World Book & Copyright Day celebrated for the 15th year - Gothenburg – April 23, 2010
UNESCO’s initiative to promote books and education - World Book & Copyright Day -
is being celebrated, according to tradition on April 23, for the 15th time. The importance of books to young people and also for fighting poverty with the help of education is being prioritised in this year’s celebration. Arctic Paper is observing this year’s World Book & Copyright Day for the sixth year through a series of local activities in the company’s various markets. Read More
Kodak launches new Flexo system - 28-04-2010
The development of flexographic plate production systems has seen flexography go from being a poor relation in print to one of the leaders. Systems are available for digital platemaking, for plates without the need for the harmful solvents and systems which combine the best of both. However, the greatest developments have been made in the area of plate quality and plate production speed. Read More
Antalis continues with CTP success - 28-04-2010
Antalis has been on a drive to assist as many customers as possible to make the transition to computer-to-plate. This is due to the fact that worldwide the volume of lithographic film in use is on the decline and existing film prices are continually rising. Read More
Going like a Boeing With CTP and Flexo - 28-04-2010
For many years Antalis has been the leading supplier of flexographic systems and plates in the South African market. This sector of the market has numerous developments in recent years with local customers accepting the latest technology and reaping the benefits.
Digital flexographic systems have become an important part of the Antalis portfolio. In the middle of last year, the man responsible for the flexo sector of the Antalis product portfolio – Mike Wilkins - retired after many years of dedicated service. What was needed was someone who could take on the portfolio and continue the success Mike had achieved. Read More
Tera's GNPortal Handles Workflow Management for Large Italian Publisher, RCS - 28-04-2010
MILAN, Italy - In a striking success that will help RCS Media Group of Italy - one of Europe's biggest publishing empires - keep an ambitious multi-media growth plan on track, Tera Digital Publishing has supplied a key software component that will act as a unique central data handling point for all incoming text, images, video and audio for RCS newspaper, magazine and web operations in the country. Read More
EFI to Feature Next-Generation Superwide and Wide-Format UV Printers at ISA International Sign Expo - 28-04-2010
Company will focus on enhancing productivity, quality and versatility with new VUTEk and Rastek superwide and wide-format printers.
Zaventem, Belgium - 8 April, 2010 - EFI™ today announced that it will be displaying a comprehensive portfolio of digital UV printing products - including the VUTEk® GS3200 with a new MediaMaster automatic media handling system, the GS5000r and the new high-productivity QS3250r UV roll-to-roll superwide printers, the new, versatile Rastek™ T1000 and the H650 wide-format UV printers, and the Jetrion™ 4830 digital label press - in booth #2420 at the ISA International Sign Expo, April 8-10, 2010 in Orlando. Read More
Antalis wins Kodak Distributor award
Antalis South Africa Pty(ltd) has won the Kodak CTP Workflow Distributor of the Year Award. The award was presented at a glittering ceremony held at the La Valette Hall on the island of Malta in front of an audience of 650 Kodak partners from around the world. Read More
Hahnemühle Green Initiatives Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH celebrated its 425 anniversary this year, making it one of
the world's oldest continuously trading paper mill. Throughout its history, Hahnemühle has been uniquely sensitive to
environmental issues in an industry that is notorious for its exploitation of the natural world. Today Hahnemühle continues to
lead with its sustainable production processes Read More
Invercote is now certified compostable
SOME of the Invercote product family from Iggesund is now certified compostable according to the European standard EN 13432. The certification means that Invercote possesses documented biodegradability in both industrial and household composting. Read More