Royal Geostick Group has purchased a new Bobst Master M5 flexo press, purpose-built for the high-volume multilayer label production that its customers increasingly demand. Configured with 12 flexo units, a double unwinder, QN module and oneECG-readiness, the Master M5 press will shortly be installed at Royal Geostick’s facility in Uithoorn, Netherlands, where it will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver efficient, sustainable production for medium and long-run label applications.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) draws a very positive conclusion from its participation in Expoprint & Converflexo Latin America 2026, which took place from March 24 to 28 in São Paulo, Brazil. With an order volume of over 30 million euros generated at the trade show, the event’s success exceeded expectations. Overall, order intake in the region—and particularly in Brazil—continues to rise, offering significant growth potential for the company.
Durst Group has appointed Wolfgang Knotz as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Group, effective April 1, 2026. With this decision, the company underscores its commitment – on the occasion of its 90th anniversary – to consistently drive its transformation from a machine manufacturer to a technology-driven solutions provider.
UPM Adhesive Materials will expand its footprint in India with a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi. The investment enhances UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capability in Northern and Eastern India and reinforces its commitment to the entire Indian market.
Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit-for-purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper - ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ - shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage.
Latin America is increasingly coming into focus as a growth region for the printing and packaging industry, alongside markets in Asia. With a population of around 670 million, the region is home to approximately eight percent of the world’s population, half of whom live in Mexico and Brazil alone—the two largest and most dynamic economies in the region. With projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of around two and three percent, respectively, over the next few years, these countries are demonstrating stable economic development. Increasing prosperity, combined with a more urban lifestyle, is also driving up demand for printed packaging solutions.
InterPack
Bobst aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13, through a coordinated program of partner collaborations, joint presentations, demonstrations and events. Spanning labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons and corrugated board, Bobst intends to highlight the future of packaging production.
Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Packaging & Speciality products effective 1 April 2026, they are announcing further necessary pricing adjustments.
Hubergroup Print Solutions continues to expand its footprint in the European UV printing market – driven by strong partnerships, technical expertise, and a focus on consistent quality. Recent success stories from France and Italy highlight how the combination of innovation, persistence, and customer proximity fuels sustainable growth in this dynamic segment.
Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Graphic Paper products (WFC/UWF/MC) effective 16 March 2026, today they are announcing necessary further pricing adjustments. Despite ongoing efficiency efforts, the underlying profitability of the Graphic Paper business has remained at an unsustainably low level for some time. Restoring a healthy margin position is essential to ensure the longterm continuity, quality, and reliability of supply. For this reason, a further price increase has become unavoidable.
Kodak has released version 11.5 of the web-based Prinergy Insite Portals that provide authorized users with 24/7 access from anywhere in the world. The new version brings various enhancements to the Prinergy Insite Prepress Portal (IPP) and the Prinergy Insite Creative Workflow (ICW).
The Grand Printing Group Co., Ltd (Grandprint/Shengda), Chinas largest web-to-print provider, is driving its transformation forward consistently relying on technology from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The huge investment in eleven Jetfire 50 digital inkjet systems from Heidelberg and ten Gallus Five hybrid digital inkjet label presses 2025 is now followed by another order for six Speedmaster CX 92-4 sheetfed machines equipped with AutoPlate Pro and automatic blanket wash-up. These systems are designed for self-adhesive label printing, high-quality brochures, and a full range of commercial print applications.