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Art or science? How to avoid the most common mistakes in lamination
While not required in every application, lamination is one of the most widely used techniques to not only protect printed work but also add that extra special finish to make your graphics stand out to passers-by. However, as useful as it may be, it does not come without its challenges. New developments across hardware and materials have made life easier for industry professionals but there are still several issues that crop up and cause headaches for those laminating work.
(Authored by Luigi Cristicini, Senior Technical Research and Development Manager at Drytac.)
Venator announces price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Venator - a global manufacturer of pigments and additives – today announced a mandatory price increase of €300/t for all titanium dioxide pigments and performance additive products sold in Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EMEA), effective February 1, 2025 (customer terms permitting). This adjustment is necessary to address the sustained elevated and volatile energy costs that are impacting manufacturing across Europe.
Hunkeler Innovationdays
Heidelberg at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025
Print shops are facing the challenge of having to process a growing number of short runs both efficiently and profitably in their production departments. That means keeping manual interventions to an absolute minimum. Integrating industrial inkjet printing into a digital ecosystem is therefore extremely important for the commercial market and the growth strategy of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The market launch of the Jetfire 50 B3 sheetfed inkjet system unveiled at drupa 2024, which benefits from a link to Prinect technology, is going according to plan. Customers in Switzerland are soon to be the first to have their systems installed.
Koenig & Bauer Durst opens VariJet 106 customer center
A unique opportunity to see and test digital, offset and post-print production on a single site is now a reality with the opening in Radebeul, Germany, of a dedicated hall for the VariJet 106, the hybrid press for folding cartons jointly developed by Durst and Koenig & Bauer.
Kaskad makes long-awaited comeback in the nordic market
The Swedish-made coloured paper Kaskad from Lessebo Paper, a classic beloved for its high quality and versatility, is back in the Nordic market after a hiatus. It is now available as a stock item at Addbrand. The distributor Addbrand is reintroducing the Kaskad paper series in A4 format for distribution in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. The paper is already in stock, initial deliveries have been dispatched, and the customer response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Successful year 2024 for Polar
The year 2024 marks an important milestone for the Polar Group: With outstanding successes at drupa and a financial year that exceeded expectations, the company is celebrating a year full of successes and innovations. Polar was able to close the 2024 financial year with a result that significantly exceeded the targets set. A key factor in this success was the successful balancing act of successfully marketing the modular systems for automated cutting in the commercial printing and label finishing sector in addition to the standard business with cutting machines in various sizes. The company plans to further optimize this balancing act in 2025 in order to consolidate its market position.
SCA increases NBSK price to USD 1,530
SCA will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe by 50 USD per tonne. The new price will be effective February 1st. “We observe improvements in several global markets, while producer stocks are decreasing,” comments Henning Ellström, VP Sales and Marketing Pulp.
Mondi at Paris Packaging Week 2025
Paris Packaging Week at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition centre is a global event for the cosmetics, beverage, luxury and aerosol packaging industries. It is the perfect meeting place for brand owners, material suppliers and service providers along the entire value chain. An important driver for the industry is sustainability. From 28 to 29 January 2025, Mondi will be demonstrating at Stand E34 how paper packaging can support the sustainability efforts of branded goods manufacturers in the luxury segment. With its broad portfolio, Mondi offers luxury goods manufacturers a wide range of sustainable papers for high-quality luxury packaging.
OnPrintShop has launched version 12.0
OnPrintShop successfully released Version 12.0 recently, introducing the second round of AI-driven web-to-print capabilities following its previous iteration. This version is equipped with ground-breaking innovations that maximize business productivity, enhance customer experience and simplifies print workflows.
Always on track with smart bks+ web edge sensors
By updating its bks+ ultrasonic web edge sensors, microsonic packs maximum performance into a compact, rugged housing. The new bks+ web edge sensors are equipped with the latest IO-Link version 1.1.3. This enables seamless integration into modern production environments and further optimises monitoring of the material position. The web edge sensors offer a wide working range of 12 mm or 40 mm.
175 years of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is entering its anniversary year 2025 with a growth strategy: March 11, 2025, marks the 175th anniversary of the company's founding. What began over a century and a half ago as a bell foundry in Frankenthal in the Palatinate region of Germany, has since developed into a global technology company and total solutions provider for print shops and packaging applications. Heidelberg is tackling the challenges of the future with a clear growth strategy.
Neschen laminators: Now available directly in Germany
Neschen, renowned as a provider of innovative laminator technology, is introducing a new sales model for Germany. Effective immediately, Neschen laminators are available directly from the company, providing customers with a simple and direct way to access products, services, and support. This milestone coincides with Neschen's participation at wetec – the International Trade Fair for Sign making, Digital Printing, Illuminated Advertising, and Digital Signage – held in Stuttgart from February 13 to 15, 2025. At Booth 8E20 in Hall 8, the company will showcase its advanced laminator portfolio, including innovative solutions for a wide range of applications in the graphics and communications industry.
