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 Robert "Bob" G. Burton, Sr., a major figure in the North American printing industry died at the end of March. Bob's career in the printing and publishing industry included Worldcolor, Moore and Cenveo spanning six decades and included leadership roles at some of the nation's most prominent companies. He  built a reputation as a turnaround specialist.

ETTRINGEN GERMANY ,—

 UPM has announced plans to cut 270,000 tonnes of uncoated paper capacity with the closure of the Ettringen mill in Germany, along with streamlining at some of its other operations. The site has been making paper since 1897. It currently makes UPM Eco Basic, UPM Eco, UPM MaxS, UPM Eco Prime, UPM News, UPM Eco, and UPM Max S.

AURORA, ONTARIO—

 Resource Integrated Ltd., a large-format printing, custom retail displays, and innovative marketing solutions, recently marked its 20th anniversary with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new headquarters at 135 Addison Hall Circle,  in Aurora. The event, held on April 16th, attracted clients, partners, and community members, who were invited to tour the newly upgraded facilities and celebrate the company’s growth. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Aurora, adding a special touch to the milestone celebration.

TOKYO, JAPAN— 

Konica Minolta, announced that it will roll out the AccurioJet 30000, a B2 HS-UV inkjet press. The AccurioJet 30000 offers the following three values thanks to new functions that improve productivity while continuing to use the proprietary HS-UV ink, which is used for the AccurioJet KM-1/KM-1e series . The AccurioJet 30000 features new function, which reduces the RIP*1 time, enabling printing without interruption even when the data processing load is high

VANCOUVER, BC,— 

Altro Industries has installed an HP Indigo 35K Digital Press. This investment enables the company to enter the folding carton market, complementing its existing offerings in labels, packaging tapes, and shrink sleeves. The installation of the HP Indigo 35K marks just the beginning of Altro Industries’ transformation journey. The business now plans to work closely with HP and explore solutions like PrintOS and xRServices to streamline our operations, automate processes, and improve overall production efficiency.

BURNABY, BC—

 Hemlock Printers, brings to life a creative campaign by TBWA\Melbourne for eco-conscious toilet paper brand ‘Who Gives a Crap’. The campaign resulted in a bold and imaginative reinterpretation of the beloved children's classic, Winnie the Pooh. Hemlock Printers produced 360 copies of this special edition using the HP Indigo 100K Digital Press, driven by a commitment to reduce waste, use sustainable media, and achieve exceptional quality with minimal environmental impact.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC—

 SupremeX has created an online eCommerce catalog for  help DTC brand owners and fulfilment companies design and execute innovative packaging for eCommerce fulfillment. It enable brand owners to leverage their packaging to build their brands and create positive unboxing experiences. Supremex has created packaging that delivers fulfilment efficiencies both from ease of use and shipping costs perspectives. Supremex offers lightweight, sustainable packaging that gets the job done with the least possible environmental impact.

GATINEAU, QUEBEC—

 Imprimerie Gauvin has installed a full ink-jet colour printing line with highly automated finishing, as well as install new complementary production equipment.  Governments of Quebec and Canada invest $4.14M to help Imprimerie Gauvin increase its productivity. The threat of customs tariffs on all Canadian exports to the U.S., it is more necessary than ever to invest in the productivity of small, medium-sized and large businesses.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK,—

 Last quarter net income surged 420% to $26 million, while full-year revenue fell 7% to $1.043 billion. From $275 million in the previous year, fourth-quarter sales dropped to $266 million, a 3% decline. From $47 million, gross profit climbed to $51 million, therefore raising the gross profit margin from 17% to 19%. Reflecting a 420% rise, net income for the quarter shot to $26 million from $5 million. From $1.117 billion, full-year sales dropped 7% to $1.043 billion. 

YAVNE, ISRAEL—

 Digital post-press equipment developer Highcon Systems is now up for sale. Trustees Ronen Matry and Omer Serviansky, appointed, have now launched a formal sale process with an open invitation to submit offers for Highcon and its assets. Online data room has been setup  containing information about Highcon and its main assets. Access is available until 27 April subject to the signing of a non-disclosure agreement.