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Kanematsu launches new large format card printer

Kanematsu GmbH has announced that it will become the lead distributor for the Canon CX-G6400. The printer will be available across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), offering a unique solution for event badge printing.

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IBS Group successfully commissions starch preparation plant at Mondi Štĕtí

PGA Anlagenbau, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, is celebrating the successful commissioning of a complete starch plant for mass starch preparation at Mondi Štetí, Czech Republic. The plant is destined for the state-of-the-art new paper machine, which went into operation in December 2024. An essential component of the plant is the patented starch cooker PGA starchPerformer.

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Yarn spinning partner Tearfil continues to support Spinnova’s fibre and technology

Spinnova Plc has signed non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Portuguese yarn spinning company, Tearfil Textile Yarns to secure access to Spinnova® fibre volumes. The LOI outlines an important step in Spinnova’s ambitions to create an ecosystem (consortium) to enable the availability of textile materials with sustainable Spinnova® fibre in the textile materials market.

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Kesla sells the product rights of its previously discontinued wood chipper product group

Kesla announced in June 2025 that it had decided to discontinue its wood chipper product group as part of the company's strategic review. At the same time, the company initiated a sales process for the product rights related to wood chipper products. On 17 December 2025, Kesla signed an agreement to sell all product rights related to wood chipper products to the Lithuanian mechanical engineering company UAB Ukmergès Staklès.

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Andritz starts up sludge drying plant at Eldorado Brasil Celulose

International technology group Andritz, which supplied the technology and developed the new biological sludge drying plant for Eldorado Brasil Celulose’s pulp mill in Três Lagoas, Brazil, celebrated the plant’s successful start of operations. This project represents another step forward in Eldorado’s strategies to transform waste into energy and enhance the environmental efficiency of its operations.

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Miraclon strengthens global service network

Miraclon today announced the appointment of Rajagurulingam (Raja) Ramalingam as Service Manager for the Asia Pacific Region. Based in Singapore, Raja will lead the company’s regional service organization, driving excellence in customer service and technical support, field performance, and operational execution across the region.

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Emtec Electronic celebrates 30 Years of innovation, precision and global partnerships

Emtec Electronic GmbH, offering measurement solutions for the paper, nonwovens and textile industries, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Since its founding on December 19, 1995, with just four dedicated employees, the company has grown into a globally recognised specialist headquartered in Leipzig, supported by a network of more than 30 international representatives.

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Hubergroup is announcing an inflation correction in its overall pricing

Hubergroup announces a necessary strategic price correction across its entire product portfolio in Europe. Over the past years, hubergroup has consciously absorbed significant inflation-driven cost increases without passing them on to customers. To continue ensuring the renowned quality standards, expert technical service, and—most importantly—reliable supply security, this price adjustment is now essential.

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Fiery completes acquisition of Inèdit Software

Fiery, LLC, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Spanish print technology company Inèdit Software. Print providers will be able to continue to enjoy high-quality RIP solutions for digital print applications from Inèdit products like neoStampa, neoTextil, neoCatalog, and neoMatch. These complement Fiery’s existing solutions for commercial, industrial, wide-format, direct-to-film (DTF), and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, offering print providers a one-stop-shop for a broad range of printing applications – all with the freedom to use printers from the industry’s widest selection of manufacturers.

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RemaDays – The entire advertising and printing market in one place

RemaDays Trade Fair is a unique event that brings together the entire advertising industry in one location – from promotional gifts and textiles, through visual advertising, to the latest solutions in printing technology.

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Kemijarvi Biorefinery appoints Dr. Markku Hämäläinen to its Board of Directors

Kemijarvi Biorefinery Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Markku Hämäläinen as a new member of its Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2026. Dr. Hämäläinen brings decades of international leadership experience in the forest industry, paper and board manufacturing, and large-scale industrial transformation.

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EMT International launches Advanced Die-Cut Postcard Sheeting System

EMT International has announced the release of its new Vira Shape Advanced Die-Cut Postcard Sheeting System, designed to help commercial printers and direct mailers meet the growing demand for high-volume, premium-quality postcards. Engineered as part of EMT’s evolving Vira modular platform, this system enables custom-shaped postcard production across a wide range of run lengths — from short, targeted micro-runs to sustained, high-volume production — all at speeds up to 500 feet per minute, while maintaining flawless registration, precise cut quality, and consistent performance.

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