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Hasselblad and Capture One partner to bring native Hasselblad raw support

Hasselblad and Capture One announced a partnership that brings native support for Hasselblad medium format cameras to Capture One. Photographers can now import, organize, and develop their Hasselblad RAW files (.3FR) directly in Capture One, with the full toolset of layers, masks, color editing, and precision adjustments. Support spans three of Hasselblad’s 100-megapixel models from day one: the X2D II 100C, the X2D 100C, and the CFV 100C digital back. Tethered capture will follow later in 2026.

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Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced its plans to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service subsidiaries of the manroland sheetfed Group. With this transaction, Heidelberg is securing its position as a global player in the printing and packaging industry. The combination of two companies that have shaped the history of printing press manufacturing for decades brings together geographic presence, high service quality, and a consistent customer focus. In the initial phase, the primary focus will be on continuing to operate manroland systems by maintaining the global service and spare parts offerings.

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Fiery DFE for Revoria Press PC2120: Professional-Grade Color and Automation

Fiery, LLC announced the launch of the Fiery® PC21 DFE. Configured specifically for the Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120, the Fiery PC21 provides you with all the tools you need to unlock the highest levels of production performance and superpower your results with professional-grade color quality and workflow automation.

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Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for specialty papers effective July 1, 2026

Due to rising raw material costs, Drewsen Spezialpapiere increases prices for its uncoated woodfree specialty papers. The adjustment will range between 6–8 percent depending on the product segment and will apply to deliveries from July 1, 2026.

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Delfort expands transformer insulation portfolio with Bellmer key technology

Delfort, a global manufacturer of specialty papers, has announced a major investment in new pressboard production capacity for electrical insulation applications. The new machine will be installed at the company’s Tervakoski site in Finland and is scheduled to start operations in 2027. With more than 100 years of experience, delfort is a trusted partner to transformer manufacturers worldwide. The investment responds to the growing global demand for electrical insulation materials, driven by grid expansion and the replacement of aging infrastructure.

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Mondi strengthens corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted site upgrades

Mondi is strengthening its corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted upgrades at its plants in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebersdorf near Coburg, Bavaria. The measures focus on enhancing operational performance, aligning both sites with Mondi’s global safety standards and reinforcing their long-term competitiveness, while creating added value for customers and employees.

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Sappi and UPM announce the signing of binding agreements for proposed Joint Venture

Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have announced the signing of binding (definitive) agreements to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture proposes to bring together Sappi’s European Graphic Paper business with UPM’s Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US.

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Felix Schoeller showcases specialty papers in real-world applications

At the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona from 19 to 22 May, Felix Schoeller brought three key areas of expertise together for the first time in a curated concept store. The presentation focused on photo, digital printing papers, and sublimation printing, release liners for graphic arts, and paper-based packaging solutions, all showcased in real-world application scenarios.

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Hubergroup introduces advanced resin technology for offset inks

Hubergroup Print Solutions is unveiling another major innovation designed to better meet today’s market requirements. After intensive development work, the international printing ink specialist is launching the next generation of its conventional offset inks, featuring a completely new resin technology. The advanced formulation delivers measurable improvements in printing performance while maintaining consistently high print quality.

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Mondi delivers massive savings on protective packaging for Ovoko’s car bumper

Mondi has partnered with Ovoko, an online marketplace for car parts, to co-create packaging tailored to the demands of its eCommerce supply chain. eCommerce is often associated with small parcels and lightweight products. Yet companies selling automotive spare parts online require specialised packaging solutions for large and fragile components.

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Lecta unveils new generation of paper cups

Lecta has set a new benchmark for paper cup solutions with the launch of EraCup Natural Pure, an innovative solid bleached board (SBB) designed for more sustainable, high-performance packaging. Developed from renewable resources, it combines advanced barrier performance with industrial efficiency, addressing the growing demand for fibre-based alternatives to traditional plastic-coated materials.

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The Gmund Award brings together cultures from around the world

What makes the Gmund Award special every year is the sheer number of international entries. This year, projects were submitted from 28 countries, including many European nations, as well as Japan, China, Australia and many others. On 29 April 2026, the Gmund Award 2026 was presented at the paper mill at Lake Tegernsee. In front of around 400 guests, the winners took to the stage to receive their awards from owner Florian Kohler.

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