PRINTING United Alliance is proud to announce that the 2026 Pinnacle Awards program is now open for submissions through April 10, 2026.

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).

Founded in 1994, Druk24h is the only print company in Poland operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has invested in Fujifilms Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria XMF PressReady.

FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and two new additions, Corrugated and Textile, will welcome over 500 new and returning exhibitors from over 40 countries, bringing together the global speciality print community to experience innovation, insight and practical solutions across print, signage, personalisation, corrugated packaging and textile production and wrapping (19 22 May 2026, Fira de Barcelona, Spain).

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.

From May 7 to 13, 2026, EyeC GmbH will present the new Proofiler Graphic Connect as a key innovation for prepress at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. At booth D01 in Hall 11, visitors can explore the latest generation of cloud- based artwork proofreading software, along with a comprehensive portfolio of inline and offline inspection systems.

Innovative software integrates seamlessly with SAP, providing a user-friendly interface that combines color and physical testing in one platform

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

Edale has appointed Brendan Martin as Senior Marketing Manager, further strengthening its commercial leadership team as the business builds momentum into 2026.

ECO3 announces a global price increase for its offset printing plates and chemicals, effective March 1. The decision follows the continued rise in the cost of aluminum - the key component of offset plates - as well as the increasing cost of all aluminum-related treatments and processes.

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.