Business News

Heidelberg adjusts earnings forecast for the 20252026 financial year

Based on preliminary figures, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is on track to meet its projected revenue target for the 202526 fiscal year on a currency-adjusted basis. Order intake also continued the trend seen in the final quarters of previous years. In addition, Heidelberg continues to successfully implement the personnel and efficiency measures it has initiated and is achieving its fiscal year targets with regard to operating costs.

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Offset Printing

Traditional Czech Printing Company fronte Minimises Make-Ready Times and Reduces Production Costs

The Czech commercial printing specialist fronte s.r.o. is purposefully upgrading its machinery at the Sezemice site. By installing a new Rapida 106 from Koenig & Bauer, the company is responding to the enormous cost pressure and the growing demands for flexibility in commercial printing. The eight-colour perfecting press provides fronte with exactly the technology to massively accelerate job changes and ensure profitability for every single order, from magazines to catalogues.

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Pressroom

IST METZ presents innovative UV and LED curing technologies at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, IST METZ will be presenting a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge UV and LED curing systems in Hall 8, Stand B48, at the PrintCity joint stand. The focus is on energy-efficient technologies, maximum process stability and intelligent analysis tools that reduce energy consumption whilst ensuring consistently high quality, even as demands increase.

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Textile Printing

Kornit unveils Atlas MATRIX at Konnections 2026

Kornit Digital Ltd. unveiled its Atlas MATRIX at Konnections 2026, redefining apparel production in the on-demand era. Atlas MATRIX is the first unified digital production system designed to deliver true demand-driven manufacturing with complete flexibility across cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics, with no compromise on quality, durability, or efficiency.

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Workflow

Kornit Digital Acquires PrintFactory

Kornit Digital Ltd. today announced its acquisition of PrintFactory, a global Netherlands-based technology leader of cloud-native workflow, color management and production automation software. The acquisition represents a strategic step in Kornits mission to accelerate the digital transformation of the global fashion and textile industry.

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Prepress

callas software puts pdfToolbox 17 at the centre of its show presence at Fespa

callas software will be exhibiting at FESPA Global Print Expo for the first time. Visitors to Europes leading trade fair for the printing and signage industry will have the opportunity to discover version 17 of pdfToolbox, callas softwares flagship product, at stand B120 in hall 3. FESPA will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona in Spain. Over 550 exhibitors and more than 14,000 international visitors are expected.

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Packaging

UPM and Felix Schoeller introduce customizable, fibre-based solution for flexible food packaging

UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller have developed a customizable recyclable barrier solution designed specifically for flexible food packaging, such as chocolate and snack bars. In response to the growing demand for recyclable packaging, this food-safe, fibre-based solution supports the packaging industrys transition toward upcoming recyclability requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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