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 The global integration of manroland sheetfed’s lifecycle and service business into the organization of Heidelberger is proceeding according to plan. The key implementation steps are expected to be completed within the next eighteen months. This will provide concrete benefits for existing manroland sheetfed customers: They will benefit from faster response times and access to the printing industry’s largest global service and sales network. Existing service relationships and trusted contacts will remain in place, and the supply of spare parts and consumables will continue seamlessly. 

ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN.—

 Graphic Press has acquired Future Outdoor Advertising, expanding its operations in a new facility. The merge aims to enhance printing capabilities and introduce billboard advertising. This strategic move follows significant growth and an evolving printing industry. The acquisition allows for better service to the community and increased production capacity. Future Outdoor Advertising provides portable and billboard signs.

MORTSEL, BELGIUM— 

Agfa has launched a new version of its entry-level Jeti Tauro hybrid wide-format printer that incorporates advances from its top-of-the range models. The new Jeti Tauro H3300 HS model uses the same platform as its faster siblings, the UHS and XUHS. Agfa currently has more than 500 Tauro models installed worldwide. Enhancements include a revamped media system for easier loading. It also has two monitors so the Tauro HS can be controlled from the front or back.

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA—

 Printware announced the additions to its iJetColor™ portfolio—the iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG—at. The new system for commercial printers, direct mail providers, and packaging manufacturers.The iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG builds upon the proven success of the iJetColor 1175 Pro platform, combining high-speed envelope production with expanded short-run packaging capabilities.

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 Pantone has added 224 new colours to the Pantone Matching System (PMS), expanding the library to nearly 9,000 colours. The Pantone Color Institute and Pantone’s group of colour scientists worked together to identify, curate and integrate the new colours into the PMS.The 224 new colours are available across the Pantone Formula Guide, Color Bridge, and Solid Chips Set.

TOKYO, JAPAN—

 Epson is launching Contourjet, a brand dedicated to its 3D direct-to-object printing system. The Japanese manufacturer combines its PrecisionCore S800 inkjet printhead with an in-house developed six-axis industrial robot. The Contourjet principle involves moving the print head around complex-shaped parts to print directly onto curved, irregular, or grooved surfaces.The PrecisionCore S800 print head operates at a resolution of 600 x 600 DPI.

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 The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in August compared to August 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% when compared to July 2026. Across the 3 major printing-writing categories — uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and

BURNABY, BC,—

 Mitchell Press Limited filed a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal on August 31, 2026, and MNP Ltd. has consented to act as Trustee under the Proposal. The Proposal includes Dollco would purchase Mitchell’s customer list and related transition records. Mitchell would receive 5% of the revenue generated from those customers for three years. Dollco may offer employment to selected Mitchell employees.

HOLLAND— 

Durst will acquire the MPS holding company, and the Netherlands-based press manufacturer will become part of Durst under the name MPS – A Durst Group Company. Durst said that the addition of MPS would broaden its technology platform, bringing additional flexographic tech to the group along with engineering expertise and “deep

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 The JFX220-2515 is a mid-range, large-format flatbed UV printer. Our newly developed media vacuum system, “Anchor Technology,” enables smooth media setup and significantly reduces the time required for print preparation. By maximizing the printer’s inherent production capacity, it creates a production environment that enables customers to handle more jobs within a limited amount of time.