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Access Labels Adds Xeikon 3030 Nova Scotia-based printer installs Xeikon 3030 press to supplement its flexo equipment and to expand into high-quality, short-run, prime-label work with its existing focus on food and beverage producers. >> Read full article
Konica Becomes Master Distributor of MGI in Canada Following several global distribution deals between Konica Minolta and MGI, a new agreement will see the MGI’s line added to Konica Minolta Canada’s portfolio, from the new JETvarnish 3DS to Meteor presses. >> Read full article
Allen Print Marks Bill Organ’s Career Second-generation printing company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, celebrates the career of Bill Organ, who has been with the commercial operation for 55 years of its 72-year history. >> Read full article
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Kodak to Debut Ultrastream and NexPress ZX At drupa 2016, Kodak plans to debut a range of new technologies, including its next-generation inkjet platform called Ultrastream, a new NexPress ZX3900 press, cloud-based Prinergy, and new Sonora offset printing plates, among other technologies. With a planned launch for early 2017, Ultrastream is aimed at moving production inkjet into mainstream commercial and packaging printing, producing 600 x 1,800-dpi resolution at speeds of up to 150 metres per minute on a range of paper and plastic substrates. The new NexPress ZX3900 toner-based press supports thicker paper and the use of synthetic substrates to also produce packaging work. >> Learn More…




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HP Unveils PrintOS Previewing its plans for drupa 2016, HP unveiled PrintOS as an app- and cloud-based operating system to manage print production for use with Indigo, PageWide Web Press, Scitex and Latex technologies. >> Read full article
Heidelberg to Highlight Anicolor 2 at drupa Three key new innovations for Anicolor 2 short inking technology include push-button Anicolor Booster, 9,000 revolutions per hour, and operator choice of standard, short or no ink shut-off. >> Read full article
Canon to Debut Chroma Inkjet at drupa The new continuous-feed Océ ColorStream 6000 Chroma inkjet press, aimed at commercial printing, features the Chromera ink set for stronger colour fidelity, wider gamut and higher optical densities. >> Read full article


Event Calendar

PDS, OKI Open House Location: OKI Canada Headquarters, Mississauga, Ont. Date: April 14, 2016, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm >> More Info
Digital Imaging Association, Seminar Series Location: TI Group, Toronto, Ont. Date: April 20, 2016, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm >> More Info
Gutenberg Gala Location: Montreal Science Centre Date: May 12, 2016 >> More Info
drupa 2016 Location: Dusseldorf, Germany Date: May 31-June 10, 2016 >> More Info
Digital Imaging Association, Golf Tournament Location: St. Andrew's Valley Golf Club, Aurora, Ont. Date: June 16, 1:30 pm >> More Info
PrintForum, presented by PrintAction Location: Mississauga Convention Centre Date: June 22, 2016 >> More Info