BUSINESS / NEWS PrintMonthly printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine 10 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk July / August 2024 - Issue 349 Canon and HEIDELBERG announce partnership HEIDELBERG and Canon officially announced a global co-operation in sheetfed inkjet printing at drupa. Both companies wish to support commercial print businesses looking to establish hybrid offset/ digital production to meet the changing needs of print buyers and increase the capability of businesses to handle shorter runs of more diverse jobs. Akira Yoshida, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Canon Production Printing, says: “Canon has channelled significant energy and investment to develop its leading inkjet technology. We are confident that our collaboration with HEIDELBERG will accelerate the move to blended offset/ digital production.” As part of the agreement, HEIDELBERG will expand its technology portfolio by introducing an own inkjet product family based on the newly announced Canon B2 sheetfed inkjet press and the established B3 sheetfed inkjet press. The presses will be integrated into the HEIDELBERG Prinect workflow with Service and Saphira Ink delivered through HEIDELBERG. [L to R] Peter Wolff, Canon CPP and Dr David Schmedding, HEIDELBERG Print.com reveals UK expansion Print.com, an online print platform established in the Netherlands in 2018, has announced it will soon open in the UK following its success in Europe. The business is part of a group that includes Brezo, a textile printer, and Print.com Productions, a full-service print company. Print.com operates in eight countries and employs over 350 “crew members”. In 2019, Print.com opened an office in Brussels, Belgium and went on to expand into France, Germany, and Austria. Currently, Print.com leverages production capacity within its own group and partners with a network of 160 European businesses for print fulfilment. Print.com has taken on a flight/airline theme dubbing its print professionals, brands, and agencies “Frequent Flyers”. Fiona Reid, Country Captain for Print.com UK, adds: “We're in the process of establishing a local UK service team, composed of professionals who have earned their stripes in the industry. We believe in a small-scale approach, with short lines of communication. The Print.com team made the announcement at drupa 2024 SF Taylor wins at Business Awards UK SF Taylor has been awarded the Environmental Award for Exceptional Customer Satisfaction at the Business Awards UK 2024. The accolade recognises SF Taylor’s commitment to integrating sustainability into their customer relations and operational efficiencies. The company has a proactive approach to reducing its carbon emissions and offering sustainable product options. Initiatives include employee recycling and energy saving programmes, the use of recycled paper and vegetable-based inks, and non-toxic substrates. Carol O’Gorman, marketing manager at SF Taylor, comments: “We’re thrilled to be recognised for our efforts in sustainability and exceptional customer service. We understand the importance of making sustainable choices for the benefit of our clients, community, and environment. “Every business has a responsibility to minimise its environmental impact." Carol O’Gorman, marketing manager of SF Taylor with the award The Antalis Packaging division of Antalis has strengthened the technology line-up at its Smart Packaging Centre (SPC), adding a burst test device and two new corrugate-testing machines. Located in Leicestershire, the SPC provides the opportunity to discuss packaging requirements and see packaging automation in action. Those who visit the site can also learn more about opportunities to develop packaging design solutions and create samples. Antalis says this helps customers to evaluate current or new packaging solutions. New kit at Antalis' SPC Domino opens Print and Apply Centre in Malmö Domino Printing Sciences has announced the opening of its new Print and Apply Knowledge Centre. Located in Malmö in Sweden, the home of Domino’s Print and Apply manufacturing centre, the new facility will provide a designated space for print and apply product testing, as well as demonstrations tailored to individual customers. Domino will also use the site to support product development and on-site amenities include two modular and adjustable conveyor systems. Kicking off the first day of drupa was a dynamic presentation and demonstration of Landa’s Nanograpy technology by founder Benny Landa himself. The company also announced a multi-press partnership with Cimpress which will see two to three of Landa’s brand-new S11P presses installed in the next quarter initially across Cimpress’ locations. The press conference ended with a ribbon cutting for the newly launched S11 and S11P Landa models. Also announced at the show was a collaboration between Landa and print on demand software company, Gelato. New partnerships and kit from Landa
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