CHICAGO—

 The push to reduce single-use plastics in packaging has gained momentum as companies respond to growing pressure from legislation, corporate sustainability goals, and shifting consumer preferences. Companies are moving towards alternatives like paper-based packaging, yet there are both benefits and challenges to this transition, particularly around recyclability.Governments and organizations worldwide are enacting legislation to reduce plastic waste, driven by the environmental impact of single-use plastics,

NIAGARA FALLS—

 The Sign Association of Canada has announce its annual event: Sign Experience Canada. This two-day conference-style gathering will replace the traditional trade show format. The Association says with a new experience focused on deeper engagement and real-time opportunities for both supplier members and attendees. The Association celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Sign Association of Canada in 2025.

ST. JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND—

 All the printing equipment from bankrupt Saltwire Network is going up for auction on Nov. 12 and 13th. Both the printing plant in Bedford Nova Scotia and St. John's Newfoundland have been closed, with all assets being sold off. Equipment includes Goss Web , Wifag 2005 Newspaper offset press, Heidelberg Speedmaster CD102 six colour, Speedmaster SM 52 five colour, 2 GTO's , Muller Bravo 380 Saddlesticher, Muller Amigo Perfect Binder , Die Cutters , Stahl & MBO folders , Polar Cutters, Drills, Laminators , and even several Embroidery Machines. 

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 Mitsubishi Electric, a strategic partner of Koenig & Bauer, presented the jointly developed inspection module Qi<+>PRO. The Qi<+>PRO module is an innovative solution for the in-line inspection of battery foils and other metallic, paper and foil-like web products that are difficult to inspect with conventional camera systems. The module contains a highly developed image acquisition system including mechanics and has standard interfaces for electrics, mechanics and data exchange.

SUSSEX, WISCONSIN—

 Quad/Graphics is selling its European  Plants with a deal to sell to a private equity . American  Quad/Graphics originally established its European operations through a partnership with Polish printer Winkowski back in 1998. Ten years later it took over the business and renamed it Quad/Graphics Europe. Quad then bought point-of-sale specialist Marin’s International in 2015, which became Quad POS.Plants in Wyszkow and Kolania Poland with offices in Warsaw, Paris and Meerbusch Germany .

SAINT-NICéPHORE, QUEBEC—

 Pro Lettrage Drummond Inc. in Quebec specializing in digital printing for industrial stickers, has integrated Rollem's 42" Semi-Slitter into their sticker production line. “We use the 42” Semi-Slitter like a pro,” shared Sylvain Chasse, President of Pro Lettrage Drummond Inc. Available in five sizes from 18” to 42" wide, the Semi-Slitter is the top choice for sign and label companies for kiss-cutting labels and stickers.

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA—

 Printing professionals worldwide have declare their love of print by sharing ‘printspiration’ across their social media channels in celebration of International Print Day by using the hashtag #IPD24. This year’s theme is #PrintLife. #PrintLife represents our lives in print – what we do, where we do it, who we do it for – and why a print is a fun and rewarding career.

GENT, BELGIUM— 

Hybrid BrandZ announced the release of Artflow 24.09, marking the official rebranding of its flagship product, Flow, to Artflow. This rebranding follows the recent integration within Hybrid Software, which has strengthened Hybrid BrandZ’s capabilities to support brands and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies with advanced tools for managing their own artwork.

OTTAWA—

 In mid-August, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) moved into a conciliation period. Neutral conciliators helped the parties work towards negotiated agreements for both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The parties could not come to an agreement and the conciliation period expired without extension on October 12. The parties have now entered a 21-day cooling-off period and continue to meet.

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO—

 Canon has boosted the productivity and performance features of its Arizona 1300 flatbed printer series with the addition of FLXflow technology. The new FLXflow offers the  ‘Hold’ functionality, which helps to hold media on the zoneless flatbed table with a patented airflow technique, as well as the new optional ‘Float’ and ‘Instant Switch’ functionalities to improve media handling.