PrintCAN News RSS https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:18 UTC Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:06 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca Robbie Of MPI Print Dies Suddenly https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260415797.shtml Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:08:57 EST Brothers Robbie Dhanju (R) and Pal (L) partners in MPI Print  Robbie Dhanju a founding partner in MPI Print( Millennium Printing) died suddenly on March 31st. Robbie was 51 years old. Robbie and his brother Pal started Millennium Printing, (now MPI Print) in 1998. MPI Print is the largest trade printer in Canada . The company has over 130 employees , a 200,000 sq ft plant in Mount Forest and an office warehouse of 40,000 sq. ft. in Mississauga. Howard Graphics Selling First Used Landa Nanographic Press https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260415778.shtml Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:40:20 EST Landa S10P Nanographic inkjet press.  The Landa S10P is being sold by Canadian  dealer Howard Graphic Equipment. The B1 format S10P is a 2022 convertible perfecting model with seven colours, a Harris & Bruno anilox tower coater, IR dryer and double delivery. The press as being “as new” with a low impression count of just over 2.6m  sheets. The asking price is $2.2 million US and can be viewed in operation. PAC Digital Annual 2026 Golf Tournament At Nottawasaga Resort https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260414043.shtml Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:02:26 EST   The Nottawasaga Resort in Alliston, Ontario PAC Digital (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) has announced that its Annual Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Nottawasaga Resort, 6015 Highway 89, in Alliston, Ontario. Registration starts at noon with a BBQ lunch at 1:15 pm, followed by a shotgun start at 1:30 pm in a foursome team-scramble format.   Epson Launches 10-Color UV Flatbed Printer https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260414029.shtml Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:42:12 EST Epson SureColor® V-Series UV flatbed printer  Epson expanded its SureColor® V-Series UV flatbed printer line to  compact, high-performance production equipment. The new SureColor V4000 is designed to bring the power of UV printing to direct-to-object production and a wide range of substrates. A compact footprint with a large print area, expanded colour gamut and Braille printing capability,1 it expands the possibilities of high-quality output for signage, photo and fine art and promotional items such as keychains, golf balls and pens. Koenig & Bauer Metal Decorating Trends For 2026 https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260414019.shtml Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:28:19 EST New Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint MetalCoat 484 for high-end coating and process automation  Koenig & Bauer Identifies Six Important Metal Decorating Trends for 2026. What is one of the highest double-digit growth markets in the printing industry? Metal decorating. Walk into any grocery store and enjoy the wide variety of colourful metal food and beverage cans from innovative manufacturers and designers. The global metal print packaging market is valued at approximately $118.82 billion in 2025. Roland DG New Branding https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260414009.shtml Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:13:36 EST the major Canadian dealers include Spicers , ND Graphics and TG Graphics.  Roland DG’s new “Make Your Mark” brand emphasizes empowering customers to create meaningful, lasting work with confidence and reliable support. Roland DG is summing up its mission through a new branding identity and message: Make your mark. This brand renewal will be rolled out through group companies around the world and symbolizes a significant evolution for Roland DG. Print Digital Convention 2026 https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260406903.shtml Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:40:48 EST     The PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION (PDC) continues its success story and sets a clear signal for change and further development in 2026. On 16 and 17 June 2026, the congress and fair will take place for the first time in the foyer of Hall 1 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre – with a new brand identity, a modernized website and a clearly refined communication concept.The change in space, design and tone underlines the direction: 7-Eleven Enters Printing Business https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260406886.shtml Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:16:44 EST Open 24/7     7-Eleven in Malaysia has entered the pay for print business. All you need to do is upload your file, make the payment, and receive a QR code. Then, swing by selected 7-Eleven stores and print instantly. You can print whenever you need, even at odd hours. For now, only black-and-white A4 printing is available in Malaysia. Simply present it to the staff at any selected 7-Eleven outlet to print and collect your documents. EasyCut Pro Unveils Major Update https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260406857.shtml Tue, 7 Apr 2026 15:35:06 EST key upgrade to its flagship EasyCut Pro solution  EasyCut, a leader in professional sign‑making and specialty graphics software, is thrilled to announce a key upgrade to its flagship EasyCut Pro solution. The latest version has completed and officially supports Siser Juliet, Siser Romeo, LOKLiK iCraft, and Roland CAMM‑1 Pro GX Series vinyl cutters, delivering a smooth, integrated workflow for users of these popular cutting plotter devices. EasyCut Pro is a standalone third‑party sign‑making tool that works on both Windows and Mac, Burke Group Acquires Houghton Boston https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260406778.shtml Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:41:19 EST largest commercial printer in Saskatoon  Burke Group Acquires Houghton Boston in Saskatchewan. Established in 1919, book printers non-fiction paperbacks to graphic novels and children’s books, and magazines, cookbooks, posters, catalogs and marketing materials for clients across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Also Vehicle Wraps for Businesses Fleet and Commercial Graphics, banners, trade Show displays & murals.  Transcontinental Acquires PDI Group https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260406764.shtml Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:21:02 EST   has 150,000 sq. ft. within two production facilities  Transcontinental has announces the acquisition of Phipps Dickson Integria Group Inc., a company based in Kirkland and Laval, Quebec, which provides production services for large‑format signage and displays, commercial printing, as well as specialized distribution (Harling Marketing). PDI employs 180 people and boasts state‑of‑the‑art production facilities, which will extend Transcontinental’s capabilities in Quebec. Chris Lyons Appointed President of Printing United Alliance Media https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260406742.shtml Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:49:28 EST Chris Lyons  Chris Lyons will step into the role of Group President where he will oversee sales across Alliance media brands and events. Includes Printing Impressions magazine and Printing United Expo . Chris Lyons has a long history in the printing industry with  executive at many of the industry’s top media and event brands and has launched Sappi Increase Prices On Coated Papers https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260401735.shtml Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:39:10 EST Sappi is one of the worlds largest printing ( graphics) paper mills  Sappi has increase prices across two key product groups. Effective from 16 March, Sappi has increase prices of mechanical and woodfree coated. Sappi said the move follows “a prolonged period of significant market pricing pressure, combined with structurally elevated cost levels across energy, transport, labour, chemicals, and fibre”. Xerox Share Price Hits New Low https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260331760.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:14:57 EST  over 200,000 clients in over 170 countries and operate 125 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 16 countries.  Xerox hit a recent share price low of $1.30 per share, despite announcements of a new global structure designed to “eliminate redundancies”. The stock has lost approximately 83% of its value since the start of 2025, when the share price was as high as $9.68. The continued decline in share price is being attributed to several critical financial and structural factors. This includes Xerox Holdings announcing a surprise adjusted loss in January 2026 of $0.10 per share, missing the analyst consensus of a profit. Canadian Book Market Expands https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260331743.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:51:06 EST The report breaks the market down into more than 50 subject categories.  According to Booknet Canada books by Canadians made up 14% of print book sales in Canada in 2025 — up from 12% in 2024. Canadian-owned publishers made up 6.2% of the total market share of books sold in Canada in 2025, up from 5.6% in 2024. For the eighth year running, two out of every five print books sold in 2025 in both the English- and French-language markets in Canada were categorized as either Juvenile or Young Adult.