PrintAction This Week: EFI updates Fiery for wide format, IST METZ repositions for LED UV, and a look inside Ellis Packaging

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IST METZ Repositions for LED UV Seven months after acquiring a majority interest of Integration Technology Ltd., IST METZ has now reorganized its management board and plans to take focus on the growth in LED UV printing. >> Read full article
Internal Mobility Aids Retention Having a strong internal mobility program, whereby employees are encouraged to apply for new roles within an organization, can help with attraction and retention efforts. >> Read full article
Encore Adds DigiXpress Encore Print Solutions of Kitchener, Ont., has installed a DigiXpress Bold Digital Envelope Press, purchased through PDS, adding to its digital printing, wide-format and design services. >> Read full article

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Packaging Power Featured in PrintAction’s November 2015 print issue: The Ellis Group, one of Canada’s most powerful independent packaging companies for more than three decades, has spent the past two years reinvesting approximately $8 million in its production platform. The family-run company, which operates three large facilities in the Ontario cities of Pickering, Mississauga and Guelph, is intent on increasing its throughput for the modern demands of the market, while maintaining its unique blend of quality and service. The investment plan culminated with the recent installation of a new 40-inch Komori GLX press in Pickering’s Ellis Packaging, led by President Cathie Ellis. >> Learn More…


News

EFI Updates Fiery for Wide Format Version 6.2 upgrades to Fiery software and proServer frontends include what EFI describes as average speed improvements of over 60 percent for VUTEk users, as well as new drivers for third-party systems. >> Read full article
callas Updates pdfChip pdfChip version 1.1 brings more control for creating complex PDF files, which can now be defined in Javascript code, allowing users to pass command-line variables straight to the HTML template. >> Read full article
Goss Releases Omnicolor II Upgrade New colour control upgrade for 16-page M-600 press, according to Goss, can result in lowering start-up waste of anywhere from 20 up to 50 percent, as well as significant reductions in turnaround time. >> Read full article


Event Calendar

Gutenberg 2016 Call for Entries Location: Online Entry Process Date: February 20, 2016 >> More Info
IAPHC, Gallery of Superb Printing, Entry Deadline Location: Online Date: December 1 >> More Info
EFI Connect Users’ Conference Location: Wynn Las Vegas, NV Date: January 19-22 >> More Info
CMA, The Gathering Location: Banff, AB Date: February 3-5 >> More Info
Graphics of the Americas Location: Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL Date: February 18-20 >> 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