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Vol. 17 / Issue 176 / January - February 2020

Online Printing Services Continue to Grow Find out what the real prospects are for the growth and development in this area.

Hybrid Pack Printing: Four Key Impacts for Flexo

Routine Work Done by Managers will Be Fully Automated by 2024

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Contents News

SGI 2020

Regional Peterborough Label Manufacturer Provides Free Medical Care to Families in Pakistan

Clickable Paper-Enabled Book Adoptions Increase for Printing Education

Saudi Plastics and Petrochem Exhibition & Saudi Print and Pack Exhibition 2020 Kicks Off

Egyptian Prime Minister Inaugurates pacprocess MEA

Lebanon’s The Daily Star Temporarily Suspends Print Edition

Car Wrapping as an Advertising Medium in UAE Set to Grow in 2020

Heliozid Océ Adds Canon Océ Colorado 1650 to its UVgel Printer Series

Masonlite Marks its Four Decades in the Industry

Flex-Europa Shows Off New Solutions at SGI 2020

UAE’s Digital Display Space Set to Get a Makeover in 2020

International OKI and Mimaki Engineering Ink International Sales Agreement

Quad to Sell Omaha Packaging Plant

EFI Shows off New MIS/ERP and Digital Print Solutions at EFI Connect 2020 Conference

Revamped World Wrap Masters to Return to FESPA Global Print Expo 2020

Atlantis-Pak installs Mark Andy Performance Series Press

Print Make Wear Spotlights Sportswear Manufacturing at FESPA Global Print Expo 2020

SGIA and NAPCO Media Announce Sponsors of Wide-Format Summit 2020

Global Print Expo 2020 Set to Inform and Inspire Visitors

Durst Restructures Textile Printing Segment

FESPA Global Print Expo 2020: Where Print Comes Alive

Difficult Market Impacts Heidelberg’s Profitability in Q3 and Full Year 2019/20

Zünd Expands its Presence in the French Market

B•U•T Dubai Opens the BUT.gallery

9 Reason Why You Cannot Miss SinoCorrugated South 2020

FESPA 2020

Events

drupa 2020 Find Your Success at drupa 2020

Asahi Photoproducts to Demo Water Recycling Unit at drupa 2020

Highcon Brings Agile Production with Digital Finishing to drupa 2020

drupa 2020: The New Speedmaster Generation is Now Available

Packaging Speaks Green at Bologna’s International Forum 2020

Indian Interpack Alliance Trade Fairs Report an Increase in Visitor Numbers

Products and Applications Koenig & Bauer Launches CorruCUT Sheetfed Flexo Press and Die Cutter Tharstern Launch Three New MIS Features to Kick-Off 2020

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DTM Print Launches the LX610e Color Label Printer

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Drytac Adds Extra Opacity to Window Graphics with SpotOn White M50

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EFI Launches New Mid-Volume Roll-to-Roll LED 3m and 5m Printer Line

LogoJet Announces Enhanced Edition: The UVx40R PLUS

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Ricoh Highlights its Software and Solutions at EFI Connect 2020

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Zünd Digital Cutter Enhances Florida Printing Company’s Commitment to Customers

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ONLINE PRINTING SERVICES CONTINUE TO GROW FIND OUT WHAT THE REAL PROSPECTS ARE FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THIS AREA.

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HYBRID PACK PRINTING: FOUR KEY IMPACTS FOR FLEXO

ROUTINE WORK DONE BY MANAGERS WILL BE FULLY AUTOMATED BY 2024

Although almost all online businesses have some elements in common – strong automation, effective quality management, impeccable customer care – online printing is not an exact science, nor does it provide for a common or standard organisational model that can be adopted and copied indefinitely. The internet is instead a powerful interactive channel and as such it must be understood, exploited and supported. Check out inside, what the real prospects for growth and development are in this area, and which investments have to be made.

Opinion and Insight BOPP Films For Packaging Market Latest Trends, Demand and Analysis 2026

69% of Routine Work Currently Done by Managers will Be Fully Automated by 2024

Gartner Says 42% of Sales Leaders Rate Their Sales Analytics ROI as Significantly Higher Than Expected

Five Key New Markets for Folding Cartons

Nonwovens Market to Grow by $18 Billion Over Five Years

Hybrid Pack Printing: Four Key Impacts for Flexo

Between Global Trends and Local Patterns, Online Printing Continues to Grow Written by Lorenzo Villa, Print Engineer and Publisher

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Peterborough Label Manufacturer Provides Free Medical Care to Families in Pakistan A family-owned business in Peterborough that provides free medical care to families in Pakistan is raising money for new equipment. AA Labels, a specialist labels manufacturer, opened the Sakina Al Shafa Clinic in Lahore in 2009 to provide free general medical care for families unable to afford private medical costs. It now aims to raise another c. £200K to purchase used Angiography and ECG equipment to expand its services and diagnose a range of heart conditions.cThe clinic was established by AA Labels’ owner, Sohail Sethi, who was born in the UK but spent his early formative years living with family in Lahore, before marrying his wife, Asifa, who also originates from the city. In order to create new jobs and opportunities, AA Labels relocated its accounts, IT and design teams to Lahore, leading to the creation

of the medical practice. Sohail Sethi comments: “The motivation was to assist with the alleviation of hardship associated with poverty through the provision of free medical services in a city that has connections and history for my family.A property was acquired for the purpose of the relocation and the idea for a clinic to occupy the ground floor area was born. When the clinic first opened it was intended to serve a small local community in north of Lahore, providing free basic consultation, medical and prescription services for around 300 patients a week, but it has since grown to become five times that size due to increasing demand. The clinic serves a particularly poor neighbourhood in Lahore and unfortunately, the provision of free medical services such as this are not common in Pakistan, hence the need to expand the size of the clinic

and range of services provided to keep pace with demand. As AA Labels continues to grow as a business, it enables us to provide free general medical services to more and more families, and improve access to treatment and equipment.” The clinic is entirely funded by Medicaid Action Ltd, the charity set up by Sohail and Asifa to support the day-to-day running of the clinic. Money raised by the charity enables the clinic to open six days a week and employ six full-time members of staff who now see around 300 patients per day for consultations and repeat medication for illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure. The premises benefit from two fully equipped GP consultation and examination rooms, a nurse’s consultation and examination room, a pharmacy, waiting rooms and a reception area.

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Clickable Paper-Enabled Book Adoptions Increase for Printing Education

Georgia Southern University and Illinois State University are the latest adopters of Introduction to Graphic Communication (www.igcbook. com). They join a growing number of nationally recognized universities offering degrees in graphic arts and related areas. The textbook is the first to use Ricoh’s Clickable Paper technology to access videos and other related learning material. Students and instructors at the University of Houston, an early adopter of the text, have praised the book’s combination of print and digital media. “The primary textbook for this course, Introduction to Graphic Communication by Levenson and Parsons, is an impressive example of print-to-web technology,” one student noted. “I love the concept of Clickable Paper. I intend to reference the book in my career as a digital marketer.” Pat McGrew of Print Sample TV said that Introduction to Graphic Communication “shows how Augmented Reality can tell

additional stories as opposed to what is printed in the book…It extends print into other ways of communicating.” Many schools are using the book to teach applications and technologies from design and prepress to press to post-press, as well as industrial history, industry segments, color management, workflow, digital printing, best practices, and more. Using a mobile device, the book enables accessing videos, websites, technology demonstrations, and even chat groups directly from printed (ink on paper) pages. According to co-author Harvey Levenson, Cal Poly Professor Emeritus, “the book appeals to different learning styles, and seems to have become the go-to book for teaching graphic communication and related topics across education levels and for industry training.” Published by IntuIdeas and printed on demand by Yurchak Printing in Landisville,

PA, the book also comes with a free syllabus to help instructors integrate the book into their courses. Other schools adopting the book include Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Arizona State University, Bowling Green University, Calvert County Public Schools (Prince Frederick, MD), Georgia Southern University, Illinois State University, Keefe Regional Technical School (Framingham, MA), Lewis-Clark State College (Lewiston, ID), Metamora Township High School (Metamora, IL), Ryerson University, South Central College (North Mankato, MN), and the University of Houston. Additionally, a consortium of colleges and universities in China is translating the book, including Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Shanghai Publishing and Printing College, Shenzhen Polytechnic, and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology.

Saudi Plastics and Petrochem Exhibition & Saudi Print and Pack Exhibition 2020 Kicks Off pabilities and potentials in various related sectors.” Al Al-Sheikh further emphasized the importance of the exhibition as it presents an ideal opportunity to explore the potential of these sectors and learn about the investment opportunities available in the Saudi market. The exhibition makes this possible by bringing together hundreds of exhibitors in the Kingdom, and by attracting thousands of visitors including specialists, businessmen, project developers, VIPs and decision-makers from various industrial sectors. He pointed out that the exhibition contributes to enhancing the private sector’s participation in economic development and in the creation of additional job opportunities for citizens with competencies. Furthermore, he noted that the Company has succeeded in presenting an even more successful and exceptional version of the exhibition this year, keeping pace with the growth of dynamic sectors in the Kingdom. Besides, 70 percent of the raw materials exported from Saudi Arabia to all parts of the world are raw materials of petroleum derivatives, and the value of exports of the plastics and chemicals sectors account for about 60 percent of the non-oil exports to the Kingdom, which owns 67 percent share of the region’s packaging industry, he added. Al Al-Sheikh said: “Through the hosting of this exhibition, we, at Riyadh Exhibition Company Ltd, strive to provide a vital and effective platform for visitors and exhibitors and to facilitate communication channel between them. We also remain committed to assisting them in achieving various milestones for the relevant industrial sectors and shaping current and future trends in the development of environmentally friendly solutions and sustainable mechanisms that contribute to the strengthening of the local economy of the Kingdom and that of various other countries that are participating in the exhibition. In addition, participants will also be able to attend a series of relevant and comprehensive dis-

cussions that address issues related to the current challenges facing the industry and demonstrate how to take advantage of the opportunities available in the future.” Saudi PPPP 2020 showcased the most recent innovations and advancements in the fields of printing, packaging, plastic and petrochemical industries and will underscore their pivotal roles in the growth of the national economy. The latest edition of the exhibition will witness the participation of more than 424 exhibitors from 26 countries, spread across eight major international pavilions. It will also allow participants to highlight their brands and market them in the Kingdom, which is a thriving economic destination within the Middle East. The exhibition’s agenda included the ‘Saudi Conference of Plastic and Petrochemicals’ on January 14, 2020, and the ‘Saudi Conference for Printing and Packaging,’ which will be held over two consecutive days, on January 15 and January 16, 2020. Saudi Plastic and Petrochemicals Exhibition 2020 and the Saudi Print and Pack 2020 will be held with the diamond sponsorship of SABIC and Advanced Petrochemical Company, supported by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu as the supporting partner of the industry; and the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones Modon as an industry partner. Saudi Industrial Development Fund is the industrial empowerment partner and the Riyadh Chamber is a supporting partner of the exhibition.

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The 17th edition of Saudi Plastic and Petrochemicals Exhibition and the Saudi Print and Pack (Saudi PPPP) kicked off, under the patronage and the presence of H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. This edition of the exhibition, which runs until January 16, will showcase a series of innovations and creations in the fields of printing, packaging, plastic and petrochemical industries, with an aim to support the economic diversification and prosperity of the Kingdom and all the region. The exhibition witnessed a wide local, regional and international participation from various sectors of industry as it serves as an ideal platform for companies, distributors, suppliers and various stakeholders, to showcase their products and services. It also enables them to learn more about the latest technologies and services used by the plastic and petrochemical industries, which play pivotal roles in driving the growth of the country’s national economy, in conjunction with the Kingdom’s assumption of the G20 presidency for the year 2020, to focus on the Business 20 (B20), which aims to build a vital environment to come out with initiatives amid an increasingly challenging business environment characterized by rising protectionism, populism, and raising growth and productivity. Mohammad Al Al-Sheikh, Business development director, Riyadh Exhibition Company Ltd, said: “The exhibition is a leading regional and global platform that brings together decision makers, experts, manufacturers and suppliers in the sectors of printing, packaging, plastic and petrochemical industries under one roof. Considered as the most important specialized exhibition at the national level, Saudi PPPP allows the participants to explore the potential of the dynamic sectors in Saudi Arabia, the region and the world, thereby promoting industrial sustainability and the development of trade ca-

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Egyptian Prime Minister Inaugurates pacprocess MEA The first pacprocess Middle East Africa, which took place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo from 9 to 11 December 2019, was impressive from the start. This interpack alliance trade fair was organised by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with IFP Group and Konzept. Exhibitors were very satisfied with the quality and number of visitors as well as the organisational quality and location of the event. They also regarded combining pacprocess MEA with the already well-established Food Africa trade fair, which took place in parallel, an excellent idea. The two events drew a total of 21,640 visitors. Prior to its launch, pacprocess MEA already received support from the highest political levels, as it was sponsored by the Egyptian President H. E. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly’s opening tour emphasised the high regard the policy makers have for the trade fair; they count on viable trade fair concepts to draw investors to the land by the Nile and are developing markets accordingly. Egypt pursues the self-imposed aim of becoming a business hub for the region. Besides renowned companies, a large number of government institutions

and associations are represented on the pacprocess MEA advisory board. “pacprocess MEA has clearly exceeded our expectations as well as those of the companies involved. The feedback we received regarding generated leads and general interest was exceptionally high for a debut event. The interest in modern process and packaging technology and the corresponding materials is tangible in this country,” said Bernd Jablonowski, Global Portfolio Manager at Messe Düsseldorf, clearly pleased with the outcome. pacprocess MEA 2019 welcomed 125 exhibiting companies, among them 31 international companies from 12 countries. The German delegation was represented by ten companies at the respective group stand. The event addressed the interpack alliance’s eight core target groups: food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectionery and baked goods, consumer and industrial goods – covering the entire value chain in each category. The trade fair also addressed providers of packaging, packaging materials and the relevant manufacturing technology. Recycling, environmental technol-

ogy and packaging printing were other topics of interest at the event. The combination of pacprocess MEA with Food Africa, a trade fair for food products organised by IFP Group and Konzept, proved ideal. In general, all companies agreed that this parallelism allows for a great many synergies in the field of food. Both events were accompanied by an excellently attended conference programme in the trade fair halls, with speakers who focussed on general topics such as sustainable packaging and the recycling economy, future industry trends as well as SAVE FOOD. Contents specific to the region were also addressed, such as important trade agreements in Africa and new export regulations. The exhibitor feedback on the trade fair run in general was also extremely positive. The event clearly exceeded the expectations of many companies; as a result, some already expressed a strong interest in the next edition of pacprocess MEA. This annual event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo from 17 to 19 December 2020, once again in parallel to the Food Africa trade fair. Exhibitors can contact Messe Düsseldorf to register.

Lebanon’s The Daily Star Temporarily Suspends Print Edition

Lebanon’s English-language newspaper The Daily Star has an-

nounced that it has temporarily suspended its print edition due to the financial challenges facing the Lebanese press which have been exacerbated by the deterioration of the economic situation in the country. The newspaper said that The Daily Star’s website – http://www. dailystar.com.lb – and social media platforms will remain operational, “and as usual will continue to offer first-rate news coverage and content from Lebanon, the Middle East and beyond.” “A drop to virtually no advertising

revenue in the last quarter of 2019, as well as in January of this year, compounded the already dire financial situation that has ravaged Lebanese newspapers with the rise of digital media and years of dwindling spending on ads as a result of the years-old economic slowdown,” the newspaper said. The Daily Star plans to relaunch its print version very soon. Founded in 1952, The Daily Star was the first English-language newspaper in the Arab world. It stopped printing during the Civil War but relaunched in 1996.

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OKI and Mimaki Engineering Ink International Sales Agreement

On January 6, 2020, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. and OKI Data Corporation, the OKI Group’s printer company, concluded an exclusive international sales agreement for the distribution of OKI Data’s wide-format inkjet printers. Under the terms of this agreement, the two companies will expand their sales alliance in Japan, announced in March 2019, to encompass overseas sales. Under this agreement, from April 1,

2020, Mimaki Engineering will sell OKI Data’s wide-format inkjet printers, ink and other supplies, and maintenance parts in overseas markets through Mimaki Engineering’s robust international sales network. The products covered by this international alliance include OKI Data’s two wide-format inkjet printers capable of high-speed, high-density printing—the ColorPainter H3-104s and the ColorPainter M-64s—as well as ink and other supplies for

these models and for other OKI Data’s wide-format inkjet printers previously sold by OKI Data. Mimaki Engineering will initiate sales and maintenance of these products on April 1. Mimaki Engineering develops, manufactures, sells, and maintains commercial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and the ink and software used with such products. Backed by an international dealer network in some 150 countries, Mimaki Engineering delivers not just products, but a comprehensive environment for delivering peace of mind to customers who use the products, advocating community-based sales activities as a keyword. OKI Data concluded this agreement based on its high regard for Mimaki Engineering’s technological capabilities and sales and maintenance performance in the wide-format inkjet printer business and OKI Data’s judgment that the alliance will make it possible both to continue serving existing customers reliably and to propose solutions to even more customers.

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Quad to Sell Omaha Packaging Plant

Quad/Graphics has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Omaha packaging plant for $40 million to Graphic Packaging International, a leading provider of packaging solutions to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer products companies. Quad will use proceeds from the sale to reduce debt. “The Omaha plant’s focus on highvolume, low-cost converting for folding cartons is a great fit with a vertically integrated supplier like Graphic Packaging, which operates both paperboard mills and converting facilities,” said Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO of Quad. “We have a very talented, customer-focused team in Omaha, backed by excellent manufacturing capabilities, and we wish them well as part of the Graphic Packaging network.”

Added Quadracci, “This divestiture allows us to focus on our higher value packaging solutions that help clients create a cohesive brand experience across all channels – from consumer packaging to print, broadcast and digital advertising to instore signage and displays. As part of our oneof-a-kind integrated marketing platform, our packaging solutions support speed-to-market through strategy and creative, structural design, package performance testing, prepress, printing and logistics, and more.” Quad continues to invest in and grow its core packaging platform, which consists of plants in Franklin, Wis.; Spartanburg, S.C.; Leominster, Mass.; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In 2019, the Company successfully expanded packaging operations

to the Northeastern United States by re-equipping its existing Leominster, Mass., commercial printing plant. Today, the Leominster plant serves a variety of packaging clients in multiple market verticals. In 2020, Quad plans to expand its packaging operations in the Dominican Republic, adding a 30,000-square-foot addition, as well as new equipment including two presses, a die cutter and a folder-gluer. “We are proud of our packaging platform and our ability to serve premier brands in a variety of geographies and market verticals, including apparel, confectionary, healthcare, beauty, electronics, food and beverage,” Quadracci said. Mesirow Financial’s Investment Banking Group served as financial advisor to Quad on this transaction.

EFI Shows off New MIS/ERP and Digital Print Solutions at EFI Connect 2020 Conference MarketDirect PackCentral solution for packaging eCommerce and campaign management. The new workflow enhancements EFI is bringing to market help print and packaging companies operate more efficiently and make smarter decisions through the use of data. For one EFI customer that has upgraded to new EFI solutions for the EFI Packaging Suite, Montrealbased Netpak, the latest workflow solutions from EFI can have significant positive impacts. Netpak Chief Operating Officer Georges Berbari said of his company’s Packaging Suite improvements, “With these recent workflow enhancements, we expect to make massive improvements to our overall order-to-cash process and push jobs through the plant faster, which will be a big win for us and for our customers.” EFI Connect’s exhibit area also features new technology for digital print management, including EFI IQ – a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that tracks and monitors printer utilization as well as ink and substrate usage, giving users more capabilities to optimize their operations. IQ features include EFI ColorGuard – an award-winning solution that standardizes the verification process to ensure consistent, accurate color on printers using EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs). The new, 138-inch wide VUTEk D3r printer launching at Connect – and a 205-inch wide D5r model – form a new mid-range, roll-to-roll printer line that helps sign and display graphics customers drive more volume with high-end work. The new roll-to-roll printers offer outstanding smoothness in shadows, gradients, and transitions and precise and sharp 3-point size text with a true resolution of up to 1,200 dots per inch. Their LED curing capabilities ensure not only cost savings but also a more environmentally sound printing solution, consuming less energy and enabling the use of thinner, heat-sensitive substrates. The printers leverage many of the advanced capabilities from EFI’s

highly successful VUTEk 3r+ and 5r+ printers, offering a mid-range solution with an even wider variety of high-value applications with white and clear ink. The new printer line also supports the unique collection of options for VUTEk roll-to-roll LED printers, providing a full system for higher efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership. EFI Connect’s 120+ conference sessions and a slate of general session keynotes deliver key insights and learning for customer success in everything from technology innovation to management and marketing strategy. The conference’s keynote sessions include Jeff Jacobson in his first Connect conference as Chairman and CEO. Connect also features a special fireside chat keynote presentation with former EFI CEO Guy Gecht. A second fireside chat keynote presentation features enterprise management systems expert and former IBM senior executive, Alfred Zollar. EFI executives Gabriel Matsliach, senior vice president and general manager, EFI Productivity Software; Toby Weiss, senior vice president, and general manager, EFI Fiery; and Ken Hanulec, vice president of worldwide marketing, EFI, are also giving general session presentations highlighting the new evolving trends for customer success and the technological innovations EFI is creating to address them.

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The annual Electronics For Imaging, Inc. Connect event – one of the print industry’s longestrunning and most successful user conferences – has entered its third decade of valuable information sharing, discussion and networking. EFI customers, along with EFI partners and industry trade media, are witnessing thought-provoking discussion from industry leaders, along with new tech advancements designed to drive digital print production efficiency and profitability. The range of EFI products at this year’s conference – held Jan. 21-24 at The Wynn Las Vegas – include advanced, productivity-enhancing solutions coming to market for EFI’s leading print and packaging MIS/ERP technology portfolio. Connect 2020 also features the worldwide debut of the new EFI VUTEk D3r mid-volume, roll-to-roll superwide-format printer, and new cloud-based solutions for digital print management. Connect attendees are learning about the latest advancements in integrated print and packaging workflows, including EFI Productivity Suite offerings for automated business and production management. New features include: • Advanced, end-to-end workflow support for short-run label printing in the EFI Packaging Suite • Faster estimating in the EFI Midmarket Print Suite, along with improved inventory control for display graphics roll media • Real-time mobile device estimating using EFI iQuote and RFQ spreadsheet import capabilities in the Enterprise Commercial Print Suite • New Business Intelligence capabilities and an overhauled, simplified user interface for the EFI Corrugated Packaging Suite • An automated job creation application programming interface for short-run jobs and connectivity to advanced EFI Process Shipper workflows with the EFI Publication Print Suite • Engagement-based campaign targeting tools in EFI MarketDirect Cross Media, and the new

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Atlantis-Pak installs Mark Andy Performance Series Press

Atlantis-Pak, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of sausage casings, has installed a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexo press in its label printing department in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia. The new Mark Andy, which joins three European manufactured presses, already accounts for 40% of total label production at the plant. To understand the significance of this installation one needs to look at the background to Atlantis-Pak. Established in 1993 as the first company in Russia to manufacture plastic casings, the company now employs 2,500 people, sells to more than 90 countries worldwide, and occupies a production site of 19 hectares, which is the equivalent of around 26 full-size soccer pitches. Its list of production technology includes 28 extrusion lines, 44 shirring machines, 36 printing presses and 13 bag-making machines – all these are in addition to its label production department, which was opened in 2000. Principle markets for Atlantis-Pak are the meat processing and cheese manufacturing companies that use plastic casings and heat-shrink vacuum packs, and the company’s products are some of the most innovative and award-winning in the

industry. Among the techniques it has been responsible for pioneering are permeable plastic casings, easy-peel casings, cook-in pouches and heat-sealable films for barrier casings. The company is definitely a heavyweight player in this sector of the food packaging industry. In 2016 the search began for a new flexo press, and after print trials at two leading European manufacturers, as well as at Mark Andy’s facility in Warsaw, Poland, the decision was made to buy a Performance Series. The Head of Sales Management Department for Label Production, Yuriy Perepletchikov explained: “There was no question after the print trials that the Performance Series was best suited to our work. Its modern design makes it very ergonomic for the operators and the short web path reduces the amount of substrate waste during changeovers.” Following visits to existing Mark Andy users and open discussions with them about operational issues, the order was placed, and the press delivered in 2018. Specification of the 13” (330mm) Mark Andy P7 includes 10 UV-flexo units, a screen print unit, turn bar and cold foil capability. “We felt that the Mark Andy made better use of servo drive technology than

the other two presses we trialed. It ran faster with better quality across the range of paper and film substrates we use here, and we like the opportunity it gives us to add value,” he said. Atlantis-Pak was also impressed with the ease and speed with which it was installed and commissioned, and since going into commercial production the P7 has proved ultra-reliable on 24/7 operation. This is partly down to the strategy the company has for planned maintenance on all its machines and is evident everywhere in the giant production plant. A typical job on the new Mark Andy is 3000 – 5000 linear meters. Many are nine colors with cold foil and two varnishes, and the split between paper and film is approximately 50:50, though much of the paper is thermal for use with meat products. According to Perepletchikov the market is very competitive, so the flexible capacity and high productivity of the P7 is essential. "It accounts for almost half of our total label output now and produces superior quality work, so we shall be adding another P7 to replace two of our older presses soon," he said, which will keep VIP Systems, Mark Andy’s distributor in Russia, busy.

SGIA and NAPCO Media Announce Sponsors of Wide-Format Summit 2020

Packaging Summit last November, which was our first time participating in a NAPCO event; and it was a phenomenal experience for us. The networking and one-to-one engagement with the attendees was unlike anything we had experienced before.” The Summit will feature top-notch educational sessions programmed by an advisory board featuring some of the leading thought leaders in the industry. Sessions focus on strategic-level insights and best practices for print service providers to grow, optimize, and ultimately transform their businesses. “The educational focus on new market opportunities was one of the big appeals to us in coming on board,” says Scott Fisher, president and owner of Fisher Textiles. “Textile printing remains one of the most lucrative growth segments in all of inkjet printing. The Wide-format Summit will be a great forum to help printers look at the opportunity at a strategic level.” The attendee marketing campaign for the Summit is in full swing, focusing on three key wide-format segments: textile printing for soft signage; roll-fed display graphics for applications, such as vehicle/ fleet wraps and wallcoverings; and sheet-fed display graphics produced on flatbed inkjet devices. The hosted printers who are selected to attend following a

qualification process will have all of their expenses paid, including travel and accommodations at the Hyatt Lost Pines luxury resort. “We see the Wide-format Summit as a unique opportunity to build alliances throughout the wide-format community,” says Gary Buck, VP of sales and marketing for Summa Americas. “Summa is active in all three of the segments that NAPCO Media is targeting for the Summit. We love the combination of highlevel education, extensive networking, and dialogue with highly qualified attendees, companies we know want to learn more about the solutions we are providing.”The Wide-format Summit is co-located with the Inkjet Summit, now in its eighth successful year. The events will have completely separate educational and business development tracks, though the audiences will be brought together for some of the evening networking functions. “At swissQprint, we believe very strongly that there is tremendous growth potential in wideformat printing,” says Mike Kyritsi, president at swissQprint America. “There is a lot of excitement in the industry about the Wide-format Summit; it’s exactly the type of market builder that will help our customers and prospects capitalize on the many opportunities. We’re proud to invest in the future of wide format.”

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Four more industry-leading vendors have committed to sponsoring the Wide-format Summit 2020, taking place April 20-22 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Austin, Texas. Produced by SGIA, NAPCO Media, and Wide-format Impressions magazine, the Summit is designed for senior printing executives and managers to better understand how current and future wideformat inkjet printers, substrates, software, and finishing systems will impact their businesses and investment decisions. More information is available at: wideformatsummit.com. Joining the official list of Summit sponsors are: Gold sponsors Summa America, swissQprint, and Tilia Labs; and Silver sponsor Fisher Textiles. These companies join Canon Solutions America, HP, Ricoh, and more, who have committed to supporting the event. Sponsor companies receive extensive networking opportunities with a highly qualified audience of senior decision makers, as well as the chance to present boardroom-style case studies and meet individually with select attendees in the Summit’s exclusive Meeting Zone. “When we learned about the new Wide-format Summit, we were immediately interested,” says Tyler Thompson, global solutions director for software developer Tilia Labs. “We sponsored the Digital

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Durst Restructures Textile Printing Segment

Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has restructured its segment for industrial textile printing. The new segment manager, Dr. Stefan Kappaun, has responsibility for the strategic direction in home textiles, clothing and accessories. Dr. Kappaun also will be the connecting link to the Large Format Segment, which takes over soft signage and fabrics in the portfolio. Dr. Kappaun is a member of Durst Group’s executive team and heads the ink business for all segments as Executive Vice President Inks & Fluids. A technical chemist with a focus on polymer science and a trained business economist, he is an expert in materials science and the development and marketing of ink systems for digital inkjet printing. This know-how is particularly important within industrial textile printing, because, in contrast to other industries, different materials, pre- and post-treatments as well as large-scale process influences, represent a daily challenge in digital textile production. At the same time, digital textile printing is one of the largest growth markets

for inkjet technologies. It is a sector being targeted by advertising media and large format providers in addition to traditional textile producers. All have different textile experiences but are always looking for new applications and business opportunities. With the Alpha Series, Durst offers industrial printing systems with water-based reactive, pigment and disperse inks as well as with the pixel-to-output strategy end-to-end software solutions

for efficient and cost-transparent digital textile printing. “The digital textile printing market is fragmented in itself and we see different speeds and developments worldwide,” says Dr. Kappaun. “While new, non-industry service providers often already have digital know-how but less textile experience, the traditional manufacturers are masters of textile finishing, but not all analog processing steps can be transferred directly to digital textile printing. Durst has a comprehensive ecosystem to serve the different requirements and to support customers in the digital transformation. Our printing systems are designed for industrial production, but also offer profitability from the very first meter. The prerequisite for this is mastery of the pre-treatment and post-treatment steps as well as the digital workflow, in which Durst focuses on the consulting and training services in the new Customer Experience Center at the Durst headquarters in Brixen.” Dr. Stefan Kappaun succeeds Martin Winkler in his expanded role as Segment Manager Textile Printing, who will take on the role of Global Sales Manager Textile Printing in the future. The Textile Printing Team will also be supplemented by the experienced service technician Martin Oberparleitner, as the new Junior Product Manager Textile Printing. New sales and service structures are also being implemented in the core markets.

Difficult Market Impacts Heidelberg’s Profitability in Q3 and Full Year 2019/20

EUR 5 million (previous year EUR 1 million), while the result after taxes was slightly negative at EUR –10 million (previous year EUR –2 million). Free cash flow improved after nine months, including the sale of Hi-Tech Coatings, to EUR –73 million (previous year: EUR –120 million). The development in the third quarter and the expectation of a continued low propensity to invest in key European markets means that even in the traditionally strong fourth quarter of the current financial year, sales and earnings are expected to be down on the previous year, with implications for the annual forecast. The Management Board now expects full-year sales to be slightly below the previous year’s level of around EUR 2.490 billion. Until now, the company has assumed a stable sales trend. EBITDA excluding the restructuring result and the one-off income from the sale of Hi-Tech Coatings is expected to be in a range of 5.5 to 6.0 percent of sales (previously 6.5 to 7.0 percent) due to the lower sales expectation, declining trade margins, and the unfavorable region and product mix. Earnings after tax will accordingly be slightly negative (previously: balanced after-tax). “The difficult economic environment continued to deteriorate in the third quarter of our financial year. Although we continued to perform well in key regions such as China and the USA, this was not

enough to offset the reluctance to invest and the pressure on margins in Germany, the UK and the rest of Central Europe,” said Rainer Hundsdörfer, CEO of the company. “In order to adapt Heidelberg to these increasingly difficult market conditions in the long term, we are working at full speed, as announced, to finalize a package of measures to adjust our structures and achieve a sustained increase in profitability. At the same time, we are continuing to consistently implement the measures already initiated to improve the result and free cash flow.” As announced, Heidelberg is in an advanced stage of developing a comprehensive package of measures to improve profitability over the long term, due to the massive changes taking place throughout the industry. The aim is to streamline the product portfolio, sell noncore businesses as announced, make organizational structures and processes more efficient, optimize the international production network, and significantly reduce the overall cost base. The aim is to focus on customercentric solutions and to further drive forward the digital transformation. The company will provide comprehensive information as soon as the planning for this package of measures has been completed and the responsible committees have decided on its implementation.

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In the first nine months (April 1 to December 31, 2019) of financial year 2019/20, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) recorded stable development in total sales and incoming orders. However, the persistently difficult market environment led to a decline in sales and operating profit in the third quarter. At EUR 1,900 million after nine months, order intake was on a par with the previous year (previous year: EUR 1,912 million). At EUR 636 million, incoming orders in the third quarter were up on the previous year’s figure of EUR 606 million. Order volumes increased in China and the USA in particular, while business in Germany and other parts of Europe remains weak. At EUR 1,690 million after nine months of the fiscal year, sales were still at the previous year’s level (previous year: EUR 1,693 million). However, sales in the third quarter of the current fiscal year were lower than expected at EUR 567 million due to the reluctance to invest in Germany, Great Britain and the rest of Central Europe as a result of the economic situation, and were below the previous year’s figure of EUR 579 million. EBITDA excluding the restructuring result was EUR 47 million in the third quarter (October 1 to December 31, 2019), compared with EUR 39 million in the prior-year quarter. The third quarter of the current fiscal year includes a positive one-time gain of around EUR 25 million from the sale of Hi-Tech Coatings. The lower volume, pressure on margins in the trading business with consumables and regional shifts with a less favorable product mix had a particularly negative impact. At the same time, high upfront investments in the area of digital printing still faced insufficient sales. The cost-cutting measures already initiated were not yet able to compensate for this development. In the first nine months, EBITDA excluding the restructuring result was EUR 117 million, compared to EUR 101 million in the previous year. Accordingly, the pre-tax result was slightly positive at around

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Zünd Expands its Presence in the French Market

Zünd has been very successfully present on the French market with the sales partners Grafitroniks S.A. and Fogepack S.A.S. for many years. At the beginning of 2020, Zünd Systemtechnik AG took over Grafitroniks S.A. with its headquarters in Vitry-sur-Seine. At the same time, the long-standing partnership with Fogepack is to be continued. Since the beginning of 2020, Grafitroniks SA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zünd Systemtechnik AG and now operates under the name Zund France. Grafitroniks has been the official sales and service partner of Zünd Systemtechnik AG since 1985 and serves many customers in the whole of France. At the same time, the successful partnership with Fogepack, which has been in place since 2003, will be continued. The company headquartered in Leulinghem in northern France has vast experi-

ence and expertise, especially in the packaging and graphics industry. They will continue to be a competent contact point for consultation, sales and service for their numerous customers in the French markets. Zund France is operated in Vitrysur-Seine, a few kilometers from Paris, by 15 employees who take care of a cutter fleet of over 800 systems. A separate demo room offers customers and prospective customers the opportunity to experience the diverse possibilities of digital cutting technology on site. The employees are trained experts in consultation, training, installation, and service. The name Zünd has stood for Swiss quality, sustainability, and technically pioneering digital cutting systems for 36 years. As an innovation and market leader at the same time, Zünd Systemtechnik AG

always sets the pace when it comes to developing multifunctional system solutions. Ten of its own subsidiaries around the globe, as well as a global network of dealers, highlight the Swiss machine manufacturer’s international orientation. Oliver Zünd, CEO of Zünd Systemtechnik AG: “We are very pleased to welcome Zund France into our global group of companies. We would like to further strengthen the business in France and expand the customer base through close cooperation with our new subsidiary and our sales partner Fogepack. I am convinced that, together we can offer our French customers the best possible care in the long term. The resources available to us as well as the extensive experience of our French partners will make it possible for us to continue to grow and further optimize our customer support.”

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B•U•T Dubai Opens the BUT.gallery

B•U•T is known for creating exceptional user journeys, and now they have opened a space for collaboration with local artists to create an immersive experience through the artists’ work. The gallery will exhibit distinct artwork woven into an interactive journey for visitors. Beginning on February 1st, you can be one of the first to enjoy this unique experience. Wim Bonjean, BUT’s CCT explains:

“Working with artists in our gallery presents us with fresh insight and creative challenges. It pushes us to the edge of technology and to create new ways of interactive storytelling. At the same time, it acts as a showroom for our research and innovation. As pioneers of an industry, we are always looking for professional ways to strengthen our leadership.” The first exposition will be the

world premiere of The Lucky Thirteen. This unique exposition combines artist Griet Van den Auwelant’s ceramic sculptures, with music, video, virtual reality, holograms, and interactive technology. Walkthrough this special exhibit from February 1st – 14th every day from 4:00pm to 9:00 pm. The BUT. gallery is located on the ground floor of the Publishing Pavilion in Dubai Production City.

9 Reason Why You Cannot Miss SinoCorrugated South 2020 SinoCorrugated South 2020 organized by Reed Exhibitions will take place at Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center, Guangdong, China on April 9-11, 2020! The show will gather more than 900 well-known domestic and international exhibitors, over 65,000 trade visitors and 200 associations and industry media, showcasing 1,600 high cost-effective equipment, 1,000 kinds of consumables as well as innovative solutions and services. With over 19 years of history, Reed Exhibitions will once again establish a one-stop service platform for knowledge exchange, procurement, business matching and trading networks to the professionals of the packaging and printing industry. SinoCorrugated South 2020 is going to open a new chapter in global corrugated processing and manufacturing events.

1: UFI Approved International Event SinoCorrugated South is part of the show portfolio of Reed Exhibitions (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. which is the organizer of the world’s professional trade show for corrugated equipment, technologies, and trends. The main show SinoCorrugated has just been granted the status as “UFI Approved International Event” and is, therefore, providing a trusted industry platform for its visiting business professionals. The endorsement of UFI guarantees the service, quality, and popularity of the show.

2: 19 years of Branding History

3: A One-Stop Procurement Platform The exhibition will bring together more than 900 world-renowned corrugated equipment & consumable suppliers to jointly display new technologies, prod-

4: Country of Honour- Vietnam to be Launched Alongside The global international trade pattern has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, bringing about soaring investment in Southeast Asia and skyrocketing demand for packaging in the short term. By virtue of its abundant overseas resources, Reed Exhibitions has reached out to its brand influence to high-growth countries and regions along the “Belt and Road” route. As the new project “Country of Honor- Vietnam” to be launched along with the show, Vietnamese exhibitors, related government departments, industry associations, and media, will gather to display the dynamics and potentials of the Southeast Asia market. Visitors to the show are going to experience a featured pavilion, and able to grasp the market trend and explore new business opportunities in Southeast Asia.

5: PACKCON to be Held Concurrently Concurrently, PACKCON 2020 will set up five featured zones, namely FMCG B2B Logistic Packaging Zone, MCG B2C & E-Commerce Packaging Zone, Fresh F&B Cold Chain Zone, Off-line Retail Packaging Zone, Heavy Carton Zone to display the latest technologies. Innovative packaging materials, designs, and overall solutions will gather to demonstrate the complete picture of the packaging industry in a systematic way.

6: 30+ Grand Onsite Events Over 30 onsite events will be launched along with the show, where provides an open environment for practitioners in the industry to exchange ideas and share the experience. Particularly, the World Corrugated Awards (WCA) will return in 2020, which aims to select the best design,

material, application, new factory planning, new-generation professional leader and environmental-friendly product of the year. Seize the opportunity to compete with the world-renowned carton manufacturers, gaining the endorsement of world-leading authorities and enduser brands; Leverage a global platform of industry influence to establish the corporate image and maximize the brand exposure.

7: Packaging Digital Printing Summit to be Initiated In response to intense market competition, personalized packaging has become an inevitable trend. In recent years, the successful applications of digital printing in commercial printing has exactly provided a solution and a new business growth point. Packaging Digital Printing Summit 2020 will host representatives of associations, packaging and printing manufacture, terminals and suppliers, where provides the knowledge on how to integrate business structures so as to embrace the Internet era as efficiently as possible. The Summit aims to solve the pain points of traditional printing and present new ideas.

8: InMAT 2020 Launched to Complete the Show Portfolio Intralogistics and Process Management Expo (InMAT) 2020 will make its debut along with SinoCorrugated South 2020. InMAT 2020 is a professional exhibition where all members of the manufacturing industry enterprises will be able to see and experience a full display of related intralogistics and processing management equipment, technologies and solutions involved in the raw materials storage, product manufacturing, packaging and warehouse operation.

9: The 6-IN-1 Mega Show Covers the Whole Packaging Industry Chain SinoCorrugated South 2020 will concurrently be located with SinFoldingCarton 2020, SinoFlexPack South 2020, SinoPaper South 2020, China Packaging Container Expo and Intralogistics and Process Management Expo 2020. The 6-in-1 mega show truly realizes the integration of the whole packaging manufacturing industry chain, bringing synergy effects to the exhibition and forging an industry connectivity platform.

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Founded by Reed Exhibitions in 2001, SinoCorrugated serves as one of the earliest specialized corrugated equipment, consumable and technology exhibitions in Asia. As one of the largest and most specialized industry trade platforms in China and even the Asian-Pacific region, SinoCorrugated South 2020, which focuses on the packaging markets in China and Asian-Pacific region and brings together professionals in the Asian-Pacific carton industry, will hold this annual event again for equipment & consumables suppliers and agents as well as carton manufacturers.

ucts, materials and innovative solutions of corrugated paperboard and carton processing, in an endeavor to forge a one-stop procurement platform in all dimensions and propel carton packaging enterprises to improve procurement efficiency and reduce procurement costs. The carnival gathering suppliers, decision-makers and managers of terminal enterprises, as well as industry association and media, in the meantime, is a golden opportunity to acquire knowledge, seek business partners and expand networks.

drupa 2020

Find Your Success at drupa 2020 From June 16–26, 2020, the future will be the guest of honor in Düsseldorf. drupa, the world’s leading trade fair, is where the latest trends and future technologies for the global print industry take off and enjoy the spotlight. This is a premium event where “education, engagement, and entertainment” are focal points amid a fascinating, inspiring atmosphere. The motto for drupa’s eleven-day run? Embrace the future. In a time of continuous change and transformation, drupa 2020 is a must-attend event for the industry – the fair provides orientation, creates crucial momentum for sustainable, futureoriented business models, and last but not least, offers the best environment for networking and making excellent new business contacts.

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Discover the Spirit

Discover trends live. drupa is accompanied by a top-caliber framework program featuring prestigious international speakers. It provides an in-depth look at trends and development opportunities in your industry. Get inspired by keynotes from internationally renowned visionaries, panel discussions, start-up areas, best practices, and business cases!

drupa Cube

The drupa cube 2016 was a great success with our delegates. We delivered presentations, workshops, and discussions led by a range of inspirational international speakers. For 2020 we plan to build on that success. In the drupa cube delegates and exhibitors can get actionable insights on business trends, leadership best practices, and print futures that they can take back to apply and implement in their own companies. The cube is free to all visitors and our goal is to help you deliver business transformation and improved competitive advantage for your company and greater value to your customers.

drupa Touchpoint Packaging

Discover and understand packaging trends. See and touch advanced solutions. Get inspired by visionary concepts. Meet packaging experts to learn about future challenges and opportunities. In one single location, you will embrace the future of packaging design and production. The forum covers various printing technologies, market segments, and packaging types. This is the perfect place to be for brand owners, designers, material suppliers, converters, and overall experts in the packaging industry.

DNA – drupa Next Age

drupa 2020 has established a special new area: dna – drupa next age, the center of disruptive developments. This is the innovative heart of drupa, a transparent hall and stand concept that creates a networking space where global players, start-ups, and key players in the industry can engage in productive exchange about new product ideas, prototypes, and business models, as well as present new approaches, solutions, and technologies for relevant cross-sectional technologies in the print, media, and packaging industry. The clear and open exhibition area is grouped around the central dna stage, the epicenter for talks and carrying on discussions. Get inspired by numerous visionaries from a wide array of industries!

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Your advantages: • Targeted establishment of contacts • Plan your visit efficiently with scheduled events and messenger • A smart algorithm provides you with an optimum selection of new contacts, exhibitors, and products

Asahi Photoproducts to Demo Water Recycling Unit at drupa 2020 Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced the latest development in its CleanPrint strategy, a water recycling unit incorporated in new Asahi platemaking systems as a standard feature. This recycling unit uses 2 litres of water per square meter, versus 10 litres in units without the recycling unit, a reduction in platemaking waste water of 80%! In addition, minimal waste from the system, in the form of dry cake and a highly concentrated liquid extract, can be incinerated, with the liquid contributing to the cooling of the incineration plant, resulting in even more water savings. Existing Asahi platemaking systems can be retrofitted with the recycling unit so that all Asahi platemaking processes are more in harmony with the environment. “As we have done for the past 45 years, we continue to look for ways to make the flexo printing

process more efficient and in harmony with the environment while also improving overall effectiveness,” said Dieter Niederstadt, Asahi Photoproducts’ Technical Marketing Manager. “This latest improvement pushes flexographic printing into an even more environmentally balanced position, preserving precious water resources while maintaining the quality and efficiency our customers have come to expect. It’s another important strategic element of Asahi’s CleanPrint technology.” CleanPrint flexographic plates from Asahi Photoproducts have been specifically engineered by Asahi’s chemical engineers to transfer all remaining ink to the printed substrate, reducing makeready time and press cleaning stops as compared to other platemaking systems while delivering exceptional quality. Asahi CleanPrint flexographic plates are also ideal for fixed colour palette printing, a

method that is increasingly being adopted to save time and money while still delivering the quality brands expect. This is made possible by the precise registration of Asahi CleanPrint plates. Visitors to the Asahi stand at drupa 2020 will be able to get a first look at the new recycling unit to learn more about how it works, its environmental benefits, and the ease with which Asahi platemaking systems can be incorporated into any flexographic workflow with significant time to market and OEE benefits. “We have even more on our agenda to introduce at drupa 2020,” Niederstadt adds. “Our goal is to continue to bring improved flexographic platemaking solutions to market that position flexo even more competitively with other printing technologies, continuing to grow its market share in packaging printing around the globe.” Asahi will be located in hall 5 C41 at drupa 2020.

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Highcon Brings Agile Production with Digital Finishing to drupa 2020 At drupa 2020 (Hall 9, Booth C50) Highcon will be demonstrating just how far the digital revolution has come! At this third appearance at the print & packaging Olympics, Highcon will be introducing a portfolio of field proven products supporting different speeds, format and substrate requirements for the folding carton and corrugated markets. Highcon will be showing the latest versions of the enhanced Highcon Euclid and Beam platforms, named the Highcon Euclid 5 and Highcon Beam 2. Highcon Beam 2C nonstop configuration Undoubtedly, the star of the Highcon booth at drupa will be the highly anticipated Highcon Beam 2C machine targeting the corrugated board market. Already installed at sites across the globe, the Beam 2C has proven its worth, allowing two industry leaders, Orora Fibre Packaging Australasia (www.oro-

ragroup.com) and THIMM Group (www.thimm.com), to answer the emerging requirements of their customers for digital finishing. Martyn Johnson, General Manager, Technical at Orora Fibre Packaging Australasia “We have been working with Highcon on digital finishing for corrugated for three years and are constantly discovering more benefits of this innovative technology. We are seeing great Interest and excitement from large brand owners in the potential of digital finishing which will offer them far more capabilities than normal diecutting both in terms of the cutting and also the ability to produce both short and long runs rapidly without waiting for a die cutting tool, thus substantially improving overall manufacturing efficiencies.“ Leoš Máslo, POS & POP project manager at THIMM pack’n’display, adds: “Our goal is to always provide

customers with the best solution, whether for packaging or displays. We are convinced that digital technology is affecting the entire industry, and everyone should be taking advantage of the benefits. We are definitely excited about the new machine and the impact it will have on increasing the overall efficiency of our different businesses.” With Highcon Euclid and Beam digital cutting and creasing machines installed worldwide, digital finishing is gradually becoming truly accepted in the marketplace. Several Highcon customers have already acquired second machines to cope with supply chain challenges when utilizing conventional die cutting, increased demand by brand owners for rapid turnaround for campaigns and promotions and reduced working capital requirements that only digital finishing enables.

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drupa Cube 2020: Eleven Days of Vision and Inspiration

drupa is much more than just a global trade exhibition for the print industry – drupa ranks as a top international fair that identifies important trends offers insights into future developments and drives inspiration. To provide participants with the best possible visitor experience, drupa invests in top-class knowledge transfer through its five special forums, the drupa Cube being one of them. “Educate – engage – entertain” has once again been chosen as the slogan of the drupa Cube for 2020, designed to provide a broad spectrum of highly relevant content that is motivating, highly stimulating and interactive for visitors thanks to the various talk formats. Worldrenowned speakers are set to create a buzz with a visionary range of topics. Best-selling author Michael Gale and internationally renowned designer James Sommerville will

also contribute to the top-class programme with keynotes. Over 40 sessions – keynotes, C-level sessions, workshops, brand stories, and best practice examples, the drupa Cube serves as a source of inspiration and expertise on new digital business models. The content will bring participants up to speed with the global megatrends that have already left their mark and are on course to shape the future. In this respect, digital transformation continues to play a significant role. The focus will be on innovative web-to-print and packaging technologies, the potential of a platform economy with more diversified sales channels and new collaboration models, as well as the changing expectations of connected customers in a social media culture – to the backdrop of the industry’s growing sustainability

and circular economy obligations. “Our primary aim is to put as many ideas as possible out there that participants can successfully implement in their own companies,” says Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa and Global Head Print Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf. “We want to offer a programme that meets their actual needs.”

Practical Recipes for Success James Sommerville and Michael Gale, along with representatives of global brands and leading industry experts, are on the starting blocks to share their knowledge with drupa 2020 visitors. With “The Digital Helix. Transforming your organization’s DNA to thrive in the Digital Age”, Michael Gale has written a guide for decision-makers who want to bring their company into line with digital business models.

drupa 2020: The New Speedmaster Generation is Now Available Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be presenting its full expertise as a market and technology leader in the printing and media industry at drupa 2020, taking place from 16 to 26 June 2020 in Düsseldorf, under the slogan “Unfold your Potential”. The main focus will be on the customer and their requirements, as well as optimally developing and exploiting their business potential through the latest technologies, innovative solutions, and new business models. With a view to the key factors such as process optimization and intelligent, operator-independent productivity, Heidelberg will be presenting the next stage in a smart printing business – the Smart Print Shop. “At drupa 2020, Heidelberg will address the increasing job complexity in the press room

with the simultaneous increase in requirements for operator qualification and improved productivity. In addition to increasing the output of the printing press itself, software-supported applications, intelligent user guidance, and autonomous processes as part of an integrated solution system – or as we say, “Smart Print Shop” – will continue to grow in importance in terms of the competitiveness of the print shop”, explains Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hermann, Member of the Management Board responsible for Lifecycle Solutions and Chief

Digital Officer at Heidelberg. “Heidelberg not only supplies tailored technology, from equipment to software and consumables, but also performance services aimed at increasing the performance of our customers’ overall system. With new services like Heidelberg Subscription we not only ensure the optimal technology, but also look after our customers’ available productivity. This delivers planning certainty and gives print shops the freedom they need to devote more effort to cultivating their market and innovating their offering.”

Experience innovations as well as fascinating technologies of the future. Be inspired by top speakers and the drupa highlight topics. Be part of the digital transformation and take advantage of opportunities for your business. Experience the future at the world’s leading trade fair for printing technologies. drupa 2020 – embrace the future

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Car Wrapping as an Advertising Medium in UAE Set to Grow in 2020

SGI Dubai 2020 show organisers, International Expo Consults, stated that UAE’s car wrapping industry is set to grow further in the UAE due to the growing trade exhibitions, leisure destinations and mega product launches in the country. As per reports, vehicle wraps can increase business leads by an amazing 107% for some companies. IEC stated that in 2020, several businesses small and large will continue to turn to car wraps as one of the best, most cost-efficient forms of branding and advertising. SGI Dubai 2020 had a dedicated area for car wrapping, to display the sector’s latest technology and trends. Al Shabak, MACTAC, Strings International, Avery Dennison, CMYK,

Arlon, Unifol and Orafol Middle East were the brands at the SGI Dubai show that showcased the car wrapping solutions. Some of these brands also have the capability to wrap aircraft. “This trend of car wrapping was more popular in US and European markets. However, we have seen a growing trend year-on-year, whether it is to celebrate the country’s National day or for advertising purposes the cars and vehicles are getting transformed with creative car wraps. This trend is fast catching up in UAE and other countries in the region. Car enthusiasts are seeking to customize their personal vehicles with full vehicle wraps. Typically, people turn to car wraps

to make their cars stand out from the crowd with unique colors and finishes, as car manufacturers today only offer a limited selection of colors. With more awareness about the versatility and convenience of car wraps, more consumers will undoubtedly turn to this method of personalizing one’s vehicle,” stated Sharif Rahman, CEO, International Expo Consults – Organisers of the SGI Dubai show. “Trade visitors looking into car wrapping as a form of outdoor advertising also gained industry insights during our show. Wrap advertising acts as a mobile billboard, making it easier to target a wider proximity of a brand’s target market. It is an impressive addition

to a brand’s integrated marketing strategy,” added Rahman. This form of advertising is experiencing a rapid growth, promoting brand recognition 15 times better than other advertising platforms. The growth is also supported by UAE’s automobile industry advancement and growth in outdoor advertisements. The Grand View Research study also found that car wraps’ popularity will expand well outside the US throughout the next few years. From major industrial nations like China and Germany to places like India, Indonesia and Vietnam, car wraps will become an increasingly global phenomenon. Consulting firm Frost & Sullivan estimated that the car wrapping industry generated USD220-250 million at the retail level few years

ago, also assessing that the vehicle wrapping industry will experience a 10 percent year-on-year market growth. WhaTech, a global IT source, also predicted that car wrapping by 2020 will steer towards increased customization of personal and business automobiles, growing demand for businesses, and adaptation in other countries. “Car wrapping was originally designed for advertising purposes but its ability to inject uniqueness to a vehicle also increased its demand. Its process involves covering every inch of the vehicle in a vinyl wrap. UAE is one of the best places in the globe for automobile aficionados. In the past few years, the UAE has been witnessing the fast-paced growth of the car wrapping industry and graphic customization,” concluded Rahman.

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Heliozid Océ Adds Canon Océ Colorado 1650 to its UVgel Printer Series

Heliozid Océ launched the new Océ Colorado 1650 printer from Canon, extending customer choice by expanding the series of rolltoroll large format devices featuring Canon UVgel technology. Heliozid Oce is the sole distributor for

Canon large format Océ products in the UAE and is demonstrating the Colorado and Arizona products on its SGI 2020 booth, showcasing live applications such as wall coverings and self-adhesive vinyls. Speaking about the new launch,

Heliozid’s executives said, “When we launched the Océ Colorado 1640 at FESPA in 2017, we were convinced that our Canon UVgel technology had to be a platform for an extended family of products, designed to give customers the optimal blend of high productivity, broad colour gamut, wide applications range and low cost of ownership. Based on the positive feedback from our customers and channel partners, we have channeled our R&D efforts over the last two years into delivering a second 64- inch printer that maximises the very popular production advantages of the gel technology, while elevating performance for media and applications such as self-adhesive vinyls, which account for an increasing proportion of customer output.”

Masonlite Marks its Four Decades in the Industry Masonlite had the biggest presence at the recently concluded SGI 2020 event. Speaking about their participation at the event, Masonlite’s General Manager, Sunil Purushothaman, said, “We launched some new products – Plamac brand UV flatbed printers and new models of Artisjet UV printers for the cosmetic industry, sign industry and gifting industry at the event.” Purushothaman further added that the visitors to the Masonlite booth not only got to see several new products, but also got to avail equipment at attractive prices as a part of the company’s anniversary celebrations. “Our products were

on display in sandcarving, UV printing, digital printing, sublimation, CNC routing and metal fabrication laser cutting and welding. To further celebrate our four decades in the industry, we are also participating in the Steelfab 2020 show at Sharjah Expo. Metal industry is showing a promising future and with SGI focusing on this segment, we have a main role to play in this show. We are introducing some highly advanced welding machines from Nine Laser and letter bending machine from Dobosen,” Purushothaman added. The company launched Fiber Laser

machines, CNC Routers, UV Flatbed Printers, Sublimation machines among other products and solutions during the show. Their main focus was also on the launch of PLAMAC MORPHO UV FLATBED Printers, GD HANS YUEMING/SONGU Fiber Laser machines, LONDIAO CCD Routers, DOBOSEN Channel Letter machines, NINE Laser Welding machines, ALLWIN Eco-Solvent printers, GMP Laminators and MEFU Laminators. Along with this, the company also introduced a lot of consumables and raw materials for the sign industry such as Acrylic Mirror Sheets, EZ-FREE Vinyl and LGP Sheets.

Flex-Europa Shows Off New Solutions at SGI 2020 Flex Europa participated in the 23rd edition of SGI by exhibiting the latest variants of its existing brands and some new solutions for the end-customers. Vijay Chandran, the business development manager at Flex Europa, said, “We showcased our traditional range of signage solutions,

with better ROI for customers. Our focus was on offering better quality at lower costs and improved productivity.” According to Chandran, customers in this region always look forward to the latest trends in the signage industry sooner than in other part of the world. “Over the

years, SGI has been innovative while addressing the technological developments in the market and evaluating the potential of the industry in an ever-changing business scenario, where customer requirements are realistic and trendy, all of which helps drive the industry forward.”

UAE’s Digital Display Space Set to Get a Makeover in 2020

Dubai 2020 show with numerous machines showcasing the digital textile printing (direct-to-garment) as well as transfer technology. Reports suggest that digital textile printing remains one of the fastestgrowing segments within the digital print industry with worldwide markets estimated at $2.83 billion in 2018. “SGI Dubai 2020 has always had a significant presence of textile printing exhibitors every year. The applications of such a versatile sector aren’t limited to the apparel and fashion industry but can be extended to the décor, industrial and outdoor signage segments as well. Due to its recent success, we can see many big brands including textile printers in their portfolio,” added Rahman. One distinct feature of the show involved the various LED exhibitors both from China and other parts of the world. This technology plays a significant role in providing excellent coverage and visibility to signage with the added benefit of being cost-effective. Not to forget that they are proven to bring down the carbon footprint of the advertiser. “LED is surely a significant section of the signage and advertising industry. We introduced this segment within our show a few years ago and since them, the participation

from companies from around the world has grown and we foresee a sustained growth path. This is another multi-billion-dollar industry and if you are associated with this industry, then you should consider participating in this show as we receive several developers, mall owners from the Middle East and Africa,” added Rahman. SGI Dubai is an ideal converging point where visitors and exhibitors can reach out with architects, sign makers, print and production manufacturers, media agencies, real-estate developers, brand and image consultants among others. The 23rd edition of the show was held at Dubai World Trade Centre till 14th Jan 2020. Hundreds of exhibitors from around the world have brought the latest technology and innovative products to the thousands of visitors expected to attend the show. Apart from signage, digital signage, wide format printing, digital printing, textile printing, screen printing, LED and retail the show will feature categories such as AI, software, metal cutting, labeling & branding, spare parts, and paper technology. SGI Dubai 2020 also features a creative competition – Wall of Fame; live car wrapping sessions; and a panel discussion featuring top industry experts – Knowledge Series.

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Digital signage, textile printing, and LED signage machines dominated the SGI Dubai exhibition space. Visitors to the show were treated to some of the latest technology in the signage and wide-format printing sector, particularly in the segments, mentioned earlier. The show which is going on till Jan 14th, 2020 includes prominent exhibitors such as Masonlite, Heliozid Oce, Desert Sign, CMYK, Business Point International, Flex-Europa, and Starflex, among others. Digital signage and display technology are considered as the future of the advertising and signage industry occupied prominent space at the show. As per reports, the Middle East and African digital signage markets are expected to reach a CAGR of 10.1% in the 2019-2026 period. “The digital signage market in the MENA region is bound to grow, but there is still a need to raise awareness about the technology in this region. Most customers are scared by the high investment costs and don’t realize their benefits and returns on a long term basis. Also, the thrill of new technology such as AI and VR/AR creating a personalized or immersive experience for the end consumer,” said Sharif Rahman, CEO, International Expo Consults. The textile printing sector was also prominently highlighted at the SGI

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Revamped World Wrap Masters to Return to FESPA Global Print Expo 2020

World Wrap Masters, FESPA’s popular vehicle wrapping competition, will return with reinvigorated displays and a new scoring system to FESPA Global Print Expo 2020, taking place from 24 – 27 March 2020 at IFEMA in Madrid. The competition will take place in Hall 2 for the full duration of the event, where visitors will see a host of talented wrappers showcasing their wrapping skills whilst competing for the title of World Wrap Master 2020 champion. On 24 and 25 March, up to 32 competitors will be competing in World Wrap Masters Europe, the last qualifying event in a series of competitions held across the world. Over the course of the two

days, participants will be judged on their wrapping skills that will be put to the test during multiple timed sessions. The event will welcome experienced vehicle wrappers from countries across the globe, including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand and the United Kingdom. On 26 and 27 March 2020, the winner of the European competition and three runners up will battle it out against the winners from previous World Wrap Masters contests that took place at FESPA Mexico 2019, FESPA Africa 2019, FESPA Eurasia 2019 and FESPA Brasil 2020, as well as competitions in Denmark, Finland, Russia and Japan. Competitors will be tasked with wrapping vehicles, as well as creative items that will be announced at the event to add an element of surprise. The World Wrap Masters Series Champion will be announced at 1pm on 27 March. Both the World Wrap Masters European and Series Final competitions will be judged by a panel of leading wrap industry experts including: Kiss Lajos, Head Judge and two-time World Wrap Masters Champion, from Fixfolia, Hungary; Rainer Lorz, aka ‘The Car Wrap Trainer’ from Germany and newly appointed European lead for

The Wrap Institute; and local judge Carlos Ruiz from the Alta Wrapping Academy in Spain. On the final afternoon of the event the judges will host individual wrapping demonstrations, giving attendees an invaluable opportunity to learn first-hand from some of the best in the wrap business. Demonstrations will explore a variety of materials and techniques, aiming to educate and inspire the audience. Lajos comments: “Having competed in the World Wrap Masters competition myself, I know what it is like to be on the participants’ side and it is such a great opportunity for competitors to learn from each other and improve their abilities. The level of skill and dedication increases year on year, and I am looking forward to being a part of this exciting event again. To keep the competition new and fresh, we are introducing a new scoring system and exciting creative items that will push the contestants, their originality and their capabilities.” FESPA have redesigned the World Wrap Masters feature with a new logo and design, which can be viewed at the official website: https://wrapmasters.fespa.com/. Working closely with Ben Allen, a contemporary artist focusing on graffiti and pop art prints, the new look was developed to reflect the lively vehicle wrapping community. Visitors to World Wrap Masters 2020 will be able to see live graffiti art demonstrations from Ben Allen on 24 – 26 March. Neil Felton, CEO, FESPA comments: “We are excited to be hosting once again the European qualifier and final of World Wrap Masters 2020, where there will be a lot of top talent on display. It is very important for us to keep the competition fresh and exciting each year, which is why we felt it was time for a reinvigorated look and feel that was more representative of the global wrapping community. World Wrap Masters will be one of the most energetic and eye-catching features at FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 this year and one that visitors definitely shouldn’t miss!”

Print Make Wear Spotlights Sportswear Manufacturing at FESPA Global Print Expo 2020

displayed in a retail display and worn by models on the show floor. While Print Make Wear will convey the benefits of print on-demand and customisation in contemporary garment production, sustainability will also be a key area of focus. “Sustainability is an essential component for future manufacturing technologies across multiple industries and the same goes for sportswear manufacturing,” Debbie explains. “As the key driver within our industry, sustainability will be heavily reflected across the whole of Print Make Wear. We’ll be highlighting how on-demand manufacturing helps significantly reduce waste. In addition, the majority of fabrics being printed onto are organic in source or recycled textiles and the physical elements of the feature build will be reutilised at future exhibitions.” Further enhancing the visitor experience will be a comprehensive guided tour programme, making it easier for visitors to factor Print Make Wear into their busy event schedule. The tours will provide an in-depth look at all the components that go into DTG and roll-to-roll production, as well as highlighting how they can tackle customers’ requirements for on-demand cus-

tomisation. Daily expert-guides tours can be booked in advance via the FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 website. There will also be a series of ‘Experts in Conversation’ sessions that cover a range of topics, including: • Best practice for colour management in apparel production • Fashion technology and automation • The positive impact of sustainable textile production • The biggest challenges within sportswear production Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, concludes: “Sports apparel and fast fashion are two of the most dynamic growth applications in our textile printing community. Also, as evidenced by our research, a lot of the trends currently affecting sportswear manufacturing are reflected in specialty print. With this in mind, Print Make Wear is the perfect feature for showing our visitors the points in common between these two exciting industries. We’re confident that, whatever their level of knowledge or investment in garment printing, visitors to Print Make Wear in Madrid will gain a much deeper understanding of the opportunities for process improvement and differentiation.”

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FESPA’s fast fashion factory feature, Print Make Wear, is set to return to FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 (24 – 27 March, IFEMA – Feria de Madrid), this time with a focus on sportswear production. Linking to FESPA’s new co-located event, Sportswear Pro, Print Make Wear will showcase the tools to facilitate customised, sustainable, on-demand production. The feature will recreate a live end-to-end production process for sports and athleisure garments, as well as hosting a series of tours led by FESPA’s textile ambassador, Debbie McKeegan. “Print Make Wear proved to be FESPA Global Print Expo 2019’s most attended feature and it’s not difficult to see why – it’s a vibrant forum where you can immerse yourself in all aspects of garment printing, from design to print and finishing,” says Debbie. “We want to give our visitors the opportunity to see first-hand how digital print technology, software and automation can revolutionise the production of sportswear and define potential new routes to market.” As with past editions, Print Make Wear will address every step in the garment production process, starting with colour utilising CAD / CAM, design and prepress, production workflows, grading and nesting, progressing to printing, drying, cutting, sewing, welding and embellishment, culminating in packing and retail display. The feature will act as a physical link between FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 and Sportswear Pro 2020. This year’s edition includes two workflows running side by side. The first one will exhibit direct-togarment (DTG) printing onto blank sportswear and athleisure garments, where visitors will be able to order and customise a men’s running shirt or women’s racer back vest and leggings. The second workflow, dedicated to roll-to-roll printing, will replicate the whole garment production process from web-to-print to final delivery, with sample fabrics printed, cut, sewn and packaged on-site. The final printed samples will be

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Global Print Expo 2020 Set to Inform and Inspire Visitors Visitors to FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 (IFEMA – Feria de Madrid, 24 – 27 March, 2020) Europe’s largest exhibition for screen and digital wide format print, textile printing and signage, will discover a contentrich event including a programme of features designed to inform and inspire in equal measure. FESPA CEO, Neil Felton explains: “FESPA was founded with the principal aim of sharing knowledge within a global community of speciality printers. These businesses are operating against an ever-changing landscape of developing technologies and evolving customer needs. With that in mind, we’re committed to delivering a wide variety of insightful content that gives visitors an overview of the current opportunities and helps them to explore potential paths to business growth. That’s why we invest in refreshing and energising our features year on year, to ensure that our visitors get the complete experience they come to expect from FESPA events.”

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Colour L*A*B*

Following a successful debut at FESPA Global Print Expo 2019 in Munich, Colour L*A*B* will return to the event in 2020. Colour L*A*B* will offer visitors a comprehensive overview of all individual elements that contribute towards professional colour management, such as measurement and calibration tools, lightboxes, software solutions and print output devices. This year’s edition of Colour L*A*B* will focus on a range of topics of interest in colour management – including device profiling, process control, as well as proofing and standardised viewing conditions – which will be tackled by a number of subject matter experts. One of these will be respected colour management consultant Paul Sherfield, who led the 2019 programme and will provide valuable insights, answering visitors’ questions on how they can improve their own practices. With colour management being a dominant trend in the wider print industry and “Where Colour Comes Alive” as

the official strapline for FESPA Global Print Expo 2020, Colour L*A*B* is set to be a key attraction in Madrid.

Trend Theatre Directly adjacent to Colour L*A*B* is the FESPA 2020 Trend Theatre, where a wide range of seminars and panel discussions will give visitors a great opportunity to increase their industry knowledge and find inspiration for new business prospects. The Trend Theatre programme features over 40 sessions, compiled with the needs and interests of the FESPA global speciality print community at heart. With an expert speaker line-up from organisations including Fogra Research Institute, global data leaders, Keypoint Intelligence and Spanish language sessions from FESPA Espana, the programme will deliver key insights on a wide variety of topics. These will range from workflow automation and colour management to DTG printing and sustainable practices, while also providing an overview of the current market trends in all areas of specialist print. The seminars are free to attend for anyone holding a valid FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo or Sportswear Pro entry ticket.

Printeriors Printeriors is an interactive feature highlighting the multiple opportunities for printers of interior and exterior décor, connecting brand owners, designers and architects with PSPs and manufacturers. Tying in with the show’s 2020 location, the Printeriors design will combine video and photographic imagery of the Madrid Royal Botanical Garden, providing an immersive experience for visitors. Once again, FESPA is collaborating with illustrator Jasper Goodall on the designs for the Printeriors applications, which will use a mix of sustainable fabrics and materials.

Print Make Wear FESPA’s fast fashion factory feature is back for 2020, this time with a focus on sportswear manufacturing. Linking to the co-located Sportswear Pro event, Print Make

Wear will recreate the live endto-end production process for sports and athleisure garments, starting with planning, design and prepress, progressing to printing, drying, cutting, sewing, welding and embellishment and finishing with packing and retail display. This year’s edition includes two workflows. The first one features two ordering kiosks, where the visitor will be able to customise a men’s running shirt or a women’s racer back vest. The second workflow will run from design software to nesting and production layout, through rollfed dye sublimation printing onto polyester, before moving into calendaring, laser cutting and sewing. This workflow will produce samples to be displayed on a rail or worn by models on the Print Make Wear cat walk.

World Wrap Masters FESPA’s popular, high-energy World Wrap Masters vehicle wrapping competition will return to Global Print Expo 2020, with reinvigorated displays and a new scoring system. The competition will be hosted by wrap expert and veteran judge Kiss Lajos, alongside Justin Pate and Carlos Ruiz, while Ole Solskin Ravn will join as guest MC.

FESPA Awards 2020 This year sees the introduction of two new categories, ‘Wrapping’ and ‘Printeriors’, bringing the total number to 18. The confirmed judges for the FESPA Awards are Josep Tobella (Serigraphy Professor and Consultant), Jacek Stencel (Owner & Founder of PASJA, screen and digital printing company), Debbie McKeegan (CEO of TexIntel) and FESPA’s Head of Technical Support, Graeme Richardson-Locke. Neil Felton concludes: “Our insights from previous events reinforce the notion that print industry professionals are continually looking at new openings and ways to grow their businesses. We’re confident that the wealth of content that is being generated for our 2020 feature programme will give visitors plenty to explore to increase their knowledge and seize new opportunities.”

FESPA Global Print Expo 2020: Where Print Comes Alive FESPA has launched its visitor campaign for FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 and its co-located exhibitions, European Sign Expo 2020 and Sportswear Pro 2020, which will take place from 24th to 27th March 2020 at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid, Spain. The campaign strapline, ‘Where Colour Comes Alive’, highlights the vibrant, creative range of print and signage applications, processes and materials that can be found at the show and emphasises FESPA Global Print Expo’s role as an annual hub of innovation and ideas for the wide format graphics, industrial and textile print sectors.“ ’Where Colour Comes Alive’ is a powerful theme that expresses the boundless opportunities within our industry,” says Neil Felton, FESPA CEO. “’Colour’ has multiple connotations – it refers to media, inks, finishing, colour management, as well as the vivid end products being created using print. I’m confident it will resonate with the whole spectrum of our visitors and exhibitors, whether their focus is on graphics, signage, décor or textile.” 2020 marks the return of FESPA Global Print Expo to Madrid, where the exhibition was last held in 2002. Covering five halls of the Feria de Madrid, the event is expected to host 600 exhibitors and will provide an international platform for the latest innovations that the digital wide format, screen and textile printing markets have to offer. The event’s popular educational features are all set to return, including

Printeriors for interior and exterior decor, Print Make Wear for garment printing, World Wrap Masters for vehicle wrap, and the Trend Theatre, as well as the Colour L*A*B* colour management showcase, which was first introduced at FESPA Global Print Expo 2019 in Munich. Part of the comprehensive offering for visitors to Madrid will be European Sign Expo 2020, Europe’s largest exhibition for non-printed signage and visual communications. A dedicated showcase of technology solutions and materials for non-printed signage applications, the event offers brand own-

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ers and visual communications professionals the possibility to explore untapped opportunities beyond print, including channel lettering, engraving and etching, LED and neon signage, as well as digital signage. Making its debut alongside FESPA Global Print Expo 2020 will be Sportswear Pro 2020, a brand new exhibition that capitalises on FESPA’s roots in textile printing. Dedicated exclusively to sportswear manufacturing, Sportswear Pro will focus on the latest technologies in on-demand and customised sportswear production, bringing together suppliers of solutions for design, production and garment decoration. Neil concludes: “The annual flagship FESPA Global Print Expo continues to be the key destination for speciality print and signage professionals looking for the tools and inspiration to enhance their output and grow their business. In the coming months, we look forward to seeing what our exhibitors plan to launch at the show. It’s always invigorating to see the rich potential and colourful possibilities that these open up to our global print community.”

Events

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Packaging Speaks Green at Bologna’s International Forum 2020

The sustainability of manufacturing, from packaging onwards, will be a much-discussed topic at Bologna’s International Packaging Speaks Green Forum, scheduled for 20 – 21 February (at the FICO Eataly World Congress Hall). Organised by UCIMA and the FICO Foundation, the forum aims to promote meetings and discussion among institutions, industries, and academia on B2B and sustainable development. A priority now for consumers, businesses, and institutions, given the awareness of the need to reduce the environmental impact of the production chain. Packaging in particular, has received the lion’s share of this attention, but it cannot be the only problem tackled in order to reduce environmental impact. This is why the forum will be offering a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of manufacturing which – it is hoped – is becoming increasingly green, complemented by a showcase of international best practices. Packaging Speaks Green will be focussing on examples to follow set by leading global companies, such as Coca-Cola, Fater (a joint venture between P&G and P&G, Angelini), Alibaba, Amazon, and Coop, to name but a few, which will be examining the question of sustainable industrial activities to create value and share it with all the stakeholders. More specifically, speakers will include Clay Dockery (vice president of the corporate brands division at Massimo Zanetti Beverages USA), Roman Manthey (global supply chain engineering & infrastructure director at Coca-Cola Bottling Investment Group), Joseph Rake (senior

packaging manager at Amazon), Chiara Faenza (head of sustainability and value innovation at Coop); Wei Ji (director of public affairs at Alibaba) and Enrico Dolce (product development & sales manager at Fater, a joint venture between P&G and Angelini). WWF’s deputy director for climate and energy Tim Letts, meanwhile, will be presenting the work done by the World Wildlife Fund, alongside businesses, to set and achieve sustainability goals, in particular, those linked to the development of low-emission business models that are compatible with brands’ economic growth. Packaging Speaks Green also aims to focus on the need to implement wide-reaching green solutions, highlighting global consumption trends and the level of standardisation achieved through the work of stakeholders in scientific and institutional fields worldwide. “Sustainability must be a lifestyle and must be reflected in our everyday actions, as well as in the way we manufacture and consume – explains chair of the FICO Foundation and agro-economist Andrea Segrè – which is why the FICO Foundation is committed, together with UCIMA, to providing a forum that will bring together, in Bologna, a number of the world’s leading brands, whose responsibility it is to contribute to achieving a sustainable, circular society. The choices made by these businesses have a real impact on our future”. “Italy needs a ‘Green Industry’ plan, along the lines of that devised for the ‘Industry 4.0’ approach, and with its all-Italian production chain in the packaging industry, Italy ranks as leader and forerunner in the development of sustainable solutions and has got everything it takes to both drive and guide a green revolution in packaging materials and technologies on an international scale,” says Enrico Aureli, chair of UCIMA. The Forum will also offer opportunities for the presentation of extensive unpublished data, with consumer trends to be examined by Silvia Zucconi (market intelligence manager at Nomisma) based on research conducted on sustainability in buy-

ing decisions with the company’s research unit which monitors the packaging adopted for fast-moving consumer goods (Osservatorio Packaging del Largo Consumo); also contributing will be Nicola De Carne, client business partner for retailer services at Nielsen, Paolo Spranzi (associate partner at McKinsey) and Johannes Bergmair (secretarygeneral at the WPO, World Packaging Organization). On the matter of legislation and society, European, Indian, American, and Australian institutional representatives will provide insights into the regulatory and consumption context in their respective locations. Speakers will include Nerida Kelton, executive director at AIP (Australian Institute of Packaging), Sanjay Kr. Chattopadhyay (director at IIP, Indian Institute of Packaging), and Cui Lin, secretary-general at CFPMA (China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association). While one of the leading sustainability experts for the Asian area, Sudhir Mishra (founder & managing partner of Trust Legal Advocates & Consultants), will also be enriching the debate. The future of sustainable packaging starts now and this concept will be laying the foundations for the forum’s last in-depth discussion, on green materials and technologies. Paola Fabbri, associate professor at the University of Bologna’s department of civil, chemical, environmental, and materials engineering, followed by Alessandro Manzardo, co-founder of the University of Padua venture SPINLIFE, who will be kicking off by debunking a few common myths. before handing over to a panel discussion involving Marco Versari, head of institutional relations at Novamont, Carlos Trubacz, strategic marketing manager at Amcor, Håkan Pettersson, business segment director at BillerudKorsnäs, and Mariagiovanna Vetere, global public affairs director at NatureWorks and Braskem Netherlands BV. End-of-line strategies will be discussed, meanwhile, by Laure Cucuron, general manager of the European office of TerraCycle and representatives of HERA and AliPlast.

Indian Interpack Alliance Trade Fairs Report an Increase in Visitor Numbers The second edition of the combined interpack alliance trade fairs pacprocess India, food pex India and the parallel drink technology India trade fair organised by Messe München was well received by visitors. Every year, the trade fair trio alternates between event locations Mumbai and New Delhi and is accompanied by an extensive conference programme. 9,925 visitors came to the Pragati Maidan exhibition centre in New Delhi from 12 to 14 December – around 2,000 more than attended the debut in India’s capital two years ago. 201 exhibitors presented their offerings across a total of 11,400 square metres (gross). At the second Packaging Design, Innovation and Technology conference (PDIT2), 35 speakers offered visitors a substantial wealth of knowledge. The topics ranged from packaging design and sustainability to smart packaging. India is also affected by the growing pressure on the industry to ensure packaging is recyclable and reusable. At the same time, the food industry benefits from more sustainability thanks to the increasing use of packaging that extends shelf-lives, reduces food waste and increases food safety. PDIT2 aspired to provide sound information on each topic and to avoid superficial sales presentations. The conference was organised by IPP Star in cooperation with the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association

(AIPIA) and in its second year, PDIT2 was held in New Delhi for the first time. “In combination with the conference offer, the consortium of pacprocess India, food pex India and drink technology India, which is organised by our colleagues at Messe München, represents a unique knowledge and business platform for the industry in India. The alternating locations Mumbai and New Delhi ensure ideal market coverage for the subcontinent,” says Bernd Jablonowski, Global Portfolio Director Processing & Packaging at Messe Düsseldorf in summary. pacprocess India and food pex India take place annually in combination with the drink technology India trade fair by Messe München. Connecting the three trade fairs

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offers benefits for exhibitors and visitors alike, as the shared location allows them to exploit synergies: Combined under one roof, the trio presents the entire range of packaging and associated processes (pacprocess India), food and confectionery processing and packaging (food pex India) as well as beverage, milk and liquid food technologies (drink technology India). This in turn makes this trio the leading event in the region. pacprocess India and food pex India are supported by a wide range of associations, some of which are national, among them the Authentication Solution Providers’ Association – ASPA, the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers Association of India – PMMAI, The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation – AIGMF, the Trade Promotion Council of India – TPCI, and the Indian Paper Corrugated & Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association – ICPMA. International associations are also involved, among them the VDMA, the Metal Containers Manufacturers Association – MCMA, Flexible Packaging Europe, the Istanbul Chemical & Chemical Product Exporters’ Association – IKMIB, the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative as well as amec envasgraf and CCPIT. This year, the trade fair trio pacprocess India, food pex India and drink technology India will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 9 to 11 December 2020.

Products and Applications

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Koenig & Bauer Launches CorruCUT Sheetfed Flexo Press and Die Cutter

Koenig & Bauer is maintaining its leadership position in the growing global corrugated board market with the launch of the CorruCUT, a new sheetfed flexo press designed for the large and high growth market for direct printing on corrugated board. “Corrugated customers are seeking machines with faster setup and more automation as well as tailor-made solutions for their specific environment,” says Jeff Dietz, vice president of the Web & Specialty Press Division at Koenig & Bauer (US). “Waste handling in the corrugated process is a big concern as is color consistency and repeatability for brands. We believe the new CorruCUT will satisfy the needs of printers who require high graphic corrugated printing and converting machines that are faster and more cost efficient to operate. Our CorruCUT flexo press will enable us to further consolidate our strong position in the growing packaging market.” The sheetfed flexo CorruCUT press is designed with extremely robust mechanical engineering paired with maximum ease of operation and maintenance. Its strong durable side frames are made from cast iron poured to shape at 1300

°C at the foundry, which display almost no vibrations. It unites proven technology with modern electronics and intelligent automation, establishing a high performance production tool geared to all current demands of the corrugated industry. By virtue of its printing and diecutting quality, the short makeready times and general operating comfort, this new innovation with a spectacular design has generated a very positive response from customers and the global corrugated board industry. The CorruCUT incorporates a number of unique features such as a vacuum-belt feeder without infeed roller, a new solution for anilox roller exchange, and an overhead vacuum delivery. The CorruCUT handles corrugated sheets with a width of up to 110 inches and a thickness of 0.354 inches, running at speeds up to 12,000 sheets per hour. Koenig & Bauer engineers have designed it with DriveTronic shaftless drives that allow the demands of high precision multicolor flexo postprinting to be easily achieved. It allows operators to set up while production is running and affords fast job change and low-mainte-

nance. It provides operators with integrated error diagnostics and online remote maintenance. Users control the machine with a flexible Profibus system and easyto-use ergonomic touchscreen. Its open-architecture design permits access to the printing units for setup while the current production continues. Its production management system permits the saving of repeat jobs and the automatic presetting of job parameters. The integrated error diagnostics and online remote maintenance also surpass general standards. Sheets are carried in exact register from the feeder, via the printing units to the rotary die-cutter by way of a continuous overhead vacuum transport system. The direct drive technology also allows the use of different printing plate thicknesses by compensating the circumferential speed of the cylinder. The CorruCUT printing units are fitted with the proven quickclamp chamber blade system made from carbon fiber composite. The low volume of the chamber blade serves optimum ink transfer and minimal ink losses during washing. The ink supply and the automatic washing system are designed to achieve the best possible results with low water consumption and fast washing times. The prestigious Klingele Group is the first customer to install the new CorruCUT sheetfed flexo press with integrated high board line rotary die-cutter at its German box plant. In developmental partnership with Klingele, the new press has been designed for the high-performance rotary production of die-cut corrugated products in ultimate flexo post-printing quality. The Klingele six-color press is a completely new design – from the feeder, via the printing units and rotary die-cutter to the delivery. Due to the high quality of the CorruCUT’s printing and diecutting, its short makeready times and general operating comfort, the new machine has generated a very positive response from Klingele and the global corrugated board industry.

Tharstern Launch Three New MIS Features to Kick-Off 2020

Print Management Information System company, Tharstern, have announced three new features are now available as add-ons to their software. Companies who deliver Direct Mail services or Large Format print are set to benefit from these latest developments, as will printers who want to keep track of their Inventory on the shop floor using mobile devices. The Direct Mail add-on tool will

allow users to capture all the details of a direct mail campaign in an estimate, including manufactured products, supplied items, postage and internal processes such as data handling. The Installation Services feature can be used to create estimates for projects that include additional services related to the installation of these products, such as labor, machinery hire and pick and pack charges. This feature will

be particularly useful for point of sale or signage printers who supply to large companies with varying store profiles, or multi-site organizations with differing needs. Chris Burn, Head of Product at Tharstern explains why they have developed these new tools, “The demand from our existing customers for estimates involving services such as direct mail and installations has been on the rise for some time, so doing something major in this area has been on our wish list for a while. We have been working on it throughout all of last year and it has undergone product testing at a UK direct mail house.” And the third feature, is their brand-new Mobile Inventory tool which is a web app designed for use on the latest handheld barcode scanning devices, smartphones or tablets. Warehouse personnel can now perform a full range of inventory tasks without requiring access to a Tharstern terminal, including, moving stock, issuing stock, item check, location checks and much more.“The new Mobile Inventory tool is a really versatile product that benefits from the larger resolution screens and the general usability of the latest devices, providing a much richer user experience.” Chris Burn, Tharstern.

Epson to Launch ReadyPrint Subscription Service for Individuals plans will be offered respectively for mono and color printing, with the prices based on monthly print volumes. The plans start as low as about 6.99 euros per month for 300 monochrome prints and range up to 14.99 euros for subscribers desiring unlimited color printing. Customers will be able to change their plan as needed. ReadyPrint detects when ink begins to run low and replacement ink bottles are shipped automatically, so customers never have to worry about running out of ink. Printers are also covered against breakdowns during the period of the contract, providing both convenience and

peace of mind. Epson will also launch a subscription service for users of Epson ink cartridge printers. Subscribers will automatically receive replacement ink cartridges for a fixed monthly fee. There are three fee plans based on monthly print volume starting at less than 2 euros per month. Through subscription-based services like this, Epson believes it can capture the needs of an increasingly diverse market and continue to improve convenience and customer satisfaction. The company forecasts an approximately 30% increase in sales of ReadyPrintcompatible models over the next several years in Europe.

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Seiko Epson Corporation is set to launch a subscription printing service called ReadyPrint for use with its high-capacity ink tank printers as well as ink cartridge models. The service will be launched first in the Netherlands, in early February, and will then be rolled out across Europe. Epson also plans to deploy the service globally, initially in consumer markets in developed economies, in the fiscal year beginning April 2020. European consumers who wish to use a high-capacity ink tank printer can subscribe to a service plan that meets their particular printing needs and includes the use of a printer. Three different price

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Agfa Introduces Oberon RTR3300

Agfa today announced a new addition to its large-format inkjet printer assortment. The Oberon RTR3300 is a dedicated 3.3 m high-end roll-to-roll machine that combines extreme productivity and quality with an extensive media scope and a unique ease of use. The new Oberon RTR3300 comes in a four color plus white, and a six color version, depending on user needs and preferences. In ‘express mode’, the Oberon RTR3300 hits an impressive 150 m²/h, while still delivering Agfa’s well-known exceptional image quality. In ‘production mode’, the Oberon reaches a consistent 85 m² per hour. The dual-roll option is capable of handling two rolls each up to 1.6 meters wide, doubling the total output.

The UV LED inks on the Oberon RTR3300 were optimized for flexible media and excel in the smooth printing of solid colors. They obtained the highest category of Greenguard Gold certification, which means they meet some of the world’s most rigorous chemical emissions standards and can be used in sensitive indoor environments like schools or healthcare facilities. The Oberon RTR3300 covers significant media diversity and a wide range of applications, enabling print service providers to execute all their customers’ creative wishes, while also inspiring them to explore new directions. In addition to its air-cooled LED curing lamps, the Oberon RTR3300 features a unique water-cooled table that keeps the printing zone at room temperature. Therefore, print service providers can smoothly process any kind of heat-sensitive roll material, including lower cost media. The dedicated mesh printing functionality makes printing on mesh (with or without liner) more convenient than ever. The Oberon RTR3300 was designed with a view to offering convenience, lean operations and peace of mind. Thanks to a unique media loading setup,

a single operator can quickly load the media. The smart multi-queue functionality guarantees effortless job planning in view of the available materials. The free fall option, which may be used to print on demand, reduces media waste. A light box next to the printing area allows for on-the-spot quality inspection of backlit prints, while a double light curtain ensures that jobs don’t get interrupted and media wasted, even when an operator accidentally moves into the safety zone. “When developing the Oberon, we once again focused on merging extreme productivity with extreme quality, in addition to delivering the lowest ink consumption levels and reduced overall operational costs. It is a position to give print service providers a competitive edge,” said Tom Vermeulen, Head of Sign & Display, Agfa. “This new engine builds on decades of experience in developing and manufacturing versatile large-format printing solutions. Our unique systems approach integrates and optimizes engine, ink, media, workflow and color management to ensure the highest quality, consistency and reliability.”

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Contex Launches New Video Series on the Keys to Successful Large Format Scanning

Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces a new series of informative videos that share the keys to a successful large format scanning process. Comprising four short videos, Contex’s new series is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the essentials of large format scanning, from hardware and software options to productivity and image quality. The video series discusses the importance of producing high-quality scans and copies in a cost-effective, simple, and intuitive manner. “Contex sets the industry standard in large format scanning,

and these videos explain how and why we achieve this,” comments Steve Blanken, General Manager, Contex Americas. “In each video, viewers can see just how much our customers’ feedback is incorporated into every aspect of our scanners, making them the most efficient scanners available today.” The Contex video series highlights the critical yet subtle features that make Contex scanners leaders in their class. For example, the size of the table where documents are inserted and the large-capacity input buffers help eliminate lag time between each scan — a

notable benefit whether scanning a few or hundreds of documents at a time. Additionally, the videos address the value of capturing every detail in perfect color. Viewers also gain an understanding of how productivity and flexibility go hand in hand. For example, shifting from one workflow to another is as simple as selecting a personalized software preset. Plus, automations for naming, rotating, removing background noise, and adjusting image quality can simplify the scanning process and even create copies better than the original.

Avery Dennison and Mactac to Show New Products at FESPA 2020

Avery Dennison and Mactac brands will be making the most of FESPA in 2020, bringing colours alive and showcasing more than 10 new innovations across automotive, architectural, interior decoration and retail applications. Visitors to stand 5-D35 will see cutting-edge products that demonstrate an ongoing commitment from Avery Dennison and Mactac to help their customers expand their offering and set themselves apart from the competition. Visitors are invited to attend daily demonstration workshops done by the specialist Avery Dennison or Mactac trainers and

learn how to apply and experience the latest new innovations themselves. Oliver Guenther, senior director, Marketing and Channel Strategy, said that more than ten all-new solutions will be presented at the show: “2020 sees a new southern European venue for FESPA and some exciting new innovations from Avery Dennison and Mactac. The FESPA theme is ‘Where Colours Come Alive’, and we will be showing a huge breadth of choices across colour and digital wrapping films. Visitors will also see a full automotive portfolio that allows installers to provide everything

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from full wraps through to accents, window tint films and paint protection films.” New products on display will include recently added colours and finishes for the popular Supreme Wrapping Film range and more new exciting expansions in our automotive solutions like paint protection films and window tinting making. Frédéric Noël, vice president Graphics Solutions Europe: “We’ll be showing our very best at the IFEMA Exhibition Centre, with materials that can address a huge range of different applications. The innovations that we are introducing in 2020 help to make Avery Dennison and Mactac portfolios the go-to destinations for installers, whether they are working with vehicles, signage, advertising or buildings.” “FESPA is a valuable show for us, giving us the chance not only to help installers find new business opportunities but also to find out what our customers want next. Our research and development are targeted very closely on what the market needs and what can make installers thrive.” Avery Dennison and Mactac will be at stand 5-D35, IFEMA Exhibition Centre, Madrid, from 24-27 March 2020.

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DTM Print Launches the LX610e Color Label Printer

DTM Print, international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, today announced the EMEA sales start of new the LX610e Color Label Printer, the latest product of US manufacturer Primera Technology, Inc. The LX610e is the only full-colour, desktop label printer/plotter in the world that delivers photo-quality labels in any size and shape. It combines colour inkjet label printing at up to 4800 dpi with a built-in digital die-cutting mechanism. The printer features a built-in die-cutting knife blade for cutting labels into custom shapes and sizes and also a built-in “pizza-wheel”

style cutter for horizontal cutting of labels. LX610e includes easy-touse software for laying out a print and cut files. That allows the fast production of custom labels of virtually any size or shape all in one process. Like any other desktop colour label printer the LX610e can also be fed with standard pre-diecut labels and tags for just printing. The maximum print width of LX610e is 104 mm when using the diecutting function and 127 mm when using just the printing option on predie cut label materials. Professional print businesses, label converters, advertising agencies, graphic design shops and other print providers will find the LX610e invaluable for producing accurate label samples, prototypes and short runs for client approval before ordering expensive hard-tooled or flexible dies. Small businesses can print their own short runs of hundreds or a few thousand custom labels, without incurring delays and die costs while continuing to send their long runs to label production shops. That provides them, even more, value and flexibility. Two different types of ink are available for the LX610e Color Label Printer. Dye-based ink produces bright and vibrant colours that are perfect for prime label applications. Pigment-based ink prints labels that are slightly less bright but stand up

to sunlight and water for years. DTM Print provides customers a wide selection of inkjet label substrates including matte and glossy paper, polyester and polypropylene, all available as pre-die cut or continuous material. Die-cutting substrates with enhanced backing for digital cutting is also available and certified by DTM Print. An innovative printer like LX610e is only as good as its software. That is why with every printer purchased a copy of PTCreate is available for free download. This highly intuitive software allows all typical print and cuts functions, including the import of images, drawing of circles, squares, ovals, rectangles, starbursts and more. Upgraded software, called PTCreate Pro, is sold separately and extends the capabilities of LX610e by adding many additional tools, including layering, the export of images and contour cutting around intricate artwork. An auto-trace cut function in PTCreate Pro is especially useful for printing and cutting complicated shapes and designs. The LX610e Color Label Printer sells for EUR 2,495 (MSRP) and is available through authorised DTM Print resellers and distributors in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The PTCreate Pro software costs EUR 150 (MSRP) and is only available through the DTM Print webshop.

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Drytac Adds Extra Opacity to Window Graphics with SpotOn White M50

Drytac has announced the global availability of its its SpotOn® White M50 window graphic media for vibrant, eye-catching displays, which offers 50% more opacity than standard SpotOn White products. The light-blocking properties of SpotOn White M50 make this matte media ideal for window applications in retail, medical or office environments - as well as for wall graphics, trade show displays, indoor signage or retail promotions where show-through would otherwise affect the design. In particular, this 100μ (4 mil)

monomeric PVC film is perfect for short-term applications thanks to Drytac's innovative adhesive technology: a unique dot pattern adhesive that is virtually undetectable but enables incredibly easy and bubble-free installation, reliability while in place, and clean removal within twelve months. Shaun Holdom, Global Product Manager for Drytac, comments: "SpotOn White M50 is the perfect choice for retailers who want vibrantly coloured window graphics that can be changed quickly, easily and frequently, thanks to the com-

bination of 50% greater opacity and Drytac's unique adhesive. "The fact that this product is also suitable for wall graphics, internal signage and more also makes SpotOn White M50 a great all-rounder for a range of customers who can install it with minimal effort." Drytac SpotOn White M50 is an inkreceptive printable vinyl with compatibility with UV, latex, solvent and eco-solvent printing technologies. It is available in roll widths of up to 1,370mm (54") and offers interior durability of up to three years and outdoor of up to six months.

EFI Launches New Mid-Volume Roll-to-Roll LED 3m and 5m Printer Line “Our choice to buy the EFI VUTEk D5r was a winning decision,” said Agostino Allegris, CEO and president at Allgraf. “The printing resolution, the possibilities of white printing and the inline clear ink are unique features and they give us a competitive edge. Now, we have the ability to print a full flood or selective clear ink in glossy or matte. We are excited about the possibilities of printing a whole series of innovative applications and materials.” The D3r and D5r printers, at 3.5and 5.2-meters wide respectively, deliver outstanding smoothness in shadows, gradients and transitions with UltraDrop Technology, precise and sharp 3-point size text, and a true resolution of up to 1,200 dots per inch. An ultrahigh-definition print mode offers near-photographic quality. The printers’ LED curing ensures not only cost savings but also a more environmentally sound printing solution, consuming less energy and enabling the use of thinner, heat-sensitive substrates. The VUTEk D line is equipped with additional printheads and offers both white and jettable clear ink for matte and glossy effects, covering a wider amount of unique applications such as wall decorations and murals, window graphics, flooring, high-value prints with selective gloss effects, fleet graphics, truckside curtains and more. The printers are easily customizable to the purchaser’s needs and strategies, with optional features including: • White and clear ink • Inline x-cutters and y-slitters • Automatic backlit and blockout printing • Media spreaders and motorized

winders; and more Both printers include EFI’s industryleading Fiery proServer SE digital front end, allowing increased productivity as well as accurate color matching every time. For added productivity, users can choose to add a software productivity pack and are able to remotely connect with the printers using a mobile application. EFI VUTEk SuperFlex 3M inks are also available for the manufacturing of popular and profitable vehicle wraps and fleet graphics. “The ‘D’ in the name for these new printers is for ‘Design,’ and they are absolutely designed to offer the right mix of features, productivity, and cost to create new opportunities for signage and graphics professionals,” said Ken Hanulec, EFI’s vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We listened very closely to our customers for feedback to create a mid-volume solution that will be the technology of choice for print providers seeking to profitably grow their businesses with high-end applications.”

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Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is launching a new mid-range roll-toroll printer line that helps sign and display graphics customers drive more volume with high-end digital print for endless applications and designs. The new EFI VUTEk D3r and D5r LED inkjet printers to leverage many of the advanced capabilities from EFI’s highly successful VUTEk 3r+ and 5r+ printers, offering a midrange solution for an even wider variety of high-value applications thanks to its combination of white and clear inks, as well as its Museum print mode. The new printer line also supports the unique collection of options for VUTEk roll-to-roll LED printers, providing a full system for higher efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership. The VUTEk D3r, which prints up to 2,196 square feet per hour, made its worldwide debut at the EFI Connect users’ conference, Jan. 21-24 in Las Vegas, and making its European debut at the EFI EMEA Ignite event on Jan. 29 in Brussels, Belgium. The second printer in the new mid-range line, the VUTEk D5r, prints up to 2,626 square feet per hour. Early D5r users such as Thomas Printworks in the United States and Allgraf in Italy have purchased the new printer line for its performance capabilities to meet the growing demand for high-end signage, décor, outdoor graphics, and other applications. “We were looking to upgrade our 5-meter printing capabilities, and when we found the EFI VUTEk D5r, it checked all the boxes related to speed, quality, cost of operation, and efficiency,” said Bryan Thomas, president at Thomas Printworks. “The quality of the machine was so impressive that it gave us the added benefit of also replacing a 3-meter printer within our fleet.”

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Schumacher Packaging Opts for Subscription Agreement with Heidelberg Schumacher Packaging GmbH & Co. KG, one of Europe’s largest family-run packaging printers, with annual sales of approximately € 650 million, has signed a subscription contract with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) for its site in Forchheim (Bavaria). The company, which is already a leader in productivity and technology in the corrugated and solid board packaging sector, expects to significantly boost the productivity of sheetfed offset operations at its Bavarian site as a result of the move. The subscription agreement includes a Speedmaster XL 1456+LX with fully integrated logistics, which is replacing a competitor’s press, and all consumables, along with vendor-managed inventory and a comprehensive service pack-

age that also covers wear parts and new functions such as remote maintenance and consulting services. The press is scheduled to enter operation in Forchheim at the end of January 2020 and is the first large-format press in Germany on a subscription. “This shows that our subscription portfolio is an appealing and competitive offer for major packaging customers, too. A growing number of customers are being won over by the collaborative nature of this offer, which aligns the interests of both contract partners,” explains Prof. Ulrich Hermann, Chief Digital Officer Lifecycle Solutions at Heidelberg. Schumacher Packaging has achieved sustainable, international growth over the years and plans to further expand its activi-

ties. Operating 30 sites in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the Netherlands, the company is already one of the biggest familyrun packaging printers in Europe. “Innovation, quality, flexibility, and reliability are our top priorities as we strive to meet the needs of our discerning customers across a wide range of sectors,” says Hendrik Schumacher, CEO at Schumacher Packaging. “We opted for the subscription model because it shows Heidelberg is prepared to work with us to continuously ramp up the performance of our company as a whole over the coming years. We see this subscription agreement with Heidelberg as a partnership that offers a huge opportunity to shape our continued growth on an efficient basis.”

LogoJet Announces Enhanced Edition: The UVx40R PLUS

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print area. “With our newest printer enhancement, we’re building on the popularity of our award-winning UVx40R printer and specifically responding to industry needs for clients who need more printerbed size,” said Susan Cox, LogoJET CEO. "LogoJET’s innovation continues to stem from customer feedback.” The UVx40R PLUS enhancement offers additional print heads that enable more white opacity and/ or clear gloss options at the same time. Companies printing on dark media and/or using textures

LogoJET launches its 15-year anniversary celebration with the announcement of the UVx40R PLUS, the latest enhanced edition of the award-winning UVx40R tabletop flatbed printer (named SGIA’s Tabletop Flatbed 2019 Product of the Year). With the increased popularity of LogoJET’s UVx40R, some customers requested a longer print bed to accommodate larger media sizes. The UVx40R PLUS increases the 18” x 18” printer bed size to 18” x 24” — providing 33% more

specifically benefit from this new feature, providing more opacity and speed options. Additionally, a rotary attachment is available for the UVx40R PLUS. The MSRP price on the UVx40R PLUS model (with a print area of 18” x 24” and four Ricoh GH2220 printer heads) is $35,000. Each purchased LogoJET printer includes onsite set up and training from a LogoJET expert. The UVx40R PLUS can be demonstrated at LogoJET’s headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana — or at the upcoming ISA Expo April 2-4.

Ricoh Highlights its Software and Solutions at EFI Connect 2020 As an EFI Connect Platinum Sponsor, Ricoh USA, Inc. highlighted the power of its software and solutions and wide format, as well as a color lab in Booth 102. Each area was staffed with relevant, knowledgeable representatives who will have practical conversations with attendees about what the future holds for the print industry – and how strong alliances empower us all to succeed, together. At the show, Ricoh also had a professional graphic designer from a New York City-based marketing agency onsite who prepped five-colour files in real-time and demonstrated just how easily advanced colour gamuts and 5th

colour station capabilities can be used to make applications truly come to life. Attendees interested in learning more about how truly collaborative alliances drive bottom-line impact sat on a case study and discussed with Ryan Kiley, Director, U.S. Production Sales and Professional Services at Ricoh. The following morning, the EFI Connect community was invited to learn more about one of the industry’s hottest topics, “How to Grow Your Margins Exponentially with Wide Format Printing,” presented by Brian Rice, Sign and Graphics Specialist, Commercial Printing Business, Ricoh USA, Inc.

Zünd Digital Cutter Enhances Florida Printing Company’s Commitment to Customers

• Saves costs and resources • Reduces job setup time • Minimizes the potential for error • Compatible with all commonly used RIP software • Accepts a variety of vector file formats (ai, pdf, dxf, plt, eps, cf2, svg, hpg, hpgl, gtk, cut, zcc) • “V” cut capability In addition to digital cutting solutions, Zünd provides support ser-

vices to ensure flawless operation. “The Zünd digital cutter is a smart addition to SunDance’s printing services because it supports our commitment to customers on multiple levels, from faster turnarounds to more cutting capabilities,” said JohnHenry Ruggieri, the president of SunDance. “Having Zünd as a vendor will allow us to better serve our customers for years to come.”

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Zund America, the North American subsidiary of Swiss digital cutting system manufacturer Zünd Systemtechnik AG, recently partnered with SunDance in Orlando, Fla. to enhance the printing company’s cutting capabilities with the Zünd G3 Digital Cutter. Not only are Zünd digital cutting systems flexible and easily expandable, but their intelligent design also help companies like SunDance provide a higher level of service and quality to their customers. The Zünd G3 Digital Cutter features innovative technology that minimizes setup times and errors while running at maximum productivity. With the digital cutter, SunDance is able to increase efficiency for all aspects of a job such as designing, planning, printing and cutting. The cutter’s software even determines when and how to cut a job (based on material specifications, order ID, due date and priority), which will improve SunDance’s workflow to meet customers’ needs faster. Key benefits of Zünd digital cutting systems: • Increases productivity

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BOPP Films For Packaging Market Latest Trends, Demand and Analysis 2026

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BOPP products can be segmented on basis of their applications into electronics, food packaging, insulation, cosmetics, lamination and printing. Applications for these finely metalized films are numerous; including heat-sealant insulation and element-resistant food packaging for meat, chips, biscuits and other food products. Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films are thermoplastic polymers that find extensive applications in the packaging industry. Polypropylene (PP) is one of the key polymers used in the manufacture of BOPP films and is a derivative of petroleum. One of the primary factors propelling the growth prospects for this market is the rising demand for packaged food in the last few years. Most consumers have become increas-

ingly conscious about the way food products are packaged, and are, therefore, looking for improved and cost-effective methods for food preservation. The geographical region includes in the BOPP Films for Packaging market reports are: North America, United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia-Pacific, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Europe, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Central & South America, Brazil, Rest of Central & South America, Middle East & Africa, GCC Countries, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa. As consumers are continuously changing their purchasing and eating behavior and to store food for months in and even out of the refrigerator are the major factors

which are rising the demand of high barrier BOPP film market. These films provide the conditions for a high-barrier layer against gas, moisture, and aromas and the advantage to keep food products fresh for a longer period. High barrier BOPP films are also used for delicate products that require an extended shelf life thereby boosting up the demnad for high barrier bOPP film market. As countries such as Vietnam are foreseeing a change in the consumer perceptions regarding food consumption, a noteworthy number of consumers stress on nutritious food along with suitable packaging solutions that improve the shelf life of the packaged food products. Growing consumer awareness regarding packaging, coupled with a shift in the preference for flexible packaging solutions is anticipated to catapult the development of the global BOPP films for packaging market. BOPP films have even lower density than Polypropylene. The low density leads to higher yield than films of other plastics. Major companies operating in the global BOPP market include Cosmo Films Ltd., Polyplex Corporation Ltd., Manucor S.p.A., Innovia Films Limited, LC Packaging International BV, National Industrialization Company, and Jindal Poly Films Limited., among several others.

69% of Routine Work Currently Done by Managers will Be Fully Automated by 2024

on management tasks. Application leaders focused on innovation and AI are now accountable for improving worker experience, developing worker skills and building organizational competency in responsible use of AI. “Application leaders will need to support a gradual transition to increased automation of management tasks as this functionality becomes increasingly available across more enterprise applications,” said Ms. Poitevin. AI to Foster Workplace Diversity Nearly 75% of heads of recruiting reported that talent shortages will have a major effect on their organizations. Enterprises have been experiencing critical talent shortage for several years. Organizations need to consider people with disabilities, an untapped pool of critically skilled talent. Today, AI and other emerging technologies are making work more accessible for employees

with disabilities. Gartner estimates that organizations actively employing people with disabilities have 89% higher retention rates, a 72% increase in employee productivity and a 29% increase in profitability. In addition, Gartner said that by 2023, the number of people with disabilities employed will triple, due to AI and emerging technologies reducing barriers to access. “Some organizations are successfully using AI to make work accessible for those with special needs,” said Ms. Poitevin. “Restaurants are piloting AI robotics technology that enables paralyzed employees to control robotic waiters remotely. With technologies like braille-readers and virtual reality, organizations are more open to opportunities to employ a diverse workforce.” By 2022, organizations that do not employ people with disabilities will fall behind their competitors.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies such as virtual personal assistants and chatbots are rapidly making headway into the workplace. By 2024, Gartner, Inc. predicts that these technologies will replace almost 69% of the manager’s workload. “The role of manager will see a complete overhaul in the next four years,” said Helen Poitevin, research vice-president at Gartner. “Currently, managers often need to spend time filling in forms, updating information and approving workflows. By using AI to automate these tasks, they can spend less time managing transactions and can invest more time on learning, performance management and goal setting.” AI and emerging technologies will undeniably change the role of the manager and will allow employees to extend their degree of responsibility and influence, without taking

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Gartner Says 42% of Sales Leaders Rate Their Sales Analytics ROI as Significantly Higher Than Expected

Forty-two percent of sales leaders rate their sales analytics return on investment (ROI) as significantly higher than expected, according to a sales operations survey by Gartner, Inc. This is the case no matter where sales analytics is located within the organization — whether it is in sales operations or outside of sales and in a shared department such as marketing, product and/or finance. “Sales leaders today recognize how important analytics is to success, but many continue to struggle to move beyond simple reporting and tap into its full potential,” said Craig Riley, senior principal analyst in Gartner’s Sales practice. “Nearly one-third of sales organizations have their analytics outside of sales under a shared structure,” Riley said. “This number is likely to grow as data is centralized to better improve compatibility with other

functions. Not to mention the high cost of technology solutions are more easily justified when shared across multiple teams.” Gartner’s State of Sales Operations survey gathered data from nearly 300 respondents responsible for the sales operations function at complex B2B sales organizations across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, professional services, banking, energy/ utilities, insurance and healthcare. The survey revealed that sales leaders feel sales analytics offers the greatest returns in skills development and coaching. This is followed closely by sales force sizing, opportunity qualification, pipeline forecasting, lead scoring, compensation planning, and territory and account planning. However, there are three often overlooked areas where sales

leaders have yet to tap into the full potential of analytics — quota setting, territory planning and territory design. “As more organizations successfully use analytics for areas such as skills development and sales force sizing, the sales teams that truly succeed will be those that leverage analytics across the entire function — including quota setting, territory planning and territory design,” added Riley. Sales leaders looking to capitalize on analytics’ ability to add value to these untapped areas should consider the following: Data Collection and Integration: Data collection and quality is not an area where you can buy your way to success, yet. Successfully integrating any analytics solution will require a foundation of accurate and complete data, a culture of fact-based decision making and the skills to leverage the solution integration. Data Literacy: Success will require creating a culture where “information as a second language” is the expectation. In order to fully embrace the value of collaboration and common language in these three areas, sales operations will need to take deliberate steps to align all of their stakeholders in their understanding of the underlying purpose of analytics, the sources of the data and the definitions of the metrics and the interpretation of the analytics.

Five Key New Markets for Folding Cartons In 2019 total value of folding carton packaging will reach $115.4 billion, with over 47.5 million tonnes of material converted. New expert forecasting for the market study – The Future of Folding Cartons to 2024 – shows that this value will rise to $145.9 billion and 59.3 million tonnes in 2024. This is equivalent to a global compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% by value and 5.3% by volume; which reflects an acceleration of demand compared to the preceding five years. This is positive news for the whole supply chain. To capitalise fully will require cartonboard manufacturers and converters to explore and exploit the following five key opportunities.

Sustainability in Packaging

Recyclable Barriers

As noted above, food packs are the largest opportunity, but the green credentials of cartonboard can be compromised as many current functional and barrier coatings compromise the recyclability of the carton stock. Market demand for such coatings in all paperboard

Premium Solutions

There is already increased demand for high-quality cartonboard grades used in packaging top-end lines of confectionery, premium spirits, and cosmetics. A key requirement is to have grades that are optimized for the necessary decorative techniques employed for these products. These include superior printing technologies, often gravure; and specialised finishing techniques, such as embossing, and adding holographic films. Contrasting the trend for more recycled content, premium cartonboards are generally made from virgin fibres to further enhance both the performance and aesthetics of the board – such as brightness and tactile feeling. Recent product launches in this field include: • MetsäBoard Prime FBB • WestRock Crescendo C1S/C2S • BillerudKorsnäs White • Stora Enso Performa Brilliance More Scope for Lightweighting Lighter weight boards are a simple solution to reduce costs and have a positive environmental ripple effect down the supply chain, from production to transportation and ultimately waste management. Downgauging

needs to be balanced against the board’s performance however, but incremental improvements are being made that do not compromise aesthetics, product protection or cost. Lightweighting is of course also governed by the laws of physics and there will clearly be a point at which no additional refinements are possible, but that point has not yet been reached. Hence this trend is expected to continue over the short term, with some impact of course on total board production volumes, measured in tonnes. In contrast in the current market these lighter weight products can carry a slight price premium, thus retaining market value for the industry.

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Cartonboard – mainly micro-flute formats – are already widely used in the booming e-commerce segment. The growth of e-commerce is now leading to the investment in stronger designs and board grades optimized to give the extra protection needed by the increased handling involved in its distribution network. New business models in e-commerce are opening the potential for specific cartonboard designs. These include: • Meal kits formats, especially in the US • Subscription commerce (subcom), has a varied market place ranging from dog food to cosmetics • Consumer electronics sellers, and smartphone manufacturers in particular

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Fibre-based packaging, such as folding cartons, enjoys superior green credentials over many alternative packaging materials – principally plastics. This is increasing opportunities for cartonboard to replace or reduce the use of plastic packs in many end use sectors. These include: • Replacing thermoformed foamed polystyrene (PS) clamshells, and similar formats in foodservice applications • Replacing other rigid polymers in retail food packaging • Replacing plastic blister packs and interior retaining structures for pharmaceuticals, such as pills, and medical devices. Sustainability is also having an internal influence on the material construction of carton stock. Brands and retailers keen to promote themselves as green businesses are calling for grades with more recycled pulp. In particular coated recycled carton grades will see the fastest rise in demand across the five-year Smithers forecast period.

packaging exceeded 3 million tonnes in 2018, with North America and Western Europe accounting for half the total volume. Many cartonboard producers are developing or have developed specific cartonboard grades with barrier coatings to target this potential. To boost sustainability here is an ongoing trend to change from solvent-based to water-based coatings to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Simultaneously use of biopolymer will erode the petroleum-based polymer coatings market, but there is still significant commercialisation work to bring these to a mass market. Elsewhere wax coatings are giving way to hydrogenated tallow diglyceride, which is commercially available. More generally, improved coating technologies are providing greater efficiencies and costeffectiveness in coating processes – and also reducing overall material consumption.

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Nonwovens Market to Grow by $18 Billion Over Five Years interior trim (vinyl), luggage, draperies, coated papers, tape base and flocked fabric base. Spunbond, needlepunch, spunlace, wetlaid and carded webs are all used in this diverse market. Across the forecast period many vinyl-coated substrates will continue to be substituted as endusers consider these old fashioned and demand newer, stronger and harder wearing alternative solutions. The segment will also benefit from the trend for lighter weight nonwovens replacing textiles in many applications.

Building/Flooring In 2019 total world demand will reach 11.2 million tonnes and a value of $46.8 billion according to a new study “The Future of Global Nonwovens to 2024.” Compared to the 2014-2019, the annual growth rate will accelerate for the next five years, rising to 6.7% by value and 6.6% by volume. This will equate to a total market value of $64.8 billion in 2024 with 15.4 tonnes consumed.

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End-Use Applications

A key division within the nonwovens market is between disposable and durable nonwovens. Disposable nonwovens – used mostly in hygiene products, such as diapers (nappies), feminine hygiene goods, adult incontinence products, and most wipes – will see slightly lower growth than durable nonwovens. For both however this will remain above 6.0% creating exciting new revenue streams for brands, converters and raw material suppliers. While traditional sectors will continue to be essential, some of the greatest technical innovation and market opportunity lies in newer fast developing markets.

Coating Substrates

Coated nonwoven substrates are most rapidly developing segment in durable nonwovens. Major uses include tablecloths (vinyl), upholstery (vinyl), automotive

There is also a positive outlook for nonwovens in construction in roofing and related building applications. Worldwide demand for new homes will underpin new demand, predominantly for house wrap and roof underlay fabrics, used to prevent outside air and rain from penetrating a house, while allowing humid air to escape from the inside. A construction boom will also help new sales of nonwovens for carpet materials, although many more modern homes now have less carpeting. Demand for new cars will support expanding consumption of automotive carpeting, which in particular favours the thermoforming and bulk thickness delivered from nonwovens manufactured via needlepunch processes.

Geotextiles

New building projects and urban development especially in Asia will also see greater demand for durable nonwovens in geotextiles. There will also be demand in more developed economic regions – though these will rely more on replacement or repair of ageing or obsolete infrastructure. The main applications include asphalt overlays, separation of dissimilar materials, lining systems, reinforcement of weak soils and other materials and drainage/filtration systems. High tear strength, and resistance to heat, UV light

and long-term environmental exposure; again mean needlepunch nonwovens will benefit most from this segment, but spunbond polyester and polypropylene formulations are also used.

Wipes

The fastest expanding market for disposable nonwovens lies in wipes, which the Smithers study further sub-divides between personal, household, and industrial end uses. Personal care wipes, especially baby wipes, often follow diapers in developing regions, usually after a time lag. The personal income level that usually supports diaper sales growth in a region is still about one-third to one-half of that required to stimulate wipes penetration. Therefore, wipes penetration is still low in large developing regions, such as China and India, but these regions will fuel growth as developed region markets slow. Faster growing components include many flushable wipes, such as adult moist toilet tissue and toddler toilet care wipes, cosmetic/ facial wipes, feminine hygiene wipes, bathing wipes and some incontinence wipes.The flushable and biodegradable segments, now supported by new and effective nonwovens, should continue excellent growth through to 2024 and beyond. An excess of flushable nonwovens capacity will drive prices down and increase growth in these segments, however. Typically, home care wipes are the last wipes to penetrate a developing region. Continuing moderate growth in the Americas will offset slower growth in Europe, in a segment that is dominated by a few major producers and brand product lines. Industrial wipes are used in multiple applications – including automobile body degreasing, printing press cleaning, cooking grill cleaning, clean room wipes, polishing, skin preparation, and for anti-bacterial cleaning and patient in medical facilities.

Hybrid Pack Printing: Four Key Impacts for Flexo A new report “The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2024” tracks the digital print market size in this sector will rise from $18.9 billion in 2019 to $31.6 billion in 2024. This is equivalent to an annual growth rate of 10.9% year-on-year for the five-year forecast period. Despite this rapid growth, digital print remains a small proportion of the overall packaging market – just 1.68% of the volume of all printed labels and packaging in 2019. By contract flexo print is worth $162 billion in 2019, but its annual growth rate is a more modest 2.2%. Digital is concentrated on certain high-value segment however, including short-turnaround short run work. By value digital represents 6.38% of the printed packaging market. This is why it is of great interest to brands, retailers, pack and label converters, and equipment and consumable providers. Labels still represent the majority of this work, but the introduction of dedicated high-throughput machines for corrugated will see this segment accelerate fast through to 2024. North America is the largest regional market for digitally printed labels and packaging in 2019 accounting for roughly a third of the world market. It is shortly ahead of Asia and Western Europe, although demand in Asia will grow faster across 2019-2024.

Technical Innovation

Hybrid Labels

There is a long history of using inkjet to overprint codes and numbering on flexo narrow-web press lines and this remains an important sector of the label market. As reliability and quality have improved the technology has been adopted, with manufacturers steadily improving press performance and introducing hybrid single-pass systems combining flexo printing and finishing to boost productivity. Hybrid solutions allow priming, base-printing, digital printing, postprinting/coating and finishing to be handled in-line, in a single pass. Overall inkjet label work is growing and displacing toner presses. Higher resolution and speed improvements have increased output, and sales of new inkjet presses in Europe and North America overtook electrophotography machines in 2017. Narrow-web integrated hybrid solutions are offered by several leading flexo press Providers, including Gallus’ Labelfire; Mark Andy’s Digital Series; Nilpeter’s Panorama; Edale’s Graphium and the XFlex from OMET and Durst. These were joined in May 2019 by Screen with its modular Truepress Jet L350UV+ series. This combines flexo stations with finishing from Rotocontrol’s DT-340 finishing line for digital or flexo print, UV LED curing and label embellishments

Other Hybrid Markets

Beyond narrow-web label work, where digital and hybrid platforms

are well established other packaging substrates are now attracting interest. For paperboard and flexible substrates are key applications. Some machines for corrugated work has flexo priming and varnishing capabilities, while some have taken this further with flexo capability. Many place their inkjet units into flexo lines, for cartons and flexible packaging. Some of the machines feature unwind, a flexo priming station, four-colour 622 mm-wide continuous inkjet units, hot-air drying that supports the web, and a final flexo unit to print base white for reverse printing or a coating, then into a rewind station. It uses water-based inks for food-safe printing at speeds up to 300 m per minute. This approach can threaten some traditional print markets however. For example Philip Morris has invested in a Gallus hybrid inkjet machine for tobacco packaging – bringing production in-house and printing at manufacturing sites. This gives the cigarette manufacturer More flexibility when introducing new products to a market.

Print Room Efficiency

For print service providers (PSPs) investing in a digital press can conversely boost the performance of their analogue equipment. As run lengths fall the actual printing time on large litho offset and flexo machines falls, with more time spent in changeovers and makereadies reducing the saleable capacity of the installed base of equipment. Adding a digital press takes many of the short runs off the analogue equipment, making more production time available to handle long runs without interruption, while improving the speed of response for short runs with no need to interrupt longer runs. Furthermore eliminating plates delivers major cost savings and reduces environmental impact. The simplicity of operating an inkjet press can also save labour costs – with for example a single operator as compared to a four or five person team for a flexo unit.

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Across the next five years, further developments in workflow and logistics will smooth the adoption of digital technology into analogue packaging supply chains. A greater range of specialist toners will be developed electrophotography presses. The main shift in output will be from inkjet with improvements to quality and speed on standard substrates giving equivalent production levels to flexo, as well as gravure and offset litho. While poor print was seen as a reason for not utilising digital printing a few years ago, the situation has changed in 2019 as players take the view that while perhaps not all packaging volume is addressable by digital, the great majority certainly is.

For the flexo segment specifically the evolution of digital printing in packaging presents both challenges and opportunities. Improvements in inkjet presses will see these machines take work from flexo lines, especially at shorter production runs. Certain advances in automation and workflow streamlining can be adapted to flexo, boosting its competitiveness. Of particular interest is the potential of flexo-inkjet hybrid presses to combine the benefits of both systems. These key impacts for flexo printers are discussed below:

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Between Global Trends and Local Patterns, Online Printing Continues to Grow

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Written by Lorenzo Villa, Print Engineer and Publisher

If the Internet has democratised access to information and social media have stimulated interaction between brands, retailers and consumers, Amazon has convinced buyers of all kinds and all ages that buying online is safe, comfortable and even rewarding. And printed products, although more complex and full of customisation and creativity, do not seem to be an exception. The first fledgling phenomena of online print sales go back to the 1990s, but it is only in the last decade that such sales have really taken on significant size, as large players progressively raise the bar in their services and investments and disproportionately broaden their product portfolio, their range of ancillary services, also the geographical reach. All this to the point whereby both the large national operators – those still without an online store, of course – and the thousands of small local print-service providers are all wondering how appropriate it is to enter an already crowded, mature arena. Above all they are asking themselves what the real prospects for growth and development are, and which investments have to be made. Although almost all online businesses have some elements in common – strong automation, effective quality management, impeccable customer care – online printing is not an exact science, nor does it provide for a common or standard organisational model that can be just adopted and copied indefinitely. The internet is instead a powerful interactive channel and as such it must be understood, exploited and supported. To find your own success-recipe and to ensure space for growth in the medium to long term, it’s first of all appropriate to analyse the market, the best practices and the moves of the most relevant operators.

Established Companies Set the Example Favoured over other global economies because of the larger average size of their companies, the United

States and Germany are undoubtedly the Western countries that have best interpreted the concept of consolidation and concentration of business. In the case of the USA, the result is a vast market flying a single flag and speaking the same language, where giants such as vistaprint.com, controlled by Cimpress, are thriving. In Germany, success factors include the presence of significant technology manufacturers, trade shows, logistics infrastructure, skilled labour and an automation culture. Advantages that German printers have been able to exploit masterfully, optimising their workflows and creating state-of-the art online sales models which go way beyond clumsy ‘multilingual websites’ used to place orders here and there. The most successful online printers have made cultural and linguistic diversity their flag, hiring local staff across Europe, creating mother-tongue customer care infrastructure, sometimes opening national subsidiaries. The names are the emblazoned ones of onlineprinters.com, flyeralarm. com, unitedprint.com and others. Companies that are large in size but remain largely independent or family-owned. “The online printing market, and our company, in particular, benefits from four main factors,” explains Michael Fries, CEO of Onlineprinters GmbH. “First of all, there are still a significant number of customers who move from slower and more expensive purchasing processes to faster online orders. Another success factor is the increasingly international scope of our activities. Also, we are constantly evolving our focus from printing to e-commerce, to create an excellent customer experience at low prices. Finally, through integrated processes and centralised purchasing, we share a mutual benefit with our subsidiaries.” The German company, founded as a printing house in 1984, now em-

ploys more than 1,400 people and is the symbol of how a favourable geographical location, combined with fierce competition between compatriots of long tradition, can advance the quality of service and product. “We continue to aim for double-digit annual growth, and we believe that the conversion from small, decentralised printers to large industrial e-commerce models will continue for many years to come. In our case, we are also expanding our product range with gadgets, textile applications and products that help our customers achieve their marketing goals.”

When Online Printing is Artisanal and Design-Driven If online selling is synonymous with democratisation, it is reasonable to think that every printing business can benefit from this opportunity. Surprisingly, even those who don’t have real (actual) production capacity and sometimes not even machinery. The most far-sighted entrepreneurs have understood that to be successful, it is necessary to break away from a generalist offer and build an original and recognisable recipe of their own. The American platform mycreativeshop.com was born as a large container of creative solutions, in which printing is only one of the possible outputs. “Among the parameters of my business idea I considered it essential that it had to be scalable, automated, with a small or almost non-existent physical warehouse. I didn’t know anything about the world of design or printing, but I felt that the idea could work,” says Jason Frueh, founder and CEO of MyCreativeShop. The platform allows users to create a graphic design based on a fully customizable online template, without the support of a designer. Once the operation is complete, you can download your project and buy printing from a trusted vendor, generating the potential for many

“Although many find it senseless and uneconomic, for us it is a winning model, and our customers recognize us as true craftsmen of online digital printing.”

Between Decoration and Hyper-Verticalization, Make Way for Solution Makers! If design plays a crucial role in the development of “conventional” printing projects, its importance increases if we enter the field of unusual applications, with substrates and surfaces that have little or nothing to do with commercial printing and display graphics. It’s new territory, made up of operators that we could define as solution makers, able to satisfy a new printing demand, often creating an offer completely separate from that of other PSPs. Most of them have gained specific experience outside the graphic arts, to the point that their portfolio ranges from fabrics to wallpapers, from photographic paper to pictorial canvas, up to gift-wrapping paper. This is the case of the American spoonflower.com, the Dutch motiflow.com and the Italian thecolorsoup.com, three businesses with different histories and sizes, all sharing a strong orientation towards textile substrates. But above all the desire to combine simple print output with an unlim-

ited range of designs and patterns, searchable by theme or colour, sometimes scalable in size, created by young international designers, who find visibility and business opportunities on the platform. An open and meritocratic attitude that involves new stakeholders, and generates a spontaneous network of promoters for printing infrastructures. Among the solution makers, there are also those who have focused on niche applications, such as the British moo.com. Founded in 2006 by Richard Moss, the company has always been inspired by the passion of its CEO for extreme design and quality, which MOO uses to transform the segment of business cards, considered by many others as just a commodity. “The exchange of a business card is often the first time a potential contact, customer or investor interacts with a company or brand. Having a carefully designed premium card helps you stand out in a crowded market,” says Amanda Champion, Marketing & Communications Manager at MOO. “MOO is just over 12 years old and had £100 million in revenue in 2018. The business card market is booming and, looking at only the 600,000 new companies that open their doors each year in the United States, the market opportunities are obvious.”

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other offline printers. Or order it on the platform in the desired quantity. “A very small percentage of users order printing through us. So much so that the related turnover is below 25% of the total. It’s also our most expensive revenue stream, as there’s a tangible cost associated with printing.” MyCreativeShop, which leverages CHILI Publish’s powerful automated publishing infrastructure, is a lightweight, scalable model that enables the American company to serve customers worldwide while remaining incredibly small. Among the thousands of local experiences, the Italian skillpress.it is an example of how it is possible to digitise and bring online the art of typography. The small company, born from the love for typography of Maurizio and Marco Battiston, has chosen to subvert the logic of standardisation that characterises almost all online suppliers. Skillpress, whose firepower is limited to an HP Indigo 12000HD and a modern finishing department, has turned total freedom of size, substrate, grammage, finish and quantity into its strengths. “We invest a lot in training and advice to our customers for the choice of papers, finishes and binding methods; we also produce the single copy for them, and we treat each project as if it were unique,” explains Battiston.

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‫تمت� � ��از صناع� � ��ة التعبئة والتغلي� � ��ف القائمة‬ ‫عل� � ��ى األلياف مثل الكرت� � ��ون المطوي بأنها‬ ‫َ‬ ‫حفاظا على البيئة من مواد أخرى كثيرة‬ ‫أكثر‬ ‫بديلة تس� � ��تخدم يف ه� � ��ذه العملية الس� � ��يما‬ ‫البالس� � ��تيك مم� � ��ا يزي� � ��د من ف� � ��رص إحالل‬ ‫الكرتون المقوى بدال من علب البالس� � ��تيك‬ ‫أو عل� � ��ى األق� � ��ل الحد م� � ��ن اس� � ��تخدامها يف‬ ‫العدي� � ��د من قطاع� � ��ات االس� � ��تهالك النهايئ‪.‬‬ ‫وذلك يشمل ما يلي‪:‬‬ ‫اس� � ��تبدال رغاوى البوليس� � ��تيرين الحرارية‬ ‫والص� � ��دف والم� � ��واد المش� � ��ابهة يف تقدي� � ��م‬ ‫الخدمات المتعلقة بالطعام‪.‬‬

‫اس� � ��تبدال البوليمارات الصلب� � ��ة األخرى يف‬ ‫عملية تعبئة األطعمة التي تباع بالتجزئة‬ ‫اس� � ��تبدال الحقائب البالس� � ��تيكية وهياكل‬ ‫االحتف� � ��اظ الداخلية المس� � ��تخدمة يف تعبئة‬ ‫الم� � ��واد الصيدالني� � ��ة كالحب� � ��وب واألجه� � ��زة‬ ‫الطبية وتغليفها‪.‬‬ ‫كما أن لالستدامة تأثي ًرا داخل ًيا على المواد‬ ‫المس� � ��تخدمة يف صناع� � ��ة عل� � ��ب الكرت� � ��ون‪.‬‬ ‫وحرصا عل� � ��ى الظهور يف مظه� � ��ر المهتمين‬ ‫ً‬ ‫بس� �ل��امة البيئة‪ ،‬يدعوا أصح� � ��اب العالمات‬ ‫التجارية والباعة بالتجزئة إىل التوجه بشكل‬ ‫أكب� � ��ر إىل اس� � ��تخدام الورق المع� � ��اد تدويره‪.‬‬ ‫وسيش� � ��هد الكرت� � ��ون المق� � ��وى المغل� � ��ف‬ ‫باخت� �ل��اف درجات� � ��ه أعلى ارتف� � ��اع يف الطلب‬ ‫عليه خ� �ل��ال الخمس س� � ��نوات كم� � ��ا تنبأت‬ ‫سميذرز‪.‬‬

‫المعوقات التي تحول دون استخدام المواد التي يمكن إعادة تدويرها‬

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‫�ال عل� � ��ى الكرت� � ��ون‬ ‫يوج� � ��د حال ًي� � ��ا طل� � ��ب ع� � � ِ‬

‫المزي� � ��د فيم� � ��ا يتعل� � ��ق ب� � ��األوزان‬ ‫الخفيفة‬

‫�يطا‬ ‫تع� � ��د العل� � ��ب خفيف� � ��ة ال� � ��وزن حلاً بس� � � ً‬ ‫لتخفي� � ��ض التكلف� � ��ة واتخاذ خط� � ��وة إيجابية‬ ‫ً‬ ‫بداية من‬ ‫تجاه البيئة يف سلس� � ��لة التوري� � ��د‬ ‫اإلنتاج م� � ��رو ًرا بالنقل وانتها ًء بالتخلص من‬ ‫النفايات‪ .‬يجب الموازنة بين تقليل س� � ��مك‬ ‫الكرتون المقوى وبين جودته وأدائه والتأكد‬ ‫من أن ال تكون التحس� � ��ينات التدريجية تتم‬

‫الشحن الخاص بالتجارة اإللكترونية‬

‫وخصوصا‬ ‫يتم اس� � ��تخدام الكرتون المقوى‬ ‫ً‬ ‫أل� � ��واح الكرتون الدقيقة على نطاق واس� � ��ع‬ ‫يف مج� � ��ال التج� � ��ارة اإللكتروني� � ��ة المتنامي‪.‬‬ ‫يؤدي نمو التجارة اإللكترونية إىل االستثمار‬ ‫يف تصامي� � ��م أقوى وكرت� � ��ون مقوى مصمم‬ ‫خصيصا ليوفر مس� � ��توى أعلى من الحماية‬ ‫ً‬ ‫المطلوب� � ��ة بموج� � ��ب امت� � ��داد ش� � ��بكة توزيع‬ ‫المنتج حتى وصوله للمستهلك النهايئ‪.‬‬ ‫تفسح النماذج التجارية الجديدة يف التجارة‬ ‫اإللكترونية المجال لتصني� � ��ع أنواع محددة‬ ‫من الكرتون المقوى ومنها‪:‬‬ ‫ •األدوات الخاص� � ��ة بتن� � ��اول الوجب� � ��ات‪،‬‬ ‫خصوصا يف الواليات المتحدة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ •التجارة الدورية وفق تسجيل الطلبات‪،‬‬ ‫وهي تجارة ذات س� � ��وق متنوع من أطعمة‬ ‫الكالب إىل مستحضرات التجميل‬ ‫ •بائع� � ��ي التجزئ� � ��ة المتخصصي� � ��ن يف‬ ‫اإللكتروني� � ��ات وكذل� � ��ك ش� � ��ركات تصني� � ��ع‬ ‫الهواتف الذكية على وجد الخصوص‪.‬‬

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‫كما أش� � ��رنا أعاله‪ ،‬تعد صناعة علب الطعام‬ ‫أكبر فرص� � ��ة الس� � ��تخدام تلك الم� � ��واد‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫اس� � ��تخدام الكرت� � ��ون المق� � ��وى غي� � ��ر المضر‬ ‫بالبيئ� � ��ة يمكن التهاون في� � ��ه ألن العديد من‬ ‫إمكانات الط� �ل��اء الحالية تحد م� � ��ن إمكانية‬ ‫إعادة تدوي� � ��ر علب الكرت� � ��ون تلك‪ .‬وتخطى‬ ‫طلب الس� � ��وق لطالء العلب المصنوعة من‬ ‫ال� � ��ورق المقوى ‪ 3‬مليون طن يف عام ‪2018‬‬ ‫كانت ألمريكا الش� � ��مالية وأوروب� � ��ا وحدهما‬ ‫نصف هذه الكمية‪.‬‬ ‫وط� � ��ور كثير من مصنع� � ��ي الكرتون المقوى‬ ‫وآخرون ال يزال� � ��ون يطورون درجات محددة‬ ‫من الكرتون المقوى عليها طالء الستهداف‬ ‫ذلك الس� � ��وق المحتمل‪ .‬وفيم� � ��ا يلي اتجاه‬ ‫مس� � ��تمر يه� � ��دف إىل دع� � ��م االس� � ��تدامة عن‬ ‫طريق التحول من استخدام مواد طالء تقوم‬ ‫عل� � ��ى الم� � ��واد المذيبة إىل م� � ��واد تقوم على‬ ‫الماء لتقليل المركبات العضوية المتطايرة‪.‬‬ ‫ويف الوقت ذاته‪ ،‬سيؤدي استخدام البوليمر‬ ‫الحي� � ��وي إىل االنحس� � ��ار التدريجي لس� � ��وق‬ ‫اس� � ��تخدام طالء البوليمر القائم على المواد‬ ‫البترولي� � ��ة‪ ،‬وم� � ��ع ذل� � ��ك يج� � ��ب العمل على‬ ‫تسويق تلك المواد لنشرها يف السوق على‬ ‫نطاق واسع‪.‬‬ ‫ويف أماكن أخرى يفس� � ��ح الطالء الش� � ��معي‬ ‫المجال للش� � ��حوم الثالثية المهدرجة‪ ،‬وهي‬ ‫م� � ��واد متاح� � ��ة يف الس� � ��وق حال ًيا‪ .‬وبش� � ��كل‬ ‫ع� � ��ام‪ ،‬توف� � ��ر تكنولوجيات الطالء المحس� � ��نة‬ ‫كف� � ��اءة أعل� � ��ى يف عملي� � ��ات الطالء وس� � ��عر‬ ‫أقل كما تقلل من الحج� � ��م اإلجمايل للمواد‬ ‫المستهلكة‪.‬‬

‫المقوى عايل الجودة المستخدم يف التعبئة‬ ‫والتغليف النه� � ��ايئ للحلوى والمش� � ��روبات‬ ‫الروحية الممتازة ومستحضرات التجميل‪،‬‬ ‫ويعد الش� � ��رط األساسي الستخدام درجات‬ ‫معين� � ��ة م� � ��ن الكرت� � ��ون ه� � ��و أن يك� � ��ون هذا‬ ‫الكرتون مصم� � ��م خصيصا ليخدم األغراض‬ ‫التزييني لهذه المنتجات‪ ،‬كما تش� � ��مل أيضا‬ ‫تكنولوجيات الطباعة الرائدة وعلى رأس� � ��ها‬ ‫الحفر وأس� � ��اليب وضع اللمس� � ��ات النهائية‬ ‫الخاص� � ��ة مث� � ��ل النق� � ��ش ووضع الش� � ��رائط‬ ‫الرقيقة‪.‬‬ ‫مقارن� � ��ة التوجه للحصول عل� � ��ى المزيد من‬ ‫مواد معاد تدويرها‪ ،‬عادة ما يصنع الكرتون‬ ‫المقوى من األلياف البكر لتحس� � ��ين جودة‬ ‫العلبة وجمالها مثل لمعانها وملمسها‪.‬‬ ‫وم� � ��ن المنتجات التي أُطلِقت حدي ًثا يف هذا‬ ‫المجال ما يلي‪:‬‬ ‫ •ورق مقوى من نوع ميتس� � ��ابورد بريم‬ ‫إف يب يب‬ ‫ •الورق المقوى ويس� � ��تروك كرش� � ��يندو‬ ‫سي ‪ 1‬إس وسي‪ 2‬إس‬ ‫ •بيليرودكورسينس وايت‬ ‫ •ستورا إنسو بريفورما بريليانس‬

‫على حس� � ��اب جم� � ��ال الكرت� � ��ون المقوى وال‬ ‫درجة حمايته للمنتج وال التكلفة‪.‬‬ ‫وبما أن خفة الوزن تحكمها قوانين الفيزياء‪،‬‬ ‫هن� � ��اك ح � � � ٌد ال يمك� � ��ن إجراء أي تحس� � ��ينات‬ ‫بع� � ��ده‪ ،‬لكن هذا الح� � ��د لم نص� � ��ل إليه بعد‪،‬‬ ‫لذل� � ��ك من المتوقع أن يس� � ��تمر هذا التوجه‬ ‫عل� � ��ى المدى القري� � ��ب مما س� � ��يكون له أثر‬ ‫مؤك� � ��د عل� � ��ى إجم� � ��ايل إنت� � ��اج كمي� � ��ة الورق‬ ‫المق� � ��وى الت� � ��ي يتم حس� � ��ابها بالطن‪ .‬وعلى‬ ‫س� � ��عر بعض‬ ‫النقيض من ذلك‪ ،‬يمكن أن ُت َ‬ ‫هذه المنتجات خفيفة الوزن بأسعار تقترب‬ ‫م� � ��ن المنتجات المتميزة مما يس� � ��اعد على‬ ‫احتفاظ السوق بقيمته يف هذا المجال‪.‬‬

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‫بعد م� � ��ا نراه م� � ��ن التطور الس� � ��ريع للذكاء‬ ‫االصطناعي والتكنولوجيات الناشئة مثل‬ ‫المس� � ��اعد الش� � ��خصي االفتراضي وبرامج‬ ‫الرد على الرس� � ��ائل النصية التي تس� � ��لك‬ ‫�ريعا نحو أماكن العمل‪ ،‬تتوقع‬ ‫طريقها س� � � ً‬ ‫ش� � ��ركة جارتنر بحلول عام ‪ 2024‬أن تحل‬ ‫التكنولوجي� � ��ا مح� � ��ل العامل البش� � ��ري يف‬ ‫قراب� � ��ة ‪ 69%‬م� � ��ن األعم� � ��ال الت� � ��ي يؤديها‬ ‫المديرون‪.‬‬ ‫وصرح� � ��ت هيلي� � ��ن بواتفان –نائ� � ��ب رئيس‬ ‫قس� � ��م األبح� � ��اث يف جارتنر ب� � ��أن دور المدير‬ ‫تام� � ��ا يف غض� � ��ون األع� � ��وام‬ ‫س� � ��يتغير تغي � � � ًرا ً‬ ‫األربع� � ��ة القادم� � ��ة‪ .‬وأضاف� � ��ت‪" :‬ع� � ��اد ًة م� � ��ا‬ ‫يحتاج المديرون اآلن قض� � ��اء أوقات طويلة‬ ‫لملء االس� � ��تمارات وتحدي� � ��ث المعلومات‬ ‫والموافق� � ��ة عل� � ��ى وتيرة س� � ��ير العم� � ��ل‪ ،‬أما‬ ‫عندما ُيس� � ��تخدم الذكاء االصطناعي للقيام‬ ‫بتل� � ��ك الوظائ� � ��ف‪ ،‬س� � ��يتمكن المديرون من‬ ‫تقلي� � ��ل الوق� � ��ت ال� � ��ذي يقضون� � ��ه يف إدارة‬ ‫المعام� �ل��ات وم� � ��ن ثم� � ��ة يس� � ��تثمروا المزيد‬ ‫م� � ��ن الوقت يف التعل� � ��م أو إدارة طرق تنفيذ‬ ‫األعمال أو وضع األهداف‪" .‬‬ ‫ال ش� � ��ك يف أن ال� � ��ذكاء االصطناع� � ��ي‬ ‫والتكنولوجي� � ��ات الناش� � ��ئة س� � ��تغير دور‬

‫المديرين وستس� � ��مح للموظفين بتوس� � ��يع‬ ‫نط� � ��اق مس� � ��ؤوليتهم وتأثيره� � ��م دون أداء‬ ‫أعمال إدارية‪ .‬ويت� � ��وىل رواد التطبيق الذين‬ ‫يرك� � ��زون على االبتكار وال� � ��ذكاء االصطناعي‬ ‫عملية تحس� � ��ين خب� � ��رات العم� � ��ال وتطوير‬ ‫مهاراتهم وإنش� � ��اء كفاءة مؤسس� � ��ية بشأن‬ ‫االستخدام المسؤول للذكاء االصطناعي‪.‬‬ ‫وش� � ��ددت الس� � ��يدة بواتفان أنه يجب على‬ ‫رواد التطبي� � ��ق أن يدعم� � ��وا عملي� � ��ة التحول‬ ‫التدريج� � ��ي نح� � ��و األتمت� � ��ة المتزاي� � ��دة فيما‬ ‫يخ� � ��ص المهام اإلدارية لتوافر هذه اإلمكانية‬ ‫يف مزي� � ��د م� � ��ن التطبيق� � ��ات يف الش� � ��ركات‪.‬‬ ‫وس� � ��يعزز الذكاء االصطناعي من التنوع يف‬ ‫بيئ� � ��ة العمل إذ أق� � ��ر ‪ 75%‬من العاملين يف‬ ‫قطاع التعيين بأن نقص المواهب سيكون‬ ‫ل� � ��ه تأثي ًرا كبي � � � ًرا على مؤسس� � ��اتهم‪ .‬وتعاين‬ ‫الش� � ��ركات من نقص حاد يف المواهب منذ‬ ‫عدة سنوات‪.‬‬ ‫على الش� � ��ركات أن تنظ� � ��ر باهتمام إىل ذوي‬ ‫اإلعاق� � ��ة وإىل المواهب ش� � ��ديدة التميز غير‬ ‫المس� � ��تغلة‪ .‬يف ه� � ��ذا العص� � ��ر‪ ،‬أت� � ��اح الذكاء‬ ‫االصطناع� � ��ي والتكنولوجي� � ��ات األخ� � ��رى‬ ‫الناش� � ��ئة العمل للموظفي� � ��ن ذوي اإلعاقة‪.‬‬ ‫وتقدر جاردنر أن الشركات التي تعين أفراد‬

‫ذوي إعاق� � ��ة تعيي ًن� � ��ا فع � � �الاً تتمت� � ��ع بمعدل‬ ‫اس� � ��تبقاء الموظفي� � ��ن بنس� � ��بة أعلى ‪89%‬‬ ‫وبزي� � ��ادة يف إنتاجية العامل بنس� � ��بة ‪72%‬‬ ‫وبنسبة ‪ 29%‬زيادة على معدل األرباح‪.‬‬ ‫وعالوة على ذلك‪ ،‬صرحت جارتنر بأنه بحلول‬ ‫عام ‪ ،2024‬س� � ��يتضاعف ع� � ��دد الموظفين‬ ‫ذوي اإلعاق� � ��ة ثالث أضع� � ��اف وذلك بفضل‬ ‫الذكاء االصطناعي والتكنولوجيات الناشئة‬ ‫األخرى وما تحطمه من حواجز تحول دونهم‬ ‫ودون العمل‪ .‬وصرحت السيدة بواتفان بأن‬ ‫هناك بعض المؤسس� � ��ات التي نجحت يف‬ ‫اس� � ��تخدام الذكاء االصطناعي لتمكين ذوي‬ ‫االحتياجات الخاصة من العمل‬ ‫و ُتج� � ��رب المطاع� � ��م ال� � ��ذكاء الصناع� � ��ي‬ ‫وتكنولوجي� � ��ا اإلنس� � ��ان اآليل لتمكين األفراد‬ ‫المقعدي� � ��ن م� � ��ن التحك� � ��م يف الن� � ��وادل‬ ‫اإللكتروني� � ��ة عن بعد‪ .‬وأضاف� � ��ت أنه بفضل‬ ‫بع� � ��ض التكنولوجيات مثل قارئ� � ��ات برايل‬ ‫وتكنولوجي� � ��ات الواق� � ��ع االفتراضي‪ ،‬صارت‬ ‫المؤسسات أكثر ترحي ًبا بفكرة تعيين قوى‬ ‫عامل� � ��ة ذات قدرات مختلف� � ��ة‪ .‬وتضيف أنه‬ ‫بحلول عام ‪ ،2024‬س� � ��تصبح المؤسسات‬ ‫الت� � ��ي ال توظ� � ��ف ذوي اإلعاق� � ��ة متأخرة عن‬ ‫منافسيها‪.‬‬

‫ثارستيرن "‪ "Tharstern‬تطلق ثالث ميزات جديدة لنظام‬ ‫المعلومات اإلدارية للبدء يف عام ‪2020‬‬ ‫أعلنت ش� � ��ركة نظام معلوم� � ��ات إدارة الطباعة‬ ‫ثارس� � ��تيرن ع� � ��ن توافر ث� �ل��اث مي� � ��زات جديدة‬ ‫اآلن باعتباره� � ��ا إضافات لبرمجياتها‪ .‬س� � ��يكون‬ ‫المس� � ��تفيد من ه� � ��ذه التط� � ��ورات األخيرة هي‬ ‫الشركات التي تقدم خدمات البريد المباشر أو‬ ‫الطباعة بتنسيقات ضخمة‪ ،‬وكذلك الط ّباعين‪،‬‬ ‫الذين يرغبون يف تتبع مخزونهم وفق األعمال‬ ‫األساسية باستخدام األجهزة المحمولة‪.‬‬ ‫ستس� � ��مح أداة الوظيفة اإلضافي� � ��ة ‪Direct‬‬ ‫‪( Mail‬البري� � ��د لمباش� � ��ر) للمس� � ��تخدمين‬ ‫بالتقاط جميع تفاصيل حملة البريد المباشر‬ ‫تقديريًّا‪ ،‬بم� � ��ا يف ذلك المنتج� � ��ات المصنعة‬ ‫والعناص� � ��ر الم� � ��و َردة والبري� � ��د والعملي� � ��ات‬ ‫الداخلي� � ��ة مث� � ��ل معالج� � ��ة البيان� � ��ات‪ .‬يمكن‬ ‫اس� � ��تخدام ميزة "خدمات التثبيت" إلنش� � ��اء‬ ‫تقديرات للمشروعات التي تشمل خدمات‬ ‫إضافي� � ��ة متعلق� � ��ة بتثبيت ه� � ��ذه المنتجات‪،‬‬

‫مث� � ��ل العمال� � ��ة واس� � ��تئجار اآلالت ورس� � ��وم‬ ‫الش� � ��حن والتعبئ� � ��ة‪ .‬س� � ��تكون ه� � ��ذه الميزة‬ ‫بشكل خاص لطابعات نقاط البيع أو‬ ‫مفيدة‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫الالفتات التي تزود الش� � ��ركات الكبيرة ذات‬ ‫أنماط المخ� � ��ازن المختلفة أو المؤسس� � ��ات‬ ‫متعددة المواقع باالحتياجات المختلفة‪.‬‬ ‫يش� � ��رح كريس بيرن رئيس قسم المنتجات‬ ‫يف ثارستيرن‪ ،‬سبب تقديمهم لهذه األدوات‬ ‫الجديدة قائلاً ‪" :‬إن طل� � ��ب عمالئنا الحاليين‬ ‫للتقديرات المتعلق� � ��ة بخدمات مثل البريد‬ ‫المباش� � ��ر والتركيب� � ��ات يف ازدياد منذ بعض‬ ‫الوق� � ��ت‪ ،‬لذل� � ��ك ف� � ��إن تنفيذ ش� � ��يء رئيس‬ ‫يف ه� � ��ذا المج� � ��ال كان عل� � ��ى قائم� � ��ة رغباتنا‬ ‫لم� � ��د ٍة م� � ��ن الوقت‪ .‬لق� � ��د عملن� � ��ا على ذلك‬ ‫طوال العام الماض� � ��ي وخضعت المنتجات‬ ‫لالختب� � ��ار يف أحد مكاتب البريد المباش� � ��ر يف‬ ‫المملكة المتحدة‪".‬‬

‫يضيف كريس بيرن قائ� �ًل��اً ‪" :‬الميزة الثالثة‪،‬‬ ‫ه� � ��ي أداة ‪" Mobile Inventory‬الج� � ��رد‬ ‫تمام� � ��ا وه� � ��ي عبارة‬ ‫المتح� � ��رك" الجدي� � ��دة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫مصمم لالس� � ��تخدام على‬ ‫عن تطبيق ويب‬ ‫َ‬ ‫أحدث أجهزة مس� � ��ح البارك� � ��ود المحمولة أو‬ ‫الهواتف الذكي� � ��ة أو األجهزة اللوحية‪ .‬يمكن‬ ‫اآلن لموظفي المس� � ��تودع إج� � ��راء مجموعة‬ ‫كامل� � ��ة م� � ��ن مه� � ��ام الج� � ��رد دون الحاجة إىل‬ ‫الوص� � ��ول إىل محط� � ��ة ثارس� � ��تيرن‪ ،‬بم� � ��ا يف‬ ‫ذلك‪ ،‬نق� � ��ل المخ� � ��زون‪ ،‬وإص� � ��دار المخزون‪،‬‬ ‫والتحق� � ��ق م� � ��ن العناص� � ��ر‪ ،‬والتحق� � ��ق م� � ��ن‬ ‫الموق� � ��ع وأكث� � ��ر م� � ��ن ذل� � ��ك بكثي� � ��ر‪ .‬إن أداة‬ ‫‪ Mobile Inventory‬الجدي� � ��دة عب� � ��ارة ع� � ��ن‬ ‫منتج متعدد االس� � ��تخدامات ح ًقا يس� � ��تفيد‬ ‫من الشاش� � ��ات ذات الدقة األكبر وس� � ��هولة‬ ‫االس� � ��تخدام العام� � ��ة ألحدث األجه� � ��زة‪ ،‬مما‬ ‫يوفر تجربة مستخدم أكثر ثرا ًء‪".‬‬

‫‪ DTM Print‬تطلق طابعة الملصقات الملونة ‪LX610e‬‬ ‫أعلن� � ��ت ش� � ��ركة ‪ ،DTM Print‬الش� � ��ركة‬ ‫المص ّنع� � ��ة للمع� � ��دات األصلي� � ��ة العالمي� � ��ة‬ ‫وم� � ��زود الحل� � ��ول ألنظم� � ��ة الطباع� � ��ة‬ ‫المتخصص� � ��ة‪ ،‬ع� � ��ن ب� � ��دء مبيع� � ��ات طابع� � ��ة‬ ‫الملصق� � ��ات الملون� � ��ة‪ LX610e‬الجديدة يف‬ ‫أوروبا والش� � ��رق األوس� � ��ط وأفريقي� � ��ا‪ ،‬وهي‬ ‫أحدث منتج من ش� � ��ركة التصنيع األمريكية‬ ‫برايمي� � ��را تكنولوج� � ��ي‪ .‬وتع� � ��د طابعة‪/‬آل� � ��ة‬ ‫تخطي� � ��ط الملصق� � ��ات‪ LX610e‬المكتبي� � ��ة‬ ‫وكاملة األلوان الوحيدة يف العالم التي تقدم‬ ‫ملصقات ذات جودة يف الصورة يف أي حجم‬ ‫وشكل‪ ،‬فهي تجمع بين طباعة الملصقات‬ ‫بالطريق� � ��ة النافث� � ��ة للحب� � ��ر الملون بس� � ��رعة‬ ‫تصل إىل ‪ 4800‬نقطة يف البوصة مع وجود‬ ‫آلية قطع القوالب الرقمية المدمجة‪.‬‬ ‫تتمي� � ��ز الطابعة بش� � ��فرة س� � ��كاكين مدمجة‬ ‫لقط� � ��ع القوال� � ��ب‪ ،‬الت� � ��ي ُصمم� � ��ت لتقطيع‬ ‫الملصق� � ��ات إىل أش� � ��كال وأحجام مخصصة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫وأيض� � ��ا أداة قط� � ��ع مدمج� � ��ة عل� � ��ى ش� � ��كل‬

‫قياسية قبل قطع القوالب للطباعة فقط‪.‬‬ ‫يبلغ الحد األقصى لعرض الطباعة لطابعة‬ ‫‪ LX610e 104‬ملم عند اس� � ��تخدام وظيفة‬

‫للقطع الرقمي ومعتمدة من ‪.DTM Print‬‬ ‫إن جودة طابعة مبتكرة مثل ‪ LX610e‬تكون‬ ‫فق� � ��ط بقدر ج� � ��ودة برامجها‪ .‬هذا هو الس� � ��بب‬ ‫ال� � ��ذي جعلنا نوفر نس� � ��خة م� � ��ن ‪PTCreate‬‬ ‫متاح� � ��ة للتنزي� � ��ل المج� � ��اين م� � ��ع كل طابع� � ��ة‬ ‫مشتراه‪ .‬يتيح هذا البرنامج سهل االستخدام‬ ‫جميع وظائف الطباعة والتقطيع النموذجية‪،‬‬ ‫بم� � ��ا يف ذل� � ��ك اس� � ��تيراد الص� � ��ور ورس� � ��م‬ ‫الدوائ� � ��ر والمربع� � ��ات واألش� � ��كال البيضاوية‬ ‫والمس� � ��تطيالت والنج� � ��وم والمزي� � ��د م� � ��ن‬ ‫األش� � ��كال‪ُ .‬تباع البرامج الت� � ��ي تمت ترقيتها‪،‬‬ ‫�كل‬ ‫الت� � ��ي يطلق عليها ‪ ،PTCreate Pro‬بش� � � ٍ‬ ‫منفص� � ��ل وتزيد من إمكان� � ��ات ‪ LX610e‬عن‬ ‫طريق إضافة العدي� � ��د من األدوات اإلضافية‪،‬‬ ‫بما يف ذلك الطبقات‪ ،‬وتصدير الصور والقطع‬ ‫المحيطي حول األعمال الفنية المعقدة‪.‬‬

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‫"قطاع� � ��ة البيت� � ��زا" من أج� � ��ل القطع األفقي‬ ‫للملصقات‪ .‬تشتمل طابعة ‪ LX610e‬على‬ ‫برنامج س� � ��هل االس� � ��تخدام لوض� � ��ع ملفات‬ ‫الطباع� � ��ة والقط� � ��ع‪ .‬يس� � ��مح ذل� � ��ك باإلنتاج‬ ‫الس� � ��ريع للملصقات المخصصة بأي حجم‬ ‫أو ش� � ��كل تقري ًبا يف عملي� � ��ة واحدة‪ .‬مثل أي‬ ‫طابع� � ��ة ملصق� � ��ات مكتبي� � ��ة ملون� � ��ة‪ ،‬يمكن‬ ‫ً‬ ‫أيضا تزوي� � ��د ‪ LX610e‬بملصقات وعالمات‬

‫قط� � ��ع القوال� � ��ب و‪ 127‬ملم عند اس� � ��تخدام‬ ‫خي� � ��ار الطباعة فقط على م� � ��واد الملصقات‬ ‫المقطوعة مسب ًقا‪ .‬ستجد شركات الطباعة‬ ‫المحترف� � ��ة ومحوالت الملصق� � ��ات ووكاالت‬ ‫اإلع� �ل��ان ومح� �ل��ات تصمي� � ��م الرس� � ��ومات‬ ‫ومزودي خدمات الطباعة األخرى ‪LX610e‬‬ ‫آل� � ��ة ذات قيم� � ��ة يف إنتاج عين� � ��ات ملصقات‬ ‫دقيق� � ��ة ونم� � ��اذج أولي� � ��ة وصغي� � ��رة تخضع‬ ‫لموافقة العميل قبل طلب أي قوالب مرنة‬ ‫أو تتطلب معدات ثقيلة باهظة الثمن‪.‬‬ ‫يمكن للشركات الصغيرة طباعة نماذجها األولية‬ ‫والصغيرة الخاص� � ��ة بالمئات أو بضعة آالف من‬ ‫الملصق� � ��ات المخصص� � ��ة‪ ،‬دون تكب� � ��د تكالي� � ��ف‬ ‫أي تأخي� � ��ر أو قولب� � ��ة مع االس� � ��تمرار يف إرس� � ��ال‬ ‫مطبوعاته� � ��ا ذات الكمي� � ��ات األكب� � ��ر إىل متاج� � ��ر‬ ‫إنتاج الملصقات‪ ،‬بما يوفر للش� � ��ركات مزيدًا من‬ ‫القيم� � ��ة والمرون� � ��ة‪ .‬يتوفر نوع� � ��ان مختلفان من‬ ‫الحب� � ��ر لطابع� � ��ة الملصقات الملون� � ��ة ‪.LX610e‬‬ ‫ينتج الحبر المس� � ��تند إىل الصبغة ألوانًا مشرقة‬ ‫وحيوية مثالية لتطبيقات الملصقات األولية‪.‬‬ ‫أما الحبر المس� � ��تند إىل مسحوق الصبغات‬ ‫�طوعا قلي� �ًل��اً ولكنها‬ ‫يطب� � ��ع عالمات أقل س� � �‬ ‫ً‬ ‫تقاوم أش� � ��عة الشمس والمياه ألعوام‪ .‬توفر‬ ‫‪ DTM Print‬للعم� �ل��اء مجموع� � ��ة واس� � ��عة‬ ‫م� � ��ن ركائز الملصق� � ��ات المطبوعة بالطريقة‬ ‫النافثة للحبر بما يف ذلك الورق الالمع وغير‬ ‫الالم� � ��ع وال� � ��ورق المصنوع من البوليس� � ��تر‬ ‫والبويل بروبيلين‪ ،‬وكله� � ��ا متوفرة باعتبارها‬ ‫قطع مقولبة مس� � ��ب ًقا أو مواد دائمة‪ .‬تتوفر‬ ‫ً‬ ‫محس� � ��ن‬ ‫أيضا ركائز قطع القوالب مع دعم‬ ‫ّ‬

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‫شركة كوينيج آند باور تطلق منتج كوروكت لطباعة الفليكسو ذات‬ ‫التغذية باألوراق وتقطيع القوالب‬ ‫تحافظ ش� � ��ركة كوينيج آند ب� � ��اور على مكانتها‬ ‫الرائدة يف س� � ��وق األلواح المموج� � ��ة العالمي‬ ‫المتنام� � ��ي مع إط� �ل��اق منتج كوروك� � ��ت‪ ،‬وهو‬ ‫عب� � ��ارة عن آلة طباعة فليكس� � ��و جديدة ُتغذى‬ ‫خصيصا لس� � ��وق الطباعة‬ ‫باألوراق مصمم� � ��ة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫المباش� � ��رة على األلواح المموج� � ��ة‪ ،‬التي ُتعد‬ ‫السوق الكبيرة اآلخذة يف النمو على نح ٍو كبير‪.‬‬ ‫يق� � ��ول جي� � ��ف دايت� � ��ز‪ ،‬نائ� � ��ب رئيس قس� � ��م‬ ‫الطباع� � ��ة المتخصص� � ��ة ومواق� � ��ع الويب يف‬ ‫كوينيج آند باور (الواليات المتحدة)‪" :‬يبحث‬ ‫عم� �ل��اء الطباع� � ��ة عل� � ��ى األل� � ��واح المموج� � ��ة‬ ‫ع� � ��ن آالت ذات إع� � ��دادات أس� � ��رع ومزي� � ��د‬ ‫م� � ��ن األتمت� � ��ة‪ ،‬إضاف� � � ً�ة إىل حل� � ��ول مصممة‬ ‫خصيص� � ��ا لبيئتهم المحددة‪ .‬تمثل مس� � ��ألة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫التعامل م� � ��ع المخلف� � ��ات يف عملية طباعة‬ ‫األل� � ��واح المموج� � ��ة مص� � ��در قل� � ��ق كبير مثل‬ ‫اتس� � ��اق األلوان وتكرار العالم� � ��ات التجارية‪.‬‬ ‫نح� � ��ن نعتق� � ��د أن منت� � ��ج كوروك� � ��ت الجديد‬ ‫س� � ��وف يلبي احتياجات الط ّباعي� � ��ن‪ ،‬الذين‬ ‫يحتاجون إىل آالت طباع� � ��ة وتحويل األلواح‬ ‫عال م� � ��ن الجرافيك‬ ‫المموجة ذات مس� � ��ت ًو‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫بشكل أسرع وأكثر فعالية من حيث‬ ‫تعمل‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫التكلفة‪ .‬ستمكننا طباعة كوروكت فليكسو‬ ‫من تعزيز مكانتنا القوية يف سوق التغليف‬ ‫المتنامي على نح ٍو أكثر‪".‬‬ ‫ُصممت طباعة كوروكت فليكس� � ��و للتغذية‬ ‫باألوراق باستخدام هندسة ميكانيكية قوية‬ ‫للغاي� � ��ة مع األخذ يف االعتبار أقصى قدر من‬ ‫سهولة التشغيل والصيانة‪ُ .‬صنعت إطاراته‬ ‫الجانبي� � ��ة المتينة م� � ��ن الحدي� � ��د المصبوب‬

‫الذي يتش� � ��كل عن� � ��د ‪ 1300‬درجة مئوية يف‬ ‫مسبك المعادن‪ ،‬وهذه اإلطارات ال تتعرض‬ ‫ألي اهتزازات تقري ًبا‪ .‬إنها تجمع التكنولوجيا‬ ‫الت� � ��ي أثبت� � ��ت جدواه� � ��ا م� � ��ع اإللكتروني� � ��ات‬ ‫الحديث� � ��ة واألتمت� � ��ة الذكي� � ��ة‪ ،‬بما ي� � ��ؤدي إىل‬ ‫إنشاء أداة إنتاج عالية األداء موجهة لجميع‬ ‫المطالب الحالي� � ��ة لصناعة طباع� � ��ة األلواح‬ ‫المموجة‪.‬‬ ‫بفضل ج� � ��ودة الطباع� � ��ة وتقطي� � ��ع القوالب‪،‬‬ ‫وأوقات التجهي� � ��ز القصي� � ��رة والراحة العامة‬ ‫يف التش� � ��غيل‪ ،‬ف� � ��إن هذا االبت� � ��كار الجديد ذو‬ ‫التصمي� � ��م المذه� � ��ل ق� � ��د أدى إىل اس� � ��تجابة‬ ‫إيجابي� � ��ة للغاية م� � ��ن العم� �ل��اء ورواد صناعة‬ ‫األل� � ��واح المموجة العالمية‪ .‬يش� � ��تمل ابتكار‬ ‫كوروكت على عدد من الميزات الفريدة مثل‬ ‫وحدة التغذية بس� � ��ير الفراغ بدون أسطوانة‬ ‫تغذي� � ��ة‪ ،‬وهو حلاً جدي � � �دًا لتبديل أس� � ��طوانة‬ ‫األنيلوكس‪ ،‬والتسليم الفراغي العلوي‪.‬‬ ‫يتعام� � ��ل كوروك� � ��ت م� � ��ع األل� � ��واح المموجة‬ ‫وس� � ��مك‬ ‫بع� � ��رض يص� � ��ل إىل ‪ 110‬بوصات ُ‬ ‫‪ 0.354‬بوص� � ��ة‪ ،‬ويعم� � ��ل بس� � ��رعات تص� � ��ل‬ ‫إىل ‪ 12000‬ل� � ��وح وريق يف الس� � ��اعة‪ .‬صم� � ��م‬ ‫مهندس� � ��و كويني� � ��ج آن� � ��د ب� � ��اور كوروك� � ��ت‬ ‫باس� � ��تخدام مح� � ��ركات ‪DriveTronic‬‬ ‫غي� � ��ر المحوري� � ��ة الت� � ��ي تتيح س� � ��هولة تلبية‬ ‫متطلبات تع� � ��دد األلوان عايل الدقة لمرحلة‬ ‫ما بعد طباعة الفليكس� � ��و‪ .‬يسمح كوروكت‬ ‫للمش� � ��غلين بعمل اإلعدادات أثناء تشغيل‬ ‫اإلنتاج ويتيح التغيير الس� � ��ريع يف الوظائف‬ ‫وتقلي� � ��ل أعم� � ��ال الصيان� � ��ة‪ ،‬وه� � ��و يوف� � ��ر‬

‫للمش� � ��غلين تش� � ��خيصات متكامل� � ��ة للخطأ‬ ‫والصيانة عن بُعد عبر اإلنترنت‪.‬‬ ‫يتحك� � ��م المس� � ��تخدمون يف الماكين� � ��ة‬ ‫باس� � ��تخدام نظ� � ��ام ناق� � ��ل البيان� � ��ات النطايق‬ ‫المرن (‪ )Profibus‬وشاشة تعمل باللمس‬ ‫س� � ��هلة االس� � ��تخدام‪ .‬يس� � ��مح تصميم� � ��ه ذو‬ ‫الهي� � ��كل المفت� � ��وح بالوص� � ��ول إىل وح� � ��دات‬ ‫الطباع� � ��ة لعمل اإلع� � ��دادات أثناء اس� � ��تمرار‬ ‫اإلنت� � ��اج الحايل‪ .‬يس� � ��مح نظ� � ��ام إدارة اإلنتاج‬ ‫الخاص به بتوفي� � ��ر وظائف التكرار واإلعداد‬ ‫المسبق التلقايئ لمعلمات الوظيفة‪ .‬عالو ًة‬ ‫على ذلك‪ ،‬تتجاوز ميزات تشخيص األخطاء‬ ‫المتكاملة والصيانة ع� � ��ن بُعد عبر اإلنترنت‬ ‫المعايير العامة‪.‬‬ ‫ُتحم� � ��ل األوراق من وح� � ��دة التغذية يف نظام‬ ‫دقي� � ��ق لضب� � ��ط التطاب� � ��ق م� � ��رو ًرا بوح� � ��دات‬ ‫الطباع� � ��ة إىل قاط� � ��ع القوال� � ��ب ال� � ��د ّوار ع� � ��ن‬ ‫طري� � ��ق نظام نق� � ��ل فراغي علوي مس� � ��تمر‪.‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫أيضا‪ ،‬تتيح تقنية الدفع المباش� � ��ر استخدام‬ ‫سمك مختلف من خالل‬ ‫لوحة طباعة ذات ُ‬ ‫تعوي� � ��ض الس� � ��رعة المحيطية لألس� � ��طوانة‪.‬‬ ‫جهزت وح� � ��دات الطباعة يف كوروكت بنظام‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ش� � ��فرة حجرة س� � ��ريعة التثبي� � ��ت مصنوعة‬ ‫المركب� � ��ة‪ .‬يوفر الحجم‬ ‫من ألي� � ��اف الكربون ُ‬ ‫المنخفض لشفرة الحجرة نقلاً مثال ًّيا للحبر‬ ‫والحد األدىن من فقد الحبر أثناء الغس� � ��يل‪.‬‬ ‫ُصممت وحدة تزويد الحبر ونظام الغس� � ��يل‬ ‫التلق� � ��ايئ لتحقيق أفضل النتائ� � ��ج الممكنة‬ ‫م� � ��ع انخف� � ��اض اس� � ��تهالك المياه وس� � ��رعة‬ ‫أوقات الغسيل‪.‬‬

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‫‪ Drytac‬تضيف مزيدًا من العتمة إىل رسومات النوافذ باستخدام‬ ‫‪SpotOn White M50‬‬

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‫أعلن� � ��ت ش� � ��ركة ‪ Drytac‬عن توف� � ��ر عالمي‬ ‫للوس� � ��ائط الرس� � ��ومية الخاص� � ��ة بالنواف� � ��ذ‬ ‫ل � � �ـ ‪ SpotOn White M50‬فيم� � ��ا يتعل� � ��ق‬ ‫بشاشات العرض الجذابة النابضة بالحياة‪،‬‬ ‫الت� � ��ي توف� � ��ر عتم� � ��ة أكث� � ��ر بنس� � ��بة ‪ 50٪‬من‬ ‫منتج� � ��ات ‪ SpotOn White‬القياس� � ��ية‪.‬‬ ‫تجعل خصائص حجب الضوء يف ‪SpotOn‬‬ ‫‪ White M50‬ه� � ��ذه الوس� � ��ائط غير الالمعة‬ ‫مثالية لالس� � ��تخدام عل� � ��ى النوافذ يف بيئات‬ ‫البيع بالتجزئة أو الطبية أو المكتبية وكذلك‬ ‫للرس� � ��ومات الجدارية أو العروض التجارية‬ ‫أو الالفت� � ��ات الداخلية أو عملي� � ��ات الترويج‬ ‫للبي� � ��ع بالتجزئة حيث تؤث� � ��ر طريقة العرض‬ ‫الشفافة بطريقة أخرى يف التصميم‪.‬‬ ‫عل� � ��ى وجه الخص� � ��وص‪ ،‬يعد غ� �ل��اف البويل‬

‫فيني� � ��ل كلوري� � ��د ذو التركي� � ��ب البس� � ��يط‬ ‫‪100‬ميكرون (‪ 4‬مل) مثال ًّيا لالستخدامات‬ ‫قصيرة األجل بفضل تقنية اللصق المبتكرة‬ ‫م� � ��ن ‪ :Drytac‬الصق فريد للنمط النُقطي ال‬ ‫يمكن اكتش� � ��افه تقري ًبا ولكن� � ��ه يتيح تركي ًبا‬ ‫س � � �هلاً وخال ًّيا من الفقاعات وموثوقية أثناء‬ ‫وج� � ��وده يف مكان� � ��ه‪ ،‬ويمك� � ��ن إزالت� � ��ه بصورة‬ ‫نظيفة يف غضون اثني عشر شه ًرا‪.‬‬ ‫ع ّل� � ��ق ش� � ��ون هول� � ��دوم‪ ،‬مدي� � ��ر المنتج� � ��ات‬ ‫العالمي� � ��ة لش� � ��ركة ‪ ،Drytac‬قائ� �ًل��اً ‪" :‬يع� � ��د‬ ‫‪ SpotOn White M50‬الخيار األمثل لتجار‬ ‫التجزئ� � ��ة الذين يرغب� � ��ون يف الحصول على‬ ‫رس� � ��ومات جرافي� � ��ك ملونة نابض� � ��ة بالحياة‬ ‫للنواف� � ��ذ يمكن تغييرها بس� � ��رعة وس� � ��هولة‬ ‫�كل متك� � ��رر‪ ،‬وذلك بفض� � ��ل مزيج من‬ ‫وبش� � � ٍ‬

‫العتمة العالية بنسبة ‪ 50٪‬والمادة الالصقة‬ ‫الفريدة من ‪.Drytac‬‬ ‫إن حقيق� � ��ة أن ه� � ��ذا المنتج مناس� � ��ب ً‬ ‫أيضا‬ ‫لرسومات الجدار واللوحات الداخلية وأكثر‬ ‫من ذل� � ��ك‪ ،‬يجع� � ��ل‪SpotOn White M50‬‬ ‫جا متكاملاً‬ ‫رائعا لمجموعة من العمالء‬ ‫ً‬ ‫منت ً‬ ‫الذين يمكنهم تثبيته بأقل جهد‪".‬‬ ‫‪ Drytac SpotOn White M50‬عب� � ��ارة‬ ‫ع� � ��ن فينيل قاب� � ��ل للطباع� � ��ة يتلق� � ��ى الحبر‬ ‫وه� � ��و متواف� � ��ق م� � ��ع تقني� � ��ات الطباعة فوق‬ ‫البنفس� � ��جية والمطاطي� � ��ة والمذيب� � ��ات‬ ‫والمذيب� � ��ات البيئية‪ ،‬وهو متوفر بعرض لفة‬ ‫يص� � ��ل إىل ‪ 1.370‬مل� � ��م (‪ 54‬بوصة)‪ ،‬ويوفر‬ ‫متان� � ��ة داخلية تصل إىل ثالث س� � ��نوات ويف‬ ‫الهواء الطلق لمدة تصل إىل ستة أشهر‪.‬‬

‫فيسبا ‪2020‬‬

‫عودة المسابقة العالمية للتغليف يف حل ٍة جديدة لمعرض إكسبو‬ ‫فيسبا العالمي للطباعة ‪2020‬‬ ‫س� � ��تعود المس� � ��ابقة العالمي� � ��ة للتغلي� � ��ف‪،‬‬ ‫مس� � ��ابقة تغلي� � ��ف المركب� � ��ات المش� � ��هورة‬ ‫لمعرض إكس� � ��بو فيس� � ��با العالمي للطباعة‬ ‫‪ 2020‬المزم� � ��ع انعق� � ��اده م� � ��ن ‪ 24‬حتى ‪27‬‬ ‫بعروض‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫م� � ��ارس ‪ 2020‬يف ايفيما يف مدريد‪،‬‬ ‫أق� � ��وى ونظ� � ��امٍ جدي� � ��د الحتس� � ��اب النق� � ��اط‪.‬‬ ‫ستُجري المس� � ��ابقة يف الصالة رقم ‪ 2‬طوال‬ ‫مدة انعقاد هذا المعرض‪ ،‬حيث يمكن للزوار‬ ‫أن يشاهدوا مجموعة كبيرة من المشتغلين‬ ‫بالتغلي� � ��ف يعرضون مهاراتهم ويتنافس� � ��ون‬ ‫على لقب بطل المسابقة العالمية للتغليف‬ ‫لعام ‪.2020‬‬ ‫يف يوم� � ��ي الراب� � ��ع والعش� � ��رين والخام� � ��س‬ ‫والعشرين من مارس‪ ،‬س� � ��يتبارى قرابة ‪32‬‬ ‫متناف� � ��س يف بطول� � ��ة أفض� � ��ل المغ ّلفي� � ��ن يف‬ ‫العال� � ��م عن ق� � ��ارة أوروبا وهي تع� � ��د المرحلة‬ ‫التأهيلي� � ��ة األخي� � ��رة بع� � ��د عق� � ��د مجموع� � ��ة‬ ‫م� � ��ن المنافس� � ��ات التأهيلي� � ��ة ح� � ��ول العالم‪.‬‬ ‫س ُيق ّيم المش� � ��اركين على مدار يومين وف ًقا‬ ‫لمهاراته� � ��م يف التغلي� � ��ف التي س � � �تُختبر يف‬ ‫جلسات متعددة محددة بوقت‪ .‬عالو ًة على‬ ‫ذلك‪ ،‬س� � ��يرحب هذا الح� � ��دث بخبراء تغليف‬ ‫المركب� � ��ات من جمي� � ��ع أنحاء العال� � ��م بما يف‬ ‫ذل� � ��ك بلغاري� � ��ا وجمهورية التش� � ��يك وألمانيا‬ ‫والمجر وإيطاليا وروس� � ��يا وأسبانيا والسويد‬ ‫وتايالند والمملكة المتحدة‪.‬‬ ‫يف يومي ‪ 26‬و‪ 27‬مارس ‪ ،2020‬سيتنافس‬ ‫الفائ� � ��ز بمرحل� � ��ة المنافس� � ��ة األوروبي� � ��ة‬ ‫والمتنافسين الثالثة الذين تلوه مع الفائزين‬ ‫بمس� � ��ابقات أفض� � ��ل المغ ّلفي� � ��ن يف العال� � ��م‬ ‫لع� � ��ام ‪ 2019‬التي جرت يف معرض فيس� � ��با‬ ‫بالمكسيك وفيسبا إفريقيا وفيسبا أوراسيا‬ ‫وفيسبا البرازيل ‪ ،2020‬وذلك باإلضافة إىل‬ ‫المنافسات التي جرت يف الدانمارك وفنلندا‬ ‫وروس� � ��يا والياب� � ��ان‪ .‬س � � � ُيكَ َلف المتنافس� � ��ين‬ ‫بتغلي� � ��ف مركب� � ��ات وأش� � ��ياء إبداعي� � ��ة أخرى‬ ‫س � � � ُيعلن عنها يف ه� � ��ذا الح� � ��دث مما يضفي‬ ‫عليه نوع من المفاجئة‪ ،‬وس � � � ُيعلن عن الفائز‬ ‫بهذه المس� � ��ابقات المتنوعة ألفضل األغلفة‬ ‫يف العالم يف الس� � ��اعة الواح� � ��دة ظه ًرا يف يوم‬ ‫‪ 27‬مارس‪.‬‬ ‫س� � ��تكون لجن� � ��ة تحكي� � ��م منافس� � ��ة أفض� � ��ل‬ ‫المغلفين يف العالم على المستوي األورويب‬ ‫والمس� � ��ابقة النهائي� � ��ة للتصفي� � ��ات المتنوعة‬ ‫من أكبر خبراء التغليف يف العالم يترأس� � ��ها‬ ‫كيس الجوس الفائز بهذه المس� � ��ابقة مرتين‬ ‫وه� � ��و من فيكس� � ��فوليا يف المج� � ��ر‪ ،‬كما تضم‬ ‫األلم� � ��اين راينار ل� � ��ورز المع� � ��روف أيضا بكونه‬ ‫المع ّين‬ ‫"مدرب أعمال تغليف الس� � ��يارات" ُ‬ ‫حدي ًثا باعتباره رئيس القسم األورويب بمعهد‬ ‫التغلي� � ��ف‪ ،‬وتض� � ��م ً‬ ‫أيض� � ��ا المحك� � ��م المحلي‬ ‫كارل� � ��وس رويز م� � ��ن أكاديمية ألت� � ��ا رابينج يف‬

‫إس� � ��بانيا‪ .‬يف ظه� � ��ر اليوم األخير م� � ��ن الحدث‪،‬‬ ‫سيس� � ��تضيف المحكمون ع� � ��روض تغليف‬ ‫فردية ليتيحوا للحاضري� � ��ن فرصة ال تع ّوض‬ ‫للتعلم المباش� � ��ر من أفضل خبراء التغليف‬ ‫يف العال� � ��م‪ ،‬وس� � ��تتناول الع� � ��روض مجموعة‬ ‫مختلفة من المواد واألساليب بهدف تعليم‬ ‫الحاضرين وإلهامهم‪.‬‬ ‫عل� � ��ق الج� � ��وس قائ� �ًل��اً ‪" :‬إنن� � ��ي أع� � ��رف كيف‬ ‫يكون ش� � ��عور المشاركين يف مسابقة أفضل‬ ‫المغ ّلفي� � ��ن يف العال� � ��م‪ ،‬ألنني ش� � ��اركت فيها‬ ‫بنفسي من قبل‪ ،‬وهي فرصة كبيرة ليتعلم‬ ‫وليحس� � ��نوا مهاراتهم‪.‬‬ ‫الجميع م� � ��ن بعضهم‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫نحن نرى ارتفاع مس� � ��توى المهارات وكذلك‬ ‫عام� � ��ا بعد عام‪،‬‬ ‫تزايد االهتم� � ��ام بهذا الحدث ً‬ ‫ل� � ��ذا فإنن� � ��ي أتطل� � ��ع ألن أكون ج� � ��ز ًءا من هذا‬ ‫وحرص� � ��ا منا‬ ‫الح� � ��دث المثي� � ��ر م� � ��ر ًة أخ� � ��رى‪،‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫وطابع‬ ‫جديد‬ ‫�كل‬ ‫على تقديم المنافسة بش� � � ٍ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫نش� � ��يط‪ ،‬س� � ��نعمل يف هذه المس� � ��ابقة بنظام‬ ‫جدي� � ��د الحتس� � ��اب النقاط كما نق� � ��دم عناصر‬ ‫أخرى مثيرة تحث المتنافس� � ��ين على إظهار‬ ‫قدراتهم وأفكارهم األصيلة‪".‬‬ ‫لقد أعادت فيس� � ��با تصميم ش� � ��كل مسابقة‬ ‫أفضل المغ ّلفي� � ��ن يف العالم لتظهر بش� � ��عار ٍ‬ ‫وتصمي� � ��م جديدي� � ��ن يمكن� � ��ك مش� � ��اهدته‬ ‫عب� � ��ر راب� � ��ط الموق� � ��ع الت� � ��ايل‪https:// :‬‬ ‫‪ .wrapmasters.fespa.com‬لق� � ��د ُط ّور هذا‬ ‫الشكل الجديد بفضل العمل الوثيق مع بين‬ ‫آالن –وهو فنان معاص� � ��ر مهتم بفن الكتابة‬ ‫على الجدران وفن البوب يف الطباعة‪ -‬ليعبر‬ ‫ع� � ��ن المجتم� � ��ع النش� � ��يط الخ� � ��اص بتغليف‬ ‫المركب� � ��ات‪ .‬يمك� � ��ن ل� � ��زوار مس� � ��ابقة أفضل‬ ‫المغ ّلفين يف العالم لعام ‪ 2020‬أن يشاهدوا‬

‫ً‬ ‫عروض� � ��ا حية لفن الكتابة على الجدران التي‬ ‫سيقدمها بين آالن‪.‬‬ ‫ص� � ��رح ني� � ��ل فالت� � ��ون –الرئي� � ��س التنفي� � ��ذي‬ ‫لفيسبا‪ -‬قائلاً ‪" :‬نحن متحمسون الستضافة‬ ‫المرحل� � ��ة التأهيلية األوروبي� � ��ة وكذلك نهايئ‬ ‫مس� � ��ابقة أفض� � ��ل المغ ّلفي� � ��ن يف العالم مر ًة‬ ‫أخرى‪ ،‬حيث ستُعرض فيها أفضل المهارات‪،‬‬ ‫كما أنه من المهم لنا أن نقدم المس� � ��ابقة يف‬ ‫�كل جديد ومش� � ��وق كل عام‪ ،‬لذلك رأينا‬ ‫ش� � � ٍ‬ ‫أن� � ��ه قد ح� � ��ان الوق� � ��ت لتقديم المس� � ��ابقة يف‬ ‫حل ٍة جديدة وشعور جديد ومثير للتعبير عن‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫مجتمع التغليف العالمي‪ .‬ستكون مسابقة‬ ‫أفض� � ��ل المغ ّلفي� � ��ن يف العال� � ��م إح� � ��دى أكثر‬ ‫فاعلي� � ��ات معرض إكس� � ��بو فيس� � ��با العالمي‬ ‫ً‬ ‫حيوية ونشاط وجذبًا للزوار‪،‬‬ ‫للطباعة ‪2020‬‬ ‫وال يمكن أن يفوتها أي زائر يف هذا العام‪".‬‬

‫دروبا ‪2020‬‬

‫حقق النجاح الذي تبحث عنه يف معرض دروبا ‪2020‬‬

‫سيكون المس� � ��تقبل هو ضيف الشرف يف‬ ‫مدينة دوس� � ��لدورف م� � ��ن ‪ 16‬إىل ‪ 26‬يونيو‪.‬‬ ‫يع� � ��د مع� � ��رض دروب� � ��ا –وهو أكب� � ��ر معرض‬ ‫تجاري يف العالم‪ -‬ملتقى أحدث الصيحات‬ ‫والتكنولوجي� � ��ات المس� � ��تقبلية يف عال� � ��م‬ ‫الطباعة‪ ،‬م� � ��ا عليك إال أن تس� � ��تقل الطائرة‬ ‫وتأيت لتس� � ��تمتع‪ .‬كم� � ��ا يعد ه� � ��ذا المعرض‬ ‫حدثً� � ��ا اس� � ��تثنائ ًيا ينصب في� � ��ه التركيز على‬ ‫أمور التعليم والمش� � ��اركة والتس� � ��لية يف جو‬ ‫جذاب وملهم‪.‬‬ ‫ُترى أي ش� � ��عار يحمله هذا المعرض طوال‬

‫يوم� � ��ا؟ إن‬ ‫فت� � ��رة انعق� � ��اده التي ت� � ��دوم ‪ً 11‬‬ ‫عنوانه‪ :‬التقوا بالمستقبل‪ .‬وبما أننا نعيش‬ ‫يف عصر التغير والتحول المس� � ��تمرين‪ ،‬فإن‬ ‫دروب� � ��ا ‪2020‬هو حدث ال ُي َف � � � َوت للمهتمين‬ ‫به� � ��ذا المجال لما يقدمه م� � ��ن توجهات وما‬ ‫يخلقه م� � ��ن زخم كبي� � ��ر نحو نم� � ��اذج عملية‬ ‫مستدامة وذات نظرة مستقبلية‪ ،‬ليس هذا‬ ‫وحس� � ��ب‪ ،‬بل إنه يوفر بيئة مثلى للتواصل‬ ‫وإنشاء عالقات تجارية جديدة‪.‬‬

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‫هيا لتستكشف هذه الروح الحماسية‪.‬‬

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‫استكش� � ��ف معنا التوجه� � ��ات الحديثة أمام‬ ‫عيني� � ��ك‪ .‬يتخل� � ��ل مع� � ��رض دروب� � ��ا برنام� � ��ج‬ ‫عم� � ��ل رفيع المس� � ��توى يش� � ��مل متحدثين‬ ‫مرموقي� � ��ن ومعروفون عالم ًيا‪ .‬كما أنه يقدم‬ ‫نظرة متعمقة يف فرص التوجهات الحديثة‬ ‫والتطور يف صناعتك‪ .‬وكذلك يمدك باإللهام‬ ‫بفضل المالحظات الهامة التي يش� � ��ير إليها‬ ‫خبراء عالميون ذوو رؤى مس� � ��تقبلية والتي‬ ‫تث� � ��ار يف حلق� � ��ات النقاش الخاص� � ��ة بأفضل‬ ‫المجاالت لبدء مشروع وأفضل الممارسات‬ ‫والقضايا التجارية‪.‬‬

‫دروبا كيوب‬

‫ح� � ��ا كبي � � � ًرا‬ ‫حق� � ��ق دروب� � ��ا كي� � ��وب ‪ 2016‬نجا ً‬ ‫بالنس� � ��بة لمندوبين� � ��ا‪ ،‬فق� � ��د قدمن� � ��ا عروض‬ ‫تقديمية وورش عمل ومناقش� � ��ات تصدرها‬ ‫متحدث� � ��ون ملهم� � ��ون ذوي ش� � ��هرة عالمية‪.‬‬ ‫أم� � ��ا يف نس� � ��خة ‪ ،2020‬فنح� � ��ن نخط� � ��ط ألن‬ ‫نس� � ��تأنف م� � ��ن حيث توق� � ��ف ه� � ��ذا النجاح‪.‬‬ ‫ويمكن للمندوبين ومقدمي العروض ‪-‬من‬ ‫خالل دروبا كي� � ��وب‪ -‬أن يحصلوا على أفكار‬ ‫قابل� � ��ة للتنفي� � ��ذ تخص التوجه� � ��ات التجارية‬ ‫الحديثة وأفضل الممارس� � ��ات ومس� � ��تقبل‬ ‫صناعة الطباعة‪ ،‬ومن ثمة يمكن لهم تنفيذ‬ ‫ه� � ��ذه األف� � ��كار يف ش� � ��ركاتهم الخاص� � ��ة‪ .‬يعد‬ ‫ً‬ ‫معرضا مجان ًيا للجميع ألن هدفنا هو‬ ‫دروبا‬ ‫مس� � ��اعدتك يف التحول يف عملك وتحسين‬ ‫الميزة التنافس� � ��ية لشركتك وتعظيم قيمة‬ ‫ما تقدمه لعمالئك‪.‬‬

‫تناول دروبا مجال التعبئة والتغليف‬

‫يمكنك من خالل دروبا أن تستكش� � ��ف كل‬ ‫م� � ��ا هو جديد يف صناع� � ��ة التعبئة والتغليف‬ ‫وتتع� � ��رف عليه� � ��ا‪ ،‬كم� � ��ا يمكن� � ��ك أن ت� � ��رى‬ ‫بعيني� � ��ك وتتلمس الحل� � ��ول المتقدمة‪ ،‬كما‬ ‫يلهمك باألفكار المس� � ��تقبلية الثاقبة ويوفر‬ ‫لك فرص� � ��ة االلتقاء بخب� � ��راء صناعة التعبئة‬ ‫والتغلي� � ��ف لتضطل� � ��ع عل� � ��ى التحدي� � ��ات‬ ‫والف� � ��رص المس� � ��تقبلية‪ .‬ففي م� � ��كان واحد‬ ‫سيتس� � ��نى ل� � ��ك التع� � ��رف على مس� � ��تقبل‬ ‫عملية التصمي� � ��م واإلنتاج الخاصة بالتعبئة‬ ‫والتغليف‪ .‬ويغطي المنتدى التكنولوجيات‬ ‫المتنوع� � ��ة للطباع� � ��ة وش� � ��رائح الس� � ��وق‬ ‫وأنواع التعبئ� � ��ة‪ .‬لذلك يعد ه� � ��ذا المعرض‬ ‫أنس� � ��ب م� � ��كان يمك� � ��ن أن يتواج� � ��د في� � ��ه‬

‫أصح� � ��اب العالمات التجاري� � ��ة والمصممون‬ ‫والم� � ��وردون والمحول� � ��ون وخب� � ��راء صناع� � ��ة‬ ‫التعبئة والتغليف بشكل عام‪.‬‬

‫دروبا والعصر القادم‬

‫يف دروب� � ��ا ‪ ،2020‬تم تخصي� � ��ص مكان جديد‬ ‫خاص يطلق عليه‪ :‬دروبا والعصر القادم‪ ،‬وهو‬ ‫مركز تتم فيه مناقش� � ��ة التط� � ��ورات التحولية‬ ‫وه� � ��و قل� � ��ب اإلبداع يف ه� � ��ذا المع� � ��رض‪ .‬وهو‬ ‫صالة واضحة وفكرة مستقلة تخلق مساحة‬ ‫للتواص� � ��ل وتمكن الش� � ��ركات الفاعلة عالم ًيا‬ ‫والناشئة حدي ًثا وكذلك األطراف الرئيسة يف‬ ‫هذا المجال من تبادل مثمر لألفكار الخاصة‬ ‫بالمنتج� � ��ات الجدي� � ��دة والنم� � ��اذج األولي� � ��ة‬ ‫والنم� � ��اذج التجارية وكذلك تقديم أطروحات‬ ‫وحل� � ��ول وتكنولوجي� � ��ات حديث� � ��ة مش� � ��تركة‬ ‫بي� � ��ن صناعات الطباع� � ��ة والتعبئة والتغليف‬ ‫واإلع� �ل��ام‪ .‬وتجتم� � ��ع منطق� � ��ة الع� � ��رض حول‬ ‫المنصة الرئيس� � ��ة يف منطق� � ��ة دروبا والعصر‬ ‫القادم بوصفها بؤرة المحادثات واس� � ��تكمال‬ ‫المناقش� � ��ات‪ .‬اغتن� � ��م الفرص� � ��ة واإللهام من‬ ‫مجموعة أفراد من ذوي الرؤى المستقبلية‬ ‫الثاقبة من مجاالت متعددة‪.‬‬

‫االلتقاء بنظرائك‬

‫المزايا‪:‬‬ ‫ •إنشاء العالقات التي تستهدفها‬ ‫ •التخطي� � ��ط لزيارتك بكف� � ��اءة عبر جدول‬ ‫الفاعليات وممثلك‬ ‫ •توفي� � ��ر فرص� � ��ة التع� � ��رف عل� � ��ى أفضل‬ ‫العاملين يف المجال والعارضين واالضطالع‬ ‫عل� � ��ى المنتجات الجدي� � ��دة بفضل مجموعة‬ ‫من الخوارزميات الذكية‬

‫تركيب أطالنتيس باك ألجهزة طباعة مارك آندي من سلسلة‬ ‫برفورمانس (‪)Performance‬‬ ‫إن أطالنتيس باك هي أحد أكبر المصنعين‬ ‫بالعال� � ��م ألغلف� � ��ة الس� � ��جق‪ ،‬قد ركب� � ��ت أحد‬ ‫أجهزة طباعة الفليكس من سلس� � ��لة مارك‬ ‫آن� � ��دي برفورمن� � ��س يب‪ 7‬يف قس� � ��م طباع� � ��ة‬ ‫الملصقات لدى روس� � ��توف على نهر الدون‬ ‫يف جنوب روس� � ��يا‪ .‬بالفعل‪ ،‬تمثل السلسلة‬ ‫الجدي� � ��دة من مارك آن� � ��دي‪ ،‬التي تنضم إىل‬ ‫ثالثة أجهزة طباعة مصنعة أوروبية‪% 40 ،‬‬ ‫من إجمايل إنتاج الملصقات يف المصنع‪.‬‬ ‫لفهم أهمي� � ��ة عملية التركيب ه� � ��ذه‪ ،‬يحتاج‬ ‫الم� � ��رء إىل االط� �ل��اع على خلفي� � ��ة أطالنتيس‬ ‫ب� � ��اك‪ .‬أُسس� � ��ت يف ع� � ��ام ‪ 1993‬باعتباره� � ��ا‬ ‫الش� � ��ركة األوىل يف روس� � ��يا لصناعة األغلفة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫وتوظف الشركة اآلن ‪2500‬‬ ‫البالس� � ��تيكية‪،‬‬ ‫�خصا‪ ،‬وتبيع إىل أكثر من ‪ 90‬دولة حول‬ ‫ش� � � ً‬ ‫العالم‪ ،‬وتشغل موقع إنتاج يبلغ ‪ 19‬هكتا ًرا‬ ‫ويع� � ��ادل ح� � ��وايل الحجم الكام� � ��ل لعدد ‪26‬‬ ‫ملعب كرة قدم‪ .‬تش� � ��مل قائم� � ��ة تكنولوجيا‬ ‫اإلنت� � ��اج التابع� � ��ة له� � ��ا ‪ 28‬خط إخ� � ��راج‪ ،‬و‪44‬‬ ‫ماكين� � ��ة تجمي� � ��ع‪ ،‬و‪ 36‬جه� � ��از طباع� � ��ة و‪13‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫إضافة إىل قس� � ��م‬ ‫ماكينة لصناعة األكياس‪،‬‬ ‫إنتاج الملصقات‪ ،‬الذي افتُتح عام ‪.2000‬‬ ‫إن األسواق الرئيسة لشركة أطالنتيس باك‬ ‫هي ش� � ��ركات إع� � ��داد األغلفة البالس� � ��تيكية‬

‫التي تس� � ��تخدم يف تجهيز اللح� � ��وم وصناعة‬ ‫الجب� � ��ن‪ ،‬وأغلفة تفريغ تنكمش بالحرارة‪ .‬إن‬ ‫منتجات الشركة من أكثر المنتجات ابتكا ًرا‬ ‫وحائزة على الجوائز يف هذا المجال‪ .‬من بين‬ ‫التقنيات التي كانت مس� � ��ؤولة عن الريادة‪،‬‬ ‫األغلفة البالستيكية غير القابلة لنفاذ الماء‪،‬‬ ‫واألغلفة س� � ��هلة التقش� � ��ير‪ ،‬وأكياس الطهي‬ ‫واألغلفة الحاجزة بالطبقات الحرارية القابلة‬ ‫للغلق‪ .‬إن الش� � ��ركة هي باألحرى أحد الرواد‬ ‫يف مجال تغليف األطعمة‪.‬‬ ‫يف عام ‪ ،2016‬بدأ البحث عن ماكينة طباعة‬ ‫فليكسو جديدة‪ ،‬وبعد تجارب الطباعة لدى‬ ‫اثني� � ��ن من المصنعي� � ��ن األوروبيي� � ��ن‪ ،‬فضلاً‬ ‫عن منش� � ��آت م� � ��ارك آن� � ��دي يف وارس� � ��و يف‬ ‫بولندا‪ ،‬ا ُتخذ القرار بش� � ��أن شراء طابعة من‬ ‫سلس� � ��لة برفورمانس‪ .‬يوري بيربلتشيكوف‬ ‫رئي� � ��س قس� � ��م إدارة المبيع� � ��ات إلنت� � ��اج‬ ‫الملصقات‪ ،‬ش� � ��رح األمر قائ� �ًل��اً ‪ :‬ال يوجد أي‬ ‫ش� � ��ك بع� � ��د تج� � ��ارب الطباعة بأن سلس� � ��لة‬ ‫برفورمان� � ��س ه� � ��ي أفض� � ��ل خيار مناس� � ��ب‬ ‫لعملن� � ��ا‪ ،‬حيث يجعله� � ��ا تصميمها العصري‬ ‫ً‬ ‫راحة للمشغلين‪ ،‬يف حين يقلل طريق‬ ‫األكثر‬ ‫الش� � ��بكات القصيرة حج� � ��م مخلفات المواد‬ ‫خ� �ل��ال التغيير الكل� � ��ي‪ ".‬بعد الزي� � ��ارات إىل‬

‫مس� � ��تخدمي مارك آندي وإجراء نقاش� � ��ات‬ ‫معهم بشأن المشكالت التشغيلية‪ ،‬أُرسل‬ ‫لمت ماكينة الطباعة يف عام‬ ‫وس ّ‬ ‫أمر الشراء ُ‬ ‫‪.2018‬‬ ‫تشمل مواصفات جهاز مارك آندي يب‪13 7‬‬ ‫بوصة (‪ 330‬ملم) ‪ 10‬وحدات فليسكو فوق‬ ‫بنفس� � ��جية‪ ،‬ووحدة طباعة للشاشة‪ ،‬وشريط‬ ‫تحوي� � ��ل وإمكاني� � ��ة الرقاقة الب� � ��اردة‪ .‬وأضاف‬ ‫بيربلتش� � ��يكوف‪" :‬لقد شعرنا أن مارك آندي‬ ‫اس� � ��تخدم جيدًا تكنولوجيا محرك الس� � ��يرفو‬ ‫أفضل م� � ��ن جهازين الطباعة األخريين الذين‬ ‫جربناهما‪ ،‬حيث إنها تعمل على نح ٍو أس� � ��رع‬ ‫وبجود ٍة أفضل‪ ،‬عبر مجموعة من ركائز الورق‬ ‫واألغلف� � ��ة الت� � ��ي نس� � ��تخدمها هن� � ��ا‪ ،‬وتعجبنا‬ ‫الفرصة التي أعطتن� � ��ا إياها إلضافة القيمة‪".‬‬ ‫لقد انبهرت شركة أطالنتيس باك بالسهولة‬ ‫والس� � ��رعة التي جرى بها تركيبها وتشغيلها‬ ‫التجريب� � ��ي‪ ،‬وفيما يتعلق باإلنت� � ��اج التجاري‪،‬‬ ‫لق� � ��د أثبت� � ��ت يب‪ 7‬إمكاني� � ��ة االعتم� � ��اد الفائق‬ ‫عليها يف التش� � ��غيل طوال الي� � ��وم طوال أيام‬ ‫األس� � ��بوع‪ .‬يرجع هذا جزئ ًيا إىل االستراتيجية‬ ‫التي لدى الش� � ��ركة للصيانة المخططة على‬ ‫كاف� � ��ة الماكينات الخاصة بها‪ ،‬التي تتضح يف‬ ‫كل مكان يف محطة اإلنتاج الكبرى‪.‬‬

‫آثار السوق الصعبة على ربحية هايدلبرج يف الربع الثالث وكامل‬ ‫عام ‪2020 /2019‬‬

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‫يف األش� � ��هر التس� � ��عة األوىل (م� � ��ن ‪ 1‬أبري� � ��ل‬ ‫إىل ‪ 31‬ديس� � ��مبر ‪ )2019‬م� � ��ن العام المايل‬ ‫‪ ،2020 /2019‬سجلت ش� � ��ركة هايدلبرجر‬ ‫دروكماش� � ��ينين ايه ج� � ��ي (هايدلبرج) تطو ًرا‬ ‫مس� � ��تق ًرا يف إجم� � ��ايل الطلب� � ��ات ال� � ��واردة‬ ‫والمبيع� � ��ات‪ ،‬ومع ذلك‪ ،‬أدت بيئة الس� � ��وق‬ ‫الصعب� � ��ة المس� � ��تمرة إىل قل� � ��ة المبيع� � ��ات‬ ‫واألرب� � ��اح التش� � ��غيلية يف الرب� � ��ع الثالث من‬ ‫العام المايل‪.‬‬ ‫بقيم� � ��ة ‪ 1,900‬ملي� � ��ون يورو وبعد تس� � ��عة‬ ‫أش� � ��هر‪ ،‬كان طل� � ��ب الش� � ��راء مس� � ��اويًّا للعام‬ ‫الس� � ��ابق (الع� � ��ام الس� � ��ابق‪ 1,912 :‬ملي� � ��ون‬ ‫ي� � ��ورو)‪ .‬بقيم� � ��ة ‪ 636‬مليون ي� � ��ورو‪ ،‬ارتفعت‬ ‫الطلب� � ��ات ال� � ��واردة يف الرب� � ��ع الثال� � ��ث ع� � ��ن‬ ‫الع� � ��ام الس� � ��ابق بقيم� � ��ة ‪ 606‬ملي� � ��ون يورو‪.‬‬ ‫ازدادت كميات الطلب يف الصين والواليات‬ ‫المتحدة األمريكية على وجه التحديد‪ ،‬بينما‬ ‫ما زالت األعمال يف ألمانيا واألجزاء األخرى‬ ‫من أوروبا ضعيفة‪.‬‬ ‫بقيمة ‪1,690‬مليون يورو وبعد تسعة أشهر‬ ‫من الع� � ��ام المايل‪ ،‬م� � ��ا زال� � ��ت المبيعات يف‬

‫المس� � ��توى نفسه الذي كانت عليه يف العام‬ ‫الس� � ��ابق (الع� � ��ام الس� � ��ابق‪ 1,693 :‬ملي� � ��ون‬ ‫ي� � ��ورو)‪ ،‬ومع ذلك‪ ،‬كانت المبيعات يف الربع‬ ‫الثالث م� � ��ن العام المايل الج� � ��اري أقل من‬ ‫المتوق� � ��ع بقيمة ‪ 567‬مليون يورو بس� � ��بب‬ ‫اإلحجام عن االس� � ��تثمار يف ألمانيا وبريطانيا‬ ‫العظم� � ��ى وبقية دول وس� � ��ط أوروبا‪ ،‬نتيجة‬ ‫للموقف االقتصادي‪ ،‬وكانت المبيعات أقل‬ ‫من ذلك الرقم يف العام السابق بقيمة ‪579‬‬ ‫مليون يورو‪.‬‬ ‫كان� � ��ت األرب� � ��اح قب� � ��ل الفائ� � ��دة والضرائ� � ��ب‬ ‫واإلهالك واستهالك الدين باستثناء نتيجة‬ ‫إع� � ��ادة الهيكل� � ��ة ‪ 47‬ملي� � ��ون ي� � ��ورو يف الربع‬ ‫الثالث من العام (‪ 1‬أكتوبر إىل ‪ 31‬ديسمبر‬ ‫‪ ،)2019‬مقارن� � � ً�ة بمبل� � ��غ ‪ 39‬مليون يورو يف‬ ‫ربع العام السابق‪ .‬يشمل الربع الثالث من‬ ‫ح� � ��ا إيجابية لمرة‬ ‫الع� � ��ام المايل الج� � ��اري أربا ً‬ ‫واح� � ��دة بح� � ��وايل ‪ 25‬ملي� � ��ون ي� � ��ورو من بيع‬ ‫الدهانات ذات التقنية العالية‪.‬‬ ‫كان للحج� � ��م المنخف� � ��ض والضغ� � ��ط عل� � ��ى‬ ‫الهوام� � ��ش يف األعم� � ��ال التجارية م� � ��ع المواد‬

‫االستهالكية والتحوالت اإلقليمية بمزيج أقل‬ ‫�كل‬ ‫موات� � ��اه من المنتجات تأثي ًرا س� � ��لب ًّيا بش� � � ٍ‬ ‫خاص‪ ،‬ويف الوقت ذاته‪ ،‬ما تزال االستثمارات‬ ‫العالية الواضحة يف مج� � ��ال الطباعة الرقمية‬ ‫تواج� � ��ه مبيعات غير كافية‪ ،‬ول� � ��م تكن تدابير‬ ‫الخصم من التكلفة التي بدأت بالفعل قادر ًة‬ ‫على التعويض مقابل هذا النمو‪.‬‬ ‫يف التس� � ��عة أشهر األوىل‪ ،‬بلغت األرباح قبل‬ ‫الفوائ� � ��د والضرائ� � ��ب واإلهالك واس� � ��تهالك‬ ‫الدين باس� � ��تثناء ناتج إع� � ��ادة الهيكلة ‪117‬‬ ‫ملي� � ��ون يورو‪ ،‬مقارن� � � ً�ة بـمبل� � ��غ ‪ 101‬مليون‬ ‫يورو يف العام الس� � ��ابق‪ .‬وف ًق� � ��ا لذلك‪ ،‬كانت‬ ‫نتيجة م� � ��ا قبل الضريبة إيجابي� � ��ة قليلاً عند‬ ‫ح� � ��وايل ‪ 5‬ماليي� � ��ن ي� � ��ورو (ملي� � ��ون ي� � ��ورو يف‬ ‫العام الس� � ��ابق)‪ ،‬يف حين كانت النتيجة بعد‬ ‫�كل طفيف بقيمة ‪10‬‬ ‫الضرائب سلبية بش� � � ٍ‬ ‫مليون يورو (العام السابق ‪ 2‬مليون يورو)‪،‬‬ ‫وتحسن تدفق النقد الحر بعد تسعة أشهر‪،‬‬ ‫متضمنًا بيع الدهانات ذات التقنية العالية‬ ‫ليص� � ��ل إىل ‪ 73‬مليون يورو) العام الس� � ��ابق‬ ‫‪ 120‬مليون يورو)‪.‬‬

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‫اتفاق مبيعات دولية لطابعات أحبار بين شركتي أوكي وميماكي‬ ‫إنجينيرينج‬

‫يف ‪ 6‬يناي� � ��ر ‪ ،2020‬أبرمت ش� � ��ركة ميماكي‬ ‫إنجينيرين� � ��ج المحدودة وش� � ��ركة أوكي داتا‬ ‫كوربوريش� � ��ن‪ ،‬ش� � ��ركة الطابع� � ��ات التابع� � ��ة‬ ‫لمجموع� � ��ة أوك� � ��ي‪ ،‬اتف� � ��اق مبيع� � ��ات دولية‬ ‫حصري� � ��ة لتوزي� � ��ع الطابعات النافث� � ��ة للحبر‬ ‫الخاصة بالتنسيقات الكبيرة التابعة لشركة‬ ‫أوك� � ��ي داتا‪ .‬بموجب ش� � ��روط ه� � ��ذا االتفاق‪،‬‬ ‫ستوسع الش� � ��ركتين تحالف مبيعاتهما يف‬ ‫اليابان‪ ،‬وأُعلنت يف مارس ‪ ،2019‬لتش� � ��مل‬ ‫المبيعات الخارجية‪.‬‬

‫بموجب ه� � ��ذه االتفاقي� � ��ة‪ ،‬اعتبا ًرا م� � ��ن ‪ 1‬أبريل‬ ‫‪ ،2020‬س� � ��تبيع ش� � ��ركة ميماك� � ��ي إنجينيرينج‬ ‫الطابعات النافثة للحبر الخاصة بالتنس� � ��يقات‬ ‫الكبي� � ��رة التابعة لش� � ��ركة أوك� � ��ي دات� � ��ا‪ ،‬والحبر‬ ‫والتوريدات األخرى‪ ،‬وقطع الصيانة يف األسواق‬ ‫الخارجية عبر ش� � ��بكة المبيعات الدولية القوية‬ ‫لشركة ميماكي إنجينيرينج‪ .‬تشمل المنتجات‬ ‫المغط� � ��اة م� � ��ن خ� �ل��ال ه� � ��ذا التحال� � ��ف الدويل‬ ‫نوعين م� � ��ن الطابعات النافث� � ��ة للحبر الخاصة‬ ‫بالتنس� � ��يقات الكبيرة التابعة لشركة أوكي داتا‬ ‫القادرة على الطباعة عالية الكثافة والسرعة ‪-‬‬ ‫كلر بينتر إتش ‪ 104 - 3‬إس وكلر بينتر إم‪64 -‬‬ ‫إس ‪ -‬فضلاً عن الحبر والتوريدات األخرى لهذه‬ ‫الموديالت وللطابعات النافث� � ��ة للحبر الخاصة‬ ‫بالتنسيقات الكبيرة التابعة لشركة أوكي داتا‪،‬‬ ‫التي باعتها الشركة ساب ًقا‪.‬‬ ‫س� � ��تبدأ ش� � ��ركة ميماك� � ��ي إنجينيرين� � ��ج‬ ‫المبيع� � ��ات والصيان� � ��ة ذات الصل� � ��ة به� � ��ذه‬ ‫المنتج� � ��ات يف ‪ 1‬أبري� � ��ل‪ .‬تنت� � ��ج ش� � ��ركة‬

‫ميماك� � ��ي إنجينيرين� � ��ج الطابع� � ��ات النافث� � ��ة‬ ‫للحب� � ��ر التجاري� � ��ة‪ ،‬وآل� � ��ة تخطي� � ��ط التقطيع‬ ‫والحب� � ��ر والبرمجي� � ��ات المس� � ��تخدمة م� � ��ع‬ ‫تلك المنتجات وتصنِعه� � ��ا وتبيعها وتجري‬ ‫أعم� � ��ال الصيانة لها‪ .‬بفضل ش� � ��بكة داعمة‬ ‫من التجار الدوليي� � ��ن يف ‪ 150‬دولة‪ ،‬ال تقدم‬ ‫ميماك� � ��ي إنجينيرينج المنتج� � ��ات فقط‪ ،‬بل‬ ‫توفر بيئة ش� � ��املة لمنح الطمأنينة للعمالء‪،‬‬ ‫الذين يستخدمون المنتجات‪ ،‬مما يدعو إىل‬ ‫أنشطة بيع مجتمعية باعتبارها كلمة السر‪.‬‬ ‫أبرم� � ��ت ش� � ��ركة أوكي داتا ه� � ��ذا االتفاق بنا ًء‬ ‫على تقديرها الكبي� � ��ر للقدرات التكنولوجية‬ ‫لش� � ��ركة ميماك� � ��ي إنجينيرين� � ��ج‪ ،‬ومبيعاتها‪،‬‬ ‫وتنفي� � ��ذ أعمال الصيانة للطابع� � ��ات النافثة‬ ‫للحب� � ��ر ذات التنس� � ��يقات الكبي� � ��رة‪ ،‬وحك� � ��م‬ ‫شركة أوكي داتا بأن التحالف سوف يجعل‬ ‫كلاً من اس� � ��تمرار خدمة العم� �ل��اء الحاليين‬ ‫�كل موث� � ��وق واقتراح حل � � �ولاً للكثير من‬ ‫بش� � � ٍ‬ ‫العمالء اآلخرين أم ًر ممكنًا‪.‬‬

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‫لقد حظيت شركة زوند بوجود شديد النجاح‬ ‫يف السوق الفرنس� � ��ية مع شركاء المبيعات‬ ‫جرافيترونيك� � ��س إس‪ .‬اي� � ��ه وفوجيباك إس‬ ‫ايه إس لعدة س� � ��نوات‪ .‬يف بداية عام ‪،2020‬‬ ‫استحوذت شركة زوند سيستم تكنيك إيه‬ ‫جي شركة جرافيترونيكس إس ايه بمقرها‬ ‫يف فيت� � ��ري س� � ��ور س� � ��ين‪ ،‬ويف الوق� � ��ت ذاته‪،‬‬ ‫تستمر الشراكة طويلة األمد مع فوجيباك‪.‬‬ ‫من� � ��ذ ب� � ��دء ع� � ��ام ‪ ،2020‬تك� � ��ون ش� � ��ركة‬ ‫جرافيترونيك� � ��س إس اي� � ��ه ش� � ��ركة فرعي� � ��ة‬ ‫مملوك� � ��ة بالكام� � ��ل لش� � ��ركة زون� � ��د سيس� � ��تم‬ ‫تيكنيك‪ ،‬وتعمل اآلن تحت اسم شركة زوند‬ ‫فرنسا‪ .‬كانت ش� � ��ركة جرافيترونيكس شريك‬ ‫المبيعات والخدمات الرس� � ��مي لشركة زوند‬ ‫سيستم تيكنيك ايه جي‪ ،‬منذ ‪ ،1985‬وتخدم‬

‫العديد من العمالء يف جميع أنحاء فرنسا‪.‬‬ ‫يف الوق� � ��ت ذاته‪ ،‬ستس� � ��تمر الش� � ��راكة الناجحة‬ ‫م� � ��ع فوجيباك‪ ،‬التي حدث� � ��ت منذ ‪ .2003‬لدى‬ ‫الشركة التي يقع مقرها يف لولينهيم يف شمال‬ ‫وخصوص� � ��ا يف مجال‬ ‫فرنس� � ��ا خب� � ��رة واس� � ��عة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫التعبئ� � ��ة والرس� � ��ومات‪ ،‬وس� � ��تظل جهة اتصال‬ ‫مختصة لالستش� � ��ارات والمبيعات والخدمات‬ ‫لعمالئها المتعددة يف األسواق الفرنسية‪.‬‬ ‫تعمل شركة زوند الفرنسية يف فيتري سور‬ ‫سين‪ ،‬على بعد عدة كيلومترات من باريس‬ ‫وبها خمسة عش� � ��ر موظ ًفا ليراعي أسطول‬ ‫تقطي� � ��ع به ما يزي� � ��د عن ‪ 800‬نظ� � ��ام‪ .‬توجد‬ ‫غرف� � ��ة تجريبية منفصلة للعم� �ل��اء والعمالء‬ ‫المحتملي� � ��ن تي� � ��ح له� � ��م الفرص� � ��ة لتجرب� � ��ة‬ ‫إمكان� � ��ات متنوع� � ��ة لتكنولوجي� � ��ا التقطي� � ��ع‬

‫الرقمي� � ��ة يف الموقع‪ُ .‬يع� � ��د الموظفين خبراء‬ ‫مدربي� � ��ن يف مجال االستش� � ��ارات والتدريب‬ ‫والتركيب والخدمات‪.‬‬ ‫اش� � ��تهر اس� � ��م زوند بالج� � ��ودة السويس� � ��رية‬ ‫واالس� � ��تدامة وأنظم� � ��ة التقطي� � ��ع الرقمي� � ��ة‬ ‫عاما‪ .‬بصفتها رائدة‬ ‫الرائدة تقن ًّيا لم� � ��دة ‪ً 36‬‬ ‫يف مجال االبتكار والسوق يف الوقت نفسه‪،‬‬ ‫فإن شركة زوند سيس� � ��تم تيكنيك ايه جي‬ ‫دائما مثالاً يحتذى ب� � ��ه عند الحديث‬ ‫كان� � ��ت‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ع� � ��ن تقديم حلول نظام متع� � ��ددة الوظائف‪.‬‬ ‫توضح عشر شركات من ش� � ��ركاتها التابعة‬ ‫حول العال� � ��م‪ ،‬فضلاً عن الش� � ��بكة العالمية‬ ‫للتجار‪ ،‬التوج� � ��ه الدويل للش� � ��ركة المصنعة‬ ‫للماكينة السويسرية‪.‬‬ ‫قال أوليفر زوند‪ ،‬الرئيس التنفيذي لش� � ��ركة‬ ‫زوند سيستم تكنيك ايه جي‪" :‬يسرنا كثي ًرا‬ ‫الترحيب بشركة زوند الفرنسية يف مجموعة‬ ‫ش� � ��ركاتنا العالمية‪ .‬نود أن نعزز األعمال يف‬ ‫فرنسا على نح ٍو أكثر ونوسع قاعدة العمالء‬ ‫من خالل التعاون عن كثب مع الش� � ��ركات‬ ‫التابعة لنا الجديدة وشريك المبيعات لدينا‬ ‫معا يمكننا‬ ‫فوجيب� � ��اك‪ .‬أنا‬ ‫لدى قناعة بأنن� � ��ا ً‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫أن نوفر لعمالئنا الفرنس� � ��يين أفضل رعاية‬ ‫ممكن� � ��ة عل� � ��ى الم� � ��دى الطويل‪ .‬س� � ��تجعل‬ ‫الم� � ��وارد المتاح� � ��ة لن� � ��ا‪ ،‬فض� �ًل��اً ع� � ��ن الخبرة‬ ‫الش� � ��املة لش� � ��ركائنا الفرنس� � ��يين‪ ،‬مس� � ��ألة‬ ‫مواصل� � ��ة النم� � ��و والتحس� � ��ين األكث� � ��ر لدعم‬ ‫العمالء أم ًرا ممكنًا‪".‬‬

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