Faster support, shorter lead times and local technical expertise. Customers in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador now have direct access to Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC)’s services in the field of card clothing. To further improve customer support and ensure rapid on-site assistance, TCC has expanded its service network in these countries.
Shortly before the new EmpCo requirements take effect, the German Bundestag has adopted a protective measure for goods already placed on the market. For over a year, the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM), alongside other business associations, had strongly advocated for a practical solution regarding existing stock.
The German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM) and the trade union ver.di have reached a new wage agreement for printing industry employees during the fourth round of negotiations. The agreed-upon long-term duration provides planning certainty and alleviates the financial burden on companies amidst the ongoing difficult economic climate.
The Franco-German software manufacturer CoreTechnologie has unveiled the new version 1.8 of its 3D printing software, 4D_Additive. With the Build History, automatic repair of triangulated data and enhanced lattice functions, the preparation of components for additive manufacturing processes has been improved.The Franco-German software manufacturer CoreTechnologie has unveiled the new version 1.8 of its 3D printing software, 4D_Additive. With the Build History, automatic repair of triangulated data and enhanced lattice functions, the preparation of components for additive manufacturing processes has been improved.
The business climate index for the German printing and media industry improved significantly in August 2026. The seasonally adjusted business climate index compiled by the BVDM showed an increase of 9.8 per cent compared with the previous month. The business situation remained unchanged, whilst expectations for the coming six months improved.
No agreement has yet been reached in the collective bargaining negotiations for the approximately 95,000 employees in the German printing industry. The trade union ver.di has rejected a settlement proposal put forward by the Federal Association of Printing and Media. Talks will resume on 7 September 2026 in Hamburg.
Mark Andy, a leading global provider of printing and labelling solutions, has entered into an agreement with Sun Chemical under which Mark Andy will act as Sun Chemical’s North American distribution partner for printing inks, varnishes, adhesives and colour management solutions.
Investment activity in the printing industry is high. This is shown by a survey of companies on the financing climate, which the Federal Association of Printing and Media (BVDM) conducted from March to April 2026 in collaboration with the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and 19 other industry and business associations. The financing climate has remained relatively stable since the last survey in 2024, though investment activity is focused on replacement investments and cost reductions.
In Dr. Agnes Knorr, Fogra gains a technically skilled executive who brings extensive research experience to the Security Applications and Print Finishing department. A key focus of her work will be the further development of new testing procedures.
