BST, the specialist for quality assurance systems for web converting processes, is unleashing a veritable firework display of innovations at drupa to help manufacturers make their production processes more efficient, sustainable and reliable. In line with the BST campaign 'FOR YOU', the focus of all innovations is on the user, who benefits in two ways: streamlined, intuitive operation and perfect print results with minimal waste.

Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI), a leader in cutting-edge LED technology, proudly emphasizes the exceptional performance and reliability of its flagship product, the LumiBlazeR LED illuminator. Recent comparative measurements and analyses against competitor offerings have reaffirmed the LumiBlazeR's superior intensity and reliability, solidifying its position as the industry's top choice for high brightness pattern projectors.

It has been eight (8) years since the last drupa, and you can expect many new technologies as well as a peek into the future of the industry at this world’s largest printing trade show.
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development and subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Corporation, today reported that the company is well into its drupa preparations to ensure that its exhibit in Hall 8b, Stand A13, is a prime destination for anyone participating in the flexographic industry, from brand owners and repro houses to flexographic printing operations.

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer have jointly developed a new type of packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies. Traditional plastic laminated packaging paper has been replaced with an innovative paper solution, which is easier to recycle and does not compromise the protection it provides the rice pies inside. The award-winning packaging has been recognized in the WorldStar, ScanStar and New Wood competitions and can already be found in the chill food aisles of Finnish supermarkets. Rice Pies are a traditional snack eaten throughout Finland, with a thin rye – or in this case oat – crust and rice porridge filling.

An optimal paper solution for its versatility, strength and excellent printability in food packaging applications without barrier requirements
Metalvac FP is Lecta’s metallized paper designed for flexible packaging applications that do not require any specific barrier properties, suitable for final applications like chocolate and ice cream cone wrappers as well as other food packaging applications without barrier requirements.

DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions is implementing up to 7% price increase on selected Cyrel® plates, Cyrel® Round photopolymer sleeves and Cyrel® Flexosol-i washout solvent starting from April 15th, 2024.

Stratum Plastika Mesojedec, based in Slovenia, is one of the largest manufacturers of packaging materials. The company has invested in Sun Chemical’s SunStrato® AquaLam Gen2 ink series using AquaLam Gen2 water-based inks for seven colour Extended Colour Gamut (ECG) printing.
The ink series is used to print high-quality laminated packaging on Stratum’s newly installed Uteco ONYX XS press, combined with state-of-the-art printing plates from Compress and advanced anilox from Sandon Global, enabling them to print on a wide range of OPP and PET substrates. Significant investment has been made by the company, including a water distillation unit aiding them with their water returns and proving their focus on making this solvent-free technology work.

Sun Chemical today announced the launch of Xennia Jade, a pigment ink that meets the escalating demands of the direct-to-film (DTF) market. The solution has been specifically designed to address key challenges faced by DTF users within this market, providing a high-quality, stable, and reliable ink set for seamless daily, weekly, and monthly production.

Extended range of high-performance soft signage materials with recycled yarn is part of wider Sustainability Manifesto launched at the show.

Berger Textiles, a leading global supplier of textiles for wide format digital printing, interior decor and apparel, is unveiling EVO, an extended range of GRS-certified[1] textiles covering all Soft Signage applications as part of its wider Sustainability Manifesto, at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 (RAI Amsterdam, 19-22 March 2024).

Eight Renchtal businesses and restaurants join campaign community
Participants of the promotional campaign use joint rear-side printing of their logos on Blue4est®
till paper to advertise for a green Renchtal
Koehler Paper’s Blue4est® thermal paper is highly valued in the Renchtal due to its recyclability

Koehler Paper to Increase Prices for Thermal Paper Globally by 8%, Effective April 1st

New “Disney Lorcana” trading card game enters the market
Playing card board from Koehler Paper sets quality benchmark
playing card board impresses with its ideal processing properties
From board games and cards to puzzles—tabletop games are enjoying a renais‐ sance. Family business Ravensburger sells them all over the world and relies on high‐quality playing card board from global market leader Koehler Paper for its games, including its new trading card game “Disney Lorcana”. The long‐established brand Ravensburger is connected to family‐run enterprise Koehler Paper through a partnership of more than 60 years.