Packaging printers are turning in increasing numbers to UV sheetfed, manufacturers’ alliance PrintCity outlines the options and the costs involved

The image coming out of the wide format inkjet printer may seem the same but as the saying goes, there are many ways to skin a cat, Wayne Robinson looks at the different technologies 

Press manufacturer manroland together with partner companies is expediting nanotechnological applications in the field of printing. The company says these research approaches have the ability to make UV printing more attractive.

Press manufacturer manroland together with partner companies is expediting nanotechnological applications in the field of printing. The company says these research approaches have the ability to make UV printing more attractive.

Press manufacturer manroland together with partner companies is expediting nanotechnological applications in the field of printing. The company says these research approaches have the ability to make UV printing more attractive.

International ink manufacturer Siegwerk has appointed Ralf Hildenbrand as the new head of the company's Asia operations and has also announced that the former Siegwerk Region Asia/Pacific will now be named Siegwerk Asia.

Beverley Main has seen people who are so bitter as a result of poorly managed redundancies that they’re almost unemployable, while others who’ve been managed well have found it offers a great opportunity to make positive changes in their lives. The issues around redundancy need careful consideration

Toyo Ink has signed an exclusive agreement with Heidelberg which will see the press giant become Toyo’s exclusive distributor in SA and WA.

If ink drying is the worst enemy of productivity, then Cyber appeals as productivity’s new best friend. Auckland printer PDQ Print recently installed ink dryers from Cyber intoits Ryobi press with excellent results

Toyo Ink has signed an exclusive agreement with Heidelberg which will see the press giant become Toyo’s exclusive distributor in SA and WA.

EFI has released the QS Series 2 of UV Ink, for use in the company’s QS2000 and QS3200 superwide format printers. The company says the new ink enhances quality and durability and will enable an expanded list of substrates as new materials are tested.

Distinguished ink and coatings supplier DIC celebrated its 60 year anniversary at an event in Sydney last week, which was attended by more than 130 guests including DIC personnel and well known industry identities.

Japanese manufacturer Mimaki Engineering has introduced a new ink supply for its series of JV5 and JV33 large and superwide format inkjet printers. The company says the new 2 litre system enables a saving in ink costs of up to 40 per cent in comparison to traditional 440cc ink cartridges.

Fujifilm Dimatix announced this week that Rex-Tone Industries, India’s first digital ink manufacturer, has achieved approved ink status for its new solvent-based Aqua Tint V ink.

Packaging and printing supplier Flint Group has announced a joint venture with inks and specialty coatings supplier Lindgens Metal Decorating Coatings & Inks comprising of Flint Group’s metal decorating inks business in Australia and New Zealand.

Stamping foil manufacturer Kurz and printing ink manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin have announced a partnership to produce a package for cold foil transfer in UV-sheet fed offset printing.

Packaging and printing supplier Flint Group has announced a joint venture with inks and specialty coatings supplier Lindgens Metal Decorating Coatings & Inks comprising of Flint Group’s metal decorating inks business in Australia and New Zealand.

Stamping foil manufacturer Kurz and printing ink manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin have announced a partnership to produce a package for cold foil transfer in UV-sheet fed offset printing.

Environmental decisions made in the pressroom can be key to the profitability of printing businesses, reports Wayne Robinson

Ian Johns will take over the reins as managing director of ink supplier DIC Australia and New Zealand from January 1 next year, with current managing director Dr David Rands moving to the chairman’s role. In addition well known industry identity Meredith Darke will move to the newly created role of web business manager for the company.

Ian Johns will take over the reins as managing director of ink supplier DIC Australia and New Zealand from January 1 next year, with current managing director Dr David Rands moving to the chairman’s role. In addition well known industry identity Meredith Darke will move to the newly created role of web business manager for the company.

A charity art auction at last week’s PrintNZ Ink in Our Veins centenary conference not only raised money for charity, but also led to the creation of a print scholarship.

Keynote speakers painted a grimly realistic picture of the economy and environmental issues at PrintNZ’s Ink in Our Veins centenary conference in Taupo this week.

Keynote speakers Frank Romano and Robert McClements delivered powerful messages to delegates at PrintNZ’s Ink in Our Veins centenary conference.

Two top speakers with a track record of winning over print industry audiences with their advice on business development will return to the floor next week at PrintNZ’s Ink in Our Veins centenary conference.

The PrintNZ Ink in Our Veins centenary conference offers a chance for attendees to learn about variable data printing and direct marketing.

Delegates at this month’s PrintNZ Ink in Our Veins centenary conference will get a look at developments in print from two overseas experts.