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Chemspec Europe to return to Cologne in May 2026
Chemspec Europe, cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, has announced its return to Cologne on 6-7 May 2026. Six months ahead of opening, three quarters of exhibition space has already been sold, with several industry heavyweights already confirmed. The quality line-up includes industry leaders like Evonik, WeylChem, CABB, Saltigo, Seqens, Johnson Matthey, Yashashvi Rasayan, and Brenntag.
New Diamant MC 30: The ideal gateway to hardcover production
With the new Diamant MC 30 book line, Müller Martini is launching a powerful tailored solution for companies looking to enter into industrial hardcover production. This configuration already features essential options, delivering excellent value for money.
SCA awarded Gold in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
SCA has been awarded a Gold Medal in EcoVadis’ global sustainability assessment for 2025. At the same time, the company’s overall score has increased from 78 to 79, placing SCA among the top five percent of companies worldwide. EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading providers of independent sustainability ratings, assessing companies across four main areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Perfecting Circularity Together: Highlights from the 2025 4evergreen Conference
The 2025 4evergreen Annual Conference brought together companies from across Europe’s fibrebased packaging value chain for a day of open discussion, practical learning, and forwardlooking inspiration. Held in Brussels and streamed live to an online audience, the event highlighted how collaboration is accelerating the shift toward a truly circular packaging ecosystem.
Heidelberg expands digital printing portfolio - Jetfire 75 in B2 format now available
Global volumes in commercial printing are continuing to develop steadily. While the average print run is becoming ever shorter, the number of print jobs is increasing. If print shops are to ensure this order structure is profitable for them, they need more flexibility and automation in their production operations, as well as digitalized processes. Many commercial print shops are therefore increasingly turning to industrial digital printing solutions while also continuing to use highly efficient sheetfed offset printing presses for longer runs. According to forecasts, the global volume of commercial jobs being printed with inkjet technology will grow by over four percent annually up to 2030.
Lessebo Paper launches Lessebo Covers for book covers where precision meets character
Lessebo Paper introduces Lessebo Covers, a premium uncoated paper developed specifically for book covers where material choice plays a decisive role in both expression and performance. Created to balance technical precision with tactile character, Lessebo Covers is designed to support book designs that need to feel as considered as they look.
The Navigator Company fights against climate change and deforestation
The Navigator Company is among the world's leading companies in the fight against climate change and deforestation. The company has once again achieved the highest rating of ‘A’ (Leadership) in the CDP Climate Change and CDP Forests questionnaires, reinforcing its top position in the prestigious CDP A-List for Climate and Forests.
Hubergroup Chemicals presents expanded portfolio at Paint India 2026
Hubergroup Chemicals, one of the largest manufacturers in the speciality chemicals sector, will once again showcase its portfolio at Paint India, which takes place from February 19 to 21, 2026, in Mumbai. The chemicals specialist will use this opportunity to present its state-of-the-art portfolio of Resins, Energy Curing UV-Oligomers & UV-Monomers, Additives and Colourants. Moreover, the team will inform about the possibilities of Custom Manufacturing (CMO) of raw materials for the chemical industry at stand no. M9 in Hall 4.
Agfa receives final expert ruling on receivable related to sale of Offset Solutions division to Aurelius
Agfa has received the final report of the independent expert regarding the outstanding receivable under the share purchase agreement that was signed with Aurelius Group for the sale of Agfa’s Offset Solutions division.
Fiery XF 9 unlocks new ways to produce high-value large format print
Fiery, LLC announces the launch of XF 9, the latest release of Fiery’s high-performance software RIP, color management, and workflow solution designed to streamline all aspects of large format print production. Winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Award for best large format RIP software, Fiery XF 9 adds cutting-edge capabilities that unlock new levels of value out of your large format print operations.
Sara Ghione joins Omya Performance Polymer Distribution as President for Rubber Polymers and Additives
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has appointed Sara Ghione as President for Rubber Polymers and Additives, effective January 1st. Based in Oftringen, Switzerland, and reporting to CEO Carsten Harms, Sara has over 20 years’ experience in the chemical distribution industry, most recently as Business Director for Polymers and Rubber EMEA for Brenntag.
Heidelberg strengthens financing structure
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has reorganized its Group financing to further optimize its financing structure. At the start of the year, the syndicated credit line arranged in 2023 was replaced by a new consortium loan facility and extended up to 2030 ahead of its maturity date. The facility amount has been increased to € 436 million and has been implemented with a slightly different group of banks.
