Latin America is increasingly coming into focus as a growth region for the printing and packaging industry, alongside markets in Asia. With a population of around 670 million, the region is home to approximately eight percent of the worlds population, half of whom live in Mexico and Brazil alonethe two largest and most dynamic economies in the region.

The Pozkal printing company, one of the oldest private Polish book producers, has commissioned a high-performance Rapida 106 sheetfed offset press. The eight-colour press with perfecting for 4-over-4 production marks a crucial step in the process of rebuilding the company in Inowrocaw (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship) following a severe fire in May 2025. The installation of the technologically advanced press took place in February 2026, with the official commissioning following a month later.

Dutch specialist Laserclean will present its laser cleaning technology for anilox rollers and sleeves, highlighting improved print consistency, lower operating costs and more sustainable pressroom operations.

Artelito S.p.A., a renowned Italian commercial and packagingfolding carton printer, has once again invested in an automated CTP solution from Kodak. The Castelraimondo-based company has opted for a KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter with a Single Cassette Unit (SCU).

Marking a significant milestone in the digital printing industry, theknowzzleJet M880, a next-generation inkjet web press, has been introduced as the worlds first34-inch roll-to-fold inkjet web press. Proudly made in India, this new product reflects the countrys growing strength in advanced print manufacturing and innovation.

From 8-10 April, the Agfa team will be at Orlandos Orange County Convention Center to demonstrate the stunning versatility of its hybrid printing technology. At booth #1347, the company will showcase the Anapurna Ciervo H2500 designed to support efficient printing on a wide range of rigid materials and bolster productivity with up to four boards simultaneously.

Mimaki Europe announces the TxF300-75Plus, an upgraded model within its high-productivity direct-to-film (DTF) printing portfolio. Following on from the success of the original TxF300-75, this enhanced version reflects Mimakis commitment to continuously evolving its solutions to meet the changing demands of the market.

To strengthen the competitiveness of its customers, Koenig & Bauer acquired all activities related to the renowned Instrument Flight measurement and control technology for new sheetfed offset presses and inline measurement technology from System Brunner in December 2025, fully integrating them into its own portfolio.

Enfocus is ready for kick-off at Expoprint Latin America 2026 as it returns with an interactive, football-themed showcase of the power of print automation. Following the success of last years appearance, Enfocus will once again join Boxware on its booth A-2-050 to demonstrate the latest innovations in PitStop, Switch, Phoenix, Griffin, and Review.

Superior, sharper, and highly defined creases are delivered by the next evolution in cutting and creasing - Plockmatics ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL.

Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations for metal packaging on Stand 3A39, Hall 3 at METPACK 2026 (58 May 2026 in Essen, Germany). Under the theme Metal Packaging Transformed, Sun Chemical will demonstrate how its comprehensive portfolio of materials and services supports metal packaging manufacturers with solutions that balance brand evolution, efficiency, risk mitigation and sustainability.

ACTEGA, a global specialist in inks and coatings, and Living Ink Technologies, a leader in bio-based pigment innovation, have announced the launch of ACTExact UV Black Algae Ink, the first commercially available UV flexographic ink formulated with carbon-negative Algae Black pigment. The launch comes in tandem with its first commercial application: beverage labels printed by NextGen Label Group for the brand many consider to be the enviro-tech leader of the bottled water and larger beverage industry, Waikea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages.

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