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SHIFT 2026: The international printing industry discusses the use of AI, software, and robotics
Digitalization is the key to the future of the printing industry. At SHIFT 2026, the international summit hosted by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) on process digitization and hybrid print production using digital and offset technology, more than 300 specialists and executives, customers, technology partners, and industry experts from nearly 30 countries discussed the future of the industry through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), software solutions, automation, and robotics.
Holmen splits business area Forest into two operations
To capture the potential of its own forest land while strengthening wood supply to the industrial operations, the current business area Forest is being divided into two business areas, with wood supply separated into a stand-alone unit. The split provides clearer responsibilities, strengthens the ability to develop the value of the forest holdings and enhances the competitiveness of the industrial operations.
Billerud launches a new generation of Billerud Flute®
Billerud is launching NEW Billerud Flute® – an improved version with even higher compression strength, opening up new possibilities for smarter corrugated packaging designs. Compression strength is critical to the performance of corrugated packaging. With the additional strength of NEW Billerud Flute, converters can optimize board structures, reduce material use and lower packaging weight while maintaining the required packaging performance.
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Diamant PRO Digital: A New Level of Freedom in Hardcover Production
The Diamant PRO Digital from Müller Martini takes digital hardcover production to an unprecedented level. It offers maximum versatility, exceptional process reliability, and performance that makes production cost-effective from the very first book. The new bookline is the “ultimate solution” for customized, highly flexible book production, right down to individual copies. This is made possible by a unique individual servo drive concept, the latest control technology, and dynamic format adjustment for producing both round- and flat-back books to industrial quality standards.
Sade Ofset relies on Prinect from Heidelberg
What began as a purely technical decision has evolved into a strategic turning point for Sade Ofset Packaging & Label, Turkey. The Istanbul-based operation, specializing in chocolate packaging, wet-glue labels, and high-quality packaging solutions, today uses Prinect Production from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) as the central platform for digitally managing its print production. Prepress, press, and production planning are seamlessly connected, with production and quality data captured automatically.
Leibinger strengthens Security Printing Solutions business unit
Leibinger has strategically and organisationally restructured its long-established numbering machines business, which has operated under the name Security Printing Solutions (SPS) since 1 October 2026. The new structure brings together the company’s expertise in high-security printing, strengthens its focus on international customers and lays the foundations for the continued, targeted development of this specialist business area.
Bellmer acquires Rolotipo
Bellmer GmbH, international supplier of paper and board machinery, proudly announces the acquisition of Rolotipo Indústria e Comércio de Artefatos de Borracha e Plásticos Ltda., one of Brazil’s most respected specialists in roll covering and roll services for the paper and pulp industry.
Södra strengthens its commercial presence in the United States
Södra is expanding its presence in North America as part of a proactive growth strategy for pulp and sawn timber. The investment includes a new sales office near Boston, Massachusetts, and a logistics partnership, strengthening Södra’s local presence, market responsiveness and platform for long-term growth and competitiveness.
Kodak launches Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System
Kodak has launched the Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System, expanding its Prosper Plus portfolio with a 152 mpm (500 fpm) solution that adds Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology to existing presses and finishing lines. Designed for printers and converters, the Prosper Plus 5 enables variable data printing, coding, serialization, personalization and versioning without replacing current equipment, giving them the flexibility to expand into higher-margin applications, respond faster to changing customer demands and generate new revenue from assets they already own.
Voith’s NipDynamics roll cover sensor system provides real-time insights to significantly reduce downtimes
Voith is expanding its digital portfolio with the launch of NipDynamics, its innovative roll cover sensor system. Directly embedded in roll covers, the robust sensors continuously measure nip conditions, even while the machine is running at full speed in high temperatures and with paper in the nip. As a result, papermakers gain valuable real-time insights into actual operating conditions without having to shut down production.
Toscotec to supply new PM15 tissue line to Lucart
Toscotec will supply a new PM15 tissue line to Lucart’s Laval-sur-Vologne mill in France. A repeat order for both the Laval-sur-Vologne site and the Lucart Group, this project further reinforces a strong partnership built over years of delivering single components, major rebuilds, and complete production plants.
Manroland Goss becomes a 100 % subsidiary of the Possehl Group
The Lübeck-based Possehl Group, an in-ternationally active, diversified industrial conglomerate, is acquiring the remaining shares in manroland Goss web systems GmbH, the leading provider of web offset printing solutions, effective October 1, 2026. The Possehl Group previously held a 51 percent stake and will continue to provide full financing for the company. The former co-shareholder, American Industrial Partners (AIP), is exiting the shareholder structure. With this full acquisition, the Possehl Group is consolidating managerial responsibility for manroland Goss under a single ownership structure.
