TORONTO— 

Agfa Digital Printing Solutions has announce that Cameron Advertising (CAMAD) has become the first print service provider in North America to invest in its cutting-edge Onset Panthera flatbed printing system. The Onset Panthera FB3216 is a lightning-fast flatbed press built for maximized production. Its heavy-duty construction enables non-stop operation while its advanced print carriage unlocks flawless, banding-free prints.

OTTAWA—

 Canada Post is ramping up operations across the country – welcoming back employees and restarting machines and vehicles. While postal services resume this week, uncertainty and instability in the postal service will continue with the union’s decision to conduct rotating strikes. Shutting down and restarting parts of the integrated national network with rotating strikes will challenge their ability to provide reliable service to customers.

MISSISSAUGA—

 Cascades has announced that it has sold the Cascades Flexible Packaging division of Cascades Inc. Flexible Packaging is Cascades' only plant that manufactures printed flexible plastic packaging and films.The Flexible Packaging operations employs 45 people, all of which will be retained by Five Star at closing. The acquired Flexible Packaging division supplies printed films and related towel and tissue packaging primarily to customers in Canada and the United States.

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 CutPRO X 106 rotary die-cutter is a new rotary die-cutter designed for label and packaging production and features high performance with rapid job changeovers. It can achieve speeds of up to 16,000 sheets per hour, keeping pace with high-speed offset presses. A “Click & Cut” system allows for job changeovers in under five minutes. Plus it can handle substrates from ultra-thin in-mould films to label papers and board.

NEWTOWN, PA—

 PACKZ 11, PACKZ Max, uniquely built on Hybrid Software and Harlequin RIP, delivers instant RIP previews in a PDF prepress editor. It enables real-time screening quality control, sharp details, smooth gradients, and consistent colour. Designed for flexo plate creation, 1-bit TIFF output, and digital printing, it ensures superior print with minimal setup.

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 Canon, has announced its new Colorado XL-series, a platform of 3.4m printers which use UVgel technology to produce flexible and rigid media. Described by Canon as “modular to the max”, with one model described as a “true hybrid” as the products offer the option for printers to upgrade the machines throughout their lifetime. The XL-series have embraced UVgel technology as an alternative for eco-solvent and latex technologies. Two models – the Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll printer and Colorado XL7 hybrid printer will vary in price depending on region and on the technology added.

TORONTO—

 The Ontario Printing and Imaging Association (OPIA) will host a free webinar on Monday, October 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, titled “Hiring in Ontario is Changing. Are You Ready?” Led by Nicole Biros-Bolton, employment and human rights lawyer and founder of Bird Bolt Law, this one-hour session will help employers understand and prepare for the new requirements under Ontario’s Bill 149. The Working for Workers Four Act (Bill 149) introduces major updates that affect all employers in Ontario.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA—

 Solimar Systems, a provider of enterprise print workflow automation solutions, announced the release of Solimar® Print Director Enterprise™ (SPDE) version 9.4, featuring a new ReadyPDF® Prepress Console and enhanced colour management capabilities. This latest version introduces a multi-user testing interface and improved PDF optimization controls for high-volume production environments.

VANCOUVER—

 Jukebox, a global leader in online print, has expanded its fleet of HP Indigo digital presses with the addition of an HP Indigo 6900 Digital Press and an additional HP Indigo 7900 Digital Press. The HP Indigo 6900 adds a powerful new capability in roll label production, complementing the company’s existing HP Indigo 7900 presses. With seamless operational similarities, Jukebox’s was able to adopt the new platform  unlocking an expanded product range. 

OTTAWA—

 Canada Post has presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The offers enable the company’s modernization while balancing its financial realities with fairness and respect for employees. The Government of Canada recently announced important measures to help renew and restore the postal service so that it aligns with the needs of the country, returns to financial sustainability and avoids taxpayer-funded government bailouts.