IST INTECH Ltd today announced the retirement of Jason Smith, former Director and Chief Technology Officer, who stepped down from the business at the end of December 2025 after more than 22 years of distinguished service.

SunDance, an award-winning print, packaging, and direct mail manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, is set to install a Versafire LV and POLAR N 137 PLUS from HEIDELBERG early this year. The new five-color digital press and high-speed cutter will boost speed and reliability, reduce workflow bottlenecks, and increase capacity and substrate versatility to support rising demand across SunDances business units.

With VACUDEST, H2O GmbH will celebrate a major anniversary in 2026: The brand was registered 40 years ago today, the vacuum distillation system is an indispensable and efficient solution for treating process and rinse water in industry. The motto 40 years of turning wastewater into value sums up the companys commitment to conserving resources, reducing costs, and measurably improving quality.

Artelito S.p.A., a renowned Italian commercial and packagingfolding carton printer, has once again invested in an automated CTP solution from Kodak. The Castelraimondo-based company has opted for a KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter with a Single Cassette Unit (SCU).

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) offers customers a complete solution portfolio for industrial digital printing that covers the growing requirements for quality, productivity, customization, and availability in commercial and label printing. The companys portfolio ranges from toner solutions and inkjet systems for commercial printing to in-house inkjet digital label printing innovations that are utilized in digital printing systems from Gallus.

Mutoh Europe announces the launch of its new 641625mm Eco-Solvent printer XpertJet 1641SR Pro II. The new model combines Mutohs latest AccuFine HD Pro print head with the innovative i-Screen EX System and uses MS51 inks, delivering top-class productivity of up to 17.6 m2h and exceptional image quality.

Mimakis textile pigment transfer printing system, TRAPIS, is able to print on a diverse range of fabrics - unlike traditional processes - including natural fibres and synthetic fabrics. The full solution will be shown on Mimakis booth (Hall 3.0 Stand A97), as the company returns to Heimtextil to showcase its advancements in sustainable, high quality and efficient textile printing.

callas software announces the launch of a certification program for its software. The program allows experts to certify their knowledge of the callas products. It also enables resellers and integrators to demonstrate that they work with certified callas experts and have strong in-house expertise in building automated PDF workflows for customers.

New Automated Calibration Tool delivers unmatched precision and consistency in FLEXCEL plate production . Miraclon today announces the release of FLEXCEL NX Central 3.0, the latest evolution of its centralized software hub for FLEXCEL plate production.

New solution delivers clean, consistent perforation on substrates up to 18-point, supporting the next generation of inkjet applications

Global materials expert Andrew Dent brings a curated selection of sustainable plastics, pulped fibres, and cutting-edge designs to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, showing how smarter material choices can reduce waste, improve performance, and transform the products we use every day.

An innovative display created by Adara Pakkaus for Fazer Aito oat drink has been recognised with a highly regarded WorldStar packaging award. The awarded display uses Metsä Boards coated MetsäBoard Pro WKL white kraftliner.

Through this collaboration with UNESCO, WAN-IFRA provides practical, high-impact training for news executives and editorial operations, helping news organisations make journalisms processes more visible, audience engagement more meaningful, and public trust more substantial.