Sun Chemical has expanded its portfolio of nitrocellulose alternatives specifically for flexible packaging applications to help converters, retailers and consumer goods manufacturers navigate changing market dynamics and stricter packaging regulations.
Roland DG Corporation, a global provider of digital printing solutions, has unveiled technical and performance enhancements for its TY-300 direct-to-film printer. Designed for high-throughput garment production, the TY-300 offers increased ink capacity and improved white ink stability, according to Roland DG.
Mimaki Europe, a leading supplier of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, will be presenting a wide range of materials and textile production at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 13 to 16 January 2026 (Hall 3.0, Stand A97). The focus will be on the TRAPIS pigment transfer textile printing system, which can be used to print on a wide range of fabric types with a single set of inks, from natural fibres to blended fabrics and synthetic materials.
In December 2025, the seasonally adjusted business climate in the German printing and media industry deteriorated. The business climate index calculated by the BVDM showed a decline compared to the previous month and, at 86.3 points, was below the level of the same month last year. While companies rated the current business situation slightly better than in November, their assessments for the next six months were pessimistic.
Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, has been honoured with the Girls Who Print Ally Award 2025 for his leadership role in the FESPA Foundation, an initiative promoting “Print For Good”. The FESPA Foundation encourages exhibitors to produce printed educational materials for schools in South Africa and other underserved communities.
