WINNIPEG— 

Police are warning people about counterfeit Canadian bills, after reports about fake cash in the first part of this year more than doubled compared to the same time in 2024. police seized about $12,000 worth of counterfeit bills. Most involved the same type of fakes, with the words "prop money" printed .  The fraudulent bank notes are high-quality and replicate the look and feel of legitimate polymer bills, and even have some of the security features found in real bills.

BERLIN, GERMANY— 

Adobe announced version 7 of Adobe PDF Print Engine. Version 7 includes several rendering innovations that have already been welcomed by leading Print OEMs and RIP solution providers who integrate Adobe technology into their prepress products. The new features can leverage the scalability of the Mercury RIP Architecture. Fewer steps, smarter workflows – PDF Print Engine 7 integrates new functions into the rendering pipeline (inside the RIP), reducing the need for specialized skill sets, and eliminating separate prepress operations.

RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO—

 E.B. Box, a custom folding carton manufacturer , is set to add a second facility, doubling its square footage, and install its second Speedmaster XL 106 from HEIDELBERG. The Speedmaster XL 106-7+L, equipped with the newest HEIDELBERG technology including Prinect Inpress Control 3 & Prinect Inspection Control 4, advances the company’s folding carton operations.E.B. Box’s new XL 106, rated at the same 18,000 sheets per hour as its 2020 model, is expected to deliver a 20% boost in efficiency. This boost in performance including the HEIDELBERG User Experience with AI-powered press assistants and an advanced logistics system.

CLOVERDALE, BC— 

Jassal a signage and print solutions provider, has upgraded its production capabilities with the installation of a high-performance ColorJet UV Flatbed Printer (Verve K2513R6). This state-of-the-art machine brings enhanced speed, precision, and reliability to their operations. With a production capacity of up to 450 square feet per hour, the printer is built for high-volume environments. It features industrial-grade print heads, a dual negative pressure system for stable ink delivery, and a 4-zone vacuum bed that improves material handling and reduces manual setup time.

PHILADELPHIA,—

 Adopting Essential Global Buy-In for Printing Nomenclature Developed in partnership with I.T. Strategies and Zwang & Co. and guided by a distinguished advisory board of industry leaders, the Unified Printing Taxonomy addresses long standing challenges around inconsistent nomenclature and under representation of print in government and market data.

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 Plockmatic has announced the launch its next generation, high-volume, roll-to-roll label cutter and finisher. The Plockmatic ColorCut LCF500 Pro system offers an all-in-one solution for volume roll-to-roll label production, which includes the ability to contour kiss-cut labels, with the added benefit to apply laminates when required using integrated lamination capabilities, along with a range of finishing options for labels, such as waste matrix removal and slitting for finished rolls.

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VANCOUVER, BC,—

 ColorJet has announced it is now officially available in Canada. ColorJet, India’s largest digital inkjet printer manufacturer. ColorJet Established in 1995 has earned global recognition for its commitment to technological innovation, strong service infrastructure, and customer-first philosophy. With over 20 years of expertise and recognition from the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India,

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PORT HAWKESBURY, NOVA SCOTIA—

 Port Hawkesbury Paper, a Canadian paper manufacturing, announced the launch of its Elevation Book grade. Elevation Book is a high-quality book paper.This grade sets the benchmark for quality, sustainability, affordability and performance. Crafted at our state-of-the-art facility in Nova Scotia. Optimal Opacity: Ensures high readability and minimal show-through, making it ideal for high-end publications or workbooks.