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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Origin & Future – 200 Years Koenig & Bauer........................................................................................................................................... 8 DPA elects 2017-2018 Office Bearers......................................................................................................................................................10 H.V. Sheth elected President of Asia Print Association ....................................................................................................................11 GMG launches Proof Media with improved performance..............................................................................................................11 A Man And His Mission.................................................................................................................................................................................12 Heidelberg at China Print 2017.................................................................................................................................................................16 AIFMP enables Indian Print Professionals’ training at BIGC.............................................................................................................19 AIFMP President delivers key-note address during 49th IC ...........................................................................................................19 Shree Parth Graphics ups the quality game ........................................................................................................................................20

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drupa 2020 invites exhibitors from all over the world......................................................................................................................22 QuarkXPress 2017 now available..............................................................................................................................................................24 High interest in innovative barrier papers at Interpack 2017........................................................................................................25 Xerox rated top manufacturer in sustainability performance.......................................................................................................25 The Straits Times and WAN-IFRA to hold conference on fighting fake news...........................................................................26 Washington selected as site of 2018 INMA World Congress of News Media............................................................................27 Top Today’s Magic Photo Lab expands business with Konica Minolta’s bizhub C71hc .......................................................28

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Konica Minolta rolls out high performance Accurio Press series C2070 & C2060..................................................................29 Ricoh’s digital book printing solution and Ricoh Pro C5200 series receive EDP endorsement ........................................29 DuPont announces 2017 Packaging Innovation Award winners.................................................................................................30 Laritryck makes double Mark Andy investment ................................................................................................................................32 Esko technology wins EDP duo ................................................................................................................................................................33 New Color-Logic videos detail anti-counterfeiting techniques for brands using digital print..........................................33 Bobst unveils THQ FlexoCloud – a major leap forward in Post-print Flexo...............................................................................34 Clariant and Huntsman to combine in merger of equals................................................................................................................35 Gravure and Coating demonstrations at Bobst Open House ........................................................................................................35 HP driving Digital Printing adoption by leading converters worldwide....................................................................................36 regi_star 20 is rechristened as arc_18.....................................................................................................................................................38

Networking/ Hardware Consultant Sukhdeep Singh USA Correspondents Tensi M., Preeti European Correspondent Rimi, Yadhu Morphine Production Thomas K Alex

HP technology enables powerful brand campaigns ........................................................................................................................39 TCPL ensures quality control with QuadTech .....................................................................................................................................40 Neovation Graphics invests in Lombardi Synchroline 430..............................................................................................................41 HP unleashes breakthrough pack ready lamination solution for flexible packaging...........................................................42 It’s two more MPS EB Flexo for Pechatniy Mir......................................................................................................................................43 FESPA 2017 is a thrilling success for Mimaki .......................................................................................................................................44 HP introduces innovative print technology solutions to top Architects in Pune ..................................................................46 Videojet redefines the future of Continuous Inkjet Technology...................................................................................................47 Ricoh showcases glittering future for PSPs with expansive product portfolio at FESPA 2017...........................................48

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, An important exhibition of the region, China Print 2017 just concluded in Beijing’s NCIEC venue. Leading global players from the vast Printing and Graphic Arts Industry showed their latest solutions to the region’s visiting printing community. As Asia’s top Printing exhibition, CHINA PRINT 2017 occupied more than 160,000 square meters exhibition area. With six special exhibition halls, eight special exhibition zones and new technology zones promoting industrial development, the latest 9th edition of the show also highlighted various high-end forums enriching concurrent events.

Sheetfed major KBA, in the 200th year of its company history, proudly unfurled a banner with its anniversary slogan “Origin & Future – 200 Years Koenig & Bauer” above a 1,000 m2 stand at China Print. Visitors gained first-hand insights into the broad product portfolio offered to commercial, publication and packaging printers, alongside the associated workflow solutions, data-driven business models and services. Heidelberg was too pleased with the visitor response at the show as well. “China still plays an important role for Heidelberg, who is among the top 3 markets for Heidelberg together with Germany and USA. Heidelberg is fully committed to the development of Chinese printing industry, particularly with a modern and highly efficient factory in Shanghai,” says Mr. Rainer Hundsdoerfer, CEO of Heidelberg.

Key packaging event for global packaging industry, interpack 2017 too concluded with a positive note. At interpack 2017, drupa 2020 was presented to international media partners during a major press conference. Online registration for exhibitors is now open and closes on 31 October 2018.

Also, in the presence of a global audience, HP Inc. announced the commercial availability of HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination, allowing immediate time-to-market for flexible packaging. Back home in India, HP Inc. India in association with Architecture + Design organized Design Summit 2017 recently. The event supported by Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Pune chapter was attended by over 150 top architects along with several design experts. HP unveiled DesignJet T830 with armor case at the Summit.

A major topic of discussion today is the widespread misinformation in media. The rise of fake news has become a pressing danger to modern societies. From deliberate hoaxes created to cause mischief, manipulate opinions and votes or make money, to media outlets re-circulating unverified or erroneous content, the misinformation ecosystem can take on many different faces. All this and more is to be discussed at a joint endeavour by The Straits Times and WAN-IFRA at a two-day event targeting the issue in Asia region.

Besides, there are coverage on important industry happenings including installations, appointments, mergers and much more. Also of interest to our readers should be the interview of manroland CEO Rafael Peñuela Torres speaking frankly about the rebuilding of manroland sheetfed from the ashes of insolvency five years ago.

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Origin & Future – 200 Years Koenig & Bauer Vibrant presentations at China Print 2017

The practice-oriented print samples are as sought-after as ever

China Print 2017 opened its doors in Beijing on 9th May. And in the 200th year of its company history, the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) proudly unfurled a banner with its anniversary slogan “Origin & Future – 200 Years Koenig & Bauer” above a 1,000 m2 stand.

Through to 13th May, visitors here gained first-hand insights into the broad product portfolio offered to commercial, publication and packaging printers, alongside the associated workflow solutions, datadriven business models and services.

Live demonstration on the new Rapida 75 PRO

Packaging is a particularly fast-growing segment in China, and KBA is well prepared to satisfy the arising market demands with offset, flexo, screen printing and digital inkjet presses for folding cartons, corrugated board, hollow containers and metal substrates. Since 2016, this already diverse product range has been supplemented further with rotary and flat-bed die-cutters from KBA-Sheetfed and KBAIberica, as well as marking and coding systems from KBA-Metronic, some of which are assembled at a local subsidiary in China itself.

Presentations for commercial, publication and packaging printers, as well as workflow solutions and data-driven business models.

Key Notes : > Live demonstrations on Rapida 106 and Rapida 75 PRO presses. > Information on digital packaging printing. > Rapida 75 PRO for the Hucai Group.

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A magnet for visitors: The KBA stand at China Print in Beijing

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Live demonstration on the Rapida 106 with simultaneous plate changing DriveTronic SPC

Especially during the live demonstrations on the KBA stand, the five-colour Rapida 106

with DriveTronic SPC plate cylinder direct drives and the new half-format Rapida 75

DPA elects 2017-2018 Office Bearers

At its Annual General Meeting held on April 29, 2017 the Delhi Printers’ Association elected the Office Bearers for the year 2017-2018. Mr. Rajiv Gupta from Press Of India has been elected President and Mr. Rajesh Sardana of Cambridge Press has been elected Hon.General Secretary.

The Treasure is Mr. Mahinder Budhiraja from Em Kay Printers.

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PRO with six printing units, coater, extended delivery and essentially identical control and automation features were stars of the show.

They were seen printing a series of poster and postcard jobs, placing a focus on fast job changes and stable production quality thanks to inline colour control based on grey balance with InstrumentFlight.

A special area of the stand had been set aside to provide up-to-the-minute information on the KBA VariJET 106 for digital folding carton production. The market launch of this new inkjet/offset hybrid press is planned for the coming year.

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Hon. General Secretary Mr. Rajesh Sardana Cambridge Press

Treasurer Mr. Mahinder Budhiraja Em Kay Printer

On the first day, the Rapida 75 PRO was officially handed over to its future owner Hucai Printing. A first order for a press of this series from KBA was placed at drupa 2016, almost a year ago. In the meantime, Hucai operates three half-format Rapidas.

The company sees the new technology as an ideal means to further increase print quality and efficiency, and as a step into the future in terms of workflow automation.

H.V. Sheth elected President of Asia Print Association Mr. H.V. Sheth, President IPAMA, has been elected as President of Asia Print Association in the Asia Print Meeting held during China Print, at Beijing, on May 10, 2017.

There were representatives of 9 Asian countries in the meeting and Mr. Sheth was elected unanimously.

The election of Mr. Sheth marks a key milestone in IPAMA’s history confirming the Indian association’s strong presence in the international Printing fraternity.

GMG launches Proof Media with improved performance The colour expert announces GMG ProofMedia premium and GMG ProofMedia studio GMG, developer of high-end colour management solutions, has introduced two lines of new proof media, GMG ProofMedia premium and GMG ProofMedia studio. A newly formulated coating, applied on the premium line, makes the media more fade-resistant, improves its lightfastness and ageing resistance. It also provides high chemical resistance.

GMG ProofMedia premium: The most reliable reference for contract proofing “We have been offering our high-grade GMG ProofMedia for fifteen years, with consistent quality,” explains GMG Managing Director, Robert Weihing. “While our customers have been very happy with it, we have set a new benchmark for high-end contract proofing with GMG ProofMedia premium. We receive very positive feedback from our most critical customers.” According to Weihing, GMG. “ProofMedia premium is the right choice for demanding users, as brand owners, who need the most reliable colour reference.”

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A Man And His Mission In an exclusive interview, CEO Rafael Peñuela Torres speaks frankly about the rebuilding of manroland sheetfed from the ashes of insolvency five years ago.

It’s now five years since the dark days of insolvency – tell me about your background with the company.

In the uncertain situation, manroland had an installed base of around 10,000 presses globally. This presented both an obligation and opportunity. It managed to retain most of its talented people in R&D and production, which was vital in its efforts to make a seamless transition under the new ownership.

Key Notes : > Rafael Peñuela Torres in conversation with Nick Coombes. > It was a great fillip to their self-esteem and confidence that someone from outside the industry saw manroland as a viable business going forward. > The burgeoning growth of printed packaging worldwide – as consumer demand increases for branded goods, is a cornerstone of their business.

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RPT (Rafael Peñuela Torres): I began as Head of Finance in Spain in 1992 where, as in most countries, independent distributors represented MAN Roland as it was known back then. This all changed in 1999 when most of the distributors were acquired and I became a ‘Roländer’ and through various moves ended up as Head of Sales Sheetfed in our Offenbach HQ. At this time, remember, sheet fed and web fed were all one company.

How involved were you with the insolvency negotiations?

RPT: The process began in November 2011 and under German law the company had three months to find an investor to allow it to continue trading. We must have had more than a dozen companies who showed interest, from competitors to those outside the print trade – it was like a beauty contest in which we had to show off our best assets!

In reality, it looked as though we would struggle to find a satisfactory resolution in the time available, but Tony Langley had been waiting in the wings and

came forward in late January, when it was clear that other parties, for whatever reason, could not proceed in the timescale. On the 9th of February 2012, he became the new owner of Manroland Sheetfed – the web division had already been sold off at that stage.

So what did Langley actually buy?

RPT: All of the former Manroland AG sheetfed division assets – buildings, stock, debtors, plant,

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machinery – everything, including the shares in our 40 or so market organisation subsidiaries around the world – and of course, he took over responsibility for the people. It was his largest acquisition at that time and a major financial commitment. It was also a great fillip to our self-esteem and confidence that someone from outside the industry saw Manroland as a viable business going forward.

Was the changeover difficult?

RPT: The insolvency was the difficult part, from the moment Langley stepped in we were on the up. By the time everything settled down, we were left with around 1000 staff in Offenbach and another 1000 around the world and able to carry on trading normally – to complete presses under construction and fulfil orders that we had in the pipeline.

But you must remember that the market was still struggling from the effects of the global financial crisis and trading conditions were very tough.

The whole situation was very uncertain, but we had an installed base of around 10,000 presses to support globally and many loyal customers that relied on our presses to run their businesses. This presented both an obligation and opportunity. We also managed to retain most of our talented people in R&D and production, which was vital in our efforts to make a seamless transition under the new ownership.

I imagine there was a major change in management style?

RPT: Oh yes! We had grown up with a big corporation mentality, like so many companies of our size and complexity, with many and various layers of management and protocols that needed to be observed. That all changed – and frankly, it needed to.

We had to become more nimble and reactive and that involved adopting what Germans call a ‘Mittelstand’ mentality. The principle is one of ‘hands-on’ management, with the

yardstick of ‘would you spend your own money this way?’ The aim was (and still is) to live within our means and not spend what we don’t have. It was certainly a culture shock to many of our employees, but to their credit, most adapted. Those that did not are no longer here.

What were the priorities when you started to rebuild and how well have you done in those five years?

RPT: The priority was a change of mindset and continuity of operations. The old business culture disappeared overnight – it was tough but it was the only way forward.

And, we had a commitment to our customers that needed fulfilling, so there was no time to ponder. We promoted a number of new managers, who brought new ideas, and removed the old diluted responsibility practices of board meetings, committees and the other paraphernalia that goes with a large organisation.

There is now a far greater degree of personal responsibility and accountability because we run the company with fewer people who are empowered to make decisions. On the physical side, we concentrated all our factories in one place and financially we learned very quickly how to live within our means. For our customers it has delivered the continuity that gives them security – and internally it has brought about a mood of optimism and sense of challenge that was

missing before.

In practical terms, we developed and launched a new press platform, the Roland Evolution 700, in a two-year timeframe. That would have been unheard of in the old days.

The Evolution has been very well received by the market and we have shipped more than 500 units to date. In financial terms, I believe we have done quite well. Langley has not had to inject any further cash into our business and we have reported black figures in each of the last five years. What’s more, in cash terms, we have returned Langley’s investment in full. So yes, I’d say we have done quite well.

How do you assess the market for sheet fed offset presses?

RPT: I believe the future for sheetfed offset is bright in the short and the long term, despite the changes that are occurring in our industry. But those manufacturers that do not adapt, as Manroland has done, must also be at risk of failure. If Manroland was not ‘too big to fail’, then neither are the others.

We see ourselves as one of five major players – three German and two Japanese in the market sectors we serve, namely B2 and larger. While China, for example, has many manufacturers of presses, they are still principally for domestic use and we do not see the situation changing significantly in the foreseeable future. In Germany particularly, where printing was born, the technology has evolved over many decades and Manroland has always been at the forefront of invention and innovation in print.

There are two drivers – packaging and commercial. Personally, I believe offset printing has a brighter future in the commercial and publishing sectors than many others assume. This will come from

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to pre-2007 days and know that we are now correctly structured to current levels of business.

the emerging nations where the high levels of illiteracy will be overcome with the printed word, not with ‘tablets’. One has only to see how many Government sponsored schemes there are in Africa and Latin America to increase access to schoolbooks to appreciate the business opportunities for offset printers. India, South East Asia and the aforementioned China have similar issues.

And then of course there is the burgeoning growth of printed packaging worldwide, as consumer demand increases for branded goods. This is a cornerstone of our business.

What does today’s Manroland have to offer printing companies?

RPT: From the outset we decided to retain our full portfolio of presses. So we still offer a B2 range, even though we did not enter this segment of the market until well after our competitors – but traditionally, Manroland is known for its medium and large format presses, known as the 700 and 900 series machines.

We have of course pioneered many of the features that today are taken for granted.

Our latest offering is the Evolution 700 series, which is without doubt the most technologically advanced press available.

Manroland still stands, as it always has, for technology lead and extremely well designed and built German engineering – with all the reliability and performance that implies.

Is it all about the technology?

RPT: No, it isn’t. There’s the essential element of service. It’s not just about selling the best printing press in the world, it’s about supporting that press throughout its entire life to ensure that it always performs to the optimum, day in and day out. This means going much further than simply replacing parts when they wear out. It means developing a close working relationship with our customers, understanding their business and working with them to achieve optimum efficiency, not only from their press, but from their processes as well. We call this TOP: Technology – Organisation – People. At the

end of the day, we have one goal with TOP, to make our customers as efficient as they possibly can be.

For the most part we provide this support through our forty or so daughter companies.

In the places where we do not have such operations, we use well established and trusted Sales and Service Partners, backed up of course by our experts here in Germany.

Essentially, we are working to make our customers competitive and profitable in a highly competitive industry and we consider any user of our presses a potential partner for life.

Where does Manroland stand in the digital market?

RPT: In terms of where offset is today, we do not see digital as a major threat in our principal markets of packaging and high quality commercial print. Only a small percentage of all print is produced on digital presses today, whether inkjet or toner, and the cost per sheet for most run lengths puts offset way ahead.

With the advances we have made in speeding up make ready and job changeovers, even on runs as short as 1,000, we can compete with digital. Of course, what digital can do that offset cannot, is personalise – so for versioning of the same product for very short runs it’s clear that digital is the way to go. However, we do believe there is potential to marry digital with offset and we have a declared interest in Landa’s Nanotechnology, but essentially we view digital as complementary, rather than directly competitive.

What are you medium and longterm goals at Manroland Sheetfed?

RPT: With the speed at which things change these days, it’s difficult to define medium and long term. In general, we’re looking to build on what we’ve achieved in the past five years. We managed to trade through a very difficult period and now have a clear understanding that demand will never return

With our new operational efficiency, the company is viable on fewer than 500 printing units per year, but we have maintained capacity to more than double that number with very little up-scaling of costs. We will of course continue to develop our portfolio of presses and services to offer the best we can to our customers, so that they can grow their businesses. At the moment, we are working on more retrofitting of several different features for automation and looking further forward, have plans for an Evolution version of the Roland 900 series. One thing that has not changed is that Manroland Sheetfed is continuing to shape the future of offset printing through technology.

So where does Langley Holdings and Tony Langley fit in these days?

RPT: Fully committed is the best answer I can give. We enjoy the security of being part of the Langley Holdings family of businesses, but have a great degree of autonomy and know that Mr Langley takes a long-term view of his investments. As far as I know, in 40 years he has never sold any of the businesses he has acquired and doesn’t intend to. He proudly calls himself a ‘Roländer’ and takes a keen interest in what we are doing – but he doesn’t get involved in day to day running because we have already embraced the Langley culture of business management. The Group is very successful, despite the fact that different elements are at different stages of their market cycle. He has a deep understanding of business and a strong belief that we are heading in the right direction.

Are you pleased you took on the task of rebuilding the company from the ashes of insolvency?

RPT: Absolutely! It’s been very rewarding to know that we have not only saved a fine old institution but brought it into the 21st century as well, not to mention preserving many hundreds of jobs and continuing to support many thousands of print shops around the world. It doesn’t bear thinking about how much those printers would have suffered if the company had disappeared. For sure, the print world as a whole would have been the poorer had we not succeeded. Now we have a spring in our step – and an eye to the future.

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Heidelberg at China Print 2017 Simply Smart, paves the way for the future of Chinese Print Media Industry

China Print 2017 – from May 9th to 13th in Beijing, this year’s biggest trade show for the print media industry has come to a successful conclusion. Over 200,000 visitors mostly from China but also from other countries in Asia took this week to find out the future industry trends.

“We were very pleased with the outcome of the trade show. Customers showed great interest in our new products and services for the digitized future. We are confident that we’ll continue to profit from the potential offered by this region in the future”, says Mr. Rainer Hundsdoerfer, CEO of Heidelberg. “China still plays an important role for Heidelberg, who is among the top 3 markets for Heidelberg together with Germany and USA. Heidelberg is fully committed to the development of Chinese printing industry, particularly with a modern and highly efficient factory in Shanghai.”

During the show, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has presented innovative Packaging and Commercial Printing solutions under the motto “Simply Smart”, showing itself the strong driving force behind the industry’s digitization.

“For Heidelberg, ‘Simply Smart’ is more than just a motto. It is the principle we apply to the development of solutions designed to make handling processes and technologies as easy as possible. It is how we see the intelligent, highly automated print shop of the future. So we offer our customers comprehensive and smart solutions, to ensure that they remain at

the technology forefront in line with Industry 4.0,” explained Rene Ludvigsen, Regional Head of Heidelberg Asia.

And Benny Huang, Head of Heidelberg China Ltd. added, “it is time for us to put forward the concepts including ‘Smart Print Shop’, ‘Smart Services’ and ‘Smart Collaboration’ during China Print this year.

Visitors will not only learn Heidelberg’s vision of a digitized future and the Print Industry 4.0, but also see for themselves a truly digitized, integrated and networked print shop on our booth. Our customers expect us to deliver added value solutions, and we are actively helping them make the transformation to a digitized future.”

Heidelberg helps print shops make transformation in the digital era At China Print 2017, Heidelberg showcased the industry’s digitized future, with the aim of helping Chinese print shops carry out a success transformation and achieve sustainable growth in the current digital era.

How to make it work for print shops to transform from a traditional print shop into a Smart one? First of all, Heidelberg Smart Print Shop is attributed to

Key Notes : > Largest print show in Asia attracts over 200,000 visitors. > Heidelberg as technology leader exhibits the digitized future of the industry. > Successful sales launch of new Speedmaster CX 75 in China.

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The presentation area on the Heidelberg stand was always full of enthusiastic visitors during the China Print show time.

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the workflow Prinect, which integrates all areas and lays the foundation for integrated communication inside the print shop, as well as between the print shop and their customers and suppliers.

Besides, based on “Navigated Printing” philosophy, Intellistart 2 in the new Press Center XL 2 can identify the ideal changeover sequence, show the operator the shortest way to get from one OK sheet to the next, initiate all make ready operations and inform the operator when manual activities are necessary.

Last but not least, Heidelberg Assistant offers personalized access – whether via computer or mobile – to all of a print shop’s key service, contract, and performance data.

The online portal also provides access to a variety of Heidelberg products and services, offering customers the greatest transparency and end-to-end support for their entire printing business.

All the above topics have attracted many visitors’ attention on Heidelberg’s booth during China Print 2017. For example, at the “Smart Area”, there were special introduction about Heidelberg Assistant during the presentation break-out session, which was always packed out by a number of customers who are eager to learn new things.

Packaging Solution: New product and new applications, successful sales launch of new Speedmaster CX 75 in China

The Heidelberg break-out session at China Print was impressive to many visitors.

102-7+L press also at Packaging & Label Printing Area has unsurprisingly been the longest and most impressive sheetfed offset press on the trade shows in China. Equipped with high end features like Prinect Press Center XL 2, Intellistart 2, Wallscreen XL, AutoPlate Pro, Automatic Wash-up, Prinect Image Control 3 and fully integrated in the Prinect workflow it addressed the increasing demand for top end solutions for advanced print production. Following the “Push to Stop” philosophy introduced at drupa 2016 the live presentation showcased the huge saving potentials of “Navigated Printing” on this highly automated press in perfect combination with “Multicolor”. The Multicolor

technology from Heidelberg delivers the world of color on a single sheet, achieves outstanding quality with its unique 7 color separation and screening but less waste, less wash ups, faster production and shorter delivery times.

In addition, it is the first time for Heidelberg and its subsidiary Gallus to make joint efforts to present the integrated Packaging and Label solution at China Print. A Gallus ECS 340 ten color label press was shown, to offer customers the possibility of even more cost-effective label production of the highest standard.

During China Print 2017, a Speedmaster CX 75-4 press with innovative DryStar LED technology from Heidelberg was showcased for the first time. This press is the combination of the innovative platform of Speedmaster XL 75 and components of Speedmaster SX 74. The new Speedmaster CX 75-4 on the show is digitally integrated with Prinect Press Center 2 and the patented Intellistart system, presenting the highly automated and integrated print production as a result. The most innovative DryStar LED technology achieves the highest energy efficiency. No drying time is needed, which means the sheets can go straight into postpress, no more waiting times, and delivery times are shorter.

The 500 mm elevated Speedmaster CX The Speedmaster CX 75-4 press with innovative DryStar LED technology from Heidelberg was showcased at China Print for the first time.

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CH 56, by doing 3 different folding jobs changeover within just 5 minutes, could have given audience the most unforgettable experience during the show time.

Heidelberg’s Customer Centric business model “Heidelberg has gone digital. Our mission is confirmed. The customer is at the center of everything. Digital technology and digital business models will allow us to connect our components to create customer value, to support online customers operation, to optimize the workflow and productivity, which ultimately connects our business to the print production volume. All in all, a distinct Customer Centric business model will help us redefine our growth strategy”, says Mr. Hundsdoerfer.

The special effect created by Versafire digital printing system is a big plus for many print shops who want to provide added value service for their customers.

Commercial Printing Solution: Smart and tailor-made for customers, high demand for locally produced machines LE UV technology, the CS 92-4 is able to achieve impressive quality, instant drying and fast turnover. The onsite demonstration presented two gang jobs as well as rapid curing on uncoated papers, making LE UV an ideal solution for commercial print shops who want to improve their response to constantly changed market requirements.

Another particular highlight at Commercial Area is the Hybrid Printing done by a Speedmaster SX 74-4 sheetfed press together with a Versafire CP digital printing press. With Prinect workflow system, the

print orders are reasonably separated and automatically sent to different printing process. Those orders fit for digital printing, the production data goes directly to Versafire CP. Those orders fit for sheetfed printing, the data goes to CtP and the Speedmaster SX 74. With Heidelberg Prinect system and Color Management, the commercial print shops can harness the benefits of Hybrid Printing and enjoy the highest cost efficiency at any run length.

There are still quite some stories to tell. The Stahlfolder TH 82-P, which was unveiled at drupa and is well known for its high performance, productivity and stability, has made its first debut in front of Chinese customers on the show. Another Stahlfolder

“What benefits we offer our customers are always our key consideration, because our own success depends on that of our customers,” Benny Huang emphasized. That is the main reason why Heidelberg China is launching eShop during the China Print show.

What’s more, Heidelberg Services is aimed at maximizing customers’ profit, by means of enhancing equipment availability, productivity and print quality. New concepts and new service products have been introduced during China Print.

“Print shops in the region of Asia, especially Chinese print shops, have seen China Print the most important event of this year. They want to take this opportunity to make sure they keep pace with the new developments in the printing industry. The demands in Asia for automation and Smart Printing is considerable”, says Rene Ludvigsen, “and we have confidence that we will help our customers make a success transformation towards the industry’s digitized future.”

China remains an important market for Heidelberg Heidelberg generates around 10 percent of its total sales in China, thus making it one of the biggest market for the company.

And market growth of the print production volume is expected to continue in the future. Heidelberg has structured its market organization in China accordingly. With a workforce of about 900 employees, it boasts the most extensive organization of any foreign press manufacturer. Its workforce includes about 500 sales and service staff and around 400 employees working in production.

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The Stahlfolder CH 56 is capable of folding jobs changeover within few minutes.

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AIFMP enables Indian Print Professionals’ training at BIGC First batch of trainees already being trained in ‘Printed Electronics’ & ‘3D Printing’ at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication.

AIFMP had signed an agreement with at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) to provide print education in ‘3D printing’ and ‘Print electronics’ to Indian print professionals, students and teachers in printing. A batch of 7 trainees left for training in ‘Printed Electronics’ & ‘3D Printing’ at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) on 20th May 2017.

The first batch of training is being conducted

AIFMP President delivers key-note address during 49th IC Prof. Kamal Chopra, President, AIFMP was invited to deliver the key-note address during the 49th International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts Technology and Management (IC). It is for the first time ever that an Indian printer delivered key-note address during IC conference.

The 49th IC was held at Beijing, China on 14 and 15 May, 2017. IC is an international body representing 27 countries and is the apex body of Graphic Art institutions worldwide.

The conference lasted 3 days, and was divided into 3 parts: keynote speech, panel discussions and visiting printing companies.

More than 200 delegates, who were from Beijing Institutes of Graphic Communication and many other Chinese Universities, attended the conference. More than 60 domestic and abroad printing and packaging related institutes, universities and enterprises, participated in the conference.

In his address, Prof. Kamal Chopra spoke on packaging design. He said, “Packaging is an emerging science, an emerging engineering discipline, and a success contributor to most of the industries. Apart from the huge value addition and employment involved in these activities, packaging has served the world economy by helping preservation of the quality and lengthening the shelf life of innumerable products, besides domestic appliances and industrial machinery and other hardware needing transportation.”

He also highlighted India’s emergence as a printing and packaging hub.

President LUO Xue, in his address, appreciated the activities of AIFMP on industry institution linkage and said that name of AIFMP will be included as an institute in the database of IC. He also aspired for such type of cooperation in future also.

from May 22 to August 18, 2017. Mr Satish Malhotra, Former President, AIFMP; Mr Rajiv Gupta, President and Mr Rajesh Sardana, General Secretary, DPA extended their blessings to the first batch of trainees.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Rajiv Gupta said, “It is excellent opportunity provided by the AIFMP, and I wish more and more members and other printers of India may come forward to take the benefit from this opening.

“It is for the first time ever,” says Prof. Kamal Chopra, “that AIFMP has brought such an exclusive opportunity for the people-in-print in India. The future printing may evolve through value addition and mass production.

Also ‘Printed Electronics’ may bring boom in packaging.”

“The total tuition fees for this 3 month training is approx. Rs. 1,00,000/-. No formal qualification is essential, however, experience at printing or packaging unit or basic knowledge of printing industry is essential.

The course will be delivered in English,” he explained further.

The course studies include lecture, demonstrations and practical workshops on advance printing technologies relating to ‘3D Printing’ and ‘Printed Electronics’.

Visit to a range of printing companies using these techniques will also be part of course curriculum. The next batch of the training is scheduled to commence in the month of September 2017 and registration is open for the second batch.

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Shree Parth Graphics ups the quality game The Indore based first generation entrepreneur installs KODAK CTP and Komori Enthrone 29 Press.

From working at a pre-press house to setting up his own graphic design house, to screen printing and then setting up a printing unit with an old Heidelberg machine, the two-decade long journey was arduous and enriching for Subhash Soni. A strong base in graphic arts over the years as an employee and then a first-generation entrepreneur, the dream was to grow business as well as the brand of Shree Parth Graphics.

The sustainability of print and business, durability of the equipment and the ability to perform in the most challenging print environments, combined with the need to have a future-looking technology on board, prompted the investment in KODAK’s CTP + Processor + Workflow bundle.

Key Notes : > Insight Print Communications provides Parth a KODAK TRENDSETTERQ400 with PRINERGY bundle. > The other logical step was to upgrade from a used machine to a new Komori Enthrone 29 press; also provided by Insight. > KODAK’s T-MDE plate processor facilitates regular wet processing of KODAK plates.

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investment in KODAK’s CTP + Processor + Workflow bundle. SQUAREspot thermal imaging, KODAK’s industry-leading imaging technology, is the driving factor behind KODAK CTP which delivers consistent 2400 dpi throughput.

Based in Indore, Shree Parth Graphics signed with Insight Print Communications to purchase a KODAK TRENDSETTERQ400 with PRINERGY bundle, and added FM screening and PRINTLINK to power their pre-press and setup a seamless plate-making operation. They also have KODAK’s T-MDE plate processor for regular wet processing of KODAK plates.

The other logical step was to upgrade from a used Heidelberg machine to a new Komori Enthrone 29 press. Purchased through Insight Print Communications, this was another big step to bring more value into the chain of operations.

The dependency of maintaining a used machine and frequent breakdowns was eliminated with the Enthrone 29. Moreover, with the free-flowing production and flawless operation of their new Komori press, they now have consistent production with minimum manpower required to support the process and execute jobs.

With a background in design, having a complete pre-press solution in-house was critical since Subhash Soni understood the importance of high-LPI printing for better quality output. The sustainability of print and business, durability of the equipment and the ability to perform in the most challenging print environments, combined with the need to have a future-looking technology on board, prompted the

With the seamless connect between pre-press and press, KODAK’s PRINTLINK aids in generating CIP3 compliant files that define ink-key settings for the plate, greatly reducing make-ready time. The overall quality of print is also enhanced by taking advantage of KODAK FM Screening or Staccato, generating high-fidelity, continuous tone and extended colour gamut images that are free of any visible artefacts.

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Heavily into commercial printing jobs, Shree Parth Graphics turns around designs with an in-house team as a first step, also doing job work at times, and provides a turnkey solution –concept-design-printdeliver – owing to their top of the line finishing equipment, creating and end-to-end operation that strives to delight customers.

A Canon digital equipment complements the printing setup by catering to short-run digital jobs. With a 100% in-house setup for pre-press, press, post-press and digital, Shree Parth Graphics has achieved a higher level of client satisfaction since they have complete control along every step in the quality process. Security of design and print jobs is another big benefit. Put together, this translates into peace of mind to Subhash Soni, his team and his customers.

A complete service provider, Shree Parth Graphic is now pushing the envelope to print better and cater to even greater market needs.

The next generation at Shree Parth Graphics is already deeply involved in sustainably growing the print business, with Nikhil Soni handling the entire production and process departments, and Parth Soni contributing with expertise in graphics concept design. In fact, Parth Soni is quite the design protégé with 19 international brand identity design contests in his kitty.

The addition of latest equipment and technologies is what drives Shree Parth Graphics to add more productivity by delivering system-driven performance over a more manual process with constant intervention. The Insight Print

Communications team has not only sold and installed the KODAK CTP, Processor, Workflow and Komori Press, but also supports the site for their service needs,

giving a truly one-stop-shop experience for their pre-press and post-press and ensure they deliver the excellent service value that they are known for.

drupa 2020 invites exhibitors from all over the world Kick-off for no. 1 printing technologies event / Highlight topics showcase the industry’s innovative force / New key visual “embrace the future” The global marketing campaign was launched at interpack 2017, the most important event of the international packaging industry and all related processors, which took place from 4 until 10 May. At interpack 2017, drupa 2020 was presented to international media partners during a major press conference.

With a clear strategic alignment, a new communication strategy and pioneering highlight topics, the international flagship fair for printing technologies welcomes exhibitors from all over the world to present their innovations from 16 until 26 June 2020 in Düsseldorf.

Key Notes : > The race is on for drupa 2020! > Online registration for exhibitors is now open. > Registered exhibitors to receive printed official drupa brochure; registration closes on 31 October 2018.

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The emotive advancement of the successful key visual originally developed for drupa 2016 put the industry in the right mood for the event in 2020. The design concept, implemented by Agentur Niehaus Knüwer and friends, refers to the dramatic changes the industry has encountered during the past few years: the new key visual signifies beauty, aesthetic appeal, creativity and depth. Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa and Global Head Print Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf, explains the key visual’s exquisite appearance and tactile effect: „The delicate butterfly wings symbolize departure, change – a transformation process that affects all industries, but particularly the traditional print industry, every company, everybody.

Transformation moves companies to rethink their strategies, adapt to new processes and move into new business models – a change that also takes place in people’s minds. Different individuals have already moved into the focus of the new marketing campaign. On the one hand, it underlines the international alignment of the drupa trade fair, on the other, it shows that trade fairs stand for emotive power and experience and, last but not least, it shows that ”people are business”. The heads are surrounded by colour digits that symbolize the wide variety of print applications. Below the slogan

“embrace the future” you find the drupa 2020 invitation extended to exhibitors and visitors, who are welcome to experience and accept technological innovation, trends and future challenges, so as to implement them into their own corporate workflows and tap into new potential.“ With this strategy, drupa 2020 will write a new chapter in the 2016 success story and prove once again that no other event in this industry has a stronger international attraction and radiance. drupa 2020 will continue this strategic realignment and focus on future topics with major growth potential. The trade fair profile prescribes a clearly defined structure, which encompasses the following product groups 1.

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Highlight topics: packaging production, functional printing, 3D printing, industrial printing In the wake of growing international markets and increasingly demanding requirements from the industry and manufacturers of branded products, the packaging production segment has again been selected as one of the most important topics for drupa 2020. Technological developments in packaging and labelling have engendered innovative solutions in the areas of customizing and personalization, while technologies such as smart and intelligent packaging, packaging design

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and finishing have become increasingly important. All of these developments are changing the industry.

In order to assume an active and successful role in this competitive market, companies need to stay informed about the new technologies that many exhibitors will show at drupa 2020.

At drupa 2020, packaging will have a special slot called Touchpoint Packaging. Launched at drupa 2016, this forum created quite a stir. It is organised and hosted in close cooperation with the European Packaging Design Association (epda), Europe’s

leading association of brand and packaging designers.

It will cover the entire packaging production chain from the brand, materials, design, print right through to finishing and sales. The interaction between all involved professions – branded products manufacturers, designers, material manufacturers and a high-calibre panel of companies from the printing and finishing industry – will turn this forum into a special place of inspiration where solutions and answers to relevant questions for future developments will be presented.

The future will become tangible in all its

facets, and the focus will be on all that is new, unconventional and surprising. An event titled AMAZING, INSPIRING, EXCITING and UNEXPECTED hosted by Best Cases, innovative technology applications and visionary packaging solutions for different markets welcome visitors to an interactive brainstorming session with exhibitors.

The forum addresses interested manufacturers of branded products and designers as well as companies from the packaging segment, who are provided with an opportunity to join the Touchpoint Packaging team. In addition to experienced professionals we also welcome young talented people from all related areas and professions.

Among the other highlight topics showcased at drupa 2020 are subjects such as functional printing, 3D printing and industrial printing.

These areas of application have major potential and therefore provide important new markets. The related technologies are also extremely important for the global packaging market, as they provide intelligent packaging with additional functions, while different printing technologies allow the use of a wide range of printing substrates. In the segment of industrial printing, the trade fair will focus on major issues such as “artificial intelligence” and “robotics”, new workflows in the production process and the “next generation of industry 4.0” as all of these will have a major impact on the workplace and industry environment. drupa 2020 – no. 1 for printing technologies – will present all technical processing methods for the global printing and media industry as well as for the packaging industry. Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, Chairman and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, is convinced: “With the innovative products presented by our international exhibitors and the extensive supporting programme, drupa 2020 will set new trends. It inspires markets and vertical industries and as such, it provides exceptional networking opportunities, chances and ideas for excellent business deals. drupa focuses on the industry’s innovative force, provides pioneering technologies with a platform for highlight topics and presents an extensive supporting programme – i.e. the “Touchpoints”, the “drupa cube” and the “dip” – that encourages the transfer of knowledge and dialogue. No other event is more relevant for the entire industry.”

embrace the future June 16–26, 2020 Düsseldorf/Germany www.drupa.com

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QuarkXPress 2017 now available New Version of QuarkXPress introduces non-destructive image editing and adds the ability to create responsive HTML5 publications and “unlimited” iOS apps; continues to be available as a perpetual lifetime license – no subscription necessary!

Quark Software has announced the official availability of QuarkXPress 2017, the newest version of Quark’s fully-integrated graphic design and desktop publishing software for professional print and digital production.

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QuarkXPress 2017 introduces new graphics and image editing capabilities, such as non-destructive image editing, and extends text and typography features, such as text stroking and shading. The new version includes a range of the top user-requested features and continues to be sold as a perpetual license.

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Hundreds of thousands of users around the world who value quality and performance choose QuarkXPress as one of their primary design tools based on its performance, stability, sustainable pricing structure, and consistent feature innovation. QuarkXPress 2017 delivers on all counts with new powerful features that span image and vectors, typography and text, digital publishing, and many new customer wish list features.

Highlights A few of the many new features in QuarkXPress 2017 include: • Non-destructive Image Editing: Edit images by adjusting levels and curves, changing brightness and contrast,

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applying gamma correction and much more. All adjustments are nondestructive, so original images stay intact.

Adaptive Layout Conversion for Print and Digital: QuarkXPress supports the rapid conversion of print layouts into digital media or even from one print layout to another. Adaptive conversion lets designers duplicate a layout and automatically resize all design elements, even if the layout is converted to different aspect ratios.

Responsive HTML5 Publications (Multi Device Output): QuarkXPress 2017 can export multiple digital layouts of different sizes as a single HTML5 package. For example, designers can create a layout for an iPad (vertical and horizontal orientations), duplicate the layout using Adaptive Settings for an iPhone and adjust it accordingly.

Convert to Native Objects Enhancements: With the introduction of this game-changing feature, QuarkXPress is the first layout application to convert almost any third party content and layout such as PDF, Adobe Illustrator, EPS, InDesign and Microsoft Office files to native, editable QuarkXPress objects. Based on user feedback, this capability

has now been greatly enhanced.

For example, converted images can optionally be saved to disk and linked to the QuarkXPress layout, keeping their resolution, color model, and color profiles.

• “Unlimited” Free iOS Apps: Use the QuarkXPress digital layout capabilities to create innovative interactive experiences, all 100% based on HTML5.

Now designers can create as many single iOS apps as they would like. No subscription, no per-app fee, all done directly from within QuarkXPress 2017. ˚‡ Users can download the free Trial Version for a fully-functional test of the new version. They can purchase or upgrade to QuarkXPress 2017 by a visit to the Quark eStore, a call to a Quark Telesales, or through an Authorized Quark Reseller. Users on any previous version of QuarkXPress (versions 3-10 and 2015) can upgrade to version 2017 for $399.

QuarkXPress 2016 users can upgrade to 2017 for only $185, and new licenses are available for $849. Education licenses are available for $79. There are attractive options for users of alternative graphic design software products who want to switch or add QuarkXPress to their workflow.

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High interest in innovative barrier papers at Interpack 2017 New Sappi Guard packaging papers with integrated barrier properties drew strong visitor interest Four years ago, Sappi was the world’s first manufacturer to present a new speciality paper with a mineral oil barrier integrated directly in the paper, as well as including heat sealing properties. The company’s long-standing technical expertise and investments in the development of new innovative products and sustainable packaging solutions are paying off. The latest innovations from the Sappi Guard product line were presented to trade visitors at Interpack 2017, where they attracted a great deal of interest.

Sappi’s paper-based packaging solution with an integrated barrier against mineral oil is intended for both outer and inner packaging.

Its original application was dry foodstuffs such as pasta, rice, cereals, pudding powder, tea, and much more; and that remains the case today. What’s more, thanks to good heat-sealing properties, these recyclable packaging materials also represent an alternative to PE packaging which offers good sealing properties but does not have any mineral oil barrier.

Sappi has jointly developed another exciting paper-based packaging solution in collaboration with the Belgian chocolate producer Delafaille. This solution has grease and mineral oil barriers and also prevents the ingress of oxygen and water vapour,

and is being used with the company’sluxury Amusette chocolate brand. The brand needed a paper type that could be used with no additional foil lamination or adhesive, minimising the production costs involved.

As part of the world’s largest packaging trade fair, Sappi also presented initial results of the recently announced cooperation agreement between Sappi and Felix Schoeller. The two companies have developed a paper-based,

sealable packaging solution with high-barrier properties against water vapour, oxygen and grease.

At Interpack 2017, Sappi was also presented with the international WorldStar Packaging Award for foodstuffs. This award for Sappi’s Guard papers follows hot on the heels of its receipt of the 2016 German Packaging Award in the “New Materials” category.

Xerox rated top manufacturer in sustainability performance Ratings group awards gold level recognition for corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts In a survey conducted by global supplier sustainability ratings group, EcoVadis, Xerox Corporation has been awarded the gold recognition level in sustainability performance for the eighth consecutive year.

Xerox was ranked in the top one percent of all supplier categories, making it the leading manufacturer in the industry for sustainability; and in the top two per cent of suppliers in the category of ‘manufacturer of computers and peripheral equipment.’ Every year, 110 countries are surveyed across 150 business sectors on corporate policies; initiatives

and achievements in areas concerning the environment; labor practices; fair business practices; and supply chain.

“Conducting our business and providing innovative products, solutions and services in ways that positively impact the world is at the core of what we do,” said Flor M. Colon, chair of the Xerox Corporate Social Responsibility Council. “We take great pride in being recognized by Ecovadis and celebrate with our employees around the world.”

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The Straits Times and WAN-IFRA to hold conference on fighting fake news The growing use of social media platforms as a main source of information has also facilitated the emergence of a myriad “alt-facts” or “alt-truths” filter bubbles, which tend to isolate and confuse people.

WAN-IFRA and The Straits Times – Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) group – are jointly organising a two-day event aimed at checking misinformation in Asia. The forum and workshops will be held on June 19 and 20 at the Singapore Management University.

Mr K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, will deliver the opening address.

The rise of fake news has become a pressing danger to modern societies. From deliberate hoaxes created to cause mischief, manipulate opinions and votes or make money, to media outlets re-circulating unverified or erroneous content, the misinformation ecosystem can take on many different faces. The growing use of social media platforms as a main source of information has also facilitated the emergence of a myriad “alt-facts” or “alt-truths” filter bubbles, which tend to isolate and confuse people.

“Democracies have an interest in ensuring that they have media organisations that meet voters’ needs for reliable information, to help them make good choices. This forum will delve into how these interests are best served today.”

Key Notes : > A joint two-day event aims to check misinformation in Asia. > The rise of fake news – a pressing danger to modern societies. > Objective of coming up with concrete initiatives for fighting the spread of misinformation and improve media literacy in Asia.

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The two-day event is one of the initiatives being taken by WAN-IFRA to address the crucial issues surrounding the relationship between publishers and social platforms. The event in Singapore will bring together media publishers, journalists, policymakers, industry players and other stakeholders with the objective to come up with concrete initiatives for fighting the spread of misinformation and improve media literacy in Asia.

“The spread of fake news around the world is focusing minds on the need for good, credible and reliable journalism. Media organisations have an interest in retaining the trust of their readers,” says Mr Warren Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief of the English, Malay and Tamil Media group (EMTM) of Singapore Press Holdings. “Democracies have an interest in ensuring that they have media organisations that meet voters’ needs for reliable information, to help them make good choices. This forum will delve into how these interests are best served today.”

“Universities like SMU, too, have an important role to play through education and research. We can impart to students the skills in critical thinking and analysis, to be circumspect and be able to discern credible sources of information from non-credible ones, and to be open to diverse views for a more balanced perspective” comments SMU President, Professor Arnoud De Meyer. “Our students are also required to take a course in ethics so that they will be better at identifying and tackling various issues. Through

research, our faculty can work on understanding social norms and how people can be motivated to value truth and the veracity of information.”

Ms Lynn McDonald, High Commissioner of Canada and Mr Ian Wilson, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say: “The fake news phenomenon affects us all. Addressing this issue require strong, ongoing collaboration between governments and the private sector. It is critical that we work together to preserve the integrity of news and information.”

Programme “Keep it Real: Truth and Trust in the Media” is organised in partnership with The Canadian High Commission, Facebook, Google, Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the National Library Board and the Singapore Management University (SMU). The event is open to the general public.

On Day 1 (June 19), the conference will look at practical fact-checking projects from Asia and around the world. Speakers will also offer a series of presentations and take part in panel discussions on what internet companies, journalism schools, government agencies and independent organisations are doing to improve media literacy and provide societies with reliable facts that enable well informed, constructive public debates.

On Day 2, selected participants will split into three workshops to discuss and identify concrete factchecking measures and projects, including media literacy programmes and the legal and regulatory framework to tackle misinformation.

One part of WAN-IFRA task force’s effort is a new report for publishers on Facebook monetisation - i.e. both direct and indirect revenue associated with the social platform. Debates on fake news and the role of social platforms will take center stage at the upcoming WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress to be held in Durban, South Africa, from 7 to 9 June.

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Washington selected as site of 2018 INMA World Congress of News Media INMA will hold its 88th-Annual World Congress of News Media June 3-5, 2018, at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C., officials announced this week.

The INMA World Congress is the association’s signature event, bringing together the top executives from the leading news media companies in 40+ countries to discuss business strategy — with an intense focus on audience, revenue, and brand.

INMA just wrapped up the 2017 edition of World Congress at The TimesCenter in New York. The announcement of next year’s venue was announced at the conclusion of the New York conference.

The 2018 World Congress will feature: • Peer-created strategy agenda: Worldclass Congress programming with the agenda drafted by top media executives sitting on the INMA Board of Directors.

• Study tour: A study tour of the vibrant Washington, D.C., media scene on May 31-June 1, including the big-name brands known worldwide.

• Topical seminars: A series of seminars Sunday, June 2, including the international potpourri of case studies that INMA labels “Brainsnacks.” INMA is expected to unveil topical seminars on this day as well.

• Print workshop: A print innovation workshop delving into global best

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A post-Congress tour of Washington, D.C., also is planned.

The Mead Center hosts some of the leading theatrical productions in Washington, D.C. in three theaters under one roof. Located in southwest Washington, D.C., the Mead Center is across from the soon-to-beopened development called The Wharf, a much-anticipated multi-use development: hotels, restaurants, music and nightlife, and dazzling water views near the U.S. capital’s Mall, the Smithsonian, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Nationals baseball park, and other famous sites.

The 2018 INMA World Congress marks the first time the association has run its annual conference in Washington, D.C., in 28 years.

“Beyond this being a unique and different selection for INMA members, we are aware

of the intense interest in today’s political landscape that makes D.C. one of the most interesting places on earth,” said Earl J. Wilkinson, executive director and CEO of INMA. “We are looking forward to bringing the ‘INMA experience’ to a fantastic location like Washington.”

The International News Media Association (INMA) is a global community of marketleading news media companies reinventing how they engage audiences and grow revenue in a multi-media environment.

The INMA community consists of 8,000+ executives at 700+ media companies in 70+ countries. INMA is the news media industry’s foremost ideas-sharing network, with members connected via conferences, reports, webinars, chats, and an unparalleled archive of best practices. INMA has offices in the United States, Belgium, India, and El Salvador.

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Top Today’s Magic Photo Lab expands business with Konica Minolta’s bizhub C71hc The high precision crystal clear print outputs has also helped the printing business gain exceptional reputation among its customers.

Konica Minolta’s bizhub series has received another testimonial from its Aurangabad based customer, Top Today’s Magic Photo Lab which, post the installation of the company’s bizhub C71hc solution observed a significant growth in its productivity as well as output quality.

The company started as a Passport Photo studio and wholesalers in photo goods and accessories in the Year 1995 and subsequently expanded to a Photo Color Lab. At present the company is primarily engaged in manufacturing of Photo Book Albums catering services to Marathwada, Vidharbha and Khandesh area.

The printing business deployed Konica Minolta’s bizhub C71hc in March 2016 after getting positive reviews from other printing businesses and is extremely satisfied with the solution’s performance and Services. ‘’Konica Minolta products are enhancing our business growth with its crystal clear print quality. I highly recommend this machine as the quality and efficiency of the printing solution is the best available in the market.

I am delighted with the performance of the machine and wish to continue this business relationship for a long time,” said Sanjay Jadhav, Managing Director, Top Today’s Magic Photo Lab.

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The wide colour gamut toner leveraged by bizhub C71hc utilises colour materials featuring greater saturation and brightness than conventional CMYK toners, enabling realisation of smooth skin tones with reduced skin texture roughness and less graininess, making it ideal for studio photograph and photo book printing. In addition, high-quality prints can also be supplied for items such as small-lot cosmetics or apparel catalogues.

bizhub C71hc enhancements The 3rd generation machine bizhub PRESS C71hc packs in immense benefits over its predecessor. This model incorporates advanced colour reproduction capabilities of the manufacturer’s proprietary high-chroma

toner that produces enhanced printing outputs. bizhub PRESS C71hc also comes with an optional banner tray to support the printing on media up to 13×47. This gives the customers to print bigger format of photo albums. Another asset of the bizhub PRESS C71hc is their wide range of finishing capabilities and its combination with a workflow software Print Xpress.

It is also the world’s only printer which utilises a new toner free of the restrictions imposed by the colour gamut of ordinary toners.

On the hardware front the printing solution boasts of a Core i5 2400 3.1 GHz CPU coupled with 2 GB RAM.

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Konica Minolta rolls out high performance Accurio Press series C2070 & C2060 The models in the series incorporate state-of-the-art technology for high volume, varied printing requirements.

Konica Minolta has unveiled the new Accurio Press series which sets new standards for superior value combining digital print quality that rivals offset prints with advanced workflow and colour management. It also helps increase the customer profitability by creating smooth and streamlined workflows to expand the print services.

The new series comprises of Accurio Press C2070 & C2060 and replaces the bizhub PRESS C1070, C1060 high-end printing devices. Accurio Press combines the quality and performance of previous models with additional features to adapt to customer

requirements and also helps in optimizing the processes and workflows in order to streamline customer print production The company’s new Accurio series is armed with advanced technology and offers a blend of cost efficiency and high quality print outputs to help businesses maximise their profits. The series also comes packed with a host of modular tools including software and cloud based tools for integration, digital press suites, managing workflow etc.

Inspired from the word “accurate,” Accurio demonstrates advanced, automated as well as accurate image of the company.

Salient features of the Accurio Press Series Include: • Excellent colour reproduction meeting standards such as G7 and Gracol.

• Furnishes banner prints suitable for book jackets, tri-fold brochures, posters and more at an amazing speed.

• Fetches completely finished perfect bound books.

• Quick envelope printing with a host of layouts.

“Our new Accurio Press Series is a complete modular line-up of industrial digital printing solutions to help printing businesses achieves unprecedented efficiency and productivity, reduce labour related expenses and tap new unexplored markets. We will continue to expand our series with new models to strengthen our commitment of offering world class printing solutions to businesses. KM shall also be launching their solutions under the brand name Accurio Pro to facilitate the job management and color management in the near future’’ said Daisuke Mori, MD Konica Minolta India.

Ricoh’s digital book printing solution and Ricoh Pro C5200 series receive EDP endorsement Ricoh’s creative print production hardware and software solutions have won two EDP awards. They were presented at the EDP Award Ceremony, FESPA, Hamburg.

Winning the prestigious awards were Ricoh’s digital book printing solution and Ricoh Pro C5200s and Ricoh Pro C5210s. They were chosen from more than 150 entries.

Eef De Ridder, Director Commercial Printing, Ricoh Europe, comments: “Both these Ricoh solutions are designed to address the daily challenges our clients face. It is an honour that the EDP agrees that they are leaders in their field and tuned to the need of today’s print production environments.”

Ricoh’s digital book printing solution is a TotalFlow solution that streamlines short run and on demand book production. It enables book printers to seamlessly track and efficiently complete jobs. Developed to simplify and automate many short run digital production steps, it has a single web-based interface helping to automate production workflows, finishing operations and batch similar jobs together.

The Ricoh Pro C5200s and Ricoh Pro C5210s compact digital colour sheetfed production systems help print-for-pay businesses, commercial printers, in-house print centres and corporate reprographics, and marketing environments, deliver highly responsive creative print.

The EDP Association aims to assist the technology-appliers in their task to find the right solution for their applications. The awards honour the best developments in print production tools, software developments, substrates, inks, materials and finishing systems.

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DuPont announces 2017 Packaging Innovation Award winners The Diamond goes to the Fritz Water Vest allowing people in developing countries to carry up to 20 pounds of water easily and safely.

DuPont has announced its 2017 winners of the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, honouring companies that have demonstrated major advancements in packaging technology to address the diverse and particular needs of consumers in markets around the world.

This year’s Diamond Award, the highest honour, was awarded to the Fritz Water Vest, which allows people in developing countries to carry up to 20 pounds of water easily and safely. Judges felt this is an out-of-the-box solution for a significant global problem and was designed with an overwhelming sense of the greater good. The vest is antimicrobial, ergonomic and reusable.

“The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation demonstrate how creative, committed and agile the packaging industry is in addressing global issues and consumer needs,” said Bernard Rioux, global packaging leader, DuPont Performance Materials. “This year’s winners included solutions for novel food storage, fermenting food products, premium beauty products, new packaging materials to target millennials and more.

This competition brings out the very best of everyone in the packaging

one, two or three categories.

industry, and we are thrilled to see innovators raising the bar each year.”

Now in its 29th year, the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation is the industry’s longest running, global, independently judged celebration of innovation and collaboration throughout the value chain and is recognized globally as the leading awards program in the sector. The international competition honours innovations in packaging design, materials, technology and processes. An independent panel of packaging experts evaluated nearly 150 entries from 24 countries and recognized those that excel in the categories of technological advancement, responsible packaging and enhanced user experience. In addition to the award noted above, the judges awarded five diamond finalist award winners, nine gold winners and six silver winners based on “excellence” in

“The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation is exciting because of the global nature of the competition. It is objective, you don’t have to use DuPont materials, and there is no entry fee,” said Lead Judge David Luttenberger, CPP, global packaging director of Mintel Group Ltd. “DuPont brings a great variety of disciplines of expertise for the judging panel to really get a global perspective across design, engineering, retail, converting, and academia, which helps us hone in on what’s important and what’s valuable about packaging.”

2017 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation Winners DIAMOND WINNER •

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Fritz Water Vest (Solutions Inc., USA)

Compostable “Pizza Pod” (Zume Pizza, USA) Cryovac OptiDure Abuse Bag (Sealed Air, USA) Light-weight sustainable agrochemical auto-stackable 15L PET containers (Dow AgroSciences, Germany) MGI JETvarnish 3D Digital Decoration Process for Folding Cartons & Labels from Marrs Printing & Packaging (MGI, USA)

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Plantic R: Ultra-high barrier renewable and recyclable packaging material (Kuraray [Plantic Technologies Ltd.], Australia)

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Design realization with breakthrough technology enhancing productivity and less footprint (AMOREPACIFIC, South Korea) Ice Cream Mini Cup 140ml: Closure PP In Mold Label with spoon inside, Cardboard Cup and Alu/PE sealing (FRONERI, Brazil) Insignia Freshtag (Insignia Technologies, UK) MosquitoPaQ OUTDOOR ZONE no-bite SPATIAL Repellent Pouch (PPi Technologies GROUP, USA) New packaging combining tradition and science (CJ Cheiljedang, South Korea) Peelfit Can (CROWN Food Europe, France) PepsiCo’s Granola Goes Nuts Cross – Directional Laser Scored Flow Wrapper (PepsiCo and Printpack, USA) Skol Beats Secret – Red Glass (Owens Illinois, Brazil) Vento: Advanced coffee packaging with integrated degassing system (Amcor Flexibles, Switzerland) •

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Direct Object Printing for Full Package Decoration (Plastipak Packaging, Inc., USA) Farmacy Beauty – Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask (VP+C, USA) “FUJI・M・O”, Flexible packaging for the inkjet-gravure hybrid printing machine (FUJI TOKUSHU SHIGYO CO., LTD, Japan)

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How2Recycle, the next generation recycling label for packaging (GreenBlue, USA) Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bakery Delights Tactile Packaging (Bemis Company, Inc., USA) Lightweight 20-ounce Vitaminwater container with PowerStrap and Active Hinge technologies (Amcor Rigid Plastics, USA)

is a global innovator of thermoplastics, elastomers, renewably sourced polymers, high-performance parts and shapes, as well as resins that act as adhesives, sealants, and modifiers. DPM supports a globally linked network of regional application development experts who work with customers throughout the value chain to develop innovative solutions in automotive, packaging, construction, consumer goods, electrical/ electronics and other industries.

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Laritryck makes double Mark Andy investment Mark Andy technology with Performance series Flexo and Digital series presses chosen by one of the leading Swedish label converters.

Swedish label converter LariTryck AB invested heavily at the recent Mark Andy Open House in Warsaw. Looking to add to his existing flexo capacity, which already includes three Mark Andy Performance Series P7 and two 2200 presses located at plants in Nässjö and Bjuv, CEO Johan Ripa placed an order for a fourth P7, this time one of the second generation presses with an enhanced platform to be more responsive and productive. But, he didn’t stop at the P7 and went on to place an order for a new Mark Andy Digital Series inkjet hybrid press platform.

Commenting on his $2m spending spree, Ripa said: “The Mark Andy P7 presses have allowed us to grow our business year on year by 15% so we urgently need extra flexo capacity. But when I watched the live demonstration of the Digital Series I could immediately see how it could open opportunities for us in new markets. Of all the manufacturers of digital print technology, Mark Andy has the best understanding of

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the label market, and I am excited about our prospects with the Digital Series hybrid press.”

Speaking for Convertec, Mark Andy’s agent in Scandinavia, Joakim Marcusson commented: “LariTryck has been a long-term Mark Andy user and always invested in the best technology we have to offer – but to secure a P7 flexo order and Digital Series at the same time was a real bonus, and will undoubtedly move Johan Ripa and his team up to the next level of excellence.”

The servo-driven P7 is Mark Andy’s top-ofthe-range flexo press, and the 6-colour UV machine ordered by LariTryck has a 430mm web width and will be fitted with a corona treater and web cleaner, chill drums for handling unsupported films, delam/relam, cold foil, and Mark Andy’s award winning QCDC (Quick Change Die Cut) system. It is due for delivery in June 2017 and had only an eight-week lead time from order placement, which proved decisive.

The Digital Series specification mirrors that of the demonstration machine in Warsaw, which has a 330mm web width, one flexo unit before Mark Andy’s own CMYK+White inkjet module and two flexo units after, leading to a QCDC module – the concept being to print and convert inline in one pass.

According to Timo Donati, Mark Andy’s Area Sales Manager for Scandinavia: “The Digital Series is capable of high quality printing, decorating, and converting in a single pass at consistent speeds of 76m/min, making it the most productive narrow web flexo/inkjet hybrid available, with an excellent ROI.” The Digital Series, and a full complement of Mark Andy flexo and digital technologies, are available for live demonstrations on site at the company’s USA headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, as well as in the European headquarters show room in Warsaw, Poland.

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Esko technology wins EDP duo Two Esko solutions: Esko’s ArtiosCAD and Esko Automated Quality Assurance were awarded among 31 winners chosen from more than 150 entries.

Esko’s technology has been recognized with two EDP awards. Both were presented to Bruno Vermeulen, EMEA Marketing Director at Esko, at the EDP Award Ceremony held at FESPA, Hamburg. The winning technologies from Esko include ArtiosCAD and Automated Quality Assurance.

The EDP Association aims to better assist the technology-appliers to find the right solution for their applications. As explains Klaus-Peter Nicolay, EDP President: “The awards honour the best developments in print production tools, software developments, substrates, inks, materials and finishing systems.”

Esko’s ArtiosCAD Display Store is a comprehensive online library of triedand-tested design templates using basic parameters. The online shop offers a wide selection of designs requiring only size adjustment to be production-ready. This removes both time and potential error out of the design process. It is supported

by ArtiosCAD.net. By offering these designs Esko simplifies the process of display making, and significantly increase productivity in the production of visual communications.

Esko’s Automated Quality Assurance is

a custom solution of automated quality control tools developed by Esko and industry partners such as GlobalVision. It is a set of strong features that automatically inspects and compares files. Via catching and highlighting problems with spelling, text, barcodes, braille, colours and more packaging specific items in the prepress workflow, it improves the throughput of quality control.

Bruno Vermeulen comments: “These awards are a great endorsement of our software and

workflow solutions. We aim to simplify the way our customers work and develop our offering to support easier, faster and error free operations.

It is really great to see our solutions once more recognized by the EDP as industry-leading.”

The EDP Association was founded in 2006 by six trade magazines with main editorial focus on digital print and production. Today, the EDP Association counts 20 member magazines all over Europe, covering 26 countries and reaching more than half a million readers in Europe.

New Color-Logic videos detail anti-counterfeiting techniques for brands using digital print Color-Logic has released two new videos showing how designers can create anticounterfeiting effects when using digital.

Discussing the technique, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: “The Color-Logic technology has always enabled brands to impart the WOW factor to their products, as well as provide brands with quicker time-to-market and more economical press runs. Now, Color-Logic enables brands of all sizes to implement a first level of security using white and CMYK ink sets on digital presses.”

Richard Ainge, Color-Logic CTO, added: “Color-Logic variable metallic data executed on a digital press can provide brands of all sizes with not only personalization, but

a first level of anti-counterfeiting security as well. Color-Logic design tools, together with commonly used variable data tools like XMPie or HP Smart Stream Designer, easily provides brands with basic anti-counterfeiting features. The Color-Logic system eliminates the need for white ink masks, so every label, carton, shrink sleeve, coupon, or other marketing piece printed on a reflective substrate can include variable metallic features.”

The two anti-counterfeiting videos are available on the Color-Logic website and can be requested from Color-Logic.

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Bobst unveils THQ FlexoCloud – a major leap forward in Post-print Flexo More than 200 attendees from 120 customers were among the first to discover the benefits of innovative new technology at BOBST technical seminar.

BOBST revealed its new THQ (Très Haute Qualité) FlexoCloud Technology at a Technical Seminar recently. This technology - developed by Graphilabel, a specialist in graphic solutions for narrow web, security and anti-counterfeit solutions, and adapted

by BOBST – is considered a quantum quality shift in post-print flexo.

THQ FlexoCloud Technology is the pride of BOBST Lyon: “This innovative technology enables amazing results,” said Dominique Ravot, Sales & Marketing Director, Bobst Lyon. “For post-print flexo on corrugated board, it brings unmatched quality at lower cost in one pass. The feedback we received from the seminars has been overwhelmingly positive and supports our belief that the THQ FlexoCloud represents the opportunity for our customers to make the difference and increase their market share.”

Serving growing needs by enhancing flexo quality and counterfeit protection The seminar – which took place from March 28 to April 13 at BOBST’s Lyon Competence Center – was a smart combination of indepth technology presentations, interactive sessions as well as hands-on technology demonstrations. The event was attended by some of the leading printers and converters from all over Europe, Middle East and the USA. All along this seminar, customers discovered how they could serve a growing need for enhanced print quality and counterfeit protection and at the same time derive maximum value from their investment in BOBST flexo machines. There was a genuine interest in the THQ FlexoCloud Technology: 75% of attendees rated the new technology as very good or excellent.

BOBST THQ FlexoCloud is a very easyto-use flexo solution for corrugated board.

Indeed, there is no need for special skills and this technology requires only three key elements: THQ ceramic rolls (supplied by BOBST), THQ CMYK inks plus varnish for high graphic jobs (supplied by Siegwerk

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exclusively to THQ FlexoCloud customers) and THQ printing plates (supplied by Graphilabel) that are the core due to a unique color separation algorithm. It is associated with ultra-high precision, a larger range with four colours and enables excellent anticounterfeit security printing through invisible coded messages.

Discovering THQ benefits with live demos To ensure its customers could see the benefits of THQ technology in person, BOBST ran live demonstrations on a MASTERFLEX-XL THQ FlexoCloud. These demonstrations proved to customers that this revolutionary technology enables them to reduce ink consumption as well as number of printing plates and thus easily operate at

lower cost in one pass. They discovered how to print a larger range of liners and achieve a 65% gamut coverage with the four process colours only. Furthermore, print samples demonstrated the accuracy of print, be it in the repeatability of orders or ultra high quality of print.

BOBST THQ FlexoCloud Technology is available on a wide range of new BOBST post print flexo machines.

Throughout the three weeks, customers were fascinated by the new BOBST THQ FlexoCloud and agreed that seeing the machine in action and discussing the technological advances it brings had made their visit worthwhile.

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Clariant and Huntsman to combine in merger of equals Merger of equals to create a leading global specialty chemical company with approximately $20 billion enterprise value at announcement.

Clariant and Huntsman Corporation have announced their definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction. The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. The combination of both companies will create a global specialty chemical company with sales of approximately $13.2 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion and a combined enterprise value of approximately $20 billion at announcement. The combined entity will benefit from each other’s strengths.

HuntsmanClariant will leverage shared knowledge in sustainability and will have a stronger joint innovation platform enabling the development of new products.

Hariolf Kottmann, CEO of Clariant, comments, “This is the perfect deal at the right time. Clariant and Huntsman are joining forces to gain much broader global reach, create more sustained innovation power and achieve new growth opportunities. This is in

the best interest of all of our stakeholders.

Peter Huntsman and I share the same strategic vision and I look forward to working with him.”

Peter R. Huntsman, President and CEO of Huntsman, commented, “I could not be more enthusiastic about this merger and look forward to working closely with Hariolf Kottmann, a man I have admired and trusted for the past decade. We also look forward to a close association with his immensely talented colleagues around the world.

Together, we will create a global leader in specialty chemicals with a combined balance sheet providing substantial financial strength and flexibility.”

The combined company, incorporated in Switzerland, will be governed by a Board of Directors with equal representation from Clariant and Huntsman. Hariolf Kottmann, current Clariant CEO, shall become Chairman

of the Board of HuntsmanClariant. Peter Huntsman, current Huntsman President and CEO, will become CEO of HuntsmanClariant.

Jon Huntsman, founder and Chairman of Huntsman, shall become Chairman Emeritus and board member of HuntsmanClariant. The merger enjoys strong commitment from both Clariant and Huntsman family shareholders.

The transaction is targeted to close by year end 2017, subject to Clariant and Huntsman shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Gravure and Coating demonstrations at Bobst Open House Focus on sustainability trends and opportunities diversification for Bobst’s customers True to the theme “Extending the scope, new technologies” of the event that took place in the Competence Centre of its production plant in S Giorgio Monferrato Italy on 11 and 12 May 2017, Bobst Italia chose productionlike demo jobs that highlighted, through their complexity and/or consumable types and specifications, the actual market trend and new technological innovations that extend the scope of gravure printing and lamination/ coating, whilst fulfilling both brand-owners’ and consumers’ expectations on quality and sustainability.

The first gravure printing demonstration run on BOBST latest generation RS 6002C 8-color shaftless press demonstrated the extraordinary capabilities of the press and perfect tenure of the register control that enable stretchable thin LDPE film to be printed at high speed in gravure. Perfect for sensitive substrates – including monolayer fresh product packaging – made of thinner

material for the production of packaging that is less costly to produce and also fully recyclable.

The second gravure printing demonstration run on BOBST latest generation RS 6003C HS 9-colour shaftless press showed how the quantum efficiency of the innovative drying system of the press enables to lower the residual solvent on the web to unprecedented levels in the industry on a typical high-end high volume confectionery production-type packaging printed at high speed.

The matt lacquering coating demonstration run on a BOBST CL 850D laminator highlighted how the stable performance at speed variations of the BOBST Registron® system provides unbeatable quality output in the production of in-register coating applications. The demo job was a complex in-register lacquering application for

imparting a shelf appealing, almost tactile effect to a laminated substrate.

The efficient and sustainable operation of BOBST equipment will be evident not only in the optimized level of usage and in the minimized waste of substrates, inks and solvents, but also in the very low consumption of energy which were displayed on dedicated screens during the demonstrations.

A packaging solution corner dedicated to illustrating applications and samples printed in gravure and laminated and/or coated in Bobst Italia’s Competence Center – including the outcome of collaborative projects with leading substrates and consumable manufacturing companies – complemented the event dedicated to the state-of-the art technology for up and coming new applications and market evolution and trends.

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HP driving Digital Printing adoption by leading converters worldwide Enables brands to reinvent engagement, help speed time to market, cut costs, and offer security solutions At interpack 2017, HP Inc. announced continued adoption of its digital printing solutions, alongside new innovations. HP packaging and labels printing is gaining traction worldwide with an accelerated pace of customer installations, enabling converters and brands to deliver unmatched possibilities.

Amcor, global flexible packaging supplier headquartered in Switzerland, is operating an HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, in its Ghent, Belgium facility, to provide digitally printed packaging on a wide range of flexible materials. Since installing the press in 2015, brands have chosen HP Indigo digital print from Amcor for a variety of packaging applications, according to the company.

This installation comes amid growing demand for HP Indigo Series 4 large format digital presses for packaging. Released in 2014, more than 120 of these presses have been purchased by converters around the world, half in the last year alone following drupa 2016. HP Indigo’s narrow-web Series 3 labels and packaging presses, including the HP Indigo 8000 and HP Indigo 6000 series, have reached 1200 installed units.

Additionally, an exceptional brand campaign was just launched by Amarula, the South African producer of cream liqueur. A special edition of 400,000 bottles is now released with labels individualized by HP Indigo digital print and HP SmartStream Mosaic variable design technology. In a perfect example

of what brands can do only with HP Indigo digital printing, each bottle features a unique elephant icon and name representing the same remaining number of the endangered African species.

“The packaging industry is driven by brands that want to delight customers, reduce time to market, optimize supply chains, and deliver security solutions. Only HP digital printing can deliver solutions for such challenges,” said Santi Morera, general manager, HP Inc. Graphics Solutions Business. “Our customers benefit from solutions that help them differentiate and better serve their clients.”

Digital printing of packaging is a market expected to reach $20 billion by 2022. HP labels and packaging printing, enjoying double-digit growth, is the fastest-growing segment in the HP Inc. Graphics Solutions Business.

HP Indigo reaching new milestones At the HP interpack booth in Hall 13, HP Indigo unveiled the HP Indigo Pack Ready Laminator commercial model, optimized for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, allowing immediate time-to-market for flexible packaging. Now commercially designed, the laminating system will be manufactured and supplied by Karlville. Customer beta testing of the laminator is scheduled for this summer.

First units are to ship by the end of the year.

HP also announced new substrates for the HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 digital presses, as well as new white ink offerings for the HP Indigo labels and packaging press portfolio, for expanded possibilities and higher performance.

The 762 mm HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press for flexible packaging, labels and shrink sleeves now supports printing on aluminum and polyethylene, new substrates that expand packaging solution offerings.

In addition to Amcor, recent installations of the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press at converters worldwide include: • The Beucke Group and Südpack, both based in Germany, each chose the HP Indigo 20000 press as their first Indigo digital solution.

• Germany-based Rolf Kindler Label Service installed the HP Indigo 20000 to expand into digital flexible packaging and large sized labels, and to offer higher productivity in digital label printing.

• O. Kleiner, a Swiss flexible packaging converter, installed its second HP Indigo 20000.

• Enplater, a leading Spanish converter, installed a second HP Indigo 20000 press to expand its digital offering to the Spanish food packaging sector.

• Siti Tea, of Morocco, installed the press for its in-house, premium tea packaging production.

• Alphacolor of Brazil has also chosen the HP Indigo 20000.

The popular HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press, a 75 cm sheetfed press designed especially for folding cartons, is now upgraded to allow brands and retailers to enjoy the digital value on metallic and synthetic substrates

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already enabling early adopters of HP digital to quickly and efficiently turn around short- to mid-run jobs, keep up with market demands, and deliver more versatility and repeatability.

Leading worldwide corrugators with HP solutions include: DS Smith, Ghelfi Ondulati, and Christiansen Print of Thimm Group, all located in Europe, and Georgia Pacific in the United States, all operating the HP PageWide T1100S Press.

Packaging solutions from HP Specialty Printing Systems (SPS) expanding their applications in segments such as beauty, healthcare, personal care and more.

and tactile varnishes, rhinestone effects, and digital foils, all in one pass at full press speed.

Recent installations of the HP Indigo 30000 include: • PackageMedia of Finland installed an HP Indigo 30000 press to engage brands, enable digital campaigns, and bring in new customers in Scandinavia and Europe. It also installed HP PrintOS Site Flow to handle large volumes of variable jobs.

• FP Mercure installed the Indigo 30000 press in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France to strengthen its presence in the packing and packaging market.

• Visingpack, a packaging supplier in Vietnam for carton boxes and duplex boxes, installed an HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press to deliver folding cartons solutions for the Vietnamese market.

• Orda Group, a leading Israeli provider of transactional printing, has chosen the HP Indigo 30000 to expand in the packaging market.

• Groupo Gondi, a leading Mexican folding carton converter, acquired an HP Indigo 30000 to consolidate its position in developing and innovating the market.

New inks

HP Indigo 8000 Digital Press, the productive digital narrow-web press, has recently been installed at Roltag in Israel, Strongpoint in Sweden, and At Vila in the Netherlands.

At interpack HP Indigo also demonstrated the upcoming narrow-web HP Indigo Digital Combination Press, based on the HP’s best-selling HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press. Designed for high-value labels production, the press offers printing and digital embellishments, including digital spot

The expanded white ink portfolio now includes the newly reformulated HP Indigo ElectroInk Standard White, delivering improved quality and productivity.

HP also released HP Indigo ElectroInk Premium White for the HP Indigo 8000 Digital Press and WS6000 series presses. The versatile ink helps converters deliver a wider range of opacity levels, up to silk screen opacity, in a single print process.

HP reinventing corrugated printing solutions For corrugated printing, HP PageWide is pioneering high-quality digital printing for preprint and post-print applications.

HP Inc. announced that the upcoming HP PageWide C500 Press would deliver a mainstream production capacity of up to 25 million square meters of boards annually, powered by proven HP PageWide Thermal Inkjet technology.

Announced at drupa 2016, customer beta testing is scheduled to begin at the end of the year, with commercial availability in 2018.

HP Specialty Printing Systems (SPS) is driving innovation for labeling and packaging applications for vertical markets, including product identification on primary and secondary packaging, in addition to ondemand desktop labels for a wide range of applications. An in-store environment demonstration of desktop labeling for brands took place at the HP interpack booth.

HP also announced the new desktop colour HP Scanning Imager 1300, leveraging HP Thermal Inkjet technology. The SI-1300 offers OEMs a proven, versatile, colour inkjet printer mechanism that minimizes development cost and effort, and speeds time-to-market.

Afinia Label is leveraging the SI-1300 to develop innovative solutions. “HP-based print technologies are enabling us to enter new markets,” said Mitch Ackmann, President and COO, Afinia.

Additionally, the HP Solvent Bulk Ink System now supports inks from certified ink partner, General, offering greater flexibility in supplies availability to customers. Bluhm Weber, Rynan and Sojet, three OEM partners, are demonstrating HP’s Bulk Solvent Ink System at interpack.

The commercially released HP PageWide T400S Press, HP PageWide T1100S Press, HP Scitex 17000 Corrugated Press, and HP Scitex 15500 Corrugated Press are

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regi_star 20 is rechristened as arc_18 regi_star 20 renamed to give it a distant Indian flavour When eltromat GmbH was merged into BST International GmbH in mid of 2014, the company aspired to standardise regi_star 20 Register Control system on India’s best and finest gravure presses. By the end of financial year 2016-17 this aspiration came to reality as today India’s leading OEMs have standardised regi_star 20 on their machines.

To make regi_star 20 more affordable and to reach out to smallest of OEMs, BST eltromat got all the components from Germany and assembled the entire system in India without compromising on any functionality, functions, features and performance of the system. Since beginning of year 2017, they have successfully assembled and installed a number of register control systems and from Apr’17, regi_star 20 has been renamed in India as arc_18 to, what they call, give it a distant Indian flavour.

Premier OEMs like, Kohli Industries, Expert India and Raulimex Industries have realised the potential and seen the results of arc_18 in last couple of years and now have arc_18 as the preferred Register control system on their machines. FY’ 2016-17 has seen sharp rise in demand for arc_18 with BST eletromat achieving their budget of order bookings in Indian sub-continent, Middle East and African markets. The company expects the numbers to get better in the future.

with their printed materials and get them inspected on iPQ Center.

iPQ Center - The powerful allrounder for quality assurance: The iPQ-Center combines numerous quality assurance features on a clearly designed software platform. Its uniform and intuitive control design enables a central access to various quality management features, from 100% defect detection to zoom up to dotlevel to the full view of the complete repeat to colour measurement, bar-code verification etc.

Printers and Converters interested in a print process management system can now contact BST team and plan a visit at the manufacturing unit in Anand. By bringing any printed material (in web format, max. roll dia. 800 mm & web width upto 650 mm) and get it inspected by the iPQ Center, they get real time results with immediate job analysis from BSTe engineers. The iPQ Center demo unit is now fully operational and is currently equipped with iPQ Check (100% print inspection / defect detection system) and iPQ View (web monitoring / surface inspection system).

Exclusive iPQ Demo Center:

iPQ Check is an intelligent tool for 100% print image inspection using 4K RGB colour linescan cameras throughout the whole printing format. It detects defects like, ink splashes, streaks, etc.

BSTe India has recently set-up exclusive demo center for iPQ systems at its manufacturing unit in Anand. This demo center is open for customers who are interested in iPQ systems. Customers are invited to visit the manufacturing unit

iPQ View is a powerful tool for digital web monitoring in the printing process. A vast variety of standard features and equipment options makes the iPQ-View an attractive multifunction tool for quality assurance.

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It enables Digital web viewing with highresolution 1-chip or 3-chip digital cameras. iPQ Workflow is for fast & smooth processes allowing a higher level of efficiency with perfect results. Functions like, PDF Plate Auditor, Event Logger, Waste Indicator, Quality Assistant, Rewind Navigator enables uninterrupted quality control, reliable error detection, fast error correction, optimized process reliability, reduced waste & complaints and increased customer satisfaction. iPQ Spectral supports efficiently on complying with default colour standards by carrying out an in-line measurement within printing machine. It also features perfect comparability with hand-held off-line devices and in-line spectral measurement system working within XRGA standard & development partnership with X-Rite.

It provides a great opportunity to get comprehensive knowledge about the iPQ Center and serves as a platform to interact with BSTe engineers to understand the functionality & benefits of the system for their presses.

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HP technology enables powerful brand campaigns Demonstrates continued innovation and customer adoption of HP digital printing solutions At interpack 2017, HP Inc. announced continued adoption of its industry-leading solutions for product campaigns by leading brands worldwide, as well as new tools designed to help brands unleash the power of HP digital printing.

“Brands are discovering that HP can help reinvent the way they engage their audiences and the experiences created for them,” said Nancy Janes, ‎Global Head of Brand Innovation at HP Inc. “HP’s industry-leading labels and packaging solutions enable converters to offer brands the solutions they need to grow their businesses and raise their profiles.”

Brands taking unique opportunities with HP digital HP digital printing and powerful software solutions make it possible for brands to connect with customers in unique and creative ways, and also benefit from time-tomarket and streamlined business operations.

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Amarula, the South African producer of cream liqueur, is now releasing a special edition of 400,000 bottles with individualized elephant icons to raise global awareness for the same remaining number of the endangered African species. In a collaboration with HP and label converter SA Litho of Cape Town, South Africa, Amarula Cream turned its liqueur bottles into unique pieces as an added dimension to the brand’s “Name Them, Save Them” African elephant conservation project.

The production of the one-of-a-kind designed elephant icons and names on labels was made possible by HP SmartStream Mosaic, using two seed patterns in a variable design software algorithm, and the HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press.

Nestle is now printing and giving away more than 56,000 personalized Kit Kat packages in a campaign, produced by UK-based HP Indigo customer Ultimate Packaging. Using Ultimate’s web-to-print capabilities,

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winners can personalize the chocolate packages with a photo or phrase on the Kit Kat pack, which they receive in a special presentation box. The flexible packaging packs are printed on the HP Indigo 20000 and HP Indigo WS6600 digital presses.

Melinda Apples of Italy is using social media and digital print for a campaign to support Italian apple farmers affected by the earthquake in 2016. The apple company launched the “Dedicamela” (Pledge an Apple) campaign, inviting comments on its Facebook page to encourage the afflicted famers. The uplifting messages are integrated into the design of the corrugated boxes, and printed on an HP PageWide T1100 Press by converter Ghelfi Ondaluti. Two million cartons have been printed thus far, and another six million are slated for production. Melinda donates a euro for every message; in the first two weeks of the campaign 22,977 comments were received.

New tools for brands, agencies and designers To facilitate the shift to HP digital printing, HP announced two new tools: the HP Agency and Designer Tool Kit and HP Brand Managers Digital Packaging Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator.

The HP Agency and Designer Tool Kit offers open source training materials, enabling creatives to unleash the true potential of HP digital printing technologies. The package will be available this summer.

HP is also offering a simple-to-use tool for brand managers to calculate the ROI of various HP digitally printed packaging (labels, shrink sleeves, corrugated, folding carton and flexible packaging) compared to current conventionally printed packaging costs. The tools demonstrated at ‘The Art of Possibilities Lounge’ at the HP Booth.

HP for brands at interpack 2017 In Hall 13 (Booth 13C93), from May 4-10 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the 850 sq.m. HP showcase highlighted brands success alongside its latest digital printing technology, with hands-on opportunities.

Special activities by HP at interpack 2017 for brand owners included: • Packaging designer Silas Amos at the HP booth talking about “how designer and technology co-create” in addition to the hottest trends in the industry.

• Art meets packaging in a unique experience by renowned illustrator Emily Forgot, daily at the HP happy hour.

• Converters were on hand at the stand to share their brands success stories.

• HP also hosted industry collaboration sessions to help brands, retailers, agencies and designers navigate through this changing analog-to-digital landscape. HP organized conferences (The HP Retailers & Brand Conference and The Dieline & HP Conference) offering the perspectives from industry thought leaders to provide advice on how to be at the forefront of change.

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TCPL ensures quality control with QuadTech TCPL Packaging Limited ventures into flexible packaging market by choosing Quadtech Inspection System QuadTech has announced that TCPL Packaging, one of India’s largest manufacturers of printed folding cartons, has installed their third QuadTech Inspection System to further drive printing efficiencies as they move to support flexible packaging.

In addition to the Inspection System, the order includes Data Central, PDF verification, Waste Management and Web Viewing Systems—equipping TCPL with a complete defect management workflow.

TCPL has a long-standing association with QuadTech, having first deployed QuadTech’ Autotron Register Guidance System in 1990. The latest QuadTech technology has been installed to support TCPL’s newest rotogravure press, a Bobst Rotomac 4003, which will enable the company to print tipping papers for the tobacco market, and to print on flexible materials. TCPL, one of the two largest converters of paperboard in India, is already servicing this sector using two existing Rotogravure presses with incorporated QuadTech Inspection Systems, and has seen the benefits the 100 percent technology offers.

Mr. Biswadip Naha, Plant Manager, TCPL comments “TCPL has a successful history of product performance and service support with QuadTech, so we specifically chose QuadTech over other possible suppliers. We are now using additional solutions from the QuadTech product portfolio and they are our supplier of choice for color and inspection technologies”. Mr. Naha continues, “Our most recent investment will continue to ensure quality and dependability is maintained while dramatically reducing waste and above all safeguarding our reputation for packaging excellence.”

QuadTech’s complete defect management workflow solution offers printers improved waste reductions and increased savings on returned rolls through detecting defects on virtually any substrate or web width, at any press speed. This allows press operators to quickly identify defects and track them all the way through to finishing, where they can be removed quickly and efficiently. This solution is proven to increase converting process

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efficiency by up to 40 percent—helping printers to manage ever-tightening margins and guarantee quality control of the delivered product.

“We were delighted that TCPL chose to continue working with QuadTech to support their expansion into flexible packaging,” commented Amit Desai, Area Sales Manager for India, QuadTech. “Not only does it clearly acknowledge our technology capabilities but it also demonstrates that as printing industry leaders we help to support significant business growth.”

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Neovation Graphics invests in Lombardi Synchroline 430 VINSAK has installed a Synchroline UV Flexo Press at the Udyog Vihar (Gurugram) based Neovation.

The Label printing & converting industry is growing in leaps and bounds and so is the flexography in Indian packaging market.

VINSAK are pleased to announce the fifth installation of Synchroline in India, with full credit to Lombardi Team for developing such a versatile press. The 8-color fully servo UV press is equipped with movable cold foil, chiller, two die-cutting stations with easy waste, slitter, turn-bar, re-lam, de-lam, sheeter, conveyer and lamination.

Mr. Raman Anand Chahl, Founder & CEONeovation Graphics Pvt. Ltd. added” We have ordered the Synchroline Press to boost our label production capacity. We are a premium packaging producer with a select list of large corporate clients across industry verticals of FMCG, Aviation, Cosmetic & Pharma. The Investment in Synchroline is mainly attributed to its quality control, quick change over, ABS (Air Blade System) for pneumatic adjustment of doctor blade and pre-register system. Also, VINSAK, with its considerable domain knowledge as a service provider played a significant role while purchasing this machine.”

“The Flexo will help Neovation to print jobs on an extensive range of substrates ranging from 12 micron film to 450 GSM boards which will provide an extra edge to us to deliver value-added solutions to our customers.”

Apart from Lombardi Synchroline, VINSAK have installed LSR 330 for finishing of Labels and VINSAK TIJ (Thermal Inkjet System) to print personalized data like Barcodes, text & numbers on Labels.

The installed VINSAK LSR is PLC operated to ensure total reliability and flexibility for each of the operation. It also having optional additional attachments like 100% web inspection system, die-cut station, and bulk waste re-winder. The machine is operated via integrated control panel and run up to speed of 300 meters/minute. The VIS TIJ will be used to print high-definition and high resolution (600*600 DPI) personalized data on diverse substrates. Each print head is disposable and maintenance free having a print width of 12.5 mm controlled by the VINSAK controller.

Mr. Neeraj Sharma, Executive DirectorVINSAK added: “Considering the growing Indian Flexo market and need of the hour to invest into new & advanced print machinery to counter the competition, it’s a very good decision by Neovation to invest in Synchroline, LSR and VINSAK TIJ for a complete printing & converting solution. We wish Neovation will grow in leaps and bounds in the markets that it plans to enter.”

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HP unleashes breakthrough pack ready lamination solution for flexible packaging Demonstrates production of digitally printed, laminated, on-demand pouches at interpack 2017 At interpack 2017, HP Inc. announced commercial availability of HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination, allowing immediate timeto-market for flexible packaging. A pioneering technology, Pack Ready lamination creates high-quality, high-performance laminates for HP Indigo digitally printed flexible packaging without the use of adhesives.

HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination is designed for HP Indigo flexible packaging digital printing on the HP Indigo 20000, 8000 and WS6800 digital presses. It provides strong laminate bond strength with zero curing time for immediate pouch converting, opening new opportunities for digitally printed flexible packaging.

Developed and patented by HP, Pack Ready Lamination was first previewed at drupa 2016 as a proof-of-concept design, and fasttracked into a fully developed commercial solution based on positive partner feedback and demand. The solution includes the HP Indigo Pack Ready Laminator and Pack Ready Film.

“Pack Ready is the next step in the HP digital disruption of printing for flexible packaging, the fastest-growing packaging sector,” said Alon Bar-Shany, HP Indigo general manager, HP Inc. “We are proud to make this solution available to HP Indigo customers to help them maximize the value of HP digital

print, drive brand engagement, shorten time to market, and cut waste and costs.”

HP Inc. also announced the commercial model of the Pack Ready Laminator, optimized for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press. Now commercially designed, it will be manufactured and supplied by Karlville.

Customer beta testing of the laminator is scheduled for this summer. First units are to ship by the end of the year.

At interpack 2017 (Hall 13, Booth 13C93), the commercial Pack Ready Laminator was demonstrated for the first time for production of digitally printed, laminated, on-demand pouches, using HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press printing, Pack Ready Film and a Bosch Form Fill and Seal (FFS) machine.

HP’s patented Pack Ready Film contains a heat active polymer layer that mechanically interlocks with HP’s Indigo ElectroInk once sufficient heat and pressure are applied,

allowing immediate use. HP Indigo Pack Ready Film can comply with key global food packaging safety regulations, under well-defined conditions of use. Pack Ready food contact-grade films are now available from leading global film suppliers, including Polyplex and Polifilm.

HP Indigo Pack Ready Coating enabling high-performance applications HP Indigo Pack Ready Coating is another solution in the HP Indigo Pack Ready ecosystem. HP customers in Europe, including Swiss flexible packaging converter O. KLEINER AG that recently installed a second HP Indigo 20000 digital press, are using the post-print coating solution for highperformance applications in the marketplace such as retort pouches. Commercially released in November 2016, the solution is now extended to support microwavable clear retort pouches.

Various commercial samples created by users of HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination and HP Indigo Pack Ready Coating were on display at HP’s interpack booth.

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It’s two more MPS EB Flexo for Pechatniy Mir Efficiency in shorter label runs results in two more MPS EB flexo presses for the Ukrainian printer set to expand market segments and printing of intricate label designs of printing intricate labels on shorter runs.

The 10 colour press will be equipped with the innovative MPS cross-over unit for easier production of multi-layer labels.

Ruslan Filibok, owner of Pechatniy Mir explains the choice again for MPS: “We are extremely satisfied with the results deliveredby our first MPS EB press. The productivity is outstanding, and even on the shorter runs we are able to achieve maximum results and switch between runs with ease, thanks to the press’ built-in capability to provide fast job change-overs.”

MPS confirms the sale of two additional presses to Ukrainian printer Pechatniy Mir (Print World). Purchased were 9 and 10-colour, 370mm MPS EB label solution presses, and marks the second and third MPS EB press for the Zaporozhye-based company. All three EB presses sales were led through the local MPS agent Polygraph Partner, with the first press purchased at Labelexpo 2015.

A fast-growing printing house in the East of Ukraine, and unique in being the only Ukraine printer to offer both offset and flexo printing, Pechatniy Mir specializes in label printing for food, beverage and household labels. In recent years, the company has experienced an increased demand for wine and spirits labels, a market segment which influenced the investment of two additional EB presses to expand capacity, in addition to the ability

At Pechatniy Mir, printing presses are running 24 hours a day, which sets a high demand on both the machine and operators. Anton Zhukov, MPS Area Sales Manager for this region, explains the inspiration behind the MPS philosophy Operator Focused, Results Driven: “We are convinced that a happy, well-trained operator is motivated to generate maximum results from a printing press.

Therefore, our designs are made through the eyes of an operator, with intuitive, ergonomic, and easy operation. Press operators at Pechatniy Mir quickly learned how to operate their initial EB press and proved its highest performance capability, resulting in the follow-on purchase of two additional presses.”

The EB flexo press, introduced in 2014, features the well-known solid MPS machine construction with self-evident predictable and reliable print quality, high productivity and user-friendly press operation. The EB press features Crisp.Dot Light technology, specially designed for the EB, featuring no gear connection between the impression cylinder and print cylinder; as a result, substrate thickness and print cylinder pressure settings are not affected by gear profiles. Crisp. Dot Light guarantees predictable high-quality label printing, including the printing of vignettes and solids. The EB also features iSet Technology for intelligent pressure settings and iStop Technology for zero waste at roll changes.

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FESPA 2017 is a thrilling success for Mimaki Mimaki recognised with prestigious awards and the company closes first sale of Tiger-1800B

Mimaki, global manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems, has reported its biggest and most successful presence ever at FESPA 2017 with two stands totalling 534 square meters. In addition to interest from visitors in Mimaki’s sign & display graphics, industrial print, 3D printing and digital textile printing, visitors also took FESPA’s theme for the show to heart. The “Dare to print different” theme elicited many discussions about different and interesting applications that are not common in traditional business but for which Mimaki solutions are ideal. This includes printing on innovative and unusual substrates.

Mimaki also received two prestigious awards during the show: • Best Object Printer for the Mimaki UJF-MkII Series; • Best Textile Printer under 100 sq./h for the Mimaki Tx300P-1800 with its dual ink capability.

Mimaki had on display the awardwinningTx300P-1800 and Tx300P-1800B direct-totextile printers, updated to simultaneously load both textile pigment and sublimation dye inks.

Key Notes : > Mimaki’s biggest and most successful presence ever at FESPA. > The “Dare to print different” theme elicited many discussions about different and interesting applications. > Europe introduced Yuji Ikeda as its new Managing Director.

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At the show, Mimaki Europe introduced Yuji Ikeda as its new Managing Director. After spending seven years at Mimaki Europe, Ikeda returned to Japan to take on the role of Senior General Manager of Corporate Planning, where he served for several years before returning to lead Mimaki Europe.

Demonstrating new technologies “We were especially pleased with attendee interest in the technology demonstration of our 3D printer, the Mimaki 3DUJ-P,” says Ronald van den Broek, General Manager Sales at Mimaki Europe. “Based on Mimaki’s advanced UV inkjet technology, the 3DUJ-P offers high definition modelling with a maximum size of 500 x 500 x 300 mm. It is the world’s first truly full-colour modelling solution and supports up to 10 million different colours with the ability to achieve 84% of the FOGRA39L colour gamut with high definition printing.” The Mimaki 3DUJ-P, which also

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updated to simultaneously load both textile pigment and sublimation dye inks. This enables the use of a single printer to print directly on a wide range of textiles without the need to change out ink systems.

This new technology, not possible until now, is a breakthrough that will improve productivity and increase flexibility for these Mimaki textile printers. Digitally printed textile examples ranged from apparel and accessories to home décor. “In the textile market,” van den Broek states, “there is growing demand for shorter run and customised textile products. The Mimaki line of textile printers will enable fashion designers and interior decorators to quickly and cost-effectively meet these needs with very high quality. The printers are also being used for sampling, speeding time to market without breaking the bank.”

Dare to print different Van den Broek also reports that many visitors to the stand were seeking solutions that would enable them to print on natural fibres with solutions like the Tx300P-1800 with textile pigment ink. In addition, visitors were interested in using sublimation printing for Fast Fashion and soft signage. “We also spoke with many companies wishing to repatriate processes they are currently outsourcing to different countries in order to gain more control by bringing them in house,” he comments. “Mimaki’s highly versatile, flexible and affordable solutions offer a pathway to accomplish that goal.”

Spotlight on applications In addition to learning about the Mimaki printers on display, visitors to the Mimaki stand discovered the wide range of applications that Mimaki printers are able to produce. The applications displayed on the booth included printed notebooks, dresses, pillows, shoes …Mimaki aimed to inspire FESPA visitors by showcasing all these possibilities – daring them to “print different.” includes clear ink for stunning effects and a water-soluble support material that can be simply washed away, is expected to be commercially available later this year.

Van den Broek also reports that Mimaki’s new high-speed direct-to-textile Tiger-1800B printerwas also well received. It was the first time that Mimaki showcased the printer with sublimation ink after demonstrating the machine with reactive ink in previous

shows. “In fact,” Van den Broek adds, “textile company Estampados Hermanos Perez located in Mataró, Spain, and supported by Mimaki distributor Digidelta, purchased the printer from the show floor.”

In the Textile Hall, where the high-speed direct-to-textile Tiger-1800B with sublimation ink took centre stage, Mimaki also had on display the award-winningTx300P-1800 and Tx300P-1800B direct-to-textile printers,

Van den Broek concludes, “We are very pleased about the results we achieved at FESPA 2017. It was our most successful edition to date, and the show continues to exceed our expectations every year. It is the perfect opportunity to get in touch with visitors from all over the world and to discuss what Mimaki can do to take their businesses to the next level.”

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HP introduces innovative print technology solutions to top Architects in Pune DesignJet T830 with armor case unveiled at Design Summit 2017

HP Inc. India in association with Architecture + Design – the national journal of architecture organized Design Summit 2017 recently. The event supported by Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Pune chapter was attended by over 150 top architects along with several design experts.

The summit focused on the innovations in architecture design sector and new age design elements. The attendees also witnessed highly interactive sessions by veteran architects Brinda Somaya, Founder, Somaya and Kalappa Consultants and Christopher Benninger, Christopher Charles Benninger Architects. The architectural veterans shared their experiences on the changes in design elements in the last few decades brought about by innovation in technology and printing solutions.

On this occasion, HP Inc. India also showcased their innovative large format print product portfolio and launched HP Designjet T830, a multi-function printer now available with armoured casing. HP Designjet T830’s tough exterior casing makes it a preferred choice for on-site large format printing for the armed forces, disaster management groups, engineering and construction, mining, oil and gas sectors. HP showcased its technical print portfolio for the AEC industry including T-120, T-830 , Z 5600 and PageWide 4000 XL printers.

Speaking on the event, Mr. Devang Karia, Country Manager-Large Format Design,

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PPS-GSB, HP Inc. India, commented, “For the last 25 years, HP has been a pioneer in large format printing and has empowered architects to push the envelope in their craft and support creativity. The latest HP Designjet portfolio which comes with the PageWide technology, is enabling architects to explore new boundaries and usher in a new era of architectural design which will benefit millions of users.”

Present at the summit the leading architect, Ms. Brinda Somaya, Founder, Somaya and Kalappa Consultants, said, “The Architect’s role is that of guardian – he or she is the conscience of the built and un-built environment.”

Highlighting the association Ar. Christopher Charles Benninger, Founder, Christopher Charles Benninger Architects said, “Events like ‘Design Summit’ highlighting smart architecture share new ideas and innovations

within the profession. Architecture plus design is India’s oldest and highly respected journal showcasing the best designs and architectural creative in the sub-continent.”

Elaborating on the association with HP, Mr. Paul, Editor-in-Chief A+D said, “It has been an invigorating experience for us to have associated with HP Large format design to organize Design Summit at Pune, with ‘smart design’ as the broad thematic content for the evening. And who better could have been here to share their thoughts with us but two stalwarts of Indian architecture- Ar. Brinda Somaya from Mumbai and Pune based Ar. Christopher Benninger. The IIA chapter of Pune was as enthusiastic in supporting this event as we were as a magazine to act as a binding force between the professionals and the technological innovation in large format print industry brought by HP. A memorable evening indeed with industry stalwarts & architects.”

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Videojet redefines the future of Continuous Inkjet Technology The new Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet printer provides a smarter way to print with predictability and productivity, helping to drive lower costs over time Using technologies like the industry-first ink build-up sensor, the brand new Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) provides up to eight hours of advanced notice of common potential fault conditions that can impact OEE and uptime. The Videojet 1860 takes full advantage of its built-in predictive capabilities when coupled with the Videojet LifeCycle Advantage (LCA) suite of offerings that include remote support, comprehensive analytics, dashboards for fleet monitoring and real-time email/text alerts to provide enhanced uptime, control and visibility to printer operations. For over 40 years, Videojet has been a global CIJ printing expert, enabling manufacturers to deliver on their goals of increased productivity, traceability and security. The Videojet 1860 is designed to enhance productivity today and evolve as future production needs change.

With the Videojet 1860, performance is achieved through advances in continuous inkjet printing technology integrated with new on-board intelligence and communications abilities. The 1860 utilizes over 50 real-time sensors to continuously monitor 150+ key indicators of printer performance, providing diagnostics, analytics and guidance. This suite of predictive capabilities allows for corrective actions prior to many of the most common events that can cause downtime, driving lower costs and higher productivity.

The Videojet 1860’s revolutionary printhead design features a predictive ink build-up sensor and provides advanced notice of common potential fault conditions. Alert notifications are displayed on the printer and can be sent to a smart device, allowing for pre-emptive corrective action during line changeover or other planned production stoppages. In addition, the Videojet 1860’s fluid system features a make-up reserve tank that can keep the printer in action for at least eight hours under normal operating conditions, even if a supplies refill alert goes un-actioned.

The 45-degree slanted printhead design delivers increased versatility through easy line integration, with more mounting options

providing closer proximity to the product.

The printhead can get as close as 2mm to the product, even in gable top and other angled packaging applications, enabling crisper, higher quality codes. In addition, the 1860 can adapt to a manufacturer’s connectivity needs through simple integration with existing factory systems using industry standard protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Profinet as well as high speed network connections.

The durability, versatility and adaptability of the Videojet 1860 allows it to fit easily on many production lines. Moreover, its intelligent airflow system directs clean, cool air to critical components in the printer, extending the stable operating temperature range from 32°F to 122°F (0-50°C). In addition, the Videojet 1860 is available with an optional IP66 rating without the need for plant supplied positive air, eliminating the need to remove the printer from the line during wash-down.

The VideojetConnect advantage The Videojet 1860 is designed to take full advantage of VideojetConnect, a remote service offering that can provide operators access to the world’s largest service network of coding and marking technical experts at the touch of a finger, and connect the Videojet technician directly to the line for immediate advice and remote problem solving. This allows for real-time corrective action to help deliver increased uptime, and minimizes reliance on in-house maintenance teams.

resulting in a reduction in unplanned downtime by over 80 percent in their coding operation; while a large brewer stated they could get back to the business of brewing rather than maintaining printers due to the Videojet LifeCycle Advantage offerings.”

Videojet SIMPLICiTY interface to eliminate potential user errors Designed with a minimal touch philosophy to help keep operators focused on production and minimize operator interactions, the Videojet 1860 also helps eliminate potential user errors through the advanced Code Assurance capability embedded in the new Videojet SIMPLICiTY interface. Blencowe said, “The customizable tablet-like interface with a simple menu structure and intuitive navigation helps make 1860 operation easy to understand for users across skill levels.

Together with fully automated rule-based intelligent message creation, the SIMPLICiTY interface reduces the opportunity for mistakes that could impact the production line. The 1860 also features built-in wizards and embedded video instructions designed to help minimize operator errors.”

Videojet also applied this minimal touch philosophy to routine maintenance tasks, allowing them to be performed without interrupting production schedules. The new SmartCell service module simplifies routine maintenance with three colour-coded, easyto-replace components that can be changed in minutes, allowing operators to focus on production rather than maintenance.

Anthony Blencowe, Global Business Unit Director at Videojet adds, “The predictive capabilities of the 1860, along with the unique nozzle system, provide a CIJ printer that redefines uptime with enhanced print quality and line speed capabilities. The ability of VideojetConnect Remote Service to help reduce downtime and allow manufacturers to focus on their core production activities can drive significant productivity gains. A leading building materials manufacturer utilized VideojetConnect Remote Service to improve maintenance and cleaning procedures,

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Ricoh showcases glittering future for PSPs with expansive product portfolio at FESPA 2017 Whether it is banners, labels and posters, or ceramic tiles and floor standing display units, Ricoh demonstrated the creative possibilities its large format print production portfolio opens up for Print Service Providers at FESPA 2017, Hamburg, from 8 to 12 May.

Ricoh presented the innovative Khora noadhesive assembly photography box display product from James Cropper. This was also printed on the EFI H1625 and featured images taken on the Ricoh Theta 360 degree camera. Visitors had the opportunity to win their own Ricoh Theta 360 camera in a twice daily competition to create their own mesmerising shots. “Ricoh technology and expertise is capable of helping designers and printers create a wealth of products for strong growth markets,” comments Erwin

Busselot, Business Innovations & Solutions (BIS) Director, Commercial and Industrial Printing, Ricoh Europe.

WAN-IFRA India 2017

Pharmapack 2017

drupa 2020

Date: 12 SEP -17 to 14 SEP-17 Venue: Hotel ITC Grand Chola Chennai

Date: 26 SEP -17 to 28 SEP-17 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Date: 16 JUN -20 to 26 JUN-20 Venue: Dusseldorf Germany

Intelpack 2017

IPEX 2017

Date: 26 SEP -17 to 28 SEP-17 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Date: 31 OCT 17 to 3 NOV 17 Venue: NEC, Birmingham UK

Foodtek 2017

PAMEX 2017

Date: 26 SEP -17 to 28 SEP-17 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Date: 18 DEC-17 to 21 DEC-17 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon Mumbai, Maharashtra

Another popular draw as well was the RicohPro L4160 latex large format printer.

The first latex system to achieve global ColorLogic certification can reproduce accurately a host of metallic finishes. Examples at FESPA ranged from wine, beer and haircare labels to posters and pop up banners. The Pro L4160 also produced Color-Logic swatches and high impact A3 metallic posters in mirror, matt and rainbow finishes.

Visitors’ attention was also caught by the customised, soft feeling and colourfast T shirts and other eye-catching textiles produced live on the stand with direct to garment (DTG) technology. On stand too were Ricoh’s recently launched latest generation industrial inkjet print heads: the Ricoh MH5421F and the Ricoh MH5421MF.

Also on show was the wide variety of applications produced by the EFI H1625 Hybrid UV LED wide format printer. A feature wall will include printed ceramic tiles, 3mm black board, 6mm polystyrene, clear perspex and reflective steel traffic signs. There were floor standing display units displaying ColorLogic swatches. Visitors also saw whiskey and bourbon boxes featuring Color-Logic finishes, as well as pyramid packaging that demonstrated proof of concept and short run production opportunities. They took away Foamex cutout guitars and robots, plus a variety of corrugated coaster-style designs.

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