Baldwin acquires Air Motion Systems to create AMS Spectral UV

Baldwin, a specialist in highly reactive UV, UV LED and IR drying systems, has acquired Air Motion Systems, a provider of UV LED curing technology for the graphic arts industry, launching a ‘new era in providing high-performance technology for the UV industry’. The new entity of Baldwin, part of the Barry-Wehmiller family of companies, will…

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POLAR presents anniversary machines to celebrate its 111th birthday

In 2017, POLAR is celebrating a very special anniversary: 111 years. Looking back with pride on this success story, the company wishes to thank its customers with exclusive gifts. For new orders as of February 2017 customers will receive performance-enhancing options for various products free-of-charge. The promotion is limited and applies to deliveries in 2017.…

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Revival of the email newsletter

Email newsletters – about as old as the internet self – are making a come-back in journalism. They turn out to be one of the few ways to connect with the public directly. This according to Menno Bos in his column for svdj – read his article here. He based his opinion on a recent…

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The best performing Top 400 American printers are cross-medial

PI World has again published its list of profitable printing companies. There were companies that saw their turnover increase by 49%. Binding factor between all companies is the fact that they are cross-medial. Other growth factors: specialisation in growth markets such as labels and packaging, offering a full range of services including  fulfillment and marketing…

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Sustainability Report Tuijtel: sustainability in real life

A select number of people received Tuijtel´s first sustainability report. It is not just a piece of environmentally friendly print, but a report about how a modern print shop deals with sustainability. Print shop isn´t actually the right word for everything the Dutch printer Tuijtel does, as their activities include marketing and cross media services.…

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2016: Print Meets Digital

2016 was, as was to be expected in a drupa year, a year of big technological improvements. First of all the definitive breakthrough of production inkjet. With speeds which come close to traditional print technology, a colour range bigger than any offset printer has ever dreamt of, and the number of copies can be as few as 1, it…

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Memorable Prints – Decorating the Byodo-in temple in Kyoto

Recently, King Printing (Osaka, JP) had the opportunity to take part in the restoration of the shumidan (a dais for a Buddhist image) at the Byodo-in temple in Uji-city, Kyoto. Mr. Yoshio Ushijima, President, King Printing, said: “This project was part of our advance into the industrial printing field. I told my staff to take on this…

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Chili Publish supports good cause

NOT SO SECRET SANTA MAKES PERSONALIZATION (T)WERK FOR EVERYBODY TWERK is an employment initiative where normally gifted people with autism work on extraordinary things. This sheltered workshop and labor care center not only provides B2B companies with administrative and packaging services, but also delivers chocolate gimmicks. They were considering a one-off web shop opportunity for…

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Introductie Sandd-frankeermachine

Als eerste in Nederland introduceert FP-Ruys, in samenwerking met onder meer Sandd, een frankeermachine voor het MKB. Sandd en FP-Ruys maken hiermee voordeliger versturen van post, met een bezorging van twee keer per week, ook haalbaar voor het MKB. Het prijsvoordeel kan oplopen tot 35%. Met deze samenwerking, waaraan ook DPD en PS Nachtdistributie meewerken,…

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Xitron and Global Graphics Partner with Bowling Green State University Communications Program

Xitron, the leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, and high-speed inkjet printing, and Global Graphics, developer of the Harlequin RIP and recognized experts in printing, PDF, and digital document software have announced a joint partnership with Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Xitron and Global Graphics are providing…

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Investment in digital cutting tables support broader range of services

EGM Colour Laboratories has expanded the range of materials it can utilize following the installation of Kongsberg digital finishing tables from Esko. The investment by the Spanish integrated photographic laboratory that offers a comprehensive range of photographic services, has also helped it maintain a competitive advantage with its greater ability to deliver a wider range…

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