Printing United Expo 2026 Concludes in Las Vegas with Strong Global Attendance and Industry-Wide Momentum

Printing United Expo 2026, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, concluded today following three dynamic days at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Preliminary results point to another highly successful gathering of the global printing community with 27,000 registered attendees from 100 countries and 850+ exhibitors spanning approximately one million square feet of show floor space. Printing United Expo will return next year in Las Vegas from September 14-16, 2027.

Fujifilm Business Innovation Announces Optimization of Production and Sales Structure for Printing Plate Materials

Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp. (President, Representative Director: Naoki Hama) today announced that it will optimize and reorganize its production and sales structure for printing plate materials as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its Graphic Communications business. As part of this initiative, Fujifilm Business Innovation will transfer its production, sales, and related business functions for printing plate materials (excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico) to Huangshan Jinruitai Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliates, a leading producer for printing plate materials based in China and a long-standing business partner of Fujifilm in this field.

Koenig & Bauer Welcomes Young Professionals for the Start of the Apprenticeship Year

With the start of the new apprenticeship year, Koenig & Bauer is once again setting important tracks for the future. The international company welcomes its new apprentices across its various Group locations. Despite a deliberately adjusted and focused demand for apprenticeship places, the printing press manufacturer underlines its unchanged stance: the sustainable training and development of young people is and remains the core of its strategy for securing skilled staff and driving innovation.

Heidelberg invests in training

With the start of the new training year on September 1, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is welcoming 80 new apprentices and dual-track students across Germany. The challenging training program at Heidelberg supports strategic growth in the core businesss high-growth areas, namely, packaging and digital printing, as well as the development of new business units within Heidelberg Advanced Technologies. These units target exciting future markets such as security, energy, electric mobility, and automation.

SHIFT 2026: Heidelberg showcases the future of the printing industry through use of AI and digital printing

Following last years successful premiere, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is once again inviting the international printing industry to SHIFT 2026. The two-day event will take place on October 6, 2026, at halle02 in the city of Heidelberg, and on October 7, 2026, at Heidelbergs Home of Print in Wiesloch-Walldorf.