Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Japan in 2026. For a century, the company has been supporting the development of the printing industry in the Land of the Rising Sun and has established itself among its customers as a reliable partner for innovation, quality, and productivity.

The UKs largest online trade printer, Route 1 Print, has invested in two Speedmaster XL 106-8P from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) with Plate to Unit, LED UV and fully automated Push to Stop technology. The installation forms part of a wider 12 million investment programme. Operating from its 28.000 sq m manufacturing facility in Rotherham, the investment is intended to support growing demand and strengthen Route 1 Prints production capabilities.

GEW, the UK-based UV curing systems manufacturer, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking EOS power and control platform, which rolls out at LOUPE Americas in Chicago this week.

Inkcups announces the launch of its newest laser plate-maker, the Cobalt Pro+. Replacing the Cobalt PRO, Inkcups highest wattage laser available in the Inkcups Cobalt line, the new Cobalt Pro+ is up to 20% faster, enabling users to boost productivity, reduce turnaround times, and take on more work without compromising quality.

Riso Kagaku Corporation (RISO) has announced the launch of the ComColor GN Series, its latest lineup of ultra-high-speed full-color inkjet printers. Tailored for transactional documents (e.g., invoices), manuals, and enveloped mailings via modular options, the series combines RISOs heatless, oil-based pigment ink technology with robust production capabilities to elevate productivity without compromising quality or sustainability.

Walstead CE (Walstead Krakow Sp. z o.o.), the Central European division of the Walstead Group, has closed its point-of-sale (POS) operation in Krakow, Poland. The plant produced digitally printed POS and in-store marketing (IMS) materials.

Europes Leading Board Sports Retailer Leverages Kornit Atlas Max Plus to Bring Apparel Production In-House, Achieving More Than 90% Machine Availability While Enabling Faster Response, Greater Supply Chain Control and Reduced Inventory Risk

Color-Logic has announced that the Dex Imaging LLC demonstration studio in Greensboro, North Carolina, is now certified by Color-Logic for producing its embellishments and metallic colors. As part of the certification process, DEX submitted a Color-Logic test form printed on a Ricoh Pro 7500 digital press using white and CMYK toner on metallic stock.

Esko has been named winner of the Innovation Award in the supplier category at the prestigious FlexoTech Awards 2026, with its CDI Quartz XPS ecosystem recognized for its contribution to advancing the flexographic printing process. The Esko CDI Quartz XPS ecosystem was recognized for combining next-generation imaging, advanced screening, LED exposure and intelligent automation to deliver a new level of quality, consistency and efficiency in flexographic platemaking.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) and Parksons Packaging are marking 25 years of partnership. The company was the first in the region to invest in a digital cutting table from Kongsberg PCS in 2001, playing an important role in demonstrating the value of digital cutting technology to the wider Indian packaging industry.

Metsä Board and author and sustainability creator Kathryn Kellogg, founder of Going Zero Waste, are launching a new campaign to raise awareness of Inboxing. While unboxing, a popular format among influencers, focuses on opening a package and showcasing its contents, Inboxing turns the focus to the design, material and sustainability choices made long before the finished package reaches the consumer.

Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of Japans artience Group, has been honored with the prestigious IFCA Star Award 2026 in the Innovations in Ink category, presented by the Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Association (IFCA). The Award was officially presented at a ceremony held on September 24, 2026, in Mumbai, celebrating outstanding excellence and innovation across the entire packaging value chain.

A clear signal for Augsburg as a business location: The Augsburger Allgemeine newspaper inaugurated its new rotary newspaper press a Koenig & Bauer Commander CL 42 on Monday. Since the projects launch in September 2024, a completely new, state-of-the-art production infrastructure has been created, ranking among the most efficient and advanced systems on the market.