ROCHESTER, NEW YORK,—

 Xerox has expanded its production print portfolio.The Xerox Proficio Jet CS1100 is a B3 cut-sheet inkjet press that delivers speeds of up to 300 A4 images per minute.It features new Xerox-developed, proprietary printheads while a high-definition ink formulation delivers 1,200x1,200dpi resolution with 2-bit variable-drop imaging for precise dot placement and to produce smoother coverage and finer lines with crisper small text and knockouts.

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 At the heart of the new partnership sits the revolutionary FUJIFILM J Press FP790, which will enable ePac to set a new benchmark for high-volume digital printing. The relationship between the two companies underlines Fujifilm’s commitment to bringing digital flexible packaging solutions into mainstream printing. The partnership with Fujifilm, and the technology of the FUJIFILM J Press FP790, will enable ePac to

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY—

 About a year and a half before the start of the event, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions it is already demonstrating its global appeal: Companies from 38 countries have registered for drupa 2028 – a strong signal from the international print and packaging industry. From May 9 – 17, 2028, Düsseldorf, Germany, will once again be the place to feel the pulse of the industry.  Companies can still register to exhibit until October 31, 2026.

WASHINGTON , DC—

 American tariffs on cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard are among the products being removed from the list under tariff Section 338. Trump is adjusting which products are subject to a 50% tariff under Section 338, effective Oct. 30, according to documents from the White House last week. The changes include some packaging components and materials. Trump first ordered the 50% tariffs in July. Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs in September.

MONTREAL—

 Supremex Canada's largest envelope maker announced a restructuring plan as it estimated a $10 million to $12 million hit to annualized operating earnings from tariffs. Supremex is consolidating envelope and carton production and accelerating back-office technology. Supremex will consolidate certain U.S. and Canadian envelope locations into more efficient ,  shrink its Saint-Laurent, Quebec, commercial print facility

SWITZERLAND—

 BOBST, has introduced the new MASTER 6003 gravure press, the latest evolution of its MASTER platform which combines optimized ink supply with advanced automation capabilities. An enhanced inking system  reduces the ink required in circulation to print by 60%, which reduces solvent consumption by up to 40%. The MASTER 6003’s LeanPrint inking system is designed to protect margins in response to run lengths shortening across the packaging sector, offering more efficient ink delivery and faster setup times.

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Sontara® has launched a new sustainable printing range for the offset printing industry. The range includes Sontara® Sustainable PrintMaster, the first rPET-based ABC washcloth to achieve Fogra certification, and Sontara® Sustainable PrintClean for manual cleaning applications.The range is manufactured from post-consumer recycled PET from GRS-certified suppliers and natural wood pulp,

TORONTO—

 Following strong feedback since its 2025 launch, Huge Paper is expanding NX Gloss with new digital sheets, folio sizes and weights. It delivers elevated print performance at a cost-effective price. Put it to the test. NEW NX Gloss 90lb Text offers a smarter choice: trade up from 80 lb Text for a more substantial feel at a lower cost, or trade down from 100lb Text while maintaining a premium result.

OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO—

 Transcontinental has announced that it will permanently close its Owen Sound, Ontario, printing plant at the end of January 2027. Approximately 360 employees will lose their jobs as the company moves production to other facilities across Canada. The RBW is a heat set web operation that in 2015 had over 600 employees. It is still one of the largest printing operations in Canada.Many employees are expected to keep working until January, while others may have opportunities to transfer to another company location.

BENNINGTON, N.H.,—

 Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. is highlighting its Un-Plastic portfolio of performance papers to grocery store signage. The portfolio includes fiber-based alternatives to plastic, PVC, and styrene materials for signage, displays, wall graphics, shelf communication, tags, illuminated promotions, and customer card programs.Featured products include Ultrahide® PC 100 Blockout Poster, ENVIsual® Board, Envi Wallgraphics, Envi Durable Tag, Ultraform® Backlit Poster,