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Voith delivers its 3,000th headbox
Voith has reached an important milestone with the delivery of its 3,000th headbox. Since the first Voith headbox was supplied in 1914, the company has continuously improved one of the most critical components of the paper machine. Today, Voith headboxes are installed in paper mills around the world and form the technological basis for stable production, consistent quality and high operational efficiency.
Hubergroup strengthens its position in the UV printing market
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.
Sappi Europe announces additional price increase for graphic paper products effective 15 April 2026
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.
OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis™
OnceMore® from Södra, the world’s first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into high-quality dissolving pulp, will begin using TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to strengthen traceability from raw material to retail across the value chain. OnceMore® produces dissolving pulp made from blended textile waste and wood sourced from responsibly managed Swedish forests. By integrating TextileGenesis, OnceMore® supports the growing need for verified data and secure, transparent tracking throughout increasingly complex supply chain.
Kodak launches Prinergy Insite Portals 11.5
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).
Grandprint invests in hybrid technology from Heidelberg
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.
The Navigator Company announces 4–7% price increase on UWF papers in Europe from April 6th onwards
The Navigator Company will implement a 4-7% price increase on all uncoated woodfree (UWF) printing and writing paper products sold in Europe, with the upper range applied to entry-level grades. The new prices will apply to dispatches from April 6th onwards. This decision reflects the ongoing and significant increase in key cost components, including energy, transportation, essential raw materials for pulp and paper production, and labour.
Barry-Wehmiller announces the passing of Chairman Bob Chapman
It is with profound sadness that Barry-Wehmiller announces the death of its Chairman of the Board, Robert H. Chapman. Bob Chapman was more than a business leader, author and speaker, he was a relentless optimist who dedicated his life to building a better world. He worked to redefine what it meant to be a leader in business, to further the understanding that it was an awesome responsibility because the way we lead impacts the way people live. He worked tirelessly to bring more caring to business and built the foundation for Barry-Wehmiller to champion new definitions for success in business: by demonstrating that economic growth and human vibrancy can exist in harmony.
Kemira secures Canadian PMRA registration for KemConnect® DEX
Kemira announced that it has secured Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) registration for KemConnect® DEX, its chlorine-free, performic acid-based, sustainable disinfection method for waste and process water treatment solution. The approval marks an important milestone in expanding Kemira’s North American sustainable, technology-driven antibacterial portfolio.
The Navigator Company announces a 30-50 USD price increase on UWF papers in overseas markets
The Navigator Company implements a 30-50 USD price increase in Uncoated Woodfree (UWF) Papers in Overseas markets, given the current trading situation.
Amfortis v4 and PackIQ: ECO3's newest packaging prepress innovations
ECO3 announces the release of Amfortis v4, the latest update to its prepress workflow software for packaging printers and converters. The new version will be presented at the ExpoPrint & ConverFlexo trade show in Brazil. Amfortis is ECO3’s dedicated workflow solution for packaging, managing all prepress tasks such as preflighting, artwork editing, step-and-repeat, proofing and rendering. Version 4 builds on this foundation with significant advancements in automation and integration, solving the evolving needs of packaging printers and converters like shorter runs, tighter deadlines and more complex customer expectations.
Holland Capital backs QIPC-EAE to lead the next chapter of industrial automation
When a newspaper press stops mid-run, every minute of downtime translates directly into lost production and revenue. For more than six decades, QIPC-EAE has been developing the software and control systems that keep newspaper printing presses running reliably around the world. Holland Capital is now investing in QIPC-EAE to support the company’s next phase of growth and technological innovation within the global graphics industry.
