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.
Post print processing has evolved far beyond being the final stage of production. It has become a decisive factor in product quality, operational efficiency and reliable delivery, making it an increasingly important competitive advantage for companies in the print and advertising industry. Large format cutting, in particular, has a significant influence on the overall production workflow. Precision, material versatility and a high degree of automation are now essential for processing a wide variety of jobs efficiently while maintaining consistently high quality.
Movement brings people together—whether on the playing field, during a corporate run, or in the daily work routine. Just in time for the “sports summer” of 2026, Gustav Daiber GmbH presents its new Sports & Activities catalog. Across 103 pages, the corporate fashion manufacturer showcases 99 functional sports and activewear products, offering inspiration for teams, companies, and active brands.
The business climate index for the German printing and media industry has deteriorated slightly. The seasonally adjusted business climate index, calculated by the BVDM, showed a 1.5 percent decline compared to the previous month. The current business situation remained unchanged, while expectations for the coming six months worsened.
A print shop’s next customer might no longer be a human, but rather an AI agent that researches, compares, and places orders. zipcon consulting describes the implications of this shift for (online) print shops in its whitepaper, “Agentic Print – Print Becomes Infrastructure.”
Collective bargaining talks for the approximately 95,000 employees in the German printing industry, which began in Berlin, have been adjourned. Employers rejected the demand by the United Services Union (ver.di) for a seven percent wage and salary increase over a 12-month term, citing the sector’s persistently difficult economic situation as the reason why such a move was not feasible.
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.
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.
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.
