PRESSIdeas January 2014 Issue

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New Granit from Muller Martini...................12 Heidelberg Anicolor cost leadership..........13 Kodak Press steps up efficiency....................20 WAN-IFRA CQC opts X-Rite eXact................27

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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK.................................................................... 6 EFI and Landa form Strategic Alliance............................................. 8 Manroland Sheetfed delivers in 2013............................................10 New Granit three-knife trimmer from Muller Martini .............12 Heidelberg verifies Anicolor cost leadership using PrintAS Calculator from PIA...................................................13 JKOPA felicitated president AIFMP and his team.......................14 Monotech Systems introduces system for special effects on print........................................................................14 Print Vision’s latest Komori Lithrone is the first 20”x28” press of Thane................................................................14 IEM technicians training at Meccanotecnica’s Hq.....................15 HarperCollins accuses Apple of copyright infringement........15 KBA implements further steps in restructuring its core business ...................................................................................15 EFI reports record fourth quarter and full year 2013 results.15 Experienced print expert bolsters KBA team in Radebeul.....16 J & K printers felicitate AIFMP team................................................16 Enfocus Switch 12 offers enhanced functionalities .................17 Head Banding Machine by Memory...............................................17 2014 InterTech Technology Awards calls for entries.................18 Chief Executive Officer to step down due to ill-health............18 PRINTPACK ARABIA 2014....................................................................18 TAPPI’s new Board of Directors . ......................................................19 Smurfit Kappa named Company of the Year 2013....................19 Ricoh is one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for the tenth year...............................19 Kodak Investment helps Westdale Press step up efficient operation................................................................................20 UPM closes down the UPM Docelles Fine Paper Mill ..............21 Special offer for IPAMA members participating in Print Pack Arabia 2014.........................................................................21 BMPA-Ricoh Print Summit 2014.......................................................21 Heidelberg expands range of Saphira Eco consumables.......22 Asda becomes first retailer to implement PantoneLIVE..........22 “Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster”: Heidelberg launches video competition on www.SpeedmasterUnbeatable.com.. 23 Scodix adds industry veteran Lance Shumaker ........................23 Digital Media India 2014 addresses content, monetisation and social media challenges ................................24 Dainik Bhaskar targets youth with second season of Brain Hunt ...............................................................................................24 Dainik Jagran tops dailies list in the latest IRS 2013.................25 Readership survey finding rubbished ..........................................25 CSQ and Q.I. Press Controls sign for Italy’s first: Closed loop colour on newspaper press......................................26

Jasmeet D. Editor & Publisher (jasmeet@pressideas.com) WAN-IFRA Color Quality Club chooses X-Rite eXact™ for state-of-the-art color measurements.........27 Konica Minolta and MGI Digital Graphic Technology enters into a strategic alliance..........................................................28 GEE7 Printek acquires Punjab’s first Scodix S75 from Monotech Systems.....................................................................28 Sustainability is an integral part of the paper tissue value chain..................................................................................30 Edale Asia Pacific on expansion mode..........................................32 Award-winning label from Stratus Packaging protects your pin code........................................................................33 Mark Andy appoints new Chief Executive Officer.....................33 From bar processing to end-of-line packaging..........................34 Product innovation makes recycling easier.................................35 Fujifilm UVividFlexo JD inks improve colour consistency and performance at Edale...........................36 New Project Team to revolutionize Digital Flexo.......................36 Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems reinvented to create a $10 billion market ...................................37 FINAT Technical Seminar 2014..........................................................37 OMET and ASAHI, a cooperation lasting for more than 10 years...............................................................................38 Marking the FINAT 2014 Labelling Agenda.................................38 Kaygee Loparex awarded IMS Certification by LRQA...............39 ETI Converting Equipment obtains a new patent.....................39 Avery Dennison announces fourth quarter and full-year 2013 results............................................................................39 OMET offered 10 scholarships to children of employees ......40 Chinese scientists invent ‘Waterjet’ Printer: Uses water instead of ink in printing..............................................40 Flint Group optimises digital nyloprint® letterpress plates....40 KTC is first in Vietnam to invest in DuPont™ Cyrel® DigiFlow 3000ETL flexographic system........41 Call for entries for 26th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation..........................................................................41 Heimtextil 2014......................................................................................42 Arrow Digital launches the Tecglass Ceramic Digital Printer for the Glass Industry..............................................47 Jetrix KX5-R by Arrow Digital & InkTec .........................................47 HP expands suite of custom wall décor solutions.....................48 New Jeti Titan S and HS from Agfa Graphics set a new standard for print quality, flexibility and productivity . ..........49 Mutoh streamlines EMEA operations in effort to push profits............................................................................49 Kiian Digital announces Roland Biemans as New Marketing Director.....................................................................50

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, The new Granit three-knife trimmer by Muller Martini impresses with innovative SmartPress technology, resulting in consistent, first-class trim quality. The fully automated equipment has a wide range of applications in softcover and hardcover lines. The Granit uses the ‘adaptive’ patented SmartPress technology.

The latest partnership between EFI and Landa will result in development of a digital front end (DFE) as part of Landa’s end-to-end Nanographic Printing solution. The new DFE will employ high-performance, EFI-developed Fiery technology. With this technology, the Landa DFE will offer unique, new functionality for sheetfed and webfed Landa Nanographic Printing Presses in the commercial, folding carton, point-of-sale, publishing, and flexible packaging markets.

Using PrintAS Calculator from Printing Industries of America (PIA) and its own data, Heidelberg has verified that its XL 75 Anicolor digital offset press is less expensive than a 4-up e-ink-based system for runs as low as 250 29”x23” sheets. The PrintAS tool determines the cost for a job, based on digital and offset production processes. Results have confirmed Heidelberg’s Anicolor inking technology as the optimal solution for the cost-efficient production of short- and very short runs in 29” format for commercial, label, package printing and POP applications. Heidelberg has expanded the range of its Saphira Eco consumables. Users can now benefit from: the Saphira Blanket Pro 200 by making their production operations even more environmentally friendly and sustainable; the ecofriendly mineral oil-free Saphira Ink Anicolor S100 and H100 ink; and Saphira Binding Glue PUR 330 NE, the first PUR glue not to release any harmful isocyanates.

“Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster”: is the video competition by Heidelberg and will run from February 3 to April 13, 2014. So far, nearly 30 success stories with satisfied customers describing their successes with Speedmaster presses have been published online at www.SpeedmasterUnbeatable. com.

The new Enfocus Switch 12 is feature packed with remote management and simplified group administration tools that make it even more flexible. It enables businesses automate their repetitive tasks and develop practices, integrating connections with business management data.

Westdale Press has stepped up efficient operation with a raft of solutions from Kodak. Along with a KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter, it is installing the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System, KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal and KODAK COLORFLOW Software.

Sustainability is an integral part of the paper tissue value chain and in his article, industry veteran Roberto Berardi of the European Tissue Symposium, explains how the sector is taking steps to stay ahead of the curve in meeting the challenges of sustainability.

Apart from the above key stories, the January issue of PRESSIdeas has report on Heimtextil 2014, the global trade fair for home and contract textiles, presented an impressive panorama of textile design in Frankfurt earlier this month with exhibitors showcasing the latest colour, pattern, material and technology trends. Find all this along with the latest happenings in the re-introduced ‘packaging, labels and converting – plc’ section.

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EFI and Landa form Strategic Alliance Landa DFE unveiled, based exclusively on EFI Fiery Digital Front End technology.

EFI and Landa Corporation have entered into a partnership agreement for the development of a digital front end (DFE) as part of Landa’s end-to-end Nanographic Printing solution. Landa’s new DFE will employ high-performance, EFI-developed Fiery technology. With this technology, the Landa DFE will offer unique, new functionality for sheetfed and webfed Landa Nanographic Printing Presses in the commercial, folding carton, point-of-sale, publishing, and flexible packaging markets.

“We chose Fiery technology and EFI as our development partner to deliver the highest quality ultra-high-speed front-end platform to match the quality and performance of our Nanographic Printing presses.” - Benny Landa

Key Notes : > Landa’s new DFE will employ highperformance, EFI-developed Fiery technology.

The Landa DFE will stream jobs at full printing speed for 4-8 colour printing with Landa Nanographic Printing Presses and will enable press operators to perform last-minute job changes on the press, to proof jobs and to print rush jobs on-the-fly. In addition, it will collect production feedback from the presses and support closed-loop color control and inspection. The Landa DFE will support all job dynamics including static, VDP (Variable Data Printing) and EPID (Every Page Is Different) printing.

The agreement brings together two pioneering businesses in the digital printing industry with the vision to fundamentally change how mainstream applications are produced. Offering a breakthrough for cost-effectively printing short-to-medium job lengths up to five times faster than existing digital printing presses, Landa’s revolutionary presses create demanding technical challenges for processing job data. EFI, as a global player with expertise in colour DFE and digital print workflow technology, is uniquely positioned to deliver such cutting edge technology to meet Landa’s stringent colour management, job workflow and integrated MIS demands.

EFI CEO Guy Gecht and Landa Chairman and CEO Benny Landa announced the partnership to

an audience of 1,000+ EFI customers during the opening session of Connect, EFI’s annual users conference in Las Vegas.

“Benny Landa is a legend in our industry, and we are excited to work with his company as its exclusive DFE technology provider,” said Gecht. “Landa Nanographic Printing Presses have potential to accelerate the migration of mainstream commercial printing and packaging to digital printing. The Landa DFE provides a proven, ultra-high-speed and wellintegrated front-end platform that Landa customers will require.”

“Our unique Nanographic Printing process enables us to offer offset-quality digital printing and a combination of format size and throughput speeds unprecedented in the graphic arts industry,” said Benny Landa. “Reaching this remarkable and exciting goal requires partnering with best-in-class providers.

That is the reason we chose Fiery technology and EFI as our development partner - to deliver the highest quality ultra-high-speed front-end platform to match the quality and performance of our Nanographic Printing presses.”

End-to-end digital printing solution for mainstream applications Landa selected EFI because of its expertise in high-speed digital systems and colour and print management. Landa customers can use the new DFE to create an end-to-end solution that naturally

> Landa customers can use the new DFE to create an end-to-end solution. > The new DFE will integrate with EFI’s MIS/ERP systems & third-party platforms for streamlined job management and processing.

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fits into their printing operation, whether full offset, all-digital or hybrid offset/digital.

Landa Nanographic Printing Presses will be installed next to offset presses and use the same substrates. With the new DFE, Landa Nanographic Printing Presses will integrate into a printer’s existing prepress, production, and business management workflow and finishing equipment. The Landa DFE will also ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance to leading colour standards. It will enable high-speed, variable-data printing on any off-the-shelf B1 format (41 in. / 1,050 mm) substrate.

High-end processing with integrated workflow capabilities As with current EFI Fiery platforms, the new DFE will integrate with EFI’s MIS/ERP

systems, as well as with third-party prepress and workflow platforms, for streamlined job management and processing.

Fiery is the first and only DFE platform that carries a 100% perfect pass rating from industry organization VIGC’s PDF RIP Audit.

The Fiery DFE technology EFI is developing for Landa will use scalable, robust systems

offering the processing power needed to drive large volumes of offset-quality digital images, including personalized/variable-data content.

The new Landa DFE will enter beta testing as part of the beta installations of the B1 (41 in. / 1,050 mm) format Landa S10 Nanographic Printing Press slated for Q4 of this year.

Manroland Sheetfed delivers in 2013 Manroland Sheetfed, the German press builder rescued from insolvency by British industrialist Tony Langley two years ago, has posted a profit in the year to 31st December 2013.

In the recently published Langley Holdings plc Annual Report & Accounts for 2013, Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is said to have traded in line with expectations to make a small profit on revenues of €314 million, although with internal charges the press builder contributed some €10 million to the group’s €91.4 million profit before tax.

The Offenbach company delivered just over 100 new presses or 528 printing units during the year to December. Dr. Peter Conrady Head of Sales said, “We are delighted with this result which was slightly higher than budgeted. We have a turnover in excess of our €300 million target with a positive operating profit and this is very good news.”

Speaking via webex in an interview with the European press in December, CEO Rafael Penuela said that the company’s strategy had been to concentrate principally on its existing customers, focusing on improving their productivity and lowering costs. Looking to 2014, Mr Penuela said that the focus on helping their customers to be more competitive will remain at the centre of the company’s strategy.

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Founded in 1871, the German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses, Manroland Sheetfed GmbH, is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a

global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the privately owned UK engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.

Manroland Sheetfed GmbH production facilities, Offenbach Germany

New Granit three-knife trimmer from Muller Martini Features innovative SmartPress technology The new Granit three-knife trimmer by Muller Martini impresses with innovative SmartPress technology, resulting in consistent, first-class trim quality. The fully automated equipment has a wide range of applications in softcover and hardcover lines.

The Granit uses patented SmartPress technology, which has proven its worth in the higher performance range, to provide optimal, consistently high trim quality. It ensures a gentle and controlled pressing procedure in which all air between the sheets of paper completely escapes, even if the product is bulky, allowing for the product to be trimmed perfectly, which is key to consistently high product quality. SmartPress technology is adaptive. In other words, pressing automatically adjusts during production to fluctuations in product thickness, ensuring consistent book quality.

The new Granit three-knife trimmer from Muller Martini has an extremely wide range of applications. Costeffective production is ensured thanks to SmartPress technology and full automation.

The Granit three-knife trimmer from Muller Martini ensures cost-effective production in a wide range of applications. The Granit can take full advantage of seamless automation in a fully networked perfect binding line, such as the Pantera or Alegro A6. The operator can perform the necessary fine-tuning directly on the central screen of the perfect binder during production. In addition, the trimming cassette

and pressing pad can be exchanged in just a few steps, which shortens job changeover times considerably.

If used in existing perfect binding lines, the Granit increases efficiency enormously. Production runs can be planned and performed efficiently with a job changeover time of just three minutes. The productivity of an older line can be vastly increased, especially for relatively small runs, while the required investment volume remains limited.

The Granit also provides top-class trim quality in hardcover lines. The SmartPress technology meets all the requirements in this area too. In order to achieve short setup times, the three-knife trimmer is easily connected to the commander of the casing-in machine, which enables size data to be transferred quickly.

At companies where perfect-bound products are trimmed using a guillotine cutter, the production process is rendered considerably more efficient using the Granit. If the new three-knife trimmer is used as a stand-alone machine, loading is always ergonomic and safe.

SmartPress technology is adaptive. In other words, pressing automatically adjusts during production to fluctuations in product thickness, ensuring consistent book quality.

Key Notes : > Cost-effective production in a wide range of applications. > A job changeover time of just three minutes. > The Granit provides top-class trim quality in hardcover lines.

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Consistent automation from infeed to delivery enables extremely short job changeover times. The trimming cassette and pressing pad can be exchanged in just a few steps, which shortens job changeover times considerably.

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Heidelberg verifies Anicolor cost leadership using PrintAS Calculator from PIA Using software from Printing Industries of America (PIA) and its own data, Heidelberg has verified that its XL 75 Anicolor digital offset press is less expensive than a 4-up e-ink-based system for runs as low as 250 29”x23” sheets.

PIA, the industry’s largest trade association, recently released its PrintAS Cost Calculator to member firms. The PrintAS tool is designed specifically to determine the cost for any job, based on digital and offset production processes. Users input all of the factors they believe will impact the cost structure of a specific job, i.e., fixed costs of maintenance, financing, makeready and plates, as well as variable costs of staffing, paper, ink and click charges. The calculator then determines the precise cost crossover point among different configurations.

Do the Math Results unambiguously confirm Heidelberg’s Anicolor inking technology as the optimal solution for the cost-efficient production of short- and very short runs in 29” format for commercial, label, package printing and POP applications.

“This software confirms the viability of our Anicolor technology, and firmly establishes the XL 75 Anicolor as the cost leader starting as low as 250 sheets for straight printing and 290-350 sheets for perfecting,” said Joerg Daehnhardt, director

of product management for Heidelberg.

“Confirming the crossover point to Anicolor offset at just 250 sheets is huge news for the industry - and a far cry from other

equally eye-opening experience, Heidelberg offers a variety of input data in Excel spreadsheet form at http://sso.us.heidelberg. com/Anicolor/CostCalculator.pdf. These

vendor-supplied calculations that claim a crossover at several thousand sheets.

That’s why we call it ‘Digital Offset 2.0’. Get ready to be surprised as you do your own calculations.” The PrintAS calculator doesn’t even take into consideration all the other advantages of Heidelberg’s digital offset press. For example, the residual value of the XL 75 Anicolor after five years of use is considerably higher than 4-up, e-ink-based systems like the HP Indigo 10000, such that after achieving lower production costs, users also will be able to collect even more money as they re-invest.

data may be plugged into the PIA PrintAS calculator to demonstrate why Heidelberg’s XL 75 Anicolor press is the ideal solution for printing service providers looking to grow their business in the 29” short-run segment.

Take a look and tell us what you think!

Anticipate a Revelation PIA member firms may satisfy their curiosity by downloading the PrintAS Cost Calculator at www.printing.org/free, and by plugging in data specific to their operation. For an

Advantage: Anicolor The XL 75 Anicolor provides a number of key advantages over 29” digital production devices. With superior substrate flexibility (ranging from onion skin to 32 pt. board), significantly higher production speed (15,000 sheets per hour, equal to 90,000 8.5x11 sheets per hour), and incredibly short makereadies, the XL 75 Anicolor digital offset press opens the door to a huge variety of value-added applications with substantial profit potential. Cost-conscious print service providers can tap those added profits without the click charges commonly incurred during the lease of digital printing equipment.

Compatibility with standard consumables means that the savings per sheet can be as significant as 90 percent, compared with 29” e-ink based devices such as the HP Indigo 10000 digital press.

Heidelberg also has created its own costto-print model, including an analysis of run length break-even and cost per job comparison, customizable to your business.

Additional information can be found in a new technology review report that explains the benefits of the game-changing Anicolor inking technology. To preview and download the report, “Discover Digital Offset 2.0,” or to download Heidelberg’s Anicolor cost-to-print calculator, interested people may visit the company Website.

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JKOPA felicitated president AIFMP and his team J&K Offset Printers’ Association held a function on 18th Jan. 2014 at Asia Hotel, Jammu to felicitate Mr. A.M.S.G Ashokan President, All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), apex body of Printers and his office bearers, AIFMP followed by release of its calendar 2014 and newsletter JK Mirror.

Sh. Ajay K. Sadhotra, Hon’ble Minister for Labour, Planning and Development, J & K Govt. was the Chief Guest and Sh. Y.V. Sharma, President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu was the Guest of Honour.

Mr. Pankaj Sethi, President JKOPA welcomed all the dignitaries present in the function. Mr. Rakesh Mehta introduced Mr. A.M.S.G Ashokan President, All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) and his Office bearers. Mr. Rahul Mahajan Gen. Sec., JKOPA highlighted the activities of the Association and pointed out various problems faced by the Printers of Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed the need for vocational courses in educational institutions to overcome the shortage of skilled labour in the printing industry. He sought the Hon’ble Minister’s help in this and also in

Monotech Systems introduces system for special effects on print Monotech Systems, manufacturer and supplier of products and solutions for printing, packaging and publishing industry has introduced a unique system for special effects on the print in Indian market. The introduced Process Metallic Color System gives its adopters the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients from the competition by simplifying the design and print production process and implementing eye-catching decorative effects into their branded products and associated collaterals.

The system has been developed for brand managers, product managers, corporations and advertising agencies.

The system is powered by Color Logic Inc, the Chicago based company that develops specialty effects in printing, enabling customers to differentiate their products and designs.

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T P Jain, Managing Director, Monotech Systems says, “Visitors enjoyed the live demonstration of the application in CEIF2014 and we have received a huge response for this system. We have seen phenomenal response from the market for new concepts of differentiating the print or new capabilities which empower Printers to be more creative.

Color Logic offers a great opportunity to Graphic Arts Industry in India to bring special metallic colour effects through four colour printing process in most affordable manner.

The Process Metallic Color System is compatible with Offset, Inkjet, Flexography, Digital Presses and Screen Printing processes. It is Ideal for packaging, pouches, direct mail, POP, signage, post cards, literature, booklets, labels, shrink sleeves, calendars and many more.

various issues of the members regarding the Factories Act. He suggested the need for setting up a Printing Hub where all the Printers can come together, expand business and generate employment opportunities. The Chief Guest assured that he would look after the various issues raised by the Association.

He along with the dignitaries released the JKOPA Calendar for the year 2014 and the association’s Newsletter.

Mr. AMSG Ashokan, President, AIFMP got felicitated by the JKOPA and he presented a memento to the Office Bearers of JKOPA.

Print Vision’s latest Komori Lithrone is the first 20”x28” press of Thane Print Vision has opted for a refurbished Lithrone 4-colour from Komori for its new Thane facility. This latest acquisition of Print Vision is the first 20”x28” press installed in Thane and will be answering the ever increasing print demands and also speed up delivery schedules for the company. The press will be part of the new 1300 sq/ft unit that brings Print Vision’s different operations under one roof and will be catering to all type of commercial and packaging jobs.

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IEM technicians training at Meccanotecnica’s Hq IEM technicians have been invited to Meccanotecnica’s Headquarter for an update course on Aster and Universe Digitaline.

EFI reports record fourth quarter and full year 2013 results

Both companies place customers at the core of their business and deliver the best after-sales service through high-skilled maintenance and installation.

At the end of the one-to-one training that lasted a full week, a certificate was released to IEM technicians as a guarantee of expertise and preparation on Meccanotecnica’s products.

Aster customers all over India will benefit of this commitment that sees the long-lasting partnership between Meccanotecnica and IEM as a centre point.

HarperCollins accuses Apple of copyright infringement News Corp.’s HarperCollins, one of the world’s largest publishing companies, recently requested that Google remove search engine links to some of its own books on Apple’s iTunes in what appears to be a poorly executed attempt to fight online piracy.

HarperCollins made the takedown requests through Digimarc, a company that provides

anti-piracy protection for publishers and authors.

Digimarc’s takedown requests included eight links to HarperCollins e-books offered through Apple’s iTunes Store. The eight targeted books are all mystery novels written

by Agatha Christie.

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2013. For the quarter ended December 31, 2013, the Company reported record revenue of $197.2 million, up 13% compared to fourth quarter 2012 revenue of $174.1 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, the Company reported record revenue of $727.7 million, up 12% year-over-year compared to $652.1 million for the same period in 2012.

“The EFI team delivered a record fourth quarter with strong execution, driving double-digit growth across all segments and regions and capping a terrific 2013,” said Guy Gecht, Chief Executive Officer of EFI. “Looking ahead, we are excited about our opportunities from the ongoing migration of analogue to digital printing, and continue to be very focused on helping customers become more productive and competitive.”

KBA implements further steps in restructuring its core business The situation on the international printing press market remains tense given the increasing significance of online media and regional economic problems. Growing submarkets, such as packaging and digital printing, oppose shrunken segments, such as publication and newspaper printing.

Structural changes in the printing industry have continued since the start of the financial crisis in autumn 2008. The word’s second-largest printing press manufacturer, Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA), started to react to this development already in early 2009 by restructuring the distribution of work between its plants. It has since reduced its capacity by 25% in its core sheetfed and web offset business, which has been especially effected. The number of employees on the group payroll has fallen from 8,200 in 2007 to some 6,300. This total will fall below 6,000

with phased retirement schemes and other measures coming into effect.

With effect from 1 January 2013 collective special regulations, which were agreed

by KBA, employee representatives and representatives from IG Metall, come into place at the main plants in Würzburg and Radebeul. Introduced to alleviate fluctuations in capacity utilisation, these amendments also serve to improve the profitability of the core sheetfed and web press business. The amendments to the wage agreements will be in place until the end of 2014 and contain, among other things, the removal of hours from flexitime accounts without adjusting wages as well as a reduction in the weekly regular working times with corresponding adjustments to wages and salary.

Today flexibility counts: one-stop production of a web press side frame at the KBA facility in Würzburg

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Experienced print expert bolsters KBA team in Radebeul With effect from 1 January 2014 Walter Hartmann (51) has taken over as head of marketing for sheetfed offset presses at the Koenig & Bauer (KBA) plant in Radebeul. The distinguished print veteran with many years of experience at prominent sheetfed offset firms follows in the footsteps of Jürgen Veil (50), who after 15 successful years at the helm sought new challenges in the sheetfed offset product house. Veil took up the role of key account manager packaging in September 2013.

After completing an apprenticeship as offset printer and an advanced training as print technician, Walter Hartmann held

various positions in sales and internal sales at Köselbuch in Kempten thus gaining indepth knowledge of the inner workings of a printing house. Born in Allgäu, Hartmann was able to broaden his management expertise further as works manager at AZ Druck und Datentechnik in the 11 years that followed. The book and commercial print enterprise has over 200 employees at its facilities in Berlin and Kempten. In this role he was responsible for all of the technical departments (prepress, printing plant and bindery) and contributed significantly to introducing new technologies and processes in every production field.

J & K printers felicitate AIFMP team Jammu Printers Association and Kashmir Printers Association organised a felicitation programme of new office bearers of All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) at KC Residency on 18 January. Sh. Kamal Chopra Gen. Secretary North India Printers Association (NIPA) was chief guest on the occasion while veteran journalist and Secretary General Press Club of Jammu Mr. Sohail Kazmi was the guest of honour. The function was marked by the release of Jammu Printers Association’s official website and yearly calendar. S. Joginder Singh, President Jammu Printers Association gave a broad outlook of the vision for future as well as candidly raised various issues related to printing fraternity. He pointed out the outsourcing of Government printing works to other states and insisted that such works should come to local printers.

He also expressed his concern regarding frequent rise in price of paper.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shabir Ahmed, President Kashmir Printers Association appealed the Government to start ITI course for printing trainees as GoI has already launched a national educational vocational programme recognized by AITC. He also appealed the government to streamline the sales tax system and power curtailment.

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Enfocus Switch 12 offers enhanced functionalities Enfocus has announced the release of Enfocus Switch 12. New features include remote management and simplified group administration tools that make Switch 12 even more flexible. This release gives businesses of all sizes and budgets the ability to automate the repetitive tasks associated with creating, receiving and sorting files. In addition, Switch’s robust processing power and infinite configuration options let larger organizations successfully develop more complex business practices, such as integrating connections with more complex and layered business management data.

Thousands of businesses use Switch to integrate applications, resulting in custom production workflows As a standard automated, rules-based pipeline workflow solution, Enfocus Switch has helped thousands of businesses worldwide to improve communication, productivity, and quality of document or file exchange. Switch enables integration of organizations’ existing systems with the third-party applications they use to create,

produce, and share files. Users only pay for the functionality they require at the time, and use Switch’s exclusively simple, visual interface to create the application connections that Switch seamlessly pulls together into a customized and efficient production workflow.

New - The freedom of control from anywhere with Remote Designer A key feature of Switch 12 is the Remote Designer. This new feature gets users out of the server room and allows them to administer the Switch Server at any time, from any computer, at any location. Users can easily access and manage the Switch Server from remote locations i.e. from another office, home or even while travelling.

New convenient and flexible management of users and user groups Switch 12 also includes several new features that dramatically simplify the way users and user groups are managed. A complete redesign of the User Pane, as well as elimination of user roles, gives customers

Head Banding Machine by Memory Memory has announced the sale of three Head Banding Machines. Three of the on the book blocks, table model machines have been sold – two in Bhopal and one in Ahmedabad.

This is an ideal solution for diary

manufacturers as well as hard case bound book producers. It is a significant production enhancer for environments where there is no automatic line available for hardcovers.

A large number of producers get it done by hand and the machine serves for sticking the headband onto backs of separate book blocks. It joins a headband with double sided adhesive tape and unwinds a required length of headband (up to 70mm) with double sided adhesive tape. The operator then inserts a book block into the machine. The headband is stripped off with the help of a pedal. Then further material is fed in to allow the processing of subsequent book block. The compact machine features stepper motor which is controlled through PLC for variable head band size.

The machine can produce up to 20 book blocks per minute depending on the thickness of the book block.

the freedom to configure users and groups without limitations, and with any level of permission. In addition, Switch 12 allows new access rights for individual users and groups to be based on the existing Active Directory; making it unnecessary to create new users or groups within Switch. Administrators simply import users and groups from the Active Directory to create new access rights for particular jobs or projects.

Switch 12 also includes support for new Configurators, the tools that allow users to integrate their applications and automate third-party software application tasks.

Included in Switch 12 are updates to The Adobe® Creative Cloud™ and Quark Xpress Configurators. In addition, Switch 12 includes new Configurators for CorelDraw and HP SmartStream Production Center JDF Control.

Switch 12 is compatible with the latest operating systems including Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 and Windows version 8.1.

Fabian Prudhomme, Vice President of Enfocus, commented on the release, saying: “The nature of the graphic arts industry keeps evolving; so businesses need flexible solutions that can keep pace with those changes without causing inconvenience to operators. This is why Enfocus developed Switch 12. The new features included in this release permit companies of all sizes – from the small print provider to large commercial operations – to leverage Switch’s modular and open architecture to make workflow changes a positive, relatively rapid experience.”

“Switch gives organizations the toolkit they need to be successful today, and when they experience growth and begin exploring new revenue streams, Switch will still be there to accommodate them as their workflow requirements change,” Prudhomme says. “As you can see, Switch not only optimizes organizations’ existing technology investments by integrating old and new for maximum benefit and efficiency, it is also a valuable and continuously evolving, relevant technology by itself.”

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2014 InterTech Technology Awards calls for entries The Printing Industries of America (PIA) is currently seeking entries for the 2014 InterTech Technology Awards. The InterTech competition is conducted annually by Printing Industries of America to identify the technologies shaping the future of graphic communications. Since 1978, these awards have honoured technologies predicted to have a major impact on the graphic communications and related industries.

Manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and software covering any aspect of graphic communications operations can enter their technologies at www.printing.org/ intertechentries by May 31, 2014.

To receive recognition, technologies must be truly innovative – not just improvements of existing products or technology. They also need to enable printers to operate more efficiently or offer new products or services.

Finally, the technologies must be commercially available, yet not in widespread use. Winning companies will receive their InterTech Star Award during the 2014 Premier Print Awards Gala held in conjunction with Graph Expo 14, September 28, 2014 in Chicago.

Eleven technologies were selected based on their innovation and likelihood of advancing the performance of the graphic communications industry for the 2013 InterTech™ Technology Awards. They are: • Pressero with eDocBuilder, Aleyant Systems • Aproove, Aproove SA • POWERCOAT, Arjowiggins Creative Papers • ORIS Lynx, CGS Publishing Technologies International • GMG OpenColor, GMG • Heidelberg Speedmaster XL VLF Press with Twin-Gripper Delivery and Remote Fan-Out Control, Heidelberg USA • HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press, HP • KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System, Eastman Kodak Company • JETvarnish 3D, MGI Digital Graphic Technology • Scodix Metallic™ with Scodix SENSE™, Scodix, Inc. • DLMS: Distributed Learning Management System, Sinapse Print Simulators InterTech™ Award Recipients benefit from the showcase of their technologies in the InterTech™ publication sent to thousands

Chief Executive Officer to step down due to ill-health The board of directors of Sappi Limited has announced that the CEO of the company, Ralph Boëttger, will be relinquishing his position as CEO and director on 30 June 2014. Ralph, who has been with Sappi as CEO for almost 7 years, has been diagnosed with a serious illness and has taken the decision to step down.

Dr Danie Cronjé, Chairman of the board of Sappi Limited, said: “I personally and on behalf of the board and everyone at Sappi, express our heartfelt thanks to Ralph for the sterling work he has done in leading Sappi through a particularly challenging period in the company’s proud history. Under Ralph’s leadership the group has been transformed.

A clear strategy and sound action plans are in place; the major projects to re-position the group have been successfully completed

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and are operational, leaving the company in a position for growth into the future. On behalf of us all I wish Ralph and his family all the very best for the future.”

A process is in place to identify Ralph’s successor. Commenting on his decision, Ralph said: “I deeply regret having to make this decision at this time as I am convinced that Sappi stands on the cusp of a period of strong performance and exciting growth.

However, I believe that spending my time with my family has become the priority and that it is in the best interest of the company and of my family for me to step down as announced. I would like to thank Dr Cronjé, the board of Sappi and every single employee for their support and dedication in re-positioning Sappi for a great future.”

of printers and graphic communications professionals. The technologies are also included in Printing Industries of America’s e-newsletter—sent to more than 40,000 graphic communications companies around the world. There are also international press releases announcing technologies as award recipient. The recipients can use of the award logo and trademarks in their product marketing and also display the coveted InterTech™ Lucite™ star at industry events around the world.

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Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) has announced the bookings for “PRINTPACK ARABIA 2014” exhibition slated to be held at Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE, during 07th to 10th April, 2014.

The inaugural Sharjah exhibition will be showcasing the emerging opportunities and technologies and will be a sourcing platform for commercial and package printing in the region. It will be an important event that will attract printers, industry professionals, buyers and design agencies.

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TAPPI’s new Board of Directors Peter R. Augustine (Fabio Perini North America), Paul R. Durocher (Sappi Fine Paper North America) and Christopher A. Krumm (CorrChoice, Div. of Greif LLC) have been elected to the TAPPI’s new Board of Directors. Elected to begin a three year term in March 2014, they will join Thomas J. Garland and Chris Luettgen, who will serve as TAPPI Chair, and TAPPI Vice Chair, respectively.

Augustine is President of Fabio Perini North America. Durocher is responsible for the Coated Paper Development efforts of Sappi Fine Paper North America at the company’s Technology Center. His current role as Director of Coated Paper Development includes participation on Sappi’s Global Technology Management team and leadership of a global technical team. Krumm is Vice President of Operations for the CorrChoice Division of Greif LLC. He is a 32year veteran of the Corrugated Industry.

Peter R. Augustine President Fabio Perini North America

Paul R. Durocher Director Coated Paper Development Sappi Fine Paper North America

the following Directors who will continue to serve on the TAPPI Board of Directors: Daniel D. Cappell, Asten Johnson, Kirt J Cuevas, International Paper, Michael Exner, Robert A. Feeser, MWV, Frank J. Sutman, Ashland and Clayton Teague.

Christopher A. Krumm Vice President of Operations CorrChoice A Division of Greif

The members of TAPPI Board of Director completing their terms in March 2014 include Markku A. Karlsson (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland), Sandra L. LeBarron (Finch Paper LLC) and Robert A. Snyder (Orchids Paper Products Co.).

Augustine, Durocher and Krumm will join

Smurfit Kappa named Company of the Year 2013 Smurfit Kappa was named Company of the Year at the Business and Finance Awards 2013 which took place in Dublin on the 12th December. The ‘Company of the Year Award’ recognises the company which best demonstrates outstanding business leadership, sustainable growth, innovative strategy, strong financial returns and employee development.

For over 30 years, the Business & Finance Awards have been recognising excellence in Irish business and is the longest running and most coveted business awards program in Ireland. Past receipients of this prestigious award include Google, Ryanair and Microsoft. The CEO’s of Ireland’s top

500 companies are approached for their nominations for the Company of the Year Award and a jury of their peers selects the winner.

Smurfit Kappa faced strong competition for the award from the other shortlisted companies which included Paddy Power, Glanbia, Aer Lingus, Eircom, Sky, Greencore and Intel to name a few. The Business Person of the Year was John Moloney, the retiring

CEO of Glanbia, who has recently joined the SKG plc Board as a non executive director.

Gary McGann, Chief Executive Officer comments, “Being nominated by industry peers is very gratifying and we are delighted to be recognised as Company of the Year. We also congratulate our new Board colleague, John Moloney, on his prestigious award.”

Ricoh is one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for the tenth year Ricoh has once again been rated as one of Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world. Ricoh was presented with the news for the tenth year, during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Global 100 is an extensive data-driven corporate sustainability assessment and inclusion is limited to a select group of the top 100 largecap companies in the world.

Kenichi Kanemaru, Corporate Executive Vice President says, “Alongside our expertise

in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services – our commitment to sustainable business is a core part of who we are. We are proud of our advanced focus upon reducing environmental impacts and costs for our clients, while assuring the integrity and confidentiality of their information and ensuring responsible business in each community where we operate.”

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Kodak Investment helps Westdale Press step up efficient operation Effective remote proofing capabilities sealed the deal for a raft of solutions Improved speed and operational efficiency as well as the ability to enable two departments to oversee smoother workflow prompted Westdale Press to invest in a number of solutions from Kodak.

The Cardiff business is currently completing the installation of a KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter, KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System, KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal and KODAK COLORFLOW Software.

“As one of the UK’s flagship brochure and magazine printing houses, Westdale Press knows only too well how important it is to offer a high-quality, efficient service. Kodak has a number of solutions that can help business such as Westdale effectively achieve just that while also improving their day-to-day operation” Martin Mayo

Key Notes : > Installing a KODAK MAGNUS Q800, PRINERGY Workflow System, INSITE Prepress Portal and COLORFLOW Software. > AColour control with KODAK COLORFLOW Software - a vital investment > KODAK PRINERGY Workflow - ability to enhance productivity in any printing environment

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The £19m turnover litho operation with 140 employees runs two sheetfed Heidelberg XL perfectors and a Heidelberg M600 web press. It produces a wide range of material from report and accounts and journals to catalogues and books, for large UK retailers and department stores. “The decision to invest in the KODAK Systems was part of a long overdue upgrade of our prepress and repro facility,” comments Managing Director Alan Padbury. “A big driver was to introduce decent online proofing capabilities via KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System and KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal. So many clients now do not see a hard copy proof and Kodak provided one of the better online proofing options. It ticked all the boxes.”

Colour control with KODAK COLORFLOW Software was also a vital investment he states: “It is of paramount importance these days. You have to be able to accept proof from anywhere in the world and be able to match it on the press. You need colour

control to ensure you are among the best in the world.”

He continued: “There were a number of factors that limited our existing system. We examined all the alternatives on the market and Kodak’s was the absolute best. A platesetter was on the cards too and it seemed sensible to buy that from our new workflow provider.”

Some may consider the introduction of a new prepress workflow a daunting prospect but not Mr. Padbury: “I know people approach upgrading their prepress in the same way they would regard transferring their banks accounts. They would be worried it would be a hassle and problems would arise. We have changed our prepress before and when we did we found it helped make improvements.

We improved the way we and the business worked.

Because there are changes in the technology it is a good way to sweep things clean and make positive changes to housekeeping.”

As for the decision to pick Kodak’s CTP he said: “I have been talking to Kodak on and off for years. The KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter is one of the most rounded and effective systems in the market place. It has a good reputation.”

Mr. Padbury is pleased with the results so far: “The

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solutions are installed and going very well.

While it is still in its early days I expect to see two gains â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first will be in sheer speed, efficiency, ease of use and less general hassle. The second will be a spill over of this. Because it is so simple and easy to use we are hoping to be able to integrate certain production areas and day-to-day functions with the previously separately run reprographic department melding with prepress. This means it will be possible for both departments to carry out the same jobs and will ease the stress with more people able to handle fewer jobs better.â&#x20AC;?

The eagerly anticipated addition of KODAK PRINERGY Rules-Based Automation Software will also have a significant impact, he says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking forward to introducing RBA to help reduce costs and increase productivity.â&#x20AC;?

The key benefits of KODAK PRINERGY Workflow is its ability to enhance productivity in any printing environment for large or short runs. It uses JDF to share job data, imposition, and pageassignment information with content preparation, production planning, prepress, and business systems.

It helps reduce costs and build a more efficient environment with improved control

and automation based on industry-standard specifications.

Working with Kodak has also been a positive experience says Mr. Padbury: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing I found extremely pleasant was the friendly and helpful way all the staff have been over the installation.â&#x20AC;?

Martin Mayo, Cluster Director UK & Nordic Vice President Kodak, EAMER, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship brochure and magazine

printing houses that serves numerous well respected High Street names, Westdale Press knows only too well how important it is to offer a high-quality, efficient service.

Kodak has a number of solutions that can help business such as Westdale effectively achieve just that while also improving their day-to-day operation. Once they fully integrate our software, particularly RBA, we look forward to helping them make even further improvements.â&#x20AC;?

BMPA-Ricoh Print Summit 2014 The BMPA-Ricoh Print Summit 2014 was organised on 24 January at the Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai. The event attended by over 500 delegates from the industry was co-organised by BMPA and Ricoh. It was the eighth edition of Print Summit which was titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Here for a changeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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UPM closes down the UPM Docelles Fine Paper Mill UPM will permanently close down the Docelles paper mill in France. Employee information and consultation negotiations were completed on December 13, 2013 and Social Plan was approved by French authorities on January 13, 2014. UPM offers support to employees in order to alleviate the effects caused by staff reductions in relation to the closing of the mill. The Docelles mill

employs 161 people. The plan of sale or other exit of the UPM Docelles mill was originally announced on 17 January 2013.

It is part of UPMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to adjust its graphic paper capacity and support operations to match the declining demand in Europe. The production will cease by the end of January 2014. With the closure of the mill UPM will reduce a total of 160 000 tons of its fine

paper capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;UPM has been conducting an active search for a buyer which could offer a credible future for the mill. Unfortunately this search did not result in a binding, credible offer for the mill. However, UPM is still open to consider the sale of Docelles mill machinery and property,â&#x20AC;? says Petteri Kalela, Senior Vice President of UPM Paper ENA.

Special offer for IPAMA members participating in Print Pack Arabia 2014 Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association (IPAMA ) has presented several offers to its members visiting the upcoming Print Pack Arabia 2014. The offers include: complementary accommodation and complete ocean freight from Indian to Dubai subject to booking of 18 sq.mt. stall area and its multiples.

Aimed at showcasing the emerging

opportunities and technologies, the inaugural Print Pack Arabia 2014 will be an extensive platform for commercial and package printing in the region and will be an important event attracting printers, industry professionals, buyers and design agencies from around the world.

IPAMA will co host Print Pack Arabia 2014, scheduled to be at Sharjah from April 7 to 10th 2014. The Indian association has

collaborated with Sharjah chamber of commerce and Industry to hold 10 editions of Print Pack Arabia till 2032.

Recently, Board Member, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mohamed Salim Al Musharrekh, arrived to inaugurate the silver jubilee celebrations of IPAMA. IPAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next Flagship Show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;12th Printpack India 2015â&#x20AC;?, will take place from 30 Jan to 3 Feb 2015 at Greater Noida.

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Heidelberg expands range of Saphira Eco consumables Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has been offering a range of particularly eco-friendly consumables - the Saphira Eco product line - since 2011. This range is subject to the strictest criteria in the print media industry for the environmental compatibility of consumables. Heidelberg has now tightened these criteria once again and adapted them to the latest international environmental standards. It is also further expanding the range of Saphira Eco products it offers.

Users can now benefit from the Saphira Blanket Pro 200, an eco-friendly blanket that has excellent all-round properties and is particularly suitable for commercial printers looking to make their production operations even more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Working closely with suppliers, Heidelberg has defined and introduced the world’s first criteria for environmentally friendly blankets. To define these criteria, the company reviewed the production process and identified and evaluated the green credentials of the substances used.

free Saphira Ink Anicolor S100 and H100 ink series for Anicolor technology, thus making Anicolor, which boasts minimal waste and low energy consumption, even more ecofriendly.

compromise on quality when using ecofriendly consumables,” says Peter Tix, head of Consumables at Heidelberg.

In the postpress sector, users will be able to use Saphira Binding Glue PUR 330 NE, the first PUR glue not to release any harmful isocyanates and therefore any substances that pose a health risk to users.

“Green printing has already become standard at numerous companies in industrialized markets. The Saphira Eco product line from Heidelberg offers these companies a range that meets the world’s strictest requirements for ecofriendly consumables. It’s the perfect choice for customers who attach great importance to their company’s green credentials and don’t want to

Heidelberg is also launching the mineral oil-

Asda becomes first retailer to implement PantoneLIVE X-Rite and Pantone, Danaher Corporation brands, announced that Asda, one of Britain’s top value retailers and a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart, will employ PantoneLIVE™, a cloud-based colour service, throughout its global supply chain.

PantoneLIVE allows Asda to standardize on a single platform and manage digital access rights to facilitate colour communication across packaging materials and suppliers, improving operational efficiencies.

With colour so critically tied to brand equity, maintaining colour consistency across product packaging is essential to ensure authenticity and consumer confidence.

The PantoneLIVE suite of solutions provide Asda with a secure, cloud-based repository for its precise colour data, allowing brand managers to communicate colour specifications across the supply chain and validate compliance and track supplier performance anywhere in the world.

“The proposition was challenging – develop a solution that not only enables us to assess print quality across the entire list of Asda approved packaging printers, but also present complex, technical colour data in an easy-to-understand format,” said Andy Wilson, print manager at Asda. “As most of the print validation solutions on the market were aimed at printers rather than brand owners, it quickly became apparent that selecting the right partner to develop the solution was crucial, and X-Rite/Pantone ticked all our boxes.”

“Printers being able to validate their own work in real-time makes PantoneLIVE a game changer,” said Jason Gilmartin, senior print manager at Asda. “With its implementation, we will now be able to manage our print base intelligently with true ‘closed loop’ color’ management from initial concept to final print whilst slashing waste, reducing cost and driving greater brand consistency. At last, the days of print managers approving print at the end of a printing press are coming to an end.”

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“It is mission critical for a large retailer such as Asda to achieve better and more consistent colour results across different categories, suppliers and regions. We are extremely pleased that PantoneLIVE is the chosen solution for accurate colour communication and control in their entire packaging supply chain,” explained Dr. Sonia Megert, vice president of the Pantone Digital Business unit at XRite/Pantone. “Spectral data for Asda’s main brand colours are stored securely in the PantoneLIVE cloud, thus helping reduce colour variation in the production process, ensuring their colours are correct every time, on every packaging material.”

In addition, PantoneLIVE’s centralized colour management system helps achieve speed to market efficiencies from initial design to final production, ultimately lowering product development and manufacturing costs. Asda will begin to deploy PantoneLIVE immediately with Smart Price, Chosen by You and Extra Special private label brands.

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“Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster”: Heidelberg launches video competition on www.SpeedmasterUnbeatable.com First prize in the “Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster” video competition is a printing unit guard in an exclusive design. The competition will run from February 3 to April 13, 2014.

Print shops have from February 3 to April 13, 2014 to enter the video competition run under the slogan “Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster”. The competition is part of the “Speedmaster. Unbeatable.” advertising campaign of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), which started in the summer of 2013. So far, nearly 30 success stories with satisfied customers describing their successes with Speedmaster presses have been published online at www.

SpeedmasterUnbeatable.com. Up-andcoming small businesses, industrial-scale commercial and packaging printers, and multimedia service providers from all over the world have their say. Further fascinating customer reports describing the unbeatable performance of Speedmaster presses will be added to the website over time.

The high value that customers place on their presses was also reinforced by the competition launched in October 2013 on Facebook, in which participants were called on to finish the sentence “My Speedmaster is unbeatable because…” and given the opportunity to take part in a prize draw.

Heidelberg chose the top ten quotes from the many entries that were submitted. The winning entries were published on www.

SpeedmasterUnbeatable.com.

Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster The Heidelberg video competition is being held under the slogan “Be unbeatable. Be a Speedmaster.” Customers are invited to submit video clips showing them and their Speedmaster presses in action. In video clips lasting around three minutes, customers are invited to explain what makes their Speedmaster unbeatable.

A detailed description, entry form, and sample video clip can be found at www.

SpeedmasterUnbeatable.com.

Heidelberg will shortlist ten clips from all the entries and publish these in a dedicated “Unbeatable” playlist on the the company’s

YouTube channel so viewers can vote for their favorites to determine the winners. Winners will be announced on July 15, 2014. First prize is a printing unit guard in an exclusive design. A report of the prize ceremony and a customer profile of the winner will be published in an upcoming edition of the “Heidelberg News” customer magazine. Second prize is a unique picture that, like the printing unit guard, is based on the design elements of the “Speedmaster.

Unbeatable.” campaign.

Third prize is a valuable Montblanc pen. What’s more, all participants will receive two t-shirts printed with the campaign logo as a thank you for taking part.

Scodix adds industry veteran Lance Shumaker Scodix has recently announced the appointment of Lance Shumaker as Vice President of Scodix North America. Lance will be responsible for sales, customer support, marketing and operations in both the American and Canadian markets, effective immediately. The announcement was made

by Dror Danai, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development for Scodix Ltd. “Scodix continues to grow and capture the North American market, one major service provider at a time, and is increasing both the mindshare and market share,” said Mr. Danai. “This is clearly in evidence by the tremendous impact our systems are having on our customers and their business.

Adding a strong experienced individual with a successful track record, such as Lance Shumaker’s, to our growing professional team not only demonstrates our dedication

to the marketplace’s needs, but will further increase our access and penetration in the North American marketplace.”

Lance has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 25 years managing high-tech and new technology companies in the graphic arts and commercial printing markets. Prior to joining Scodix, he held executive management positions with Scitex and Indigo, and more recently Advanced Vision Technology (AVT). Lance’s dedicated focus and experience will have a significant impact on both the market penetration and sales of Scodix Digital Enhancement Presses.

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Digital Media India 2014 addresses content, monetisation and social media challenges With 22 per cent annual growth and more than 80 million internet users, 725 million wireless subscribers, and about 80 million internet on mobile subscribers, India is a melting pot of growing digital media businesses. News publishers exploring the opportunities in this dynamic market are turning their attention to Digital Media India 2014, to be held on 5 and 6 February in Chennai.

Launched in 2012, the conference organised by the World Association of newspapers and news publishers this year addresses the crucial issues of content and technology development, strategies for monetisation of content, and the “big three” of digital media success: social, local and mohile. Case studies from leading news publishers in Europe, the United States and India will be presented.

Speakers in the conference include: - Michael Maness, Vice President-Journalism & Media Innovation, Knight Foundation, USA. He will be speaking on how social media can be more than just a promotion tool. He will be joined by Oyvind Naess, Chief of Staff, VG, Norway, who will be speaking on successful digital strategies and building the organisation for digital business, and Sachin Gopalan, who will speak about premium content strategies.

- Sukirti Gupta, CEO, MMI Online of Jagran Group, N P Rajendran, Deputy Editor, Mathrubhumi, India, and Amitabha Sinha, Head-IT, Anandabazar Patrika, India, will examine how local language news sites engage their audiences in despite the challenges of language compatibility on internet, lack of “last mile” connectivity and other myriad issues of publishing on the net.

- Grig Davidovitz, CEO, RGB Media, Israel, whose organisation has redesigned many news sites including that of Times of Israel, will show how each story page can work as “mini-homepage” and deliver an incredible user experience in the first encounter itself.

Grig will also lead a workshop on ‘Content monetisation’ on 4 February.

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- Rajesh Mahapatra, Executive Editor, Hindustan Times, India will share the experiences at HT leveraging the strength of print to grow digital. Sachin Gupta, CIO, The Times of India Group, will tell discuss how newspapers can leverage Application Programming Interface (API) to create more and better digital products. Rajesh Patil, Creative Consultant of Adobe India, will join this session to talk about data structure for digital content.

- Tony Danker, Director - International and Partnerships, The Guardian, UK, will present the digital transformation of the Guardian and the positioning the Guardian name for the future. Anant Goenka, Director & Head of New Media, Indian Express, will join this session to speak about the company’s social media experiences and the work that won Indian Express group a gold medal at Asian Digital Media Awards for their use of social media in news dissemination.

- Markus Feldenkirchen, CEO of PPI Media, will share the US experiences of developing a framework for digital strategy.

Salil Kumar, COO of India Today Digital, will share his views on how consumers play an increasingly important role in collaborative

content creation and how this helps monetisation at at India Today Digital and Bagit Today. The session will also feature Shekar Sharma, Managing Director of GroupM India, Murugavel Janakiraman, CEO of Bharatmatrimony.com, and Porush Jain, CEO of Sportskeeda.com, India.

- Dan Barth, CIO & Vice President - Audience Development, OPUBCO Group, USA, the publishers of The Oklahoman Daily, will share their detailed content consumption analysis, for their six digital publishing channels, that mapped out guiding directions for a content strategy. There are other speakers to be announced.

The conference will also have a Round table discussion by the World Editors Forum on ‘Journalism in the age of digital surveillance’ on 5 January, chaired by N Ravi, Editor-inChief of The Hindu and joined by Kalpesh Yagnik, National Editor, Dainik Bhaskar and others.

The conference will be covered in social media and can be followed on www. facebook.com/wanifraindiaconference and www.twitter.com/DigitalMediaGLO

Dainik Bhaskar targets youth with second season of Brain Hunt Dainik Bhaskar’s second edition of Brain Hunt includes creative and innovative activities involving interactive participation by youth in schools. In the first edition of the programme, over 4,000 schools participated in 16 activities and there was a turnout of more than 3 lakh students from 11 states and 54 cities. There are numerous topics dealt with in the second edition, the key being pre-historic era to wars, kindergarten tales, election and zombies to a game of snakes and ladders.

The paper plans to carry out the multimarket initiative across Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, MP, Rajasthan and Punjab. The activity that began on November 25 will continue till July/August,

2014. The activity is ardently promoted by the group through print advertisements in the group’s publications, FM radio and school presentations. The paper believes that this activity is an eventual delight and stress buster for students during the exam season and also a wonderful experience for students and the school community. The Bhaskar Champs Club is a special initiative of Dainik Bhaskar Group. It includes activities like Scrapbook Activity, Painting Competition, Junior Editor and Brain Hunt among others.

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Dainik Jagran tops dailies list in the latest IRS 2013 The Media Research Users Council (MRUC) has unveiled the data for the new Indian Readership Survey (IRS) on January 28, 2014. As per the data, Dainik Jagran tops the list of publications in India with an Average Issue Readership (AIR) of 15,526,000, followed by Hindustan (AIR 14,245,000), Dainik Bhaskar (AIR 12,855,000), Malayala Manorama (AIR 8,565,000), Daily Thanthi (AIR 8,156,000), Rajasthan Patrika (AIR 7,665,000), The Times of India (AIR 7,253,000) which is the sole English daily in the Top Publications list, Amar Ujala (AIR 7,071,000), Mathrubhumi (AIR 6,136,000) and Lokmat (AIR 5,601,000).

Top Hindi Dailies: Dainik Jagran tops the list of Hindi dailies with an AIR of 15,526,000. Hindustan is placed second with AIR of 14,245,000, followed by Dainik Bhaskar (AIR 12,855,000), Rajasthan Patrika (AIR 7,665,000), Amar Ujala (AIR 7,071,000), Patrika (AIR 4,628,000), hari Bhoomi (AIR 2,757,000), Prabhat Khabar (AIR 2,718,000), Navbharat Times (AIR 2,291,000), and Punjab Kesari (AIR 2,480,000).

Top English Dailies: The list is led by The Times of India with an AIR of 7,253,000, followed by Hindustan Times (AIR 4,335,000), The Hindu (AIR 1,473,000), Mumbai Mirror (AIR 1,084,000), The Telegraph (AIR 937,000), The Economic Times (AIR 722,000) which is the only financial daily in the list, Mid Day (AIR 500,000), Deccan Herald (AIR 458,000), The Tribune (AIR 453,000), and Deccan Chronicle (AIR 337,000).

Top Language Dailies: Three Gujarati dailies, two Malayalam dailies, two Marathi dailies and one daily each from Tamil, Telugu and Bengali languages have made it among the top language dailies. Malayala Manorama leads with an AIR of 8,565,000, followed by Daily Thanthi (AIR 8,156,000), Mathrubhumi (AIR 6,136,000), Lokmat (AIR 5,601,000), Ananda Bazar Patrika (AIR 5,515,000), Eenadu (AIR 5,380,000), Gujarat Samachar (AIR 4,339,000), Divya Bhaskar (AIR 3,770,000), Sandesh (AIR 3,724,000), and Daily Sakal (AIR 3,707,000).

Top 10 Magazines:

list with an Average Issue Readership of 2,762,000, followed by India Today (English) (AIR 1,531,000) which is the only English magazine in the list, Pratiyogita Darpan (AIR 1,492,000), Saras Salil (AIR 1,160,000), India Today (Hindi) (AIR 1,551,000), Samanyangyan Darpan (AIR 1,132,000), Manorama Thozil Veedhi (AIR 1,012,000), Grih Shobha (AIR 979,000), Mathrubhumi Arogya Masika (AIR 928,000), and Mathrubhumi Thozilvartha (874,000).

Top English Magazines: India Today (English) leads with an AIR of 1,531,000, followed by Pratiyogita Darpan (AIR 583,000), The Sportstar (AIR 543,000), General Knowledge Today (AIR 540,000), Outlook (AIR 452,000), Competition Success Review (AIR 444,000), Readers Digest (AIR 362,000), Filmfare (AIR 276,000), Diamond Cricket Today (AIR 271,000), and Business Today (AIR 264,000).

Top Hindi Magazines: The list is led by Pratiyogita Darpan with an

AIR of 1,492,000, followed by Saras Salil (AIR 1,160,000), India Today (Hindi) (AIR 1151,000), SamanyaGyan Darpan (AIR 1,132,000), Grih Shobha (AIR 979,999), Jagran Josh Plus (AIR 781,000), Cricket Samrat (AIR 652,000), Meri Saheli (AIR 589,000), Grehlakshmi (AIR 521,000), and Sarita (AIR 476,000).

Top Language Magazines: Malayalam publications dominate the Top 10 Magazines list with as many as seven magazines. Malayalam fortnightly Vanitha is the most read language magazine with Average Issue Readership of 2,762,000.

Another Malayalam publication, the weekly Manorama Thozil Veedhi is placed second with an AIR of 1,012,000. Monthly Malayalam magazine Manorama Arogya Masika is third in the list with an AIR of 928,000.

In fourth position is Malayalam weekly Mathrubhumi Thozilvartha with an AIR of 874,000. Grihalakshmi, a monthly Malayalam magazine, is placed fifth with an AIR of 826,000.

Readership survey finding rubbished At least eighteen leading newspaper groups of the country have condemned the findings of the latest Indian Readership Survey (IRS 2013). A statement jointly issued by the newspapers in public interest stated, “The survey is riddled with shocking anomalies, which defy logic and commonsense. They also grossly contradict audited circulation figures (ABC) of longstanding.”

The statement highlighted major anomalies in the report, including: • Hindu Business Line has thrice as many readers in Manipur as in Chennai.

• Hitavada, the leading English newspaper of Nagpur with a certified circulation of over 60,000, doesn’t appear to have a single reader now.

• There are wild swings in overall newspaper readership across states.

While Punjab has lost a one-third of all its readers in just a year since the last IRS, neighboring Haryana has grown by 17%.

• Every major newspaper in Andhra Pradesh, irrespective of language, has lost readers by 30 to 65%.

There are similar wild swings at the city level.

Mumbai shows a 20.3% growth in overall English readership, while Delhi - a fastergrowing city overall on all macro indices shows a drop of 19.5%.

Saying that there are “hundreds of such anomalies in the report”, the statement “urges advertisers and media agencies not to rely upon or use the recently published IRS results in any way”. It also calls upon RSCI and MRUC, the conductors of the IRS, to “withdraw the results of IRS Q4 2013 immediately and put a stop to all future editions of this survey, as their continued publication will cause irreparable injury to the reputation of established publications.”

The 18 publishers are: Jagran, Bhaskar, India Today, Ananda Bazar Patrika, Lokmat, Outlook, Daily News and Analysis (DNA), Sakshi, The Hindu, The Times of India, Amar Ujala, The Tribune, Bartaman Patrika, Aaj Samaj, The Statesman, Mid Day, Nai Duniya and Dinakaran

Malayalam fortnightly Vanitha leads the

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CSQ and Q.I. Press Controls sign for Italy’s first: Closed loop colour on newspaper press Centro Stampa Quotidiani (CSQ) and Q.I. Press Controls both will have their premiere in the Italian market. For the first time a newspaper press will be equipped with closed loop colour control: IDS on CSQ’ WIFAG OF373/6 newspaper press. The investment will be for 8 IDS scanners for closed loop colour including dampening control.

Centro Stampa Quotidiani (CSQ) is a modern newspaper printing company which started in 2000. It was built as a separate printing company by 2 editors who merged their printing force. Their architectural attractive site in Erbusco houses ‘state of the art’ technology, with 2 WIFAG presslines: a WIFAG OF370/GTD consisting of 10 printing towers and 2 folders and a WIFAG OF 373/6 with 8 printing towers and two folders installed in two phases in 2008 and 2010.

CSQ prints about 15 titles daily, amongst which national and local newspaper and foreign titles for local distribution. The total annual circulation is 125 million copies.

“We always follow new developments in the market very closely. As we already were familiar with Q.I. Press Controls because of the installation of their first generation colour register system (IRS) on our WIFAG OF370GTD press in 2005, we followed the

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developments on their IDS closed loop colour control as well,” states Dario de Cian, General Manager CSQ. CSQ will be the first newspaper printer in Italy to work with closed loop colour control, enabling the press to reproduce colours extremely accurately and consistently throughout the run. This will generate savings in labour and waste. “Given the good experiences with Q.I. Press Controls being our supplier during the past years, their continuous drive to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that comply to customer needs and their good customer service made us decide to invest in their IDS closed loop colour.”

Dario de Cian proceeds: “I was impressed by customer visits and by the results achieved in several business cases. Especially one of the latest added IDS features, dampening control, drew my attention.

The dampening-supply in the printing units may fluctuate at times and is now fully automatically identified and adjusted by IDS, and all at the same speed at which colours are adjusted. So, less worries about the control of the two-component offset process, ink and fountain solution control as they are now both automatically restrained by IDS.” Jaco Bleijenberg, International Director of

Sales & Marketing of Q.I. Press Controls: “We are very enthusiastic about this order.

Not only because again it proves the growing importance of closed loop colour control in the newspaper printing industry. This installation will also represent an important reference site for our Southern European market.”

Carlo Caporizzi, CEO of GMDE and Q.I. Press Controls’ agent for Italy: “This result confirms the good quality of Q.I. Press Controls’ solutions and of its organization given that CSQ is a satisfied QIPC customer since its start many years ago. We are proud to be partner of Q.I.P Press Controls and a recognised solution provider of CSQ with which we have a very long story of positive relationship and mutual respect. CSQ with this new project, demonstrated once again its attitude to invest in innovation to keep their facilities always ahead on the market”.

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WAN-IFRA Color Quality Club chooses X-Rite eXact™ for state-of-the-art color measurements Newspaper Color Quality Club implements technology to help newspapers maintain competitive edge.

When The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) decided it was time to introduce a new measuring technique for its International Newspaper Color Quality Club, it turned to X-Rite to ensure an effective and accurate solution.

The decision was made as WAN-IFRA opened the 20th anniversary edition of its International Newspaper Color Quality Club competition, the only worldwide printing quality competition for newspapers.

Members of the club include the world’s best-published colour newspapers who maintain rigorous printing standards.

The goal of the International Newspaper Quality Club is to improve production quality of printed news, and increase competitiveness of newspapers as media.

The competition has been held every two years since 1994. In 2012, 192 newspapers from 25 countries participated in this prestigious competition.

“With the 2014 competition, we have introduced new state-of-the-art measuring technology to the Color Quality Club judging process. This technology incorporates the latest industry standards and technical advances,” says Manfred Werfel, Deputy CEO, Executive Director Competence Centre Newspaper Production & Special Projects, WAN-IFRA. Werfel explains that there are no fundamental changes to how the results of the International Newspaper Color Quality Club are obtained and evaluated, but some evaluation processes have been revised to stay current with the latest standards.

Among them was the introduction of the new measuring technique. “Because the colour measuring devices previously used had become dated, the decision was made to use a new measuring technique,” he explains. “We chose two X-Rite eXact colour measuring devices for this purpose.”

X-Rite eXact™ portable handheld spectrophotometers can be used to quickly measure, understand and communicate color and its status relative to standards.

The eXact user interface, a color touch

screen, can be configured to display key functional elements in the order most likely to be needed by individual users, improving operator productivity, removing the opportunity for human error and resulting in increased color accuracy. Its BestMatch function enables press operators to more easily keep ink colors on target even before color shifts are visible to the human eye. Mr Werfel said the X-Rite’s eXact™ solutions were chosen for a number of reasons.

“These measuring devices are suitable for prepress and printing, online at the PC and offline,” he explains. “X-Rite eXact has a touch screen colour display for offline use and no measuring table is required. It supports the measuring conditions M0 to M3 as specified by ISO standards, and color and density (Delta E) are measurable in a single pass. Wireless data transmission to a computer is also possible, and X-Rite’s cloud-based calibration via NetProfiler ensures inter-device agreement regardless of location.”

The Color Quality Club also introduced changes to the application and evaluation process that include corrected target and tolerance values to achieve better agreement with the specifications of ISO 12647-3 for newsprint; amendments to dot gain, gray balance and general printing quality parameters; and a simpler colour conformity evaluation structure. Exclusive club membership is available to all winners of the competition. Benefits include receipt of

the prestigious award and promotion to give these outstanding publications an edge over competition for both readers and advertisers.

With Color Quality Club results in hand, newspaper printers also have the ability to address customer complaints more confidently and increase quality awareness and know-how within their workforces. The competition helps define goals for production personnel and identify optimised materials on the basis of detailed evaluations. Winners can also ensure their advertisers that they can expect consistency and identical appearance of ads across titles and issues.

Participation in the competition is open to all newspapers, independent of their production processes or the types of paper that are used. There are four categories within the competition: Coldset-offset printing on newsprint; Semicommercial heatset or UV-cured offset printing on newsprint; Semicommercial heatset or UV-cured offset printing on SC or LWC paper; and Printing on tinted paper or for printing processes other than offset (e.g. flexo or inkjet).

Newspapers that successfully participate are awarded membership for a two-year period in the exclusive club of top-quality titles. Multiple winners and participants in the WAN-IFRA certification project also have the opportunity to be awarded membership in the Star Club for exceptional performance.

Registration deadline for the 2014-2016 edition of the Club was 31 December 2013.

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Konica Minolta and MGI Digital Graphic Technology enters into a strategic alliance Konica Minolta, Inc. and MGI Digital Graphic Technology have announced that they have reached an agreement whereby Konica Minolta will acquire a 10% stake in MGI , valued at €13.7m, through a reserved capital increase. This investment will be dedicated to drive future growth, and is part of a common long term vision to establish a stronger presence in the professional digital printing market.

Building on a strong relationship that has lasted over a decade, the two business partners have agreed to expand their collaboration by entering into a strategic alliance that leverages both co-development and the co-marketing of existing and future products.

will build upon each other’s strong history, proven track record of innovation and customer service to create a strong joint effort enabling long term successes.

This agreement will allow for: • MGI to grow to greater heights as a global player, as it gains additional exposure supported by the strong reputation and positioning of Konica Minolta worldwide; • Konica Minolta to capitalize on MGI’s expertise in the digital printing market and its capacity to innovate; • Both companies to devote their best

• Creating new and mutually rewarding opportunities, Konica Minolta and MGI

efforts to expand sales of existing and new products, including, but not limited to, the Meteor Digital Press line; As part of this alliance, MGI will maintain its independence and will remain autonomous in defining its strategic

axes in the midst of a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

Edmond Abergel, CEO and Chairman of MGI: “We are very happy and proud that Konica Minolta recognizes our accomplishments and our unique capacity to innovate. This strategic alliance will be the basis for the development of tomorrow’s innovative digital solutions.”

Konica Minolta, will promote the “genretop strategy” (a strategy to concentrate the management resources on the most promising business areas and markets to ensure global leadership in these fields) in these growing markets, especially in the field of production printing systems. Through this strategic alliance, Konica Minolta aims to achieve group-wide growth and maximize its corporate value.

GEE7 Printek acquires Punjab’s first Scodix S75 from Monotech Systems Monotech Systems has sold Digital Enhancement Press Scodix S75 to Ludhiana based photography lab GEE7 Printek.

Monotech has already installed three machines across India and this will be the first installation in Punjab.

Monotech Systems displayed Scodix S75 along with Scodix Rainbow in CEIF 2014, Mumbai, which received a huge response from the visitors. The Scodix S75 Digital Press is a digital enhancement press that features the breakthrough Scodix SENSE™ printing experience and brings a highquality look to printed graphics. The Scodix

SENSE™ experience is produced through the remarkable digital print enhancement capabilities of the Scodix S and the Rainbow Station and include: •

99 Gloss Units (GU) – the highest gloss available for printed materials • Up to 250 microns in polymer height – over 20 times higher than selective varnish • Variable density capabilities, ranging from 1% to 100% • Unlimited number of colours using the Scodix Rainbow station and the DigitalGlittering process • Metallic colouring with Scodix Metallic

The Scodix S Digital Press series is ideal for a wide range of market segments and products for business, consumer and industry include: folders, catalogues, brochures, business cards, direct mail, labels, inserts, invitations, greeting cards, calendars, photo albums, labels and packaging.

Delivering an unmatched range of enhancements, the Scodix S Digital Presses produce Scodix SENSE™ by registering clear polymer to images in variable levels of thickness and texture of up to 250 microns, allowing for easy single or dual-sided printing.

GEE7 is photography and commercial printer

T P Jain, Managing Director, Monotech Systems says, “This was our first live demonstration of Scodix S75 in CEIF 2014, Mumbai. Visitors welcomed this awesome product with their huge response that led us to distribute more than 50 thousand great samples and bagged the order for 4 presses at the Show. Scodix enhancement of wedding photographs created a strong buzz as it helped to portray real life effect into the albums.”

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Sustainability is an integral part of the paper tissue value chain Industry veteran Roberto Berardi of the European Tissue Symposium explains how the sector is taking steps to stay ahead of the curve in meeting the challenges of sustainability.

When you work in an industry that relies on forests for its base material then you naturally think long term.

Business sustainability is a way of life in the European tissue industry where trees can have a growing cycle of up to 50 years. Europe has some of the most advanced forestry management systems in the world and performs well against a range of sustainability criteria. The goal of the tissue industry is to not only drive the adoption of ever-greater sustainability practices within our own sector, but to be an integral part of driving sustainable hygiene and human health throughout Europe. Sustainability must become a way of life.

Europe leads the world in paper recycling with levels at over 70% in 2012 – up from 40% in 1995. While paper consumption levels are the same today as in 1998, recycling levels are 150% higher.

Key Notes : > Industry’s continued ambition is to drive sustainable hygiene and human health. > Sustainability must become a way of life. > The new EU Timber Regulation ensures that only products from legally sourced wood are sold across the EU28.

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Before elaborating on some of the initiatives the industry is taking I should clearly define the concept of ‘sustainable business’. Sustainability is often described as having three pillars: social, environmental and economic. I agree of course but my preferred definition is one I learned in a seminar at Harvard Business School a few years ago where Sustainability was defined as Leadership and Responsibility. A business must set its direction placing the principles of sustainability at its very heart: its purpose, mission, strategy, goals, values and responsibilities. It must then create a corporate context and culture in which its actions are

economically, legally and ethically sound.

By meeting each of these three criteria in all of its business actions an organisation can legitimately claim to be sustainable. And indeed as we have already seen, ethical requirements frequently become legal requirements over time as societal opinion moves to embrace a more sustainable approach to the way we do business.

This is ultimately in agreement with the Brundtland Commission’s mission to unite countries to pursue sustainable development together. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

So how is the European Tissue industry shaping up?

The sector is working continuously to increase its sustainability across a host of different areas including recycling, recovery, transport, water and workplace safety. There are some well-established initiatives and also some exciting new projects being developed and likely to herald the future direction for the sector.

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committed to meet a voluntary recycling target of 70% in the EU +Switzerland and Norway by 2015 – a level already achieved today and higher than any other region in the world.

I should stress though that Lifecycle analysis studies (LCA) show sustainable tissue products can be produced with both recovered and new fibres and that each has its benefits and shortcomings. Experts have carried out carbon footprint studies on toilet tissue that prove that the decision to use either fibre type does not significantly alter the carbon footprint and that neither fibre type can be considered environmentally preferable when considering carbon emissions.

Forest certification – a crucial development in demonstrating our sustainable credentials We are immensely proud of our most recent initiative in the area of Forest Certification.

This is a crucial development for the sector and offers reassurance to our customers and consumers while also lending further credibility to the sector.

ETS supports the use of fibres from sustainably and legally managed forests and encourages the use of third party certification as one of the best ways to ensure that suppliers meet these requirements. We do not favour any single scheme but support the various international and national Forest Certification schemes that offer third party verification or certification of compliance.

Customers have welcomed the certification of fibres and we are committed to supporting the sustainable management of forests based on responsible forest management,

social responsibility and economic viability.

We also encourage the development of standards, performance measures, and continual improvement in best practices for forest ecosystems.

We use the definition of ‘Sustainable Forest Management’ agreed at the Second Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, held in Helsinki in 1993: “The stewardship and use of forests and forest lands in a way and at a rate that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil now and in the future, relevant ecological, economic and social functions at local, national and global levels, and that does not cause damage to other eco-systems.”

ETS has particularly welcomed the new EU Timber Regulation which came into force in 2013 and ensures that only products from legally sourced wood are sold across the EU28. The members of ETS have for some years committed to using only fibres from legal and sustainable sources.

Exploring opportunities in recycling and recovery Europe leads the world in paper recycling with levels at over 70% in 2012 – up from 40% in 1995. While paper consumption levels are the same today as in 1998, recycling levels are 150% higher. In Europe, a paper fibre is collected and recycled on average 3.5 times, compared with just 2.4 times worldwide. ETS are members of the European Recovered Paper Council,

Total environmental impacts depend on a number of factors including location of the mill, closeness of available fibres, energy options and production waste utilisation and these should be reviewed on a case by case basis. It is for this reason that we advocate a total lifecycle approach to understand the environmental impact of our products.

We are not in favour of carbon footprint labelling for our products as it measures just one environmental impact and so can be potentially misleading for consumers.

However we are following with great interest the EU project to establish Product and Organisation environmental footprints as these should encompass all the environment impacts and overcome the weakness in carbon footprinting.

Thanks to sophisticated new technologies the tissue industry increasingly uses recycled fibres in products without compromising on softness, strength and absorbency.

Companies are innovating using recycled fibres or environmentally friendly fibres from plants that grow well and are able to offer products that are similar to virgin fibre ones.

The very latest development is that industry leaders are actively exploring opportunities to recycle paper towels. Research is ongoing but could lead to some exciting breakthroughs for our industry in contributing to Europe’s status as paper recycling world champion.

Driving waste minimization The most effective way to recover used materials is to not generate waste in the first place. A great deal of work is being

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undertaken in paper mills across Europe to minimize wastage - in the production processes, in the cutting of the paper, and in the way machinery and forklifts are used.

Efforts seek to minimise damage and hence wastage in the handling of tissue products and the industry is also developing more absorbent products which hence reduce usage.

Conservation of water is a key global concern and companies in the tissue sector increasingly operate fully closed production loops to reuse water – although they have to evaluate whether this is the most costefficient option in the more water abundant countries of northern Europe.

Upholding sustainability in the workplace Safety in the workplace is a fundamental prerequisite of sustainability – and a legal and ethical obligation. Upholding optimal safety is rooted in respect and if employees believe that management is placing safety as a number one priority then they will be motivated and work well. The result is a virtuous circle for a company’s prosperity.

The implementation of values and practices that guarantee optimal safety standards is rooted in the psyche of not just the tissue industry but of its main suppliers too and we are proud of the safety standards that we uphold.

So what’s next for the tissue sector?

Trade customers and consumers are increasingly aware of the need to save and conserve. They are particularly keen on packaging reduction and industry members have taken a number of initiatives to make products more compact. This pleases retailers as they take up less space on-shelf in store, and pleases customers as they are less bulky to store at home. Larger rolls twice the length of a standard roll – which save on packaging, transport and storage costs, have been available for a number of years too and are now being extended more widely including into private label ETS has also undertaken transport studies to look at truck utilisation and content optimisation in order to be more economic and energy efficient. And the industry hasn’t stopped there. We also look at recycled plastics for the outer wrappings to ensure

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that every stage of the production chain is conscious of the impact it has on the environment.

Looking to the future our industry will continue to push the boundaries in reutilisation techniques and even surpass some of the excellent work that is being done today. I believe we will develop ever more efficient and effective paper production and converting technology and perhaps machines will be more compact so located closer to the final customer.

I would also hope that we will work to further limit our energy waste, promote renewable sources and reduce the miles travelled by our products. Some promising new work is taking place in the area of wind energy generation already with wind turbines being cited in forests on the tops of hills where they are away from people and in low-yield locations.

My dream of course is that future innovations will provide the planet with unlimited quantities of low cost, low impact energy.

This would enable us to develop the ideal

toilet roll: soft, absorbent, resistant, very long, pleasantly decorated, made with recycled fibres and at a price that is accessible to the vast majority of people.

I am excited about what we have achieved so far in driving the principles of sustainability throughout our sector. And I am optimistic about the future and where innovation and a determination to do even better can lead us. But we are not complacent. The European tissue industry is committed to helping people to achieve a better quality of life by delivering optimal hygiene that supports human health. Unless we are able to improve, or at the very least uphold our standards of excellent, then we cannot justify the term ‘sustainable’.

ETS is the European Tissue Paper Industry Association. The members of ETS represent the majority of tissue paper producers throughout Europe and around 90% of the total European tissue production. ETS was founded in 1971 and is based in Brussels.

Edale Asia Pacific on expansion mode Edale Asia Pacific continues to grow in strength with the appointment of four new representatives to cover sales across Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and China. Edale Asia Pacific, based in Lamlukka, Thailand, was launched in September 2013 and have already begun implementing growth strategies, recruiting Ben Lo as technical Sales based in Taiwan, Suwapit Khongjraroen as Service Technician based in Thailand and Richard Kong as Sales manager based in Malaysia.

They join Tony Law, General Manager, and Pasin Sritong, Sales Manager, also based in Thailand.

Tony Law, alongside Edale’s Managing Director James Boughton, recently attended the Labelexpo Shanghai exhibition where they worked with newly signed Sales Manager Kinson Yan who will be representing Edale Asia Pacific in China. James Boughton states, “I am confident our new representatives, with their wealth of industry knowledge, will be invaluable in advancing our growth within the Asia Pacific territories, and we look

forward to welcoming more people to the ever-increasing Edale family”.

Edale Asia Pacific is starting the new year with the installation of a new six colour, 350mm wide FL-3 label and flexible packaging machine to a company in Malaysia; the sale of which was a direct result from the Labelexpo Europe in September 2013.

Tony Law states, “Looking ahead, Edale Asia Pacific’s growth potential is extensive and the activity already achieved in this short time is promising for the company’s future success within the Asia Pacific Market.”

James Boughton of Edale UK alongside the Edale Asia Pacific staff at Labelexpo Shanghai.

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Award-winning label from Stratus Packaging protects your pin code Fraudsters are ever more resourceful in finding new ways to gain access to pin code numbers – but Stratus Packaging Group’s patented solution brings a whole new dimension to scratch-off pin code label security.

Awarded a prize for innovation in the FINAT International Label Competition, Stratus Packaging’s IXcode label employs a novel variation on the system involving silver inks over the printed pin number which the customer needs to scratch off to display the pin.

Often employed today by banks, this system lays itself open to pin code theft through, for example, heating the scratch-off inks to make the number visible.

which involved extensive testing of different materials, adhesives, and inks and more than 100 hours of proving trials – effectively deters the efforts of the pin code thieves by making it impossible to conceal the fact that the label has been previously disturbed.

inks’, comments Isidore Leiser, CEO of Stratus Packaging. He explains: ‘We developed the original IX-code concept and designs for a customer partner, and today we produce them under exclusive mandate for the same partner, who is the owner of the patent.’

‘One of our specialities at Stratus Packaging is in creating practical, effective labelling solutions within the security and traceability segment – which include tamper-evident seals, RFID labels, and the use of security

As winner of a major category prize in the self-adhesive label industry’s annual FINAT International Label Competition, the IXcode has received extensive recognition across Europe, North America, and further afield.

Such activity is not possible with the Stratus Packaging IXcode. It is centred on making a substantial change to the structure of the label laminate that contains the pin number and anchors it to the base document. One of the laminate components constitutes a stretchable ‘tongue’, which is then covered by tiny particles of black ink. By stretching the tongue, the customer can make the pin number appear as the tiny ink particles are dispersed and disappear. The stretchable material, however, will not shrink back to its original state, and cannot be replaced, so ready evidence of tampering is available to the customer. The complex laminate –

Mark Andy appoints new Chief Executive Officer Kevin Wilken has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mark Andy Inc. The leadership change follows an established succession plan to achieve sustainable, long-term growth and enhance shareholder value and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Wilken joined Mark Andy in 2008 and had various roles in Engineering and Operations.

For the last two years he was Chief Operating Officer.

During this period, he was responsible for launching market-leading products, evolving the company through continuous improvement, and leading Mark Andy’s digital initiative. Prior

to Mark Andy, he worked for Brady Corporation in Engineering, Program Management, and other leadership roles.

LED, and Mark Andy Digital Series. The company is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory into the future,” says Wilken.

“I am excited about the opportunity to take over the leadership role of Mark Andy. The company has exceptional employees around the globe and a solid growth strategy.

We have worked diligently to develop market-leading products and services with five technical innovation awards in the last 4 years, build an un-matched service infrastructure and offering, a new consumables & supplies business, and a great pipeline of new products such as the Versa Max, Pro-

“It is time to position the company for long term, steady and sustainable growth. Kevin’s demonstrated success with technical development and innovation, along with his operational expertise, provides Mark Andy with a solid foundation now and well into the future.

His dedication to high quality, market-leading products has and will guide the company to a heightened position in the industry,” stated outgoing CEO PJ Desai, who will take an active new role as Executive Chairman of the Board for Mark Andy Inc.

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From bar processing to end-of-line packaging At Interpack 2014, Bosch showcases complete line capabilities for bar production.

From processing to secondary and end-of-line packaging, Bosch Packaging Technology, one of the leading suppliers of complete solutions in processing and packaging technology, will present its innovations in bar production at Interpack 2014, Duesseldorf, Germany. All machines are designed for simple integration with existing Bosch technology, allowing manufacturers to partner with a single-source solution provider for their entire bar production line. Bosch’s modular automation capabilities to be exhibited include the new WRF 600 Flex roller former for bar production with optimized trim, the recently launched non-contact product distribution station Transver SDP and Pack Feeder 4 with the Pack 401 horizontal flow wrapper for primary packaging. In addition, Bosch will present the seamless bar line for highspeed primary and secondary packaging combined with the user-friendly Elematic 3001 case packer with improved ergonomics. Martin Tanner, director business development and marketing, product division confectionery and food, Bosch Packaging Technology explains: “By offering complete lines to the market, Bosch meets manufacturers’ demands for a single-source solution provider for the full range of processing and packaging”.

After making its European debut at FachPack 2013, the Elematic 3001 case packer will have its global launch with Interpack. It handles a variety of pack styles, including tray, classic full wrap-around and two-part, shelf-ready packaging.

Key Notes : > Processing: new roller former for increased productivity. > Primary packaging: high efficiency with bar wrapping lines. > End-of-line packaging: improved ergonomics facilitate ease of use.

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New flexible roller former minimizes

product waste Bosch is launching its WRF 600 Flex roller former, which optimizes or eliminates the trim when processing bar masses, including cereal, candy, protein and fruit. As a result, less product is wasted, helping decrease production costs and contribute to faster return on investment (ROI). The smooth slab former offers a flexible working width and allows for an easy, stepless and tool-free adjustment for precise cutting to produce different sizes. Unlike other machines of its kind available in the market, Bosch’s WRF 600 Flex enables width changes without production stoppages, maximizing uptime and output. This also allows for maximum product usage as product is not wasted due to stoppages, contributing to faster ROI. In addition, manufacturers benefit from a hygienic design and easy tool-less cleaning.

Seamless bar line generates high OEE Bosch will conduct live presentations of its highspeed bar packaging system at Interpack. The line is capable of reaching speeds up to 1,500 bars per minute and is designed as a single, seamless system helping confectionery manufacturers to maximize production and meet increasing demands for bars.

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to eliminate bottlenecks, minimize downtime and optimize production flow, facilitating high OEE. The primary packaging technology of the bar line on display at the show comprises the Sigpack DCI product distribution station and the Sigpack HRM horizontal flow wrapping machine with automated precision splicer. These machines can be integrated with the Sigpack TTM toploader and the Elematic 3001 case packer to create a complete system designed specifically for the primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging of bars and bar-shaped products.

Pack Feeder 4 infeed system enhances efficiency With Bosch’s recently launched non-contact product distribution station Transver SDP and the Pack Feeder 4 infeed system, bar manufacturers can increase efficiency.

The sophisticated full product inspection of the Pack Feeder 4 detects misaligned products in order to be rejected. As a result, machine stops are minimized and productivity is increased. Depending on the product being packaged, the feeding system can be optionally equipped with side belts for optimal product positioning and stability, enhancing reliable and efficient bar packaging. The low-pressure design allows for gentle product handling. With its reliability and robustness, the Pack Feeder 4 can be operated 24/7. Thanks to the modularity and standardized interfaces, the feeding system can be easily integrated with Bosch’s flow wrapper portfolio. At Interpack, it will

be showcased with the Pack 401 horizontal flow wrapper, now available with a narrower cutting head enabling higher packaging speeds for heat seal applications.

Case packer newly designed for increased safety and efficiency After making its European debut at FachPack 2013, the Elematic 3001 case packer will have its global launch with Interpack. It handles a variety of pack styles, including tray, classic full wrap-around and two-part, shelf-ready packaging. This flexibility is ideal for manufacturers supporting different brands and products. The new ergonomic design and lowered blank magazine make machine operation easier and safer. With the new Elematic 3001, easy and tool-less packaging format changeovers are realized thanks

to the intuitive “Elematic click system.”

When parts lock into place, a click sound indicates the successful format changeover.

Manufacturers benefit from higher efficiency as this eliminates time-consuming finetuning and avoids errors while using scales.

Compared to previous models, Bosch further enhanced the Elematic’s hygienic design.

With fewer components, the frame has an open design and is easily accessible.

Horizontal surfaces and corners have been avoided and corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel, anodized aluminum or brass, are used.

The technologies will be on display at Interpack 2014, Duesseldorf, Germany from May 8 to 14 in hall 6, booth A31 – C58.

Product innovation makes recycling easier Tetra Pak has launched Tetra Top with Separable Top, an innovation that enables consumers to detach the plastic top from the carton sleeve, allowing them to be recycled separately.

Consumers can easily separate the plastic top from the sleeve with a simple thumb

press, thanks to the pre-cut perforation on the outer layer of the cardboard. This is achieved without affecting the functionality of the Tetra Top package.

“The innovation of Tetra Top Separable Top is a response to consumers increasing demand for better solutions to facilitate recycling, especially where waste management infrastructure calls for it,” says Charles Brand, Vice President Marketing and Product Management at Tetra Pak. Tetra Top is a package that combines the convenience of a bottle with the contemporary look and feel of a carton package. It is suitable for chilled products and ambient still drinks “at home and on-the-

go”. The option of Separable Top is made available for customers at no additional cost.

Arla Foods in Denmark and Sweden has already introduced Tetra Top with Separable Top into its product range.

“It was very well received by all our key stakeholders,” says Ann Bergman, Senior Manager Marketing & Brand yoghurt and fermented at Arla Foods Sweden. “Over 80% of consumers appreciated the possibility to be able to separate the top and 77% said that they would recycle more. We now have over 35 product variants in the Yoggi and Arla range with Tetra Top with Separable Top on the Swedish market. For us it was a great benefit to be able to launch without adding cost.”

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Fujifilm UVividFlexo JD inks improve colour consistency and performance at Edale UK manufacturer of narrow web printing presses and converting machinery, Edale has adopted Fujifilm’s UVividFlexo JD inks for use on its ‘Flexo Line’ range of presses on display in its showroom in Whitely, Hampshire.

UVividFlexo JD is a high quality UV curing flexo ink system for narrow web printers, which has been developed to give the highest performance across an extensive range of UV flexo machinery, complementary press products and substrates.

James Boughton, managing director at Edale, comments: “We were impressed by the high colour strength offered by Fujifilm’s UVividFlexo JD inks, which has already enabled us to reduce ink volumes without compromising image quality.” He adds: “UVividFlexo JD inks guarantee consistent colour reproduction across the different flexo presses available in our showroom and allow us to achieve reliable and stable performance.”

Fujifilm’s UVividFlexo JD inks are suitable for a wide array of applications, including self-adhesive labels, sachets and pouches, unsupported films, low shrink sleeves and inmould labels, and are available as Pantone® mixing, process or metallic colours. Edale has also adopted Fujifilm’s UVividFlexo Supernova White, an ultra-opaque flexo

printable ink that can replace rotary screen white ink, and allows fine text and opaque solids to be combined on the same plate.

James highlights: “We particularly appreciate the excellent cure response of the UVividFlexo JD inks, which doesn’t compromise high throughput, together with their wide adhesion range, which gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our Flexo Line presses a variety of substrates.”

Edale’s decision to adopt Fujifilm’s UVividFlexo JD inks on the “Flexo Line” range of presses in its showroom consolidates the relationship between the two leading printsuppliers. The companies started their cooperation last year working on the development of the Graphium, a digital UV inkjet press manufactured by FFEIand based on the Edale FL-3 platform, which is distributed in the UK by Fujifilm. Graphiumis designed specifically for printers specialising in the labelling and packaging sectors who want to increase margins and revenue streams on their short to medium print runs.

James emphasises: “Due to the collaborative working with Fujifilm on the Graphium project we increased our knowledge of thecompany’s offering. The key benefits provided by Fujifilm UVividFlexo inks persuaded us to take our partnership to the nextlevel.”He explains: “We not only work

together on the research and development of advanced pieces of equipment, but we’ve also joined forces to organisetraining events for the flexo industry. We are extremely positive about this collaboration and confident in the results that we can achieve together.”

New Project Team to revolutionize Digital Flexo Nuova Gidue’s headquarters near Florence was the stage for a meeting between 7 leading companies in the Label and Narrow Web industry. On December 11 & 12, 2013 experts of Nuova Gidue, UPM Raflatac, Adare, Esko, Flint Group, Dupont and Apex Group of Companies gathered for a kick off meeting to run a project that aim to create history.

The name of the project is “REVO, Digital Flexo Revolution”. This project is a team of companies that partnered up to develop as the name reveals, a totally new way for flexo to compete in the market. The REVO Project Team aim to provide an answer on behalf of the flexo industry to the increasing importance of digital print, especially in label and narrow web packaging. The Project Team emphasizes to develop a ready-togo complete concept that will expand the possibilities for Flexo converters. High quality print, increased efficiency, higher productivity and improved sustainability become evident as well.

All partners bring special knowledge and dedicated products in their own specific fields of the flexo industry. The final result will lead to a Plug & Play concept for printers and this will be launched during the GIDUE openhouse in May 2014.

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Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems reinvented to create a $10 billion market IDTechEx Research report Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2014-2024.

Indoor positioning systems (IPS) is a term confined to indoor positioning presented on mobile/cell phones, or the like, to create added value services. For example, the derivatives of smart phones taking the form of glasses or eyepieces will have the ability to superimpose all manner of information across the items being viewed. For example, thanks to the work of US companies APX Labs, Vuzix and others, a service engineer might see “preventative maintenance due now” superimposed on their view of a machine in a factory. Position is known in 3D thanks to IPS often combined with real time locating systems (RTLS) by which second generation RFID tags are interrogated by several readers at a time to give location.

That technology is usually different from IPS which seeks ubiquity before accuracy and therefore will use known location of Bluetooth and WiFi emitters and dead reckoning (inertial navigation) using the gyroscope, barometer and accelerometer in the typical smart phone. Linking RTLS and IPS gives powerful facilities that can revert to satellite navigation outdoors when the phone, smart glasses or whatever are outdoors. From consumers to emergency services and even surgeons, the uses will be many and varied. IDTechEx assesses that a $10 billion addressable market awaits.

Whereas IPS is only now starting to be widely deployed commercially, Hewlett Packard is servicing an RTLS order for $543 million from the US veterans’ hospital group with IBM the unsuccessful bidder. This order was 100 times the size of the previous record order for RTLS. Indeed, IDTechEx forecasts $4.8 billion in RTLS sales worldwide in 2024.

Survey of 74 case studies of RTLS by application (Source: IDTechEx report “Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2014-2024”)

Rather different large companies are clashing over IPS, such as Apple, Microsoft Sony and Google because it will be a source of competitive advantage and of extra earning streams in the mobile phone and similar industries. They also foresee it in their planned smart watches. RTLS is even finding its way into wearable electronics having started with the ubiquitous pendants that track hospital staff and give their coordinates when they press the button for assistance. Cadi Scientific of Singapore and Harmonic Group of South Africa are new RTLS suppliers alongside US companies RF Technologies, Zebra Technologies and other incumbents.

Axcess International, a leading RFID/RTLS system supplier puts it this way: “Across the globe and among many industries active RFID/RTLS technology has evolved far beyond the days of barcodes in retail. Lives are being saved, businesses are innovating at the speed of light, and automation of ev-

erything has become the de facto standard.

RFID/RTLS technology and sensor networks are delivering critical data in multiple types of environments far beyond the enclosed, wired limitations of yesterday.

U.S. businesses absorb $40 billion per year in lost productivity and increased costs because crucial process and environmental data is not effectively captured and analyzed.

Fortunately, that is changing. With the innovation of RFID/RTLS technology and wireless sensing capabilities, you can automatically relay real-time information that was previously unattainable and use it to improve efficiencies, maximize security, and minimize risk.”

In its 267 pages the unique IDTechEx report “Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2014-2024” analyses and forecasts all this in 72 tables and figures.

By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx

FINAT Technical Seminar 2014 FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive labelling industry, will again return to Barcelona this year for its biennial technical seminar. It will take place at the Fira Palace Hotel from 5-7 March 2014. The detailed programme of this year’s edition has been released and registration is open.

“In today’s changing world, the self-adhesive label industry is constantly evolving,” says Kurt Walker, President at FINAT. “During the Technical Seminar we’ll share with the industry the state of the art today and the latest developments in self-adhesive technology that will help redesign the labels of the future.” Thus with central theme ‘Redesigning the Label’, this one-anda-half day seminar, with simultaneous translation into French, German and Spanish, is aimed at all levels of the

technical community, from research and development to production to technical directors and executives. Attendees will be updated on a broad range of issues, such as legislation, materials science, converting technology and end applications for self-adhesive labels. Presentations will be delivered by industry and business experts, who will offer practical advice to help delegates make their own infrastructures more efficient and productive and their business more profitable.

March 5 will feature welcoming activities to be followed by the seminar on March 6.

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OMET and ASAHI, a cooperation lasting for more than 10 years Asahi Photoproducts’ AWP is the first case of flexouniversal photopolymer, suitable for use with any type of ink, and developed with water-based solution instead of solvent. AWP photopolymer is of the latest generation and is result of the most recent research, and Asahi company’s flagship product for the years to come. As main feature, it ensures the highest print quality through “Ink Pinning”, i.e. the inherent capacity to carry all the ink captured by the polymer on the substrate.

Ink Pinning allows to reduce waste, avoid the accumulation of ink on the surface of the plate and lower drastically downtimes for cleaning purposes.

The AWP plate has been engineered and the resulting Ink Pinning has a direct relation with the last generation chemical component of the polymer, in combination with the surface

tension of the plate. When a drop of liquid is placed on any surface, the way it expands on it depends on the ratio between the energy present on the area and the surface tension of the liquid: if the relevant tension of the liquid is greater than the one of the contact surface, the liquid forms globules and does not wet the area. This contact point is called “pinning point”, or contact angle; the higher is this point the more easily the ink will not wet the contact surface and will move in its entirety onto the print media. From the point of view of the printing result, the print uniformity and density is increased with an unprecedented precision (reduced dot gain).

The chemical process, in addition, allows to achieve excellent results even in presence of lower printing pressures and a guaranteed plate thickness tolerance. Since the cleaning is performed with a water-based solution, the

nominal thickness of the AWP photopolymer is never altered, ensuring a longer life to the plate.

Asahi cooperates with Numaber and relies on OMET as a manufacturer of presses for the final print testing. Flexo plates equipped with AWP system were used on the XFlex X4 by OMET during the recent Labelexpo Europe where it was possible to witness live the benefits of the system.

Asahi Photoproducts Europe, located in Italy, Germany, France and Great Britain, is part of the Asahi Kasei Group Corporation founded in Japan in 1931 and one of the leading chemical companies in the Asian market with over 28,000 employees. The Asahi Photoproducts branch deals with the production and sale of flexo plates and liquid polymers.

Marking the FINAT 2014 Labelling Agenda FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive label industry announces its 2014 labelling events. Learning and networking are key aspects of the industry and greatly valued by its members. A number of important gatherings is being organized this year again. The programme gives members the opportunity to meet with peers, clients, press and other industry related contacts, get informed and exchange information.

A fully packed agenda 2014 • Technical Seminar, 5-7 March 2014, Barcelona, Spain • Congress Logo Competition: The winner(s) will be honoured during the FINAT congress.

• Industry Trends Report: FINAT will release the first edition of its half-yearly Industry Trends Report in April.

• FINAT Congress, 5-7 June 2014, Monte Carlo, Monaco. This year’s congress will carry as its theme “The Battle for Shelf Appeal – Winning Strategies for the Label Industry”.

The congress programme will open with a keynote presentation by international brand consultants Cartils and will feature two expert panel discussions, one bringing together representatives from leading application technology providers, and the second one featuring leading end-users in different

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market segments like food, retail, cosmetics, beverages, toys etc. On the second day, delegates will be introduced to newly emerging technologies relevant to the future of labeling, such as printed electronics.

Bertrand Piccard will be the closing keynote speaker. Bertrand is the world famous balloonist, who (along with Brian Jones) was the first to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe.

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FINAT Label Competition.

FINAT Recycling Award.

FINAT Technical Handbook 9th edition: A revised and embellished edition of the test methods manual is scheduled to appear in the first quarter of 2014.

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Kaygee Loparex awarded IMS Certification by LRQA Kaygee Loparex India, manufacturer of Silicone Coated Release Liner products, has been awarded the prestigious IMS certification for demonstrating its commitment to quality, environment, and occupational health & safety management systems. This certification has been awarded to the world-class manufacturing facility at Silvassa and its head-office in Mumbai.

customer needs for excellence. Second, ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management System (EMS) shows commitment of its process to continually monitor and improve environmental performance. Finally, OHSAS18001:2007 for Occupational Health & Safety Management System demonstrates importance of health and safety of all people involved in its operations.

Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), the globally respected certification body presented the IMS certification to Kaygee Loparex Management Representatives, Mr. Mahesh Divate (Sr. GM Marketing) and Mr. Ravindra Yawkar (GM Plant).

“We are proud to have been awarded this certification for our integrated management systems. At Kaygee Loparex, we place a high priority on excellence in customer satisfaction and our operations, including Environment, Health and Safety. This certification is one more step in asserting Kaygee Loparex’s long-term commitment to delivering superior, consistent products expected by our customers in a safe and environment friendly manner,” said Mr. Manish Jain, CEO for Kaygee Loparex India.

The IMS Certification award covers three essential management systems standards. The first, ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management System (QMS), assures that quality management processes at Kaygee Loparex meet

ETI Converting Equipment obtains a new patent ETI Converting Equipment, a Canadian company based in Montreal, just received a patent (PATENT NUMBER 2,788,206) to apply self-adhesive linerless labels without any compromise on the shape of the label.

This labeling machine, using a reusable liner, is the successful solution to apply linerless labels without making marketing compromises on the final packaging. The technology, developed by ETI and described in this patent, allows users to dramatically reduce the waste resulting to the use of a liner in a self-adhesive label construction. A film liner is used as a carrier to allow the diecutting of the label and then, reused many times with other linerless facestock rolls.

According to ETI project managers, the liner can be reused more than 20 times.

This efficient process gives ETI customers a considerable advantage because it allows the user to achieve significant savings on raw material. Since a year, Pragati Pack, a label converter in India, acts as a distributor of this system.

“Our global customers demand only the highest quality release liner products. The quality, environmental and safety systems and culture that we have achieved in all Loparex manufacturing sites around the world ensure we meet those expectations.

Congratulations to the Kaygee Loparex team for the award of the IMS certification,” said Mr. Michael Werner, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing for Loparex.

Kaygee Loparex India Pvt. Limited is a joint venture with Loparex Group, a global release liner solutions company. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility delivers a wide range of Silicone Coated Release Liners on various paper & films base substrates to meet application needs of global customers in diverse segments like Hygiene, Medical, Labelstock, Adhesive Tapes, Industrial and Graphic arts.

Avery Dennison announces fourth quarter and full-year 2013 results Avery Dennison Corporation has announced preliminary, unaudited results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 28, 2013.

“I’m happy to report another year of excellent progress toward our long-term goals,” said Dean Scarborough, Avery Dennison chairman, president and CEO. “We delivered a solid finish to a strong year, with higherthan-expected top-line growth, a significant increase in earnings, and solid free cash flow.

sales increased approximately 8 percent.

Within the segment, Label and Packaging Materials sales increased mid-single digits.

Combined sales for Graphics, Reflective, and Performance Tapes increased low double digits.

“Both of our core businesses beat their sales targets through innovation and share gain,” Scarborough added. “At the same time, they

Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) segment sales increased approximately 3 percent driven by increased demand from European retailers and brands.

delivered outstanding margin expansion, further strengthening their competitive positions.

I thank all the members of our global team for their contributions to these results.

“We will continue to deliver on our long-term financial commitments through top-line growth, margin expansion, and disciplined capital management, while returning significant cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchase,” Scarborough said.

The company repurchased 6.6 million shares in 2013 at an aggregate cost of $283 million.

On July 1, 2013, the company completed the sale of its OCP and DES businesses. Net loss per share from discontinued operations was $(0.02) in the quarter.

In 2013, the company realized approximately $75 million in savings from the program initiated in the first half of 2012.

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OMET offered 10 scholarships to children of employees It was definitely an intense year for OMET,

Chinese scientists invent ‘Waterjet’ Printer: Uses water instead of ink in printing

Managing Director of the OMET Group.

which in 2013 celebrated its 50th year since foundation, with a number of initiatives that

The year ended with the usual Christmas

have actively involved all the company’s

party for all the collaborators of the Group.

stakeholders to include the employees,

The ceremony for the delivery of 10 scholar-

nearly 300 in OMET Srl and O-PAC Srl.

ships for the children of employees who have

A team of chemists in China has invented a revolutionary printer that uses water in place of ink to print on paper. What’s more the water printed paper can be used multiple times to re-print on as the print disappears if exposed to substantial heat.

distinguished themselves at high schools or The first Omettiadi, the Olympic games of

in universities took place a few days later.

OMET Group, took place last June. A large number of employees belonging to the differ-

“Last year, we established Scholarships for

ent divisions of the Group have participated

the children of our employees who have per-

organized into 4 teams and competing in 6

formed well in their studies, with the obvious

different sports during 3 days.

aim to reward the commitment, dedication

“Several international statistics indicate that about 40 per cent of office prints (are) taken to the waste paper basket after a single reading,” said Sean Xiao-An Zhang, a chemistry professor at Jilin University in China, who oversaw work on the innovation. “Based on 50 times of rewriting, the cost is only about one percent of the inkjet prints,” Zhang said in a video on the Nature website. Though the dye-treated paper used for this type of printing adds about five percent to the paper cost, yet it is more than compensated for by the saving on ink.

and ability to face difficulties. We hope that On 23 November 2013, the 5 plants of OMET

the award be a stimulus to ensure that this

Group opened their doors to family and

commitment is prolonged in time. Obviously,

friends of employees for the Family Day.

this year we revived the initiative, and will

Participation, in this case, was beyond all

continue to do so for the years to come. “

expectations, with more than 1,100 registered visitors in the different locations during the 5

“We all know,” continues Antonio Bartesaghi,

hours of opening to the public.

“that the path to business growth depends on the ability to consistently get the best

“The participants seemed to appreciate the

results. To this aim, it is essential to rely on

initiative very much. The passion and pride

valid collaborators but also on their passion,

with which the employees of the OMET

dedication and hard work. The same commit-

Group showed the place and the results of

ment that we have recognized and devel-

their day-by-day work to their families were

oped in these children with the hope that it

exceptional,” stated Antonio Bartesaghi,

might contribute to their future success.”

Flint Group optimises digital nyloprint® letterpress plates

Flint Group Flexographic Products has ® further optimised the digital mask (LAMS) of all digital nyloprint® printing plates.

With this Soft, steel based letterpress printing plate for brilliant quality in coating and printing of special effect inks new LAMS, the performance of the printing plates will be significantly strengthened. This product improvement allows the user a considerable enhancement on imaging speed to Product features valuable reductions in lasering Wideprovide range of applications Efficient,time constant and fast plate proce ɸ Ideal for high quality demands in coating and ɸ Wide exposure latitude combined with – a productivity increase of up to 100 % can printing with special effect inks (UV-/oil-based) intermediate depths ɸ Suitable for rotary letterpress, coating units, imprinting ɸ Highly productive and cost effective du be achieved.

nyloprint WS-S Digital

units and printing presses for special applications

Highest print quality ɸ High resolution – up to 10,160 dpi ɸ Excellent solid density due to brilliant ink transfer of the soft relief layer ɸ Very good durability for long print runs ɸ Reliably reusable for repeat orders

plate processing within 25-35 min ɸ Reduced down times on press due to f replacement of plates ɸ Environmentally friendly plate processi with tap water

A step by step process to begin the phasing in of the nyloprint® printing plates with the new LAMS mask will now commence, with conversion expected to be finalised by the middle of 2014.

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Advantages of nyloprint® Digital

Higher print quality ɸ Reproduction of finer details and less dot gain due to digital imaging ɸ High dimensional stability

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KTC is first in Vietnam to invest in DuPont™ Cyrel® DigiFlow 3000ETL flexographic system Being first is not at all that new to KTC Vietnam. After all, they remain a pioneer in digital flexographic plate making in Vietnam. With growing demand for higher quality printing output in Vietnam, KTC was faced with the challenge brought on by the market, consumer package goods companies, and their printing suppliers and customers. A solution had to be found. KTC was looking for a cost effective solution with minimal startup and zero added consumable cost.

KTC representatives, Mr. Dinh Kim Bang, Prepress Manager and Mr. Le Van Quang Thuy, Technical Manager began their evaluation by examining various flat top flexographic plate making systems and comparing their ease of use, maintenance costs, technical support and consumable requirements. After visiting the DuPont Packaging Graphics regional technical center located in Shanghai, China, receiving a live equipment demonstration and engaging with the DuPont team in a

detailed discussion about the company’s needs, Bang and Thuy decided to invest in the DuPont™ Cyrel® DigiFlow 3000ETL flexographic system. KTC is the first trade shop in Vietnam and the ASEAN region to install the new system.

DuPont™ Cyrel® DigiFlow is a digital workflow enhancement that expands the capabilities of digital Cyrel® solvent plates to deliver superior print quality and productivity.

As a simple modification to existing DuPont™ Cyrel® exposure units, the DigiFlow modification can be used, as needed, when a flat top dot is required. It also optimizes the benefits associated with solid screening programs such as HD Flexo Microcell. DigiFlow delivers improved solid ink density and 1:1 image reproduction, with no additional plate making steps. In a comparison of standard and Cyrel® DigiFlow dot structures, ALC Group reported a significant performance improvement. The Cyrel® DigiFlow dot was

more dependable. They noted the system’s ease of use, greater speed and smaller potential environmental footprint than current flat top dot systems.

“KTC plans to work closely with its customers in Vietnam to meet the increasing demand for quality print performance,” said Bang. “We will continue to drive our services to the next level by looking into other new plate making technologies. Investing in the new Cyrel® DigiFlow 3000ETL has helped elevate KTC Vietnam in the future direction that we have envisioned.”

With its experienced staff, KTC has established itself as a reliable printing, graphic and prepress service provider. KTC was founded in 1999 and has expanded with more than 190 staff working in its head office and three branch offices in Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City districts.

Call for entries for 26th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation DuPont Packaging has recently announced the call for entries in the 26th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, the industry’s longest running, independently judged competition. The awards program returns for a new year with refreshing changes that reflect current trends in the packaging industry. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2014.

“The DuPont Packaging Awards honour packaging innovations that use science, in-

spiration, and creativity to shift the paradigms and change the way we live. As we enter the next quarter century of celebrating packaging, we believe we need to evolve with the industry,” said Yasmin Siddiqi, marketing director, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, DuPont Packaging Awards program leader. “Our past awards categories have been upgraded to reflect future global challenges and the increasingly important role of the consumer in driving packaging innovation.”

The new judging categories for the 26th DuPont Awards include technological advancement, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience.

“The global packaging industry is experiencing a transition from disruptive packaging innovation to solutions-based innovation,” said David Luttenberger, CPP, president, David Luttenberger Consulting LLC, who is this year’s lead juror. “The 2014 edition of the DuPont Packaging Awards will honour unique and beneficial packaging technologies, while at the same time embrace the future-forward ideas and innovations that are solving real

needs for retailers, brand owners and especially consumers.”

Brand owners, retailers, packaging designers, converters, and technology providers from around the world are encouraged to enter new packaging that has been commercialized since Jan. 1, 2012. There is no fee for entry and DuPont materials do not need to be in the packaging structure. In evaluating entries, judges will consider excellence in these areas: technological advancement, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience. Winners will be announced in May 2014.

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers manufactures an extensive mix of adhesive, barrier, peelable lidding and sealant resins and provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on packaging programs that help protect the product, environment; improve shelf appeal, convenience; and reduce cost in the food, cosmetics, medical products and other consumer goods and industrial packaging industries.

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Heimtextil 2014 Impressive panorama of designer textiles and technical innovations.

Heimtextil, the global trade fair for home and contract textiles, presented an impressive panorama of textile design in Frankfurt am Main. From 8 to 11 January 2014, 2,718 exhibitors from all over the world showed the latest colour, pattern, material and technology trends.

Overall, the trend to more colour was obvious with expressive tones, such as petrol, fuchsia, lime, honey, turquoise and royal blue to be seen at the fair. Often, these shades are combined with white, crème or grey to avoid making a loud impression. In the case of finer fabrics, the colours are frequently tone-intone while a mixture of matt and lustrous yarns gives many fabrics an interesting look. New at Heimtextil was a trend towards patterns with a contrasting dark background in anthracite, mocha or black.

Attractive designs for every taste “With its unique spectrum of products, Heimtextil gave the international sector a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations.

Product designers and visitors interested in trends were able to gain lots of inspiration for the new furnishing season”, says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt.

Key Notes : > The trends: lively colours, shimmering lustre, Baroque inspirations. > Digital printing opens up new design opportunities. > The next Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main will be held from 14 to 17 January 2015.

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They top the hit list of decorative elements for fabrics: flowers and blossoms of every kind and size, from a scattering of tiny little flowers to big picturesque blossoms à la Andy Warhol. Animal motifs are still to be found on many decorative fabrics and pillow cases. Delicate creatures, such as butterflies, beetles and dragonflies, are conquering the world of home textiles against competition from imaginative Baroque

designs, such as arabesques or médaillons, and classic border decorations, many of them slightly modified or blurred, but all in generally modern, contemporary shades. More and more products have relief-like, structured surfaces, from fine rep to cloqué fabrics. Many of the decorative fabrics at Heimtextil were offered together with transparent fabrics in matching colours and patterns. Praiseworthy newcomers are decorative black-out fabrics that are also available for crèches and kindergartens and, of course, comply with the latest safety regulations.

Stylishly covered armchairs and sofas The cover fabrics presented at the fair were distinguished by great variety. Particularly numerous were collections with matching small patterns, which are suitable for combining as suites or using for decorative cushions. A large part of the fabrics have relief-like surfaces (ribs, rhombuses, carrés, circles, floral decorations), which lend character to monochrome fabrics. Gaining ground are artificialleather fabrics for upholstery or wall coverings. They are smooth, monochrome and represent artificialleather imitations or have fashionable, embossed decorative elements. Also gaining in popularity at the fair are decoratively patterned, weather resistant outdoor fabrics for the terrace, balcony or garden.

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borders, while carpets with pictographic images were also to be found.

Huge spectrum of poles, tracks and trimmings Curtain poles were to be seen from the elegant side at Heimtextil 2014. They are mainly made of stainless steel, chrome or painted metal and, as a rule, have welldesigned end pieces and brackets. For people with an opulent taste, there are even ends with Swarovski crystals. However, excessively sumptuous products are on the retreat. An increasing number of poles have an internal track for runners and are available with ceiling brackets because, in many modern buildings, there is no room for wall mountings above the window.

More rustic poles come in brilliant colours, diameters of up to 55 mm and large blooms as end pieces. Attractive pelmets are offered together with curtain rails. Some of the rails can also be used as picture rails – many can also be fitted in bay windows. Trimmings in many different shades – including modern, monochrome models – can be matched harmoniously with the curtain material used.

Practical and attractive: roller blinds, venetian blinds, vertical and panel blinds

Wall coverings: making walls more attractive This year’s Heimtextil saw a continuation of the triumphal advance by wall coverings.

Derided as old fashioned just a few years ago, they have developed into a trendy and extremely desirable design element. And this is hardly surprising because consumers have seen that wall coverings enable them to make significant atmospheric changes to a room with relatively little effort. The spectrum of patterns at the fair was bigger than ever before. They range from fine craquelé motifs, via extraordinarily imaginative geometrical designs and modernised classical motifs, to ethnic art, from wallpaper with enchanting, blurred colourways to big, bright mural-like decors. Incidentally, golden times are coming for walls: many patterns shimmer in gentle shades of gold, silver or copper, which give the wallpaper an aristocratic touch or tongue-in-cheek palace appeal. More and more designs have slight or pronounced

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relief structures and they give the wall a sophisticated plasticity. Frequently, nature is the prototype – in the form of blossoms, vines, bark, stones, wood or crocodile leather. Additionally, some manufacturers use natural yarns on the surface of the product.

Water hyacinths and banana leaves were also to be seen. Some Heimtextil exhibitors also offered wall paint to match some of the wall coverings.

Almost too good to walk on Cosy high-pile carpets were as popular as ever at this year’s Heimtextil. In this segment, the colour spectrum was dominated by soft, subdued shades. In contrast, carpets with tufts made of strong wick yarn are very colourful. Still en vogue are carpets with a ‘used look’. They are woven in such a way that they appear to show signs of use.

Among the modern patterns, the leading positions are held by geometric motifs, such as stripes, checks, diamonds, waves and

Blinds and sun-protection decorations are tailor made by Heimtextil exhibitors for consumers’ windows. Today, these products come in an infinite variety of fabrics, colours and patterns – from diaphanous voile, via patterned decorative fabrics, to thick blackout material. Modern folding roller blinds are sold in widths and heights of up to 350 cm.

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blind can be furled or unfurled by remote control via a battery-powered mechanism in the roller. Because they are also suitable for difficult windows, pleated roller blinds are a hit among tailor-made window decorations.

Particularly popular are pleated blinds with honeycomb-like chambers. They form an air buffer, which significantly reduces heat loss in the winter and protects against heat and UV radiation in the summer. Demand is growing for double roller blinds with two rolls of fabric, one behind the other, and alternately light-proof and translucent panels.

They permit the view in (or out) and the amount of light passing through to be varied exactly as required. The classic venetian blind is nowadays no less modern with slats in different widths, innumerable colours, painted or made of wood, bamboo or plastic.

But whether roller or venetian: many of the blinds shown at Heimtextil 2014 can be run up or down without a bothersome cord simply by touching the lower track. If the blinds do have cords, recent child-protection regulations forbid dangling loops. Instead, the cords must be held tightly or come away if subjected to a load of six kilograms or more. Today, there is no doubt about the

suitability of vertical and panel blinds for the home thanks to the wide range of decorative colours and patterns now available.

Digital printing: technology with a future An increasing proportion of fabric and wallpaper patterns are produced using digital

printing technology, which is particularly suitable for big pattern repeats, realistic reproduction, rapid implementation and both big and small quantities. Photos, sketches or even the corporate design can be used as the design master. As was to be seen at Heimtextil, printed home textiles have now developed into an important area of growth for the textile industry whereby the

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focus of digital-printing companies is on curtains, drapes and bed and table linen.

For this work, manufacturers can choose from a growing range of new technologies, processes and production methods. The digital printing machines to be seen at the fair permit not only a new spectrum of textile designs with almost millions of different shades possible. Other advantages of the equipment, which is already changing the European apparel sector, include flexibility, speed and production customisation. Today, new collections with individual designs can be produced and delivered within two weeks.

Decorative fabrics for the bathroom Bathroom textiles were also more colour conscious at Heimtextil 2014 than in the previous year. In the terry-goods segment,

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shades such as China red, meadow green, ultramarine and gold bring the colour spectrum to life. Also popular are tranquil tones, such as old rose, pistachio green and mauve. There has been a significant increase in the number of collections with more masculine colours, such as light grey, stone grey, anthracite, night blue and black.

Hand towels have pronounced structures, are decorated with narrow solid-stripes, as well as with check, ivy and border designs.

Matching bathroom textiles are also available, e.g., soft and cosy bath mats with pile of up to 45 mm. Increasingly to be seen in the collections are bathrobes in matching colours. Indeed, some manufacturers even offer toothbrush tumblers, soap dishes, small waste bins and shower curtains in the colours and / or patterns as their terry products.

What applies to decorative fabrics also holds good for bed linen: floral motifs are ‘in’. Duvet and pillow covers are strewn with petals, romantic flowers and bouquets. Or large, brightly coloured flowers with long stems lay across the fabric. Alongside them are stripes of all kinds – from colourful fusions for the ‘young bed’ to elegant, tone-in-tone satin stripes. Classic and traditional motifs, such as paisley, ikat and modernised Baroque ornaments, are en vogue again. Cheerful, eye-catching motifs from the animal world include swallows and butterflies. New is the combination of two sets of bed-linen with completely different yet matching designs.

Monochrome bed linen is to be found in a variety of qualities, from the finest piqué to robustly structures cloqué, with hemstitch decoration, Oxford edging, with braiding or cording and buttons in contrasting colours. Striking in the case of covers is the widespread use of knitted fabrics and tonein-tone patterns.

Sprucing up the dining table Gone are the times when the dining table was set primarily with practical utensils and only made to look fine on high days and holidays. Today, table linen for everyday use is also distinguished by attractive, homelike designs. Floral splendour is in evidence in this segment, too, as are decorations comprising big circles or intricate line decorations, in many cases on semitransparent fabrics – the more elegant, the quieter the shades. To match the table cloths, runners, placemats and napkins, there are pillow cases, aprons and even panel curtains – with the same pattern or monochrome.

Alongside this range are numerous designs in country-house style and – for the more elegant household – luxurious table cloths, placemats and napkins in wonderful plain fabrics. In this segment, linen is the successful climber of the season. Kitchen towels are characterised by less elaborate, less kitschy designs. Thus, tea towels with classic white & blue and white and red checks, as well as the ‘Grubentuch’, a traditional German miner’s towel, made their comebacks at Heimtextil 2014. From Asia, there were attractive accessories for the well-set dining table including napkins and jam-jar covers with hand-embroidered fruit and vegetable motifs.

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Arrow Digital launches the Tecglass Ceramic Digital Printer for the Glass Industry Tecglass is one of the leading companies that design and develop a range of innovative digital printers that apply high quality images & designs directly onto glass. The printers contain the latest 8 colour ceramic inkjet heads, 6 regular and 2 optional channels for special effects. The new optional colours include pure magenta, platinum, anti-skid, pantone, RAL, frosted/ acid etch etc. This machine is suitable for all indoor & outdoor applications and largescale architectural projects.

Tecglass is available in 2 models â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Vitrojet CR and Vitrojet MT. The Vitrojet prints on glass from widths 2.4m to 12m,with a print resolution of 1440 x 720 dpi and an immense print speed of up to 90 m2/hr.

The major difference between the Vitrojet CR and Vitrojet MT is that the MT has a moving table to carry the glass for the entire process, whereas the CR has a suction cup technology to lift the glass. These printers have a patented ink recirculation system called the Tecglass ink flow technology (TIFT) that saves time, ceramic ink and keeps the print heads ready to fire as per need.

The Tecglass printing process is swift &

efficient, and has a few short steps - image processing, cleaning the glass, digital printing, drying, tempering and additional finishing. Tempering the glass at 620-650 degrees celsius after printing is a significant step as ceramic ink cures at this temperature and the ink becomes part of the glass. This ensures that the print lasts a lifetime.

In this day and age, most companies have to compete in an increasingly globalized market place and are thus looking for innovative technologies to help them surge ahead of competition. The latest ceramic glass printing technology incorporated in this printer by Arrow and Tecglass enables its users gain competitive advantage in glass printing.

Jetrix KX5-R by Arrow Digital & InkTec Arrow Digital & InkTec have launched the latest addition to their award-winning range of Jetrix UV printers, the Jetrix KX5-R. The Jetrix KX5-Rseries is a standard format 4x8 ft.

UV Flatbed printer, with an optional roll-to-roll system. It has a sleek new look but is still robustly built, keeping in line with all of the printers in the Jetrix range.

Like the Jetrix 1212, the Jetrix KX5 utilises next generation Konica Minolta 1024 (6 Picoliter) print heads which offer speeds

of up to 30m2/hr. and a maximum print resolution of 1440 dpi for true photographic quality edge-to-edge printing. There is also a multi-layer print function built into the easyto-use operating system. This time-saving feature cleverly enables the user to schedule their print in layers instead of having to do multiple passes. It also features a brand new roll-to-roll system which is 2.2m wide.

The KX5 has 5 basic colours (CMYK & White) and an optional Varnish/Primer channel. The most unique feature of the KX5 model is the brand new proprietary Jetrix UV Primer ink that goes inside it. This patented ink-set offers Substrate Versatility and is specially formulated to give strong adhesion to many substrates, such as glass, acrylic and metal, without the need for a primer. It is guaranteed not to chip when routed or cut.

It can also be printed onto softer substrates, like polypropylene, and then folded without cracking. The Jetrix printers are all compatible with industry leading RIP software like Onyx, Caldera and Shiraz.

Arrow Digital is the sole distributor of this state-of-the-art technology in India. It has a wide network of service and support for its range of products backed by in house R&D. The Demo Centre in Ahmedabad offers a live presentation of the innovative technology by Arrow.

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HP expands suite of custom wall décor solutions At Heimtextil 2014, HP expanded its digital printing solution for wall decorations, helping print service providers (PSPs) and wall covering manufacturers capture new revenue with high-value wall décor applications for commercial, retail and residential spaces.

The HP digital printing solution consists of a modular range of design software, media, HP Latex Printing Technology, finishing options and industry certifications.

This scalable solution enables customers ranging from small PSPs to large wall covering manufacturers to take the growing customization trend to the wall with unique or short-run wallpapers, wall coverings, wall murals and canvas prints.

At Heimtextil, HP demonstrated the expanded suite, including new content, design and mobility features for HP WallArt as well as updated finishing and media options. A digital wall décor showroom created by renowned industrial and interior designer Markus Benesch brought to life the creativity and innovation made possible with digital printing and the complete HP solution.

“My goal is to encourage spectators to think outside of the box and see the unusual ways in which digital printing can dramatically alter a space, as well as the design workflow,” said Markus Benesch, owner, Markus Benesch Creates. “HP digital printing technologies create a world where designers no longer need to print large batches of wall décor at once, but where they can be fast as light, moving immediately from idea to design to production to delivery.”

New décor offerings provide a competitive edge HP WallArt is an easy-to-use, cloud-based web service that helps simplify the design, visualization and production of customized

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wall coverings. Introduced at Heimtextil 2013, the tool is already in use by more than 1,100 customers in 66 countries. Following this successful trial, HP WallArt will remain free for new and existing HP Latex Printing Technology customers.

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A new alliance with global stock photography company Fotolia, giving users easy access to a wide variety of high quality, professional images, designs and artwork.

Integration with customers’ online storefronts for a customized and branded web-to-print solution that streamlines quotations, billing and managed information systems.

A free HP WallArt application for iPad®, available through Apple’s App Store, which provides real-time, interactive design and accurate previews of the finished wall layout.

Easier production of canvas prints, including a multi-panel canvas option and automatically generated installation instructions.

Additional new components for the HP digital printing solution for wall décor include: • HP PVC-free Durable Suede Wall Paper, a sustainable wallcovering substrate for

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high-traffic commercial areas that meets American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) F793-Type II certification when printed using HP Latex Inks. Expected to be available from BMGin spring 2014, this new media option is compatible with common adhesives and has been engineered with ColorPRO Technology to deliver excellent color.

Certifications to help meet international wallcovering industry standards. HP Latex inks have been tested and certified by authorized third party labs and are compatible with industry standards, such as the EN233 standard for washability and colorfastness, the Euro class standard, Class B for flame retardancy and the CE Mark.(4) These tests have been performed on a range of substrates from leading media vendors.

Automatic winding systems from Fotoba International, which can reduce labor costs and improve efficiency by providing ready-to-pack wallcovering rolls directly from the cutting device.

Two models are now available: the REW104 for media up to 104 cm (40.9 in) and the REW160 for media up to 160 cm (62.9 in).

“The wall decoration market is on the verge of major change enabled by the speed, quality and versatility of HP Latex digital printing technology,” said Joan Perez Pericot, worldwide marketing director, Large Format Sign & Display Division, HP. “Working with industry-leading vendors, HP provides innovative tools and solutions across the entire workflow to help wallcovering manufacturers and print service providers differentiate their offering, reach new customer segments, push creative boundaries and ultimately bring in new revenue.”

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New Jeti Titan S and HS from Agfa Graphics set a new standard for print quality, flexibility and productivity Building on the success of the Jeti Titan series of UV-curable wideformat printers (recently recognized for its superiority in the IDEAlliance Wide/Grand Format Inkjet System Study), the new Jeti Titan S (speed) and HS (high speed) true flatbed UV-inkjet printers combine exceptional print quality and high productivity at a best-inindustry price point. The robust build engines incorporate the latest generation in inkjet print heads (the Ricoh Gen 5 with 1,280 nozzles). The Jeti Titan S is equipped with one row of print heads, yet is field upgradeable to two rows, thus becoming a Jeti Titan HS and doubling the productivity level.

Industry build. All features included Reflecting market demands, the default setup for both models is six colours plus white (CMYKLcLmWW). White printing is supported different modes including overprint, underprint, spot, under-spot, fill and over-spot for rigids and pre-white for roll media. The productive white ink solution features an automated recirculation system for optimal reliability.

The Jeti Titan S and HS are ideal for higher volume or fast turnaround jobs. They are designed to guarantee the highest accuracy in drop placement. The 7 pico liter droplet size makes it possible to achieve photorealistic image quality with fine text down to 4pt positive and negative. The Jeti Titan S & HS are an unbeatable solution for high-value work like POP viewed at close range or for the high-level art, fashion & cosmetics markets.

The Jeti Titan S and HS have a 2x3m true flatbed design for optimum registration and repeatability. Both systems feature a precision moving table, built on a robust steel frame for seven day/three shift endurance, and use the latest generation of print heads and curing technology.

Giving even more production flexibility, the ‘flat-to-roll’ option gives users the ability to print flexible media up to 3.2m wide with the same high quality and resolution as rigid materials.

Jeti Titan S and HS, Asanti workflow software and Anuvia UVcurable inks form a matched component system, designed to work together optimally to ensure the highest quality results and maximum productivity for a predictable income.

Both models will make their debut at C!Print 2014 in Lyon, France, 4-6 February 2014 – Hall 5, stand B18/C17, A16/B15 & Atelier Nova Live.

Mutoh streamlines EMEA operations in effort to push profits Mutoh has announced a reorganisation of its EMEA business units as it looks to streamline and unify its logistics and warehousing.

From April 2014, all of Mutoh’s Japanesemanufactured hardware, as well as its consumables, supplies and spare parts, will be stored at, and subsequently distributed from, its Belgian warehouse.

As well as consolidating its logistical activities, all product and commercial marketing will become centralised in

Belgium, although individual business divisions – Mutoh Belgium, Deutschland and North Europe – will continue to manage sales, servicing and local marketing and sales support in their respective regions.

Mutoh plans to strengthen its supply chain and overall customer support activities with this realignment. It expects optimisation of cost structures, more effective brand building and marketing communication activities.

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Kiian Digital announces Roland Biemans as New Marketing Director including the successful launches of new print technology products into the growing digital textile sector. He has also been the driving force at initiatives such as the digital textile print competence center.

Roland Biemans joins Italian based ink manufacturer Kiian from January 2014 to lead the company’s global marketing strategy for the digital inks business.

Roland Biemans has become Marketing Director for Kiian Digital, which is part of the Kiian Group. Formerly Marketing and Communications Manager for Eindhoven based Hollanders Printing Systems, Biemans was responsible for commercial operations

“I am delighted to be joining Kiian Digital at such a positive time for the company and I look forward to developing the Kiian Digital brand, increasing the visibility, value and global reach of the business. Kiian is entering an exciting phase of growth, with a commitment to innovation and I am looking forward to this exciting and inspiring new challenge.” says Biemans.

will no doubt make an invaluable contribution at board level, whilst adding value for our customers and growing our business by leading the marketing and communications strategy worldwide. His experience within the field of digital textile printing technology, plus his contribution to the development of the industry through Fespa, ESMA and SGIA, means that we have the benefit of an enthusiastic professional with the perfect level of expertise and experience.”

Fabio Festorazzi, Kiian Group CEO continues, “We are delighted that Roland has joined the leadership team at Kiian Digital. He

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