Asia

Three Rapida 105s for Chinese book printer

2008-11-17T03:00:00+01:00

Chinese commercial and book printer Beijing Jiaxindaxin Art Printing has placed an order with KBA for three Rapida 105 B1 presses. The contract for one five-colour and two four-colour versions was signed by Chen Yaqin, company chairman and Albrecht Bolza-Schünemann, president of KBA in Beijing.

Indonesian newspaper invests in Goss colour press

2008-11-16T03:00:00+01:00

The Bali Post, an Indonesian language newspaper has invested in a new Goss Community SSC press in order to provide additional colour capacity, transforming the 20-page title from a 60 per cent black and white publication to a full colour title.

Nilpeter joint venture at India Label Show

2008-11-15T03:00:00+01:00

At next month’s India Label Show in New Delhi, Nilpeter A/S and Proteck Machinery will introduce the newly formed joint venture company, Nilpeter India. The companies say through the joint venture they expect to introduce a locally produced press to the Indian market early 2009.

EskoArtwork to target signs and displays at Fespa

2008-11-14T03:00:00+01:00

EskoArtwork says it will demonstrate its expanded offering of applications for signs and displays at this month’s Fespa World Expo Asia Pacific 2008. The company’s demonstrations will include SignUp, its nesting workflow application for digital sign production.

Tharstern India celebrate 1st anniversary

2008-11-13T03:00:00+01:00

Print management information solutions company Tharstern International has announced the first anniversary of its operations in India. Tharstern says it marked the occasion by hosting a road-show, which was attended by over 70 printers who were keen to hear of the benefits an MIS could bring to their businesses.

SMC packaging group sees jump in profits

2008-11-12T03:00:00+01:00

Filipino based multinational San Miguel Corporation has recently announced a consolidated net income of P20.9bn, nearly 200 per cent higher than the same period last year. The company’s packaging business, Yamamura Packaging also reported a substantial jump in profits from last year.

Martin Automatic to showcase MBS splicer at Indian show

2008-11-11T13:00:00+01:00

Martin Automatic will be exhibiting one of its leading MBS splicers at the forthcoming India Label Show in New Delhi.

Digitally produced world record jigsaw at Fespa expo

2008-11-10T03:00:00+01:00

Fespa will create the world’s largest digitally produced jigsaw puzzle at the Fespa World Expo Asia-Pacific 2008, in collaboration with the Thailand Exhibition and Convention Bureau (TCEB) and digital wide format specialists Fujifilm Sericol, Industrial Cutting Services (ICS), Zünd and Halifax Vogel.

APP mill’s green efforts recognised by UN

2008-11-09T03:00:00+01:00

At a recent conference hosted by the United Nations and the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency, Tjiwi Kimia, the Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) mill in East Java received two of the ten awards given to private companies and local government agencies for having made noteworthy contributions toward achieving Indonesia’s MDGs.

Market discussions and new technologies at Indian label show

2008-11-08T13:00:00+01:00

Organisers of the 2008 India Label show say visitors will see entire workflow systems in action, discover new ways to improve the quality of labels, secure new business and increase profits.

New microwavable packaging launched in Japan

2008-11-07T13:00:00+01:00

Graphic Packaging International has partnered with Japanese packager Tokan Kogyo Co, to launch a microwavable tray consisting of aluminium foil patterns laminated to a paperboard base, which is designed to more effectively heat products.

India wide format inkjet market evolving: Fujifilm Dimatix

2008-11-06T03:00:00+01:00

Demand in India for wide format inkjet printers is evolving from relying on low-cost products to displaying a growing appetite for value priced performance and productivity, according to Fujifilm Dimatix.

Xaar printhead used for LCD screen manufacturing

2008-11-05T03:00:00+01:00

Inkjet printing technology group Xaar has announced that its Japanese customer, Nakan Corporation has launched a new printing machine incorporating Xaar 1001 printheads for use in LCD screen manufacturing.

Gloom deepens as Heidelberg chops 2,500 jobs

2008-11-04T13:00:00+01:00

The world’s biggest press manufacturer Heidelberg is shedding some 2,500 staff as part of a cost cutting plan aimed at saving Euro200m a year, with the company also asking its German manufacturing staff to work shorter hours from this month onwards in a bid to stem losses.

PrintCity alliance launches ultra wide web project

2008-11-03T13:00:00+01:00

PrintCity is starting a new research project, focusing on the practicalities of ultra wide web offset (UWWO). The project will analyse technical parameters, economics and best practice knowledge, to support customer interest in investigating UWWO production systems for heatset printing.

Pragati takes home Sappi award for second time

2008-11-02T03:00:00+01:00

Indian printer Pragati Offset has taken out the Sappi international printer of the year 2008 award for its calendar entry in the category printer own promotion. This is the second time Pragati has taken home the coveted elephant trophy, with its previous win in 2006.

HP to launch new solutions at Fespa

2008-11-01T03:00:00+01:00

HP has announced its participation at the upcoming Fespa World Expo Asia Pacific this year, which the company says will set the stage to launch its latest super wide format printing solutions.

Medical packager to build plant in China

2008-10-31T13:00:00+01:00

Perfecseal, manufacturer of medical device and pharmaceutical packaging has announced plans to begin operations in China by constructing a new plant in Suzhou, which is expected to begin in November.

Avery makes bold expansion moves in Japan

2008-10-30T03:00:00+01:00

Avery Dennison, self−adhesive solutions supplier for label materials has opened its first distribution centre in Japan, which the company claims will enable it to expand its business in Japan. The company has also established a Japan headquarters office in Tokyo and appointed a general manager of Japan.

Stork Prints showcases solutions at Indian expo

2008-10-29T13:00:00+01:00

Printing consumables supplier Stork Prints says its demonstrations at this month’s India Labelshow exhibition showed investment in rotary screen printing technology is possible for a fast return on investment.

Indian packager snapped up by US giant

2008-10-28T13:00:00+01:00

Indian-based corrugated box manufacturer Wadco Packaging has sold 51 per cent of its equity stake to US packaging giant Meadwestvaco (MWV), with the joint venture expected to bring value-added packaging to local Indian farmers by improving preservation of produce during transport.

Second knowledge camp for upcoming print media managers

2008-10-27T03:00:00+01:00

Heidelberg’s Print Media Academy has announced its next generation camp designed for international young managers, which will take place in Hong Kong from December 8. Heidelberg says participants will have the possibility to broaden their knowledge of personal managerial skills and exchange experiences as well as strategies for success.

Omet showcases latest label printers at expo

2008-10-26T13:00:00+01:00

At the recent Labelexpo in Chicago, Italian manufacturer, Omet showcased its new X-Flex label press, which the company claims with its short web path reduces set up time while achieving low substrate waste.

Massive acquisition for Japanese beverage giant

2008-10-25T13:00:00+01:00

Japanese beverage giant Suntory is set to buy Frucor, the beverage subsidiary of French company Groupe Danone, based in New Zealand and Australia for more than $1bn.

Two Mimaki printers take SGIA awards

2008-10-24T03:00:00+01:00

Japanese printer manufacturer Mimaki Enginering has announced its JF-1631, UV-curable inkjet printer and GP-604D, Direct garment inkjet printer have been awarded product of the year at SGIA by the Digital Printing and Imaging Association (DPI).

New Toyo to buy Anzpac in $60m deal

2008-10-23T13:00:00+01:00

Sydney based printed folding carton manufacturer Anzpac, a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco Australia (BATA), is set to be acquired by Singapore based packaging company New Toyo International Holdings for $60m.

Heidelberg scoops awards in Japan

2008-10-22T13:00:00+01:00

Heidelberg won three awards in the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organisation’s Good Design Award 2008.

APP awarded among best exporters in Indonesia

2008-10-21T03:00:00+01:00

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has received two Primaniyarta Awards, which are given to Indonesian exporters who have made outstanding achievements and contributions to increasing Indonesia’s non-oil and nongas exports.

KBA promotes inline finishing in Asia

2008-10-20T03:00:00+01:00

In September KBA took to the road in China and held a technology forum in Malaysia to promote and demonstrate new trends in inline finishing along with new sheetfed products and processes unveiled at Drupa.