German SMEs are suffering a massive skills and workforce shortage - a fact highlighted by a representative survey among SME decision-makers that the F.A.Z. Institute conducted for Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG).

Jürgen Otto (59) will become the new CEO of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG on July 1, 2024. He succeeds Dr. Ludwin Monz, who will resign from his position as Chairman of the Management Board at his own request and in agreement with the Supervisory Board.

Edale have installed another flexographic press to a long standing existing customer, EVA Enterprise Co. The company have installed an 8 colour, full UV FL3 - 350 into their factory based in Bangkok, Thailand.

They are designed to image plates with four A4 pages and combine high throughput with excellent versatility and environmental performance. The models in this series are scheduled to be launched worldwide in July this year.

Xeikon is set to showcase its latest innovations and cutting-edge solutions. The companys presence at this renowned event underscores its dedication to providing customers with state-of-the-art technology that meets the evolving needs of the printing and packaging industry.

The TrafficJet Print System is a digital print platform designed for printing on reflective sheeting for traffic signs, vehicle marking, and traffic devices. Set to redefine traffic sign production, it offers the advantages of UV printing to sign shops at all production levels.

Heimtextil and Patricia Urquiola, together, provided a glimpse into the highly anticipated design installation to be realized at Heimtextil 2025, reinforcing the special collaboration with the celebrated Spanish architect and designer.

Striving together to accelerate administrative reforms and enhance civil services under a partnership agreement

And the prepress stage is key to delivering on those demands - again, just as it always has been. But the industry now has a next-generation suite of tools to help optimise preflight workflows, turning print challenges into opportunities.

Scodix, the leading provider of digital embellishment solutions, gears up for a triumphant display at drupa as it announces today that two new presses will be launched at the show, the Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD and the Scodix Ultra 6500 SHD.

Rapidly growing IML decoration is expanding in premium packaging. CCL Industries, a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions, will be showcasing its latest In Mold Label innovations at the NPE2024 plastics show in Orlando, USA.

Industry professionals saw the digital hybrid line in operation, with live demonstrations across the day. A range of samples showed the exceptional quality and features available for high-build varnish and digital foiling that make it perfect for inline value-added label printing.

Messe Frankfurt is expanding its portfolio in the USA. LightFair in Las Vegas and New York will be part of the Light + Building brands international network. In future, Messe Frankfurt will be organising the five-day trade fair together with an accompanying conference.