Mex, Switzerland—BOBST oneBARRIER technology enables printers and converters to deliver flexible packaging that aligns with brand owners’ sustainability goals and comply with regulatory demands. As the need for recyclable flexible packaging intensifies, BOBST is leading the industry with the oneBARRIER family of high-barrier, mono-material solutions. Two innovative products, created in collaboration with industry expert partners, are available.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, is pleased to announce details for its fifth annual Wide-Format Summit. The industry’s premier educational and networking event for wide-format PSPs and technology solution providers will take place July 21-23 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort in Miami, FL. More information can be found at: www.wideformatsummit.com.

This video series welcomes you to your new Alliance membership and guides you through everything you need to know to get started. Learn how to grow your network, elevate your career, and make the most of events like the PRINTING United Expo.

PRINTING United Alliance, the voice of the printing industry, welcomes the new Trump Administration and the 119th Congress. This change presents a renewed opportunity to collaborate on advancing policies that support U.S. manufacturing, strengthen the economy, and ensure global competitiveness. The Alliance looks forward to working closely with policymakers to address key challenges and seize upon opportunities that benefit the printing industry and the broader U.S. economy.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC), an international charitable foundation that supports digital preservation. GPO is joining a growing DPC community with 170 members in 24 countries worldwide. The DPC helps its members deliver resilient long-term access to digital content, such as that on GPO’s GovInfo, the one-stop site for authentic, published information for all three branches of the Federal Government.

Mortsel, Belgium – January 29th, 2025 – Agfa, a global leader in inkjet printing solutions, announces the addition of a 2.5 m Anapurna Ciervo H2500 inkjet printer to its hybrid printer lineup. This new printer complements the bigger Anapurna Ciervo H3200 launched last year, providing the same exceptional versatility and performance in a more compact format. Both Ciervo printers now also feature advanced optional media feed guides, broadening their application capabilities and maximizing operational uptime.

Kyoto, Japan—SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) announces the launch of the Truepress JET 520NX AD, the next generation of the highly successful Truepress JET 520NX. This new model inherits many of the proven features of the Truepress JET 520NX by offering significant improvements in productivity and enhanced user-friendly functions designed to meet ever-changing market needs. SCREEN GA plans to unveil the technology for the first time with an interactive exhibit at Hunkeler Innovationdays from February 24 to February 27, 2025, in Lucerne, Switzerland.

CLAWSON, Mich. – Greg Glenn, owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Clawson, MI, has acquired 23-year business The Print Stop from Tim Toggweiler. The acquisition by Minuteman Press ensures that customers of The Print Stop will continue to receive high quality products and personalized customer service by an experienced, locally owned and operated business. Minuteman Press in Clawson is located at 640 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson, MI 48017.

Koenig & Bauer (US) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rigorous Technology, a Williston, VT robotics and technology company, to provide its unique palletizer robot for the corrugated and folding carton markets to use in conjunction with Koenig & Bauer’s popular line of folder gluers. The BOB Palletizer is designed for ease-of-use and flexibility to empower a post press operation.

Reproflex3, a leader in prepress services for the packaging industry, has announced an exciting partnership with Hybrid Software UK Ltd. The collaboration is set to redefine prepress workflows by integrating advanced technologies that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration for global brands and commercial printers. This strategic partnership brings together Reproflex3’s expertise in flexographic printing with Hybrid Software’s proven record of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for the industrial printing sector.