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International Gravure Days 2026
The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) celebrated its 70th anniversary during the International Gravure Days, held from 7 to 9 October 2026 at the Munich Marriott Hotel City West. Under the motto “ Strong Tradition. Stronger Future.”, the event brought together representatives of the global gravure industry for three days of knowledge sharing, networking and celebration.
Holmen launches new Incada Duo
For more than 25 years, the Incada paperboard family has been trusted by brands and converters alike. It has now been expanded with a laminated folding box board in higher calipers, Incada Duo.
The high-quality Incada paperboard family, designed for versatile and demanding packaging applications, entered the market in October 2001. Made at Holmen's mill in Workington, UK, from fresh fibres of known and traceable origin, Incada is stiff and lightweight, with a high yield, helping reduce both fibre consumption and transportation weight compared to alternatives.
Toscotec to supply PM2 tissue line for GrandBay Group in Mexico
Toscotec is proud to announce its latest turnkey project for the GrandBay Group, a new PM2 tissue line. The company will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue machine for the Blue Tissue paper mill in Apizaco, Mexico, with a start-up planned in the first semester of 2027. This repeat order marks the third major installation in only five years, underscoring the synergy between the two companies: the new line in Mexico follows the successful delivery of advanced tissue plants for GrandBay Group subsidiaries Papelera Internacional (Guatemala) and Papeles Nacionales (Colombia), highlighting Toscotec’s role as the primary technology partner for tissue production in the LatAm region.
Additive Manufacturing: Business situation improves, expectations cautiously positive
In the fall of 2026, the additive manufacturing industry is somewhat more positive about its current business development than it was a year ago. The current VDMA survey shows an improved business situation and predominantly stable to positive expectations for the coming years. At the same time, costs, technological development and the industrial implementation of additive manufacturing remain central issues for the industry.
Measurable quality for the Japanese paper industry
From October 27 to 29, the Japanese pulp and paper industry will gather for the 69th Japan TAPPI Annual Meeting at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba. Among the exhibitors will be emtec Electronic GmbH with Sales Representative Mr. Daniel Ohndorf joining the company’s local sales partner Ms. Kazumi Tanikawa from Sanyo Technos Co., Ltd. to present measurement solutions that help manufacturers better understand their processes and optimize paper quality.
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.
