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Koenig & Bauer with strong second quarter

Koenig & Bauer AG recorded a significant improvement in operating earnings in the second quarter of 2026. A massive increase in order intake, the successful operational turnaround of both segments over the course of the quarter and a significant improvement in cash generation demonstrate the high resilience and earnings power of the technology group in a challenging market environment.

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hubergroup addresses converters evolving needs at LOUPE Americas 2026

As the leading label event widens its scope to flexible packaging and folding carton, hubergroup Print Solutions arrives with a portfolio built for exactly this development. At LOUPE Americas 2026 in Chicago (September 15-17, booth 505), the international printing ink specialist will present iray, its dual-cure UV flexo system for paper, film, and shrink sleeves, its water- and solvent-based portfolio as well as its offset series for label applications.

Ricoh named a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Laser Production Printers by IDC MarketScape

Ricoh today announced it has been named in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers, 2026 Vendor Assessment. This IDC MarketScape assesses the capabilities and strategies of 11 worldwide vendors of laser production printers. According to the report a key capability is Ricohs polymerised toner technology that improves print quality and energy efficiency. We believe this demonstrates how our technology supports our sustainability goals.

CTP - Computer to Plate

Inkcups expands its laser plate-making portfolio

Inkcups announces the launch of its newest laser plate-maker, the Cobalt Pro+. Replacing the Cobalt PRO, Inkcups highest wattage laser available in the Inkcups Cobalt line, the new Cobalt Pro+ is up to 20% faster, enabling users to boost productivity, reduce turnaround times, and take on more work without compromising quality.

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Inkjet & Digital Printing

Crown Labels Upgrades Digital Label Printing Capabilities with Domino N730i

Crown Labels, a UK producer of self-adhesive labels, has increased production capacity with a Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) N730i digital label press. The high-performance press has replaced one of the companys two Domino N610i digital label presses, enabling Crown Labels to respond to growing customer demand, enhancing production output and opening the doors to premium label opportunities.

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Textile Printing

USColorworks Expands Digital Platform with Kornit Solutions

Kornit Digital announced that USColorworks, a North Carolina-based apparel decoration and fulfillment company specializing in custom and on-demand printing for retail and promotional markets, has expanded its Kornit digital production platform with the addition of Atlas MATRIX and Atlas MAX PLUS systems to deliver high-quality, on-demand apparel across cotton, blended fabrics and polyester.

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Prepress

Contact Originators receives global print excellence award from Esko

Contact Originators, the UKs largest independent prepress provider, has received a global excellence award in recognition of its work on a complex corrugated post-print project with Smurfit Westrock. The company was named winner in the Corrugated Spark (HD andor Pixel+) screening technology category at the inaugural Esko Dot Awards, presented during Esko World 2026 in New Orleans on 4 June. The award recognised work completed by Contact Originators and its customer Smurfit Westrock Markham Vale on the Hozelock Auto Reel Mobile project

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Consumables

hubergroup addresses converters evolving needs at LOUPE Americas 2026

As the leading label event widens its scope to flexible packaging and folding carton, hubergroup Print Solutions arrives with a portfolio built for exactly this development. At LOUPE Americas 2026 in Chicago (September 15-17, booth 505), the international printing ink specialist will present iray, its dual-cure UV flexo system for paper, film, and shrink sleeves, its water- and solvent-based portfolio as well as its offset series for label applications.

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Newspaper & Mailroom

Augsburger Allgemeine Inaugurates New Koenig & Bauer Commander CL

A clear signal for Augsburg as a business location: The Augsburger Allgemeine newspaper inaugurated its new rotary newspaper press a Koenig & Bauer Commander CL 42 on Monday. Since the projects launch in September 2024, a completely new, state-of-the-art production infrastructure has been created, ranking among the most efficient and advanced systems on the market.

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