All in Print China 2026, which has just drawn to a close in Shanghai, has impressively confirmed that the solutions of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) are ideally suited to the requirements of the Chinese market. The exhibition welcomed around 220,000 visitors from 141 countries and regions worldwide. With a trade show booth focused on future-oriented topics, a strong international customer response and numerous investment decisions, the company enjoyed a successful trade fair.

The UKs largest online trade printer, Route 1 Print, has invested in two Speedmaster XL 106-8P from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) with Plate to Unit, LED UV and fully automated Push to Stop technology. The installation forms part of a wider 12 million investment programme. Operating from its 28.000 sq m manufacturing facility in Rotherham, the investment is intended to support growing demand and strengthen Route 1 Prints production capabilities.

GEW, the UK-based UV curing systems manufacturer, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking EOS power and control platform, which rolls out at LOUPE Americas in Chicago this week.

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.

Screen Europe hosted book printers, publishers, and industry experts from across for a two-day inkjet book production forum exploring how digital inkjet printing and integrated automation are reshaping book production.

Walstead CE (Walstead Krakow Sp. z o.o.), the Central European division of the Walstead Group, has closed its point-of-sale (POS) operation in Krakow, Poland. The plant produced digitally printed POS and in-store marketing (IMS) materials.

Europes Leading Board Sports Retailer Leverages Kornit Atlas Max Plus to Bring Apparel Production In-House, Achieving More Than 90% Machine Availability While Enabling Faster Response, Greater Supply Chain Control and Reduced Inventory Risk

Color-Logic has announced that the Dex Imaging LLC demonstration studio in Greensboro, North Carolina, is now certified by Color-Logic for producing its embellishments and metallic colors. As part of the certification process, DEX submitted a Color-Logic test form printed on a Ricoh Pro 7500 digital press using white and CMYK toner on metallic stock.

Esko has been named winner of the Innovation Award in the supplier category at the prestigious FlexoTech Awards 2026, with its CDI Quartz XPS ecosystem recognized for its contribution to advancing the flexographic printing process. The Esko CDI Quartz XPS ecosystem was recognized for combining next-generation imaging, advanced screening, LED exposure and intelligent automation to deliver a new level of quality, consistency and efficiency in flexographic platemaking.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) and Parksons Packaging are marking 25 years of partnership. The company was the first in the region to invest in a digital cutting table from Kongsberg PCS in 2001, playing an important role in demonstrating the value of digital cutting technology to the wider Indian packaging industry.

UFlex Limited, headquartered in India, is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of flexible packaging solutions and has established itself as an innovative supplier to global brands worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities in India, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Poland, Egypt, the United States, Hungary, Nigeria, and other international markets, UFlex combines a global presence with a local focus on customer needs.

For more than 25 years, the Incada paperboard family has been trusted by brands and converters alike. It has now been expanded with a laminated folding box board in higher calipers, Incada Duo.

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.