TRENDS Themen

Following the slight increase in March, the seasonally and calendar-adjusted business climate in the German print and media industry rose sharply in April 2024. The rise was driven by a moderate increase in the current business situation assessment and a significantly less pessimistic business outlook for the next six months. Adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, the business climate index calculated by the German Printing and Media Industries Federation was around 11.0 per cent higher than the previous month’s figure. At 92.2 points, the index in April was still around 2.3 per cent below the previous year’s level despite the increase.

The Fogra Research Institute for Media Technologies will once again be represented at drupa this year together with the flexographic printing trade association DFTA. The partnership already proved its worth in 2016, as the two institutions complement each other. The joint stand of the two associations is located in Hall 11, Stand F71.

EyeC GmbH, the global provider of automated artwork verification and print image inspection systems, announces the appointment of Nico Hagemann as the new Director of Product Management. In this position, he will be responsible for the further development of the entire EyeC product portfolio including the EyeC Proofiler and EyeC ProofRunner product groups.

The 11th Online Print Symposium invited participants to address the question of what role artificial intelligence could play in the future. More than 290 participants from 16 countries discussed the potential of artificial intelligence at the Science Congress Centre Munich. High-calibre speakers and exciting start-ups provided plenty of evidence that print and AI complement each other perfectly.

FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience and the inaugural Sportswear Pro (19-22 March 2024 in Amsterdam) were attended by a global audience of decision makers who place a high priority on investing in business growth. New opportunities were presented during the four parallel events and the extensive feature and conference programme.

eurolaser GmbH is one of the global market leaders for large-format laser systems for cutting, engraving and marking in non-metal processing. The company has always managed to remain true to itself and not forget its roots.

EyeC is expanding its activities in Poland. Following the departure of the previous managing director Marcin Weksler, EyeC Polska Sp. z o.o., headquartered in Warsaw, is taking over the representation of the Hamburg-based provider of automated artwork checking and print image inspection systems with immediate effect. The management will be seamlessly handed over to Konrad Sadowski and Wojciech Mrugacz. With the new team, EyeC aims to secure its leading position in the Polish market and strengthen its commitment to customer service and customised solutions.

The print and media associations are now offering a central platform for job vacancies in the industry throughout Germany. This will support companies in the sector in their search for skilled labour.