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.
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.
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:
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.
Michel Caza, one of the ‘founding fathers’ of FESPA, passed away on 23 May 2026 at the age of 90. In 1961, Michel Caza was one of eight founding members of FESPA and remained a member of the FESPA Board until his retirement in 2014, serving as FESPA President from 1996 to 1999 and from 2000 to 2002.
The German Printing and Media Association (BVDM) has criticised the European Commission’s proposals for revising the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as inadequate. It argues that the proposed relief measures for companies in the downstream supply chain are not being implemented consistently and fail to address key challenges in practical implementation.
In April 2026, the seasonally adjusted business climate in the German printing and media industry improved. The seasonally adjusted business climate index compiled by the BVDM rose by 0.4 per cent compared with the previous month. Whilst companies assessed their current business situation as slightly worse than in March, expectations for the coming six months improved slightly.
With the launch of a new editor, Gustav Daiber GmbH is enhancing its existing online configurator for print and embroidery orders with a powerful design tool.
Smurfit Westrock in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a full-service packaging facility that produces high-quality inserts and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical brands. At Smurfit, materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing specialists work together to develop innovative packaging.
