The Durst Group has acquired a majority stake in Triple C Labs GmbH, the company behind the CoCoCo Platform. The CoCoCo Platform will remain an independent entity—retaining its existing brand and management while honoring all customer commitments—and will continue to be open to OEMs, software providers, and print production customers.
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AEO Excellence Awards: FESPA “Organising Team of the Year”
FESPA has been named “Organising Team of the Year” by the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) as part of the prestigious AEO Excellence Awards. The award recognises FESPA’s contribution to the global events industry and its commitment to organising trade fairs worldwide.
EUV-H UV curable ink from Roland DG for industrial and commercial printing
Roland DG, a leading global provider of digital printing solutions, has announced the launch of EUV-H, an industrial-grade UV curable ink designed for durability and resilience in industrial and commercial applications.
New headwear catalogue: Daiber presents caps, beanies and hats
In its new headwear catalogue, Gustav Daiber GmbH presents caps, beanies and hats. Across 160 pages, the corporate fashion manufacturer showcases 113 headwear items in various fits and colours, offering inspiration for sport, work and leisure.
BVDM Annual General Meeting sets out key priorities and elects Executive Committee
Dr Bertram Stausberg, Managing Director of Axel Springer Print Management GmbH, was elected as the new President at the Annual General Meeting of the Federal Association of Printing and Media (BVDM) in Berlin. He succeeds Wolfgang Poppen, who is stepping down from his post ahead of schedule after twelve years.
FUJIFILM Revoria Press SC285S / EC2100S tests Koehler papers
Koehler Paper and FUJIFILM are stepping up their collaboration in the field of high-quality printing solutions. To this end, FUJIFILM has tested paper grades from Koehler Paper on its printing presses and produced high-quality print samples.
3. Survey on digital transformation Apenberg & Partner publishes results
Companies collect data but often doubt its reliability and therefore work with fragmented system landscapes that hinder the flow of information. On this topic, the Hamburg-based management consultants at Apenberg & Partner have conducted a survey on digital transformation in the printing industry and packaging printing.
Triple EDP Award for Mimaki at FESPA 2026
Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, was presented with three EDP Awards at the association’s 2026 awards ceremony, which took place as part of the FESPA Global Print Expo. Mimaki was honoured in the following categories:
BVDM Economic Bulletin – May 2026 — Business Climate Shows Slight Decline
The business climate index for the German printing and media industry clouded over slightly once again in May 2026. The seasonally adjusted business climate index, compiled by the BVDM, recorded a decline of 1.4 percent compared to the previous month. Both current business conditions and expectations for the coming six months deteriorated slightly.