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Next-generation rotating retractors clean hard-to-reach areas in processing lines
In spray-drying applications, including powder production, within hygienic processing industries, incomplete cleaning of hard-to-reach surfaces can lead to contamination risks, product loss, and costly downtime. To address these challenges, Alfa Laval announces the launch of the Controlled Rotating Retractors, designed to effectively remove residues and contaminants from ducts, pipes, tanks, and enclosed areas.
TraceGains and Esko prove Source-to-Shelf approach can cut product and packaging update timelines to just 48 hours
TraceGains and Esko have demonstrated how a connected ‘Source-to-Shelf’ approach can dramatically accelerate product and packaging updates, successfully taking a product from concept change to finished, shelf-ready packaging in just 48 hours. The proof came through ‘The Big Easy’ project, a highlight at the recent Esko World event in New Orleans, where the companies took on an everyday challenge that many brands face – updating a product to meet current consumer and packaging trends.
Google's UCP for Print: Founding partners expand global industry coalition
More and more organizations are backing the development of a dedicated print vertical for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), the upcoming standard in AI-powered commerce. With the North American PRINTING United Alliance and the international Ghent Workgroup, two more major organizations are now joining the initiative led by IOP, BVDM, and Intergraf—following the recent additions of dpsuisse (Switzerland), VIGC (Belgium), and the standardization organization CIP4. This European initiative is thus evolving into a global effort aimed at anchoring the interests of the printing industry within Agentic Commerce—and laying the foundation for Agentic Print.
Wintipak continues expansion with the investment into a Boardmaster from Heidelberg
Wintipak AG, a Swiss based global provider of aseptic packaging material solutions for liquid food applications, is consistently advancing its technological capabilities through a major investment: by selecting the Boardmaster inline flexo printing press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), the company is strategically expanding its production capacity at its German site in Halle and laying the foundation for maximum efficiency and flexibility.
After more than 30 years at Jowat: Dr. Christian Terfloth retires
An era is drawing to a close at Jowat SE: On June 30, 2026, Dr. Christian Terfloth has retired after more than three decades with the enterprise and more than 20 years on its Board of Directors. For the adhesive manufacturer headquartered in Detmold, his departure marks the close of an exceptionally influential career.
Highest marking standards for luxury cosmetics
In cosmetics manufacturing, accurate marking is far more than a technical requirement – it is an essential part of the promise of quality. The renowned cosmetics manufacturer Prodifac from Monaco needs codes that are clean, ultra-precise, and absolutely reliable. Whether glass vials, plastic packaging, or cardboard boxes, every code must be perfectly placed and meet the company’s stringent standards – even when it comes to tiny codes on the smallest packaging formats.
Tecnau Revolution 50 AutoSetup certified for HP PageWide Web Press A2200 integration
Tecnau announces the successful installation, testing, and certification of its Revolution 50 AutoSetup solution for inline operation with the HP PageWide Web Press A2200. The certification process was completed in June 2026 at the HP Graphics Experience Center in Barcelona, confirming that the Tecnau system meets HP’s internal specifications for seamless inline integration.
Heidelberg strengthens core business and secures position in the printing and packaging industry
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is further expanding its strategic position as a systems integrator. The transaction to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group was completed at the beginning of July. The integration of manroland sheetfed into the Heidelberg Group can thus proceed as planned.
Bobst launches brand-new Masterfold line built on fully redesigned platform
The Bobst Masterfold folder-gluer range for corrugated board converting has undergone a complete modernization, aligning with the company’s strategy to deploy its vision across all product lines and equipment. The result is a machine which delivers greater production efficiency, simplified operations, and exceptional safety, setting new standards in the corrugated board industry.
Fiery announces Micah Kornberg as new CEO
Fiery, LLC today announced that Micah Kornberg, Fiery’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, has taken on the role of CEO at the company. Kornberg, who has held senior positions at Fiery since 2011, takes on the role following the departure of Toby Weiss.
Kornberg joined Fiery in 2011 when Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), Fiery’s former parent company, purchased print-for-pay pioneer Entrac, which Kornberg was president of. He then served as Vice President and executive sponsor for Fiery’s enterprise accounts division, where he helped modernize Fiery’s enterprise portfolio and became an integral part of Fiery’s leadership team. More recently, he led the standup of Fiery as an independent company following its separation from EFI in 2023. In 2025, Kornberg became Fiery’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
Bonding at the Push of a Button
Microcapsules containing a reactive two-component adhesive can simplify bonding processes in industry and assembly while improving occupational safety: The adhesive is initially safely enclosed in capsules, contact with exposed reactive components can be reduced, and activation takes place only during pressing at room temperature. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam Science Park is looking for partners from industry and research who would like to contribute specific components, carrier materials or assembly processes for application-oriented testing.
Color-Logic Wins Gold for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at FSEA Print Embellishment Conference
Color-Logic is proud to announce it received the Gold Award for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at the 2026 Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville.
