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.
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.
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.
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:
