MUTOH Europe has received the prestigious EDP Award in the “Direct to Shape Printers” category for the MUTOH XpertJet 1462UF flatbed printer in A1+ size. The EDP Awards are organised by the European Digital Press Association and recognise outstanding achievements in the digital printing, publishing and packaging industries.
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Epson DTF textile printer with pigment ink
Epson presented the new Monna Lisa ML-13000 industrial textile printer at drupa. A digital direct-to-fabric printer with a compact footprint, a wide range of functions and durable pigment inks designed to enable efficient inline print production.
ISO certification of FESPA for sustainable event management
FESPA has been awarded ISO 20121:2012 certification for sustainable event management, an internationally recognised standard for the implementation of an effective and sustainable event management system.
PRINTCON – Trade fair for print diversity
PRINTCON celebrates its premiere. On 24 and 25 September 2024, the trade fair for print diversity will open its doors in Vienna for the first time. Renowned exhibitors such as Epson, Spandex, Mutoh and L-Shop will present the entire range of printing systems and innovations. The trade fair is organised by Print Equipment, based in Ottersweier, Baden.
Sustainable plastics traceable Covestro and Alibaba Cloud
Driven by consumer expectations and regulatory requirements, it is becoming increasingly important to measure the use of sustainable materials and carbon footprint data along the value chain. To do this, calculation methods must be consistently ensured to enable traceability. Covestro is tackling this challenge in a partnership with Alibaba Cloud, the technology and information division of the Chinese Alibaba Group.
Collective bargaining in the printing industry Employers and trade union reach agreement
After months of difficult negotiations, the collective bargaining partners BVDM and ver.di reached a new wage agreement in Nuremberg on 21 June 2024.
Impressed and CoCoCo enter into partnership
The recently founded company CoCoCo and Impressed have entered into a partnership at drupa. The aim is to harmonise CoCoCo’s integration technology with the Impressed Workflow Server, which is integrated with many input and output systems in print production.
BVDM: infoKompakt on Green Claims Advertising correctly with environmental claims
Two new EU directives are intended to prevent greenwashing and protect consumers from false environmental claims about products and services. In an online information event, the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM) will provide information on the current status of regulation and the practical requirements that may arise in the future, particularly for advertising with environmental claims.
Apenberg & Partner brings Anna-Lena Pölitz on board
Anna-Lena Pölitz joined the Hamburg-based consultancy Apenberg & Partner in the Human Resources division at the beginning of this year.