VG Schoepe Berlin GmbH in Dahme/Berlin has been successfully recertified for digital printing on corrugated board for the sixth time. Back in 2013, VG Schoepe was the first company in the world to be certified according to the ProcessStandard Digital Printing (PSD) for corrugated board.
The WF1-L640 large format printer from Brother has proven itself successfully on the market in recent years and Brother is setting a strong example in terms of quality and customer satisfaction: from now on, customers will receive a two-year warranty on the print heads at no extra cost.
The FESPA Foundation announces Durst Group as its first official partner, to join the “Adopt a School” initiative and sponsor Malekapane Primary School in South Africa. The partnership aims to utilise the power of print to promote education and improve the lives of children in underserved communities.
The business climate in the German print and media industry deteriorated slightly in July 2025. The business climate index determined by the BVDM showed a decline of 2.5 percent compared to the previous month. At 90.7 points, the index was around 0.7 percent below the level of the same month last year. The current situation assessment was significantly more optimistic than in the previous month, but the business outlook for the next six months was gloomier.
Print Equipment, founded in 1997 and active under this name since 2000, invites you to its Open House on 26 and 27 September 2025. As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the company will be presenting innovative printing technologies and offering a comprehensive insight into the future of printing and finishing.
On 25 September 2025, everything in Ludwigsburg will revolve around automation, integration and mass customisation. Companies from the Mass Customisation Crew – be.print, rissc solutions, calibrate, ctrl-s, Crispy Mountain and Tessitura – are inviting you to REAL SOLUTIONS DAY.
Sustainability will take centre stage at Labelexpo Europe 2025, the leading event for the label and packaging printing industry. The trade fair, which takes place from 16 to 19 September at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, will welcome over 650 exhibitors.
Mutoh Europe nv, the EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd. of Japan, announces the launch of the XPJ-1682SR DS Pro, a 64″ (1625 mm) wide dual-head dye-sublimation printer designed for textile and soft signage production.
The forthcoming implementation of the European EmpCo Directive (“Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition”) brings with it new regulatory requirements for environmental advertising in the EU. From September 2026, environmental claims made to consumers are to be regulated uniformly across the EU. The German implementation will take place via amendments to the Unfair Competition Act. The BVDM is monitoring the legislative process and is advocating for legally secure, practical and SME-friendly regulations in the interests of the print and media industry.
