Inkjet News

The collaboration provides a comprehensive workflow solution to maximize the efficiency and productivity of their Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c inkjet production printer.

Global Graphics completes its acquisition of the HYBRID Software Group doubling the headcount of the Global Graphics group of companies. HYBRID Software focuses on enterprise software for the graphic arts industry, with a strong focus on labels and packaging. It becomes the 4th subsidiary company in the Global Graphics group alongside Global Graphics Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Press release from the issuing company Domino continues to grow its Digital Printing business. Approaching 1,000 worldwide installations of their Generation 6 inkjet platform, Domino is

Release Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2020 Press release from the issuing company FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announced a strategic partnership with Permalite, Inc., the largest inkjet coating

Japanese manufacturer looks to roll out Global Graphics’ technology across all digital presses

PDF files from multiple sources are “cleaned up” seamlessly before onward multi-channel processing.

Konica Minolta announced the AccurioJet KM-1e digital color B2+ sheetfed LED UV inkjet production press, continuing its accelerated growth path within the industrial print market.

Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co., Ltd. (Miyakoshi), a market leader of innovative, state-of-the-art printing and packaging solutions, today announced the official launch of its new inkjet digital press for flexible packaging, the MJP30AXF during Inkjet Innovation Week.

Ricoh USA, Inc. has expanded its award-winning inkjet portfolio with the introduction of the new monochrome-only RICOH Pro VC40000 model.

With MBO Komori is acquiring a solid post-press equipment manufacturer, having achieved sales of €51.7 million in 2018. This is helping to diversify the Komori product portfolio. MBO serves a fairly stable market as folding is an essential part of many print production processes regardless of using analogue or digital print. MBO can also be a door opener into printing companies Komori had no good access to before.

Company to idle Kingsport, Tennessee mill and Ashdown, Arkansas A62 paper machine for three months

Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies, one of North America’s largest independent distributors of media for business communications, recently launched a new and innovative Specialty Media catalog for offset and digital sheet fed printers. The all-inclusive catalog merges media for major sheet fed print technologies into one unique publication. Offset, HP Indigo and Dry Toner substrates are all featured within one book.

In January, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. and OKI Data Corporation, the OKI Group’s printer company, concluded an exclusive international sales agreement for the distribution of OKI Data’s wide format inkjet printers. Under the terms of this agreement, the two companies will expand their sales alliance in Japan, announced in March 2019, to encompass overseas sales.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in world-class printing technology, today announced the official launch of the MGI JETvarnish 3D One, a simple, compact and affordable digital embellishment press that provides sensory print applications for printers of every size.

Xerox is closing its “global centre of excellence” in France.  Xerox has announced the closing of the Impika subsidiary privately to French employees but made no public announcement

Release from Kodak on growth in the personal care market, a $188B industry, expected to grow to over $230B by 2022. Inkjet Printing Solutions now offer the same advantages as flexographic printing in terms of speed, quality and cost with both digital hybrid printing in this market.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire specialty paper mills in Jay (“Androscoggin”), ME and Stevens Point, WI from Verso Corporation.

Inkjet Insight’s Finishing Finder can help to quickly narrow the field of finishing equipment for further evaluation based on specific search criteria such as company, functionality, and roll or sheet input. Access it here: https://apps.inkjetinsight.com/finishing-finder/

Press Release from Issuing Company Komori Corporation announces it has reached an agreement with Shinwa Factory to conduct field testing of the 40-inch Sheetfed Nanographic Printing® System, Impremia NS40.   

Elizabeth Gooding will be presenting “Designing for New Digital Possibilities”  as part of the 2-day Brand United, Digital Printing for Professionals. The session will be delivered in Dallas on Wednesday October 23 at 2:30 p.m. as part of the 2019 Printing United event. See the full session description and get a free pass code below.