Siegwerk has been successfully undergoing its own digital transformation process for two years now.

With the construction of a new state-of-the-art Blending Center in Bangladesh, Siegwerk strengthens its local infrastructure while getting closer to its customers in the country.

• Comprehensive tests, research and collaboration begin at Flint Groups Technology Center Asia Pacific at the Shanghai Publishing and Printing College

• Flint Group has invested about €2 million in the 400 square meter facility
• Another Flint Group technology center opens its doors and fortifies the customer-centric approach

The new Heytex ecotex B1 material ist a non-PVC matt white printable frontlit banner, recommended for UV and Latex print in up to 500 cm (197 inch) width. It endures high wind loads due to its very high tear resistance and form stability. Thus its weight reduction by 50% compared to other similar frontlits, the material ensures easy processing, reduces waste disposal after use, CO2 in transport and transportation costs.

The versatility and performance of the Xaar 1201 printhead is ensuring that the latest Pixeljet printer from Monotech Systems is delivering the speed and precision for graphics and wide-format media printing.

Fespa in 2019 returns to Munich, Germany and Folex proudly presents its wide media assortment for large format ink jet printers. The range continues to expand, offering customers high quality, consistent and reliable European produced materials, with coatings suitable for all the current ink jet printing technologies including latex, solvent, aqueous and UV inks.

As a competent manufacturer of high-quality coated specialty papers, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper continues the path of innovation and investment. As part of the "New Business Development" program, a new quality control system on the SM 21 has now been successfully commissioned at the Bielefeld site.

• Deadly explosion at Chinese chemical company spread to neighbouring buildings
• Business park shut down until further notice

Spandex has broadened its extensive wrap film range with the introduction of Arlon Fusion Wrap, a cost-effective solution for wrap applications with simple to moderate curves requiring short to medium-term durability.

Sun Chemical will present its solutions for a variety of applications, on stand B4-K10 at FESPA 2019 (14-17 May 2019, at Messe Munich, Germany).

Avery Dennison is set to ‘wow’ customers at this year’s FESPA 2019 with a stunning new display booth filled with a range of their latest creations, featuring the Avery Dennison and Mactac brands.

UV specialist IST Metz gives first information about print jobs at in-house exhibition for optical systems