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Enfocus creates workflow automation package for wide-format
Enfocus has released an ‘Invest small, print big’ Switch-based workflow automation package that integrates with existing workflows in the wide-format sector. The adapted Switch solution connects MIS, proofing, Web-to-print, PDF preflighting, customer approval and production preparation processes.
Avery Dennison expands facilities
Avery Dennison is spending 45m Euro expanding its manufacturing capacity and improving factory efficiency in Europe.
Chemicals reclassification breakthrough provides breathing space
The Graphics and Print Media Alliance (GPMA) has confirmed that government ministers have agreed to revoke the Misuse Of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2021 without replacing them immediately. This means that in England, Wales and Scotland, those in the print supply chain will not now require a licence for substances containing GBL on 15 June, when the 2021 Regulations were otherwise due to come into force.
RA Smart demo centre opens its doors
RA Smart has built a demo facility to replicate a state-of-the-art wide-format print production operation. The suite will open at the start of May and will host an open house on the last Thursday and Friday of every month.
Star Cutouts invests in trend analysis software and AI
A manufacturer of life-size cardboard cut-outs of celebrities, Disney and Star Wars characters is anticipating game-changing growth after investing in trend analysis software and AI.
Siegwerk joins ‘With Women in Leadership’ initiative
Printing inks and coatings company Siegwerk has joined the Cologne-based alliance Mit Frauen in Fuhrung (With Women in Leadership) and has set itself the goal of doubling the proportion of women at management level by 2025.
Global Graphics Software partners APS Engineering
Global Graphics Software has partnered with APS Engineering to create an OPC UA-enabled ink delivery system. Its development means that the printer can be monitored remotely from an iPad or from a browser on the desktop, or that data can be stored from the ink delivery system in a historical archive database to enable other functions like predictive maintenance.
Verve to rebrand to reflect its eco positioning
Verve Display’s is rebranding to reflect its eco-conscious stance, which it has strengthened with an Epson SureColor SC-R5000 resin ink large-format printer.
Drytac renames Protac AMP as SteriTac
Drytac has renamed its Protac AMP adhesive antimicrobial clear surface protection film as SteriTac.
Print Evolved acquires VR Print
Web-to-print provider Print Evolved has acquired Kent-based VR Print.
Lamar, Outfront and Clear Channel to present at WOOH Global Congress
Three giants of the US OOH industry - Lamar, Outfront Media and Clear Channel - have confirmed they will give presentations at the World Out of Home Organisation Global Congress in Toronto (25-27 May).
Pantone announces changes to Adobe support
Pantone Matches are no longer supported in Adobe Color.
Hybrid Software Group reports strong results for 2021
Hybrid Software Group has reported consolidated pre-tax profits for continuing operations of 4.57m Euro for 2021, compared 1.69m Euro in 2020.