A combination of new BOBST visionary technologies will bring unparalleled levels of automation and digital transformation to folding carton converters seeking greater agility and efficiency in die-cutting operations.

RAP Spiderweb has taken on a new Komori GL29 four-colour plus coater, a purchase funded by Close Brothers Asset Finance using the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

Longtime Nilpeter partner, Macfarlane Labels, has invested in a 10-colour Nilpeter FA-17 to meet increasing workloads within the company’s regular product offerings. The new press joins a fleet of five other Nilpeter presses at Macfarlane.

The Titan-Polymer plant based in the Pskov region of Russia has purchased two EXPERT K5 2900 mm vacuum metallizers which will be installed at their BOPET production facility. Both machines incorporate the latest BOBST technologies namely high speed metallization and a large 700 mm diameter coating drum. One of the machines is equipped with the BOBST AlOx process for production of transparent high barrier films.

The judges for this year’s Global Flexo Innovation Awards, hosted by Miraclon, have been announced. The panel comprises eight flexo industry influencers and technical experts who bring vast experience from every segment of the flexographic value chain. Each judge’s area of expertise offers a unique take on the judging criteria, which will mark each entrant against their show-stopping creativity, transition to flexo from another print process, print production workflow efficiency and commitment to sustainable print.

The Walstead Leykam Tiskarna d.o.o. printing company in Hoče-Maribor invests in new press automation of Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC). The Dutch specialist in measuring and control equipment for the printing industry supplies a new mRC-3D system for cut-off control and an IDS-3D system for colour control to modernise an existing press. At the print company itself, they speak of an 'anti-aging programme' for the press.

Rapida 76 boosts sheetfed offset press fleet

Rapida sheetfed offset technology valued for ist high productivity
Production focus: folding box production

Customer receives machine, software, consumables, service and consulting from a single source
Challenging market environment in the UK increases attractiveness of the subscription offer additionally

Founded in 1976, JANO Printing & Mailworks provides an array of premium quality printing services. With capabilities that include offset, digital and large format printing along with mailing and fulfillment, color consistency is a vital component in their operation as they cater to advertising agencies, universities, corporations, and healthcare companies. Seeking to be on the cutting edge of quality and performance within the industry, in December 2019, JANO installed the Lithec LithoFlash Inline Color Control system to their Heidelberg XL press at its printing plant in Ventura, CA.

25” x 38” Format and ASAP (Automated Smart Assist Printing) System

RMGT, manufacturer of the leading 8-up sheetfed offset press in North America, has announced the launch of the RMGT 970 offset press. The 970 is the newest member to the RMGT 9 Series family of presses that boasts over 80 new installations in North America over the last 6 years. This game changing new press further consolidates RMGT’s strength in the 8-up market sector that was created in 2005 with the introduction of the Ryobi 920 press. The new 8-UP+ (25” x 38”) RMGT 970 was set to debut as part of RMGT’s Assisting Your Potential drupa exhibition along with significant enhancements to the RMGT 10 Series press capabilities.

A new exclusive partnership for the Americas between BOBST and FLEXO SOLUTIONS is proving popular with clients. Since it was announced in May 2019, BOBST’s clients in the folding carton and corrugated industries have had access to a wider range of tooling storage and automated printing plate washing machinery.

In reaction to the good results achieved with the existing press automation solution of Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC), the printing company Gmähle Scheel Print Medien has now upgraded to mRC-3D. Gmähle Scheel Print Media is part of the Wurzel Medien Gruppe, a full service provider that delivers solutions for all media. The upgrade is for their web offset division in Schwabisch Hall.