Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has made full use of financial year 20252026 to significantly accelerate its transformation into a more broadly based technology company, despite a challenging environment. Based on its strong industry and systems expertise, Heidelberg has adopted an approach centered on dual-use technologies to systematically tap into additional markets in the areas of defense, security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions.

Brodnax 21C, building upon nearly 70 years of success as a commercial printer, expanded its footprint with the establishment of Brodnax 21C Packaging in 2022. To support this growing endeavor and thriving trading card business, the Dallas, Texas-based business recently installed a 21K Speedmaster XL 106-8P+L from Heidelberg. Since installation in December, the press has increased efficiency and capacity, advancing Brodnax 21Cs growth and commitment to building its packaging operations.

With Vita Power, Condair introduces a new generation of high-pressure nozzle humidification for applications directly in the room. For the first time, the new system integrates digital services with IoT functions and presents an expanded humidifier portfolio.

These new plates will replace SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers Process Free Plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), and SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers production in Europe will be discontinued.

Domino Printing Sciences welcomed converters, industry experts, and partners from across the label sector to the British Motor Museum on 3rd June to delve into the latest industry trends and explore the benefits of digital technology at the Driving Digital in Label Printing event.

MUTOH Europe nv is proud to announce that its XpertJet 1681SR Pro printer has received the European Digital Press (EDP) Award for Best Roll-to-Roll Printer 170 cm in the category of LargeWide Format Printing Systems. The award was presented during a ceremony held on May 20th, 2026 at the FESPA exhibition in Barcelona. The EDP Awards, organized by the European Digital Press Association, celebrate the most innovative and high-performing technologies in digital printing, publishing, and packaging.

Breakthrough platform expands on-demand production into polyester, blends and sublimated fabrics while delivering industrial-scale efficiency and premium retail quality

Based in Nidda, Hesse, variopack Lohnfertigungen GmbH has specialized in contract packaging for over four decades and is now one of Germanys leading full-service co-packers, serving clients in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and household hygiene sectors. With approximately 250 employees, over 100 modular packaging units, and more than 40 separate production rooms, the company offers a high degree of flexibility to meet a wide variety of customer requirements. Certifications such as IFS Food Version 8 at a higher level, the official manufacturing license pursuant to Sections 13(1) and 72(1) of the German Medicines Act, and an organic certification underscore the companys high-quality standards. Especially in this regulated environment, secure and traceable testing processes play a central role.

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

Held May 19 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, FESPA brought together a global audience across wide-format, digital, textile, and specialty print. For Skandacor, it was the perfect place to connect with print businesses looking to bring more finishing, embellishment, and production capabilities in-house.

Valmet expands its offering to the growing molded fiber market with the launch of Valmet 3D Fiber technology. The solution enables high-capacity, fast production of high-quality, three-dimensional fiber-based packaging, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic.

UPM is simplifying adhesive selection with purpose-built solutions designed for demanding label applications. UPM PharmaSure for pharmaceuticals, UPM Vetro for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance for oil and industrial chemicals help customers choose the right adhesive performance for each end-use. All are part of the UPM Raflatac label material offering.

WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has announced the re-election of Ladina Heimgartner as President for a second two-year mandate and the election of new members to its Supervisory Board and Executive Board, following the General Assembly of Members held during the 77th World News Media Congress in Marseille on Monday, 1 June.