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World’s first Jetfire digital printing systems from Heidelberg go to customers in Switzerland and Germany
“Hopp Schwiiz, hopp!” (“Go Switzerland, go!”) is a chant well known to soccer fans around the world. It is also fitting for Swiss company Gremper AG as the world’s first user of a Jetfire 50 from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The new industrial inkjet system is set to start operating at Gremper from the end of March. It will be used particularly for high-quality print runs, often involving personalized products. The company is also commissioning a latest-generation Speedmaster XL 106-8-P+L, leading to an overall capacity expansion in a hybrid production environment.
Emtec Electronic strengthens its business in North America
The German company emtec Electronic GmbH has decided to strengthen its business in North America (including the USA and Canada) and go its own way. In order to be as flexible as possible in the North American market, the company has opted for direct sales.
UPM Raflatac continues its collaboration with WWF Poland
UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland have renewed their contract to build a smarter future beyond fossils together. During the new three-year contract period the collaboration will focus on enabling the development of circular economy and promoting privately protected areas, especially wetlands in Poland. The three-year contract will also involve UPM Raflatac's internal and external stakeholders to increase engagement and support for these two important initiatives given the challenges we are facing today.
Precision meets efficiency: manroland Goss completes press relocation for NPG Druckhaus in record time
In just six months, manroland Goss, leading supplier of web offset printing solutions, has successfully completed the complex relocation of a Colorman newspaper printing press from Crailsheim to Ulm. The challenge: to dismantle and transport a complete printing system in record time, putting it back into operation at the new location. Thanks to precise planning, an experienced team and close cooperation with NPG Druckhaus, production of the daily newspapers was able to start on time.
Comexi Offset CI Evolution: New sale in Germany
Comexi, global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, and Ellerhold, a company specializing in the production of advertising, labels, and packaging materials for a wide range of applications, have signed an acquisition agreement for an Offset CI printing press. The use of Comexi's offset central impression printing technology and EB (Electron Beam) curing system will allow Ellerhold to improve its efficiency while providing the highest level of printing quality.
Nautilus® ProCycle: Mondi expands its premium recycled portfolio
Mondi's Nautilus® ProCycle, a high-quality paper made from 100% post-consumer waste for demanding print applications, demonstrates that sustainability and excellence can go hand in hand. Mondi has expanded the Nautilus® ProCycle portfolio by including grammages between 100 and 300 g/m2 for folio and 100 and 120 g/m2 in reel format. The paper meets the highest ecological standards, which are reflected in relevant certifications such as Cradle to Cradle® Bronze, Blue Angel, FSC™ and EU Ecolabel. This enables companies to contribute to the circular economy, conserving natural resources and promoting sustainability.
Hunkeler Innovationdays
Müller Martini at HID 2025
At Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, which will take place in Lucerne from February 24 to 27, 2025, Müller Martini and Hunkeler will present exciting solutions that harness the full potential of digital printing. In this inspiring environment, trade visitors will learn about innovative approaches that will revolutionize their production processes.
Valmet to supply modernization of a heating plant for ŠKO-Energo, s.r.o., Czech Republic
Valmet is to supply the modernization of ŠKO-Energo’s heating plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The project includes converting the two existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers from coal to biomass and delivering a new bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler. The order also includes a flue gas cleaning system for the new boiler and modifications to the flue gas cleaning systems of the upgraded boilers. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Recycled paper redefined: Lessebo Recycled 1.3 boasts ultra-low CO2 emissions
Lessebo Paper is proud to unveil its latest environmental figures for Lessebo Recycled 1.3, a premium recycled paper quality launched to meet the highest standards of sustainability. With carbon emissions as low as 7.81 kg CO2 per ton of paper, measured according to the Paper Profile standard, this product boasts one of the lowest carbon footprints in the paper industry.
Andritz acquires recycling technology specialist ATN Engineering
International technology group Andritz has acquired ATN Engineering B.V., a Dutch company specializing in advanced recycling technologies. This strategic acquisition strengthens Andritz’s position in recycling solutions by adding ATN’s state-of-the-art degassing and de-oiling systems to its portfolio.
Drewsen Spezialpapiere acquires Portals Papers Ltd
The German manufacturer of security papers, Drewsen Spezialpapiere, has acquired Portals Papers, a renowned British producer of high-security papers, passport papers and identity documents. This strategic acquisition unites the expertise of two specialized specialists, offering the market an unparalleled range of knowledge and capabilities. In an age where counterfeit products can be created and disseminated with increasing ease, the merger of Drewsen and Portals marks a pivotal development. Together, they offer an exceptionally broad range of security features for paper solutions, ensuring diverse and even the highest levels of counterfeit protection.
SecureCert: G&D introduces new feature for mission-critical infrastructures
The German KVM manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) presents SecureCert, a new security feature for its KVM-over-IP systems. This new feature meets the most stringent security requirements and enables use in mission-critical environments. SecureCert ensures adherence to the important security standards FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria and DoDIN APL, thus protecting data and IT infrastructures in particularly sensitive areas such as government institutions or other security-critical areas.
