The printing and packaging industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation that requires events to evolve as well. This also applies to drupa, which once again demonstrated its importance and relevance as a leading global trade fair in 2024 and provided pioneering inspiration.

Beginning life with two 10 five-color Comco Cadet UVflexo presses and moving onto the popular Mark Andy 2200 eight colour UV flexo press series in 2004, the company set out its stall with American technology for good reason, according to Declan ORourke.

Edale have installed another flexographic press to a long standing existing customer, EVA Enterprise Co. The company have installed an 8 colour, full UV FL3 - 350 into their factory based in Bangkok, Thailand.

They are designed to image plates with four A4 pages and combine high throughput with excellent versatility and environmental performance. The models in this series are scheduled to be launched worldwide in July this year.

Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces the appointment of David Connors as the companys new Vice President of Operations. Connors will lead Inkcups operations and global supply chain, taking over from Frank Milne, who plans to retire at the end of 2024.

The Vanguard VKR3200-HS high-end UV-LED roll-to-roll printer has become center stage in Guardian Displays transformation to a full service exhibition company and business drive that will double the 2.2 million turnover within the next two years.

Originally a transfer producer and printer, Hybrid Digital made its shift from analog to digital production several years ago to align with production and delivery times demanded by online retail, while ensuring wholesalers can meet requirements.

Ultimate Impostrip 2024.1 - Automation in overdrive. Ultimate Tech, front-runner in imposition, nesting and finishing automation, is proud to announce it will showcase Ultimate BestCut on display at Printing United in Las Vegas this September 10-12, 2024.

Ultimate Tech, frontrunner in imposition, ganging, nesting and finishing automation, is proud to launch a fully automated and optimized label production solution for Canons upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet label press.

To obtain even higher-quality finishes, Desicor wanted to upgrade its production line by integrating a latest generation Smartcoater Pro roller machine into its existing roller coating line - consisting of machines purchased over many years, with some dating back to over 20 years ago.

It is based on collaborative human-machine vision, an approach that is already a reality thanks to new digital tools such as the virtual assistant Gilda-AI. This is complemented by the new CVs software suite, based on artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms.

This was prompted by the extensive investments Sappi has made for its label paper business at the Gratkorn mill (Austria) over the past two years. With the wet glue label Parade Label WS the company offers a high wet-strength and akali-resistant paper.

The winners of WAN-IFRAs prestigious annual Digital Media Awards Worldwide, recognising outstanding achievements in digital media by the news industry, were announced in Copenhagen on the 27th May during a ceremony at the 75th World News Media Congress.