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Koenig & Bauer factory in Radebeul celebrates its jubilee
On 29 September, Koenig & Bauer celebrated the 125th anniversary of its location in Radebeul near Dresden. With its 1,800 employees, the factory is today considered the largest engineering company in Saxony. It is the modern-day successor to Dresdner Schnellpressenfabrik, the company founded on Blasewitzer Straße in Dresden in 1898 by Joseph Hauss and Alfred Sparbert. It relocated to Brockwitz just two years later before moving premises again in 1911, namely to Radebeul-Naundorf, where the company still has its offices today.
Kodak: Workflow automation with Prinergy 10.0
Kodak continues to invest in enhancing the performance, functionality and security of its workflow software and has launched worldwide a new Version 10.0 of Kodak Prinergy Software. Kodak Prinergy Workflow Solutions offer smart automation and support for analog and digital printing processes. They are available on premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid solution with subscription bundles, giving printers ultimate value and cost savings. Prinergy is compatible with virtually all third-party software and equipment, and connects with the broadest range of digital presses.
Toscotec renews support for sustainability festival Pianeta Terra in Lucca
Toscotec has renewed its sponsorship of Pianeta Terra Festival, a far-reaching dive into Sustainability running from 5th to 8th October in Lucca, Italy. Following the vastly successful first edition of 2022, the festival organizers, the publisher Laterza and its director, prominent plant neurobiologist and author Stefano Mancuso, have decided to focus this second edition on the theme of “The Network of Life”, i.e. the dense, ingenious network that binds together all living creatures.
Muller Martini opens a new chapter in book production
On 21 September, a new chapter in book production was opened at the Muller Martini Print Finishing Center (PFC). More than 120 visitors were able to experience live what level of automation is possible in book production today. The book production lines presented will sustainably increase productivity in print finishing.
Mondi launches new recyclable paper-based packaging with Veetee
Mondi is bringing paper-packed dry rice to the UK for the first time, by collaborating with award-winning rice supplier Veetee. Veetee’s new rice packaging has been created using Mondi’s FunctionalBarrier Paper, providing a safe, secure and strong alternative to the industry standard plastic packs. Veetee and Mondi are the first in the UK to launch a paper-based alternative for dry rice, customised in direct response to consumer demands for more sustainable packaging.
Reliable predictions for avoiding unplanned machine downtime
Innovative wireless sensors have now been added to the OnCare.Health solution for optimized maintenance efficiency. Based on signals from the new sensors, the predictive monitoring solution automatically detects even minor anomalies and provides early indications of potential defects. OnCare.Health Wireless Solution can be used along the complete papermaking line for all paper grades – from stock preparation to approach flow and along the paper machine on all kind of rotating equipment. In addition, Voith offers access to remote expert service for system care and professional diagnostics support, helping to increase customers overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Digital technologies for authentication and connection of printed products
Following the successful introduction of authentication solutions, Koenig & Bauer is continuing on the path to further digital innovations in the high-security sector. By entering into a partnership with Veracity Protocol, Koenig & Bauer is pursuing the goal of being able to jointly develop solutions for authenticating any type of printed product without the need to add features. By expanding existing areas of expertise to include digital innovations, the decision to partner with Veracity Protocol fits seamlessly into the Group's “Exceeding Print” strategy.
New Versafire: Heidelberg takes integration of digital and offset printing to next level
Digital printing remains a lucrative growth market in the printing industry worldwide. It now accounts for some 20 percent of the global print production volume (PPV) and is growing at an annual rate of around three percent. The latest Versafire generation from Heidelberg offers systematically enhanced digital presses for the commercial sector. The company is thus taking the integration of offset and digital printing to the next level and further strengthening its market position in the digital segment.
Paper Industry exhibition MIAC awaits you in Lucca
The 29th edition of the MIAC exhibition in Italy sees the participation of 250 international exhibitors. The event also includes 4 international conferences. There’s very little time left until the 29th edition of the exhibition, held in Lucca, Italy. On 11.12.13 October 2023 the technicians and managers of paper mills, tissue paper converters, and all the main suppliers of machinery and technologies used in the paper industry sector will meet at MIAC 2023.
Nopinz finishes with flying colours
Founded in 2013, Nopinz is a renowned UK-based manufacturer of clothing for cyclists and triathletes. The company's first product was the ‘SpeedPocket’, a product that allows competitors to attach their race numbers more easily (and with ‘no pins’) while improving the all-important aerodynamics. Soon recognising the customer demand for premade attire with incorporated number pockets, the company embarked on a mission to manufacture these new product lines itself. Today, Nopinz boasts a diverse portfolio, with 60% of its products made in-house, catering to a growing customer base across the UK and international markets.
Valmet-delivered Metsä Fibre Kemi bioproduct mill started up in Finland
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Metsä Fibre’s Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland was successfully started up. The material, environmental and energy efficient mill will not use any fossil fuels, and it will produce two terawatt hours (TWh) of renewable electricity per year. Valmet’s technology and automation contribute to sustainable operation and high-quality end-product. The new mill is located at the same site with an old pulp mill which was decommissioned. After the start-up the production process will be fine-tuned for full-scale production, which will be achieved within approximately one year from start-up.
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Drupa 2024: Ticket shop now open
Ticket sales for drupa 2024 have started. Under the heading “we create the future” drupa places the industry’s innovative power centre stage and provides a relevant platform for tomorrow’s technologies. Numerous services assist in the best planning possible for a perfect trade fair visit. For eleven days, everything shaping the future of a whole industry will be on display here. From 28 May to 7 June of next year, the highly anticipated drupa trade fair will be held once again in Düsseldorf at last after a pandemic-induced 8-year break. Tickets are available as of now from www.drupa.com.
