ready for more.
Sappi and UPM propose new Joint Venture company for graphic paper business
Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture will bring together Sappi’s European Graphic Paper business with UPM’s Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US. The transaction will be subject to the fulfilment of a number of regulatory and other conditions, including shareholder approval.
Paper Corea starts up Andritz shoe press with record line load for packaging paper in South Korea
Paper Corea Inc. has successfully started up a PrimePress X shoe press supplied by international technology group Andritz at its paper mill in Gunsan, South Korea. This marks a significant milestone, as the press features the highest line load ever installed for paper production in South Korea - an achievement that enables stronger, more durable paper and boosts production efficiency through optimized dewatering and faster machine speeds.
Heidelberg commits to supporting young talent in the printing industry
In November, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and the Swiss Printing and Media Association jointly hosted the first "Print Technology World Championship" for young printing professionals at the Print Media Center, the “Home of Print”, at the Heidelberg site in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The new competition was aimed at young talent in the printing industry with the goal of drawing attention to the attractiveness of the profession and promoting the overall image of the industry.
Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel
Toscotec is pleased to announce the successful start-up of the PM1 tissue line at Sofidel Roanne’s mill in France. This move follows a major rebuild of the tissue machine, a modernization project designed to meet one of the Sofidel's key objectives, energy savings. These efforts support the company’s long-term decarbonization and sustainability goals.
Diseños Metálicos Ferrum installs first combined Mimaki JFX200-2513EX and CFX-2513 solution in Iberia
Mimaki Europe announces that Diseños Metálicos Ferrum, based in Andalusia, Spain, has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513EX UV flatbed printer and a CFX-2513 cutting table. The investment, supplied and supported by Digidelta Andalucía, Mimaki’s exclusive distributor in Iberia, marks the first combined installation of these two systems in the region. This milestone enables Diseños Metálicos Ferrum to expand its services, offering fully customised, high-quality solutions on rigid materials.
Cooperative organisations strengthen the Swedish economy
A new report from Svensk Kooperation shows that cooperative enterprises in Sweden have increased their turnover by 27 percent over the past decade and now account for around ten percent of GDP. Södra is one of the largest players, contributing to a resilient and sustainable forestry sector – where members have influence and share in the value created.
Valmet signs a two-year service agreement with FPC Tissue Spa to ensure optimal mill performance
Valmet has signed a two-year automation service agreement with FPC Tissue mill in Chile. The agreement aims to ensure optimal performance of process control and product quality on the mill’s tissue machine TM 1. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Heidelberg Customer Portal being used by over 3,000 print shops driving their digital transformation
In the printing industry, systems integration and process automation are becoming decisive competitive factors to an ever-greater extent. Three years after its launch, the cloud-based Customer Portal of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is increasingly becoming the digital control center for end-to-end production in print shops. A total of more than 7,000 individuals at over 3,000 printing companies worldwide are actively using the platform to make processes appreciably more efficient by digitalizing and automating them.
