Xeikon Debuts New North American Headquarters

Xeikon America, a world-class developer and manufacturer of digital printing presses and related equipment, announced the opening of its new North American headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Elgin.

Xeikon Launches New Devices for Flexo Plate Processing

EEDE, the Netherlands—Xeikon has been working on new, visionary solutions for flexo prepress operations for some time. Starting with the highly productive ThermoFlexX flexo plate imagers and the new Woodpecker NANO surface structuring technology, Xeikon Prepress has presented new devices for flexo plate processing in recent months. A new product line was launched under the … Continued

Hybrid Software Introduces New Features to Product Line

GHENT, Belgium—On the day that was scheduled to open drupa 2020, Hybrid Software has introduced a number of new revolutionary features to its product line of automated production workflow, advanced editing, customizable job ticketing, customer-facing e-commerce portals and version control for critical production files. “The way we see it, our future is dependent upon the … Continued

Shaun Kilfoyle Retires, Michael Ring Named Successor at W+D North America

NEUWIED, Germany—Winkler+Dunnebier GmbH, a worldwide technology leader in mailing and hygiene solutions, announced that Michael V. Ring has been named president and managing director of W+D North America Inc in Lenexa, KS. Ring assumes his new role from Shaun Kilfoyle, who has spent over a decade at W+D leading the North American company through one … Continued

Xeikon Launches REX

LIER, Belgium—Xeikon has announced the launch of its REX program supporting printers looking for entry-level, affordable digital production solutions to fulfill their customers’ demands for shorter runs, just-in-time production and customization. The investment threshold for professional digital printing solutions can be an issue for smaller companies wanting to step into this new market. The REX … Continued

Durst Welcomes Two New Additions to North American Team

ROCHESTER, NY—With the continued growth in the digital inkjet label market, Durst is pleased to announce the addition of industry veterans David Schwerdtmann and Dennis Eaves to the North American team to expand Durst’s footprint in the label market. Schwerdtmann comes to Durst as regional sales manager for the label and specialty packing business. He … Continued

Looking at Labelexpo Europe 2019

Mid web press launches, hybrid technology, and advancements in automation and sustainable materials—Labelexpo Europe 2019, which took place Sept. 24-27 in Brussels, Belgium, had it all. Some say the 2019 edition of the show represented a landmark moment in Labelexpo’s evolution from a label exhibition to a technology giant involving multiple areas of package printing. … Continued

40 Years of Labelexpo: A Showcase for Innovation & Change

In May 1980, a fledgling new exhibition dedicated to the labels, labeling, marking and identification industries was held in the Old Horticultural Halls in London. Its name was Labelex ’80. It had just 44 exhibitors made up of label converters, label and marking machinery, and label materials suppliers, including Fasson self-adhesive label substrates. The following … Continued

Nilpeter at 100: Innovation in Its DNA

Detail…Precision…Individuality…Value—Nilpeter AS has been leveraging technology, conducting research, pursuing perfection and leaving nothing to chance for 100 years. As the firm celebrates its centennial throughout 2019, it remains committed to the delivery of future-proof, flexible, efficient, profitable and innovative solutions that enhance the competitive posture of each and every printing plant it supports. Quality remains … Continued