https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Wed, 13 May 2026 20:42:08 UTC Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:33 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260513797.shtml Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:47 EST Imperial Dade Canada head office in Mississauga  Imperial Dade  (formal Veritiv) is scaling back its Paper Merchant Division in Canada. The company will no longer be a stocking merchant. They will warehouse paper on a pre-sold basis for customers. They will take mill orders and ship to customers as needed. Imperial Dade is also reducing staff in its Paper Merchant Division by about 100. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260512814.shtml Tue, 12 May 2026 14:32:29 EST Agfa SpeedSet Orca  Agfa and Hybrid Software are collaboration to help folding carton converters for variable data printing and fully digital production workflows. As increasingly demand shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and greater versioning, folding carton manufacturers are under growing pressure to evaluate traditional production models. The integration of Hybrid Software’s advanced packaging design, prepress, and smart digital front-end workflow software with Agfa’s digital printing solutions – notably the SpeedSet Orca single-pass digital packaging press https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260512792.shtml Tue, 12 May 2026 14:01:09 EST   Postmedia is Canada's largest newspaper publisher Transcontinental announced it has extended its printing partnership with Postmedia through 2030 and signed a three-year deal with Glacier Media Inc.to print the Victoria Times Colonist, with additional Postmedia volumes shifting to its Vaughan and Halifax plants by early August.This increases Transcontinental’s role as a major newspaper printer in Canada, https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260512783.shtml Tue, 12 May 2026 13:47:46 EST Data Communication Management) serves over 2,500 clients including 70 of the 100 largest Canadian corporations  DCM (Data Communications Management) reported their first quarter income. Revenues of $117.4 million were down 5.0%, or $6.2 million vs. $123.7 million in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to $19.1 million and 16.3% of revenues vs. $18.6 million and 15.0% of revenues in Q1 2025. “A slower-than-anticipated start to the year contributed to the decline in revenues, however, performance improved as the quarter progressed, and we exited the quarter with positive momentum. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260512761.shtml Tue, 12 May 2026 13:16:29 EST Vistaprint is Cimpress's largest division and is Canada's second largest printer  Cimpress, parent company of Vistaprint has signed a definitive agreement with CEWE to purchase its Saxoprint and Viaprinto businesses.Through the deal for CEWE’s commercial online  print segment, which was announced, Cimpress said it will grow its manufacturing capabilities in Germany and will also welcome two new customer-focused brands into its PrintBrothers segment of upload and print businesses. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260508802.shtml Tue, 12 May 2026 14:15:16 EST Dave McGuigan Client Services  Dave McGuigan has joined the APD Printing team, focused on supporting clients across Toronto and the surrounding GTA regions, including Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterloo, and Kitchener. His role is to provide a more direct and responsive experience — being fully available within the plant to assist with production details, special requests, and ongoing coordination. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506065.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 20:34:41 EST Louie Pastor new CEO  Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak has stepped down and has been replaced by the group’s COO. He has been replaced by COO Louie Pastor. Pastor joined Xerox in 2018, and prior to that was deputy general counsel at Icahn Enterprises, part of major Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's business empire. He has held various senior roles at Xerox including chief administrative officer, chief transformation officer, chief corporate development officer, and chief legal officer. Louie brings a strong combination of operational discipline, strategic insight, and deep familiarity with Xerox. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506054.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 20:19:05 EST Advercado aims to rival e-commerce Vistaprint  Advertising business Advercado aims to rival e-commerce service Vistaprint as it accelerates development of its latest marketplace platform for independent printers. The British based company, which connects small businesses with independent out-of-home  advertising, is currently developing Version 2 of its marketplace platform, as it argues it offers a system to rival Vistaprint for small and medium-sized printers.With its new platform, currently in development, https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506041.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 19:59:53 EST specialty coatings for flexible packaging materials  Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE. Stahl is a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials and packaging markets around the world. Stahl employs around 1,700 employees and generated adjusted sales of approximately 725 million euros. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506965.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 18:10:36 EST PCT makes Polar cutters on Heidelberg’s behalf.  PCT Maschinenbau makes Polar cutting systems on behalf of brand owner Heidelberg is set to enter creditor protection. PCT is owned by SOL Capital and employees about 240 people. Heidelberg acquired the brand name, patents, intellectual property and service business of machinery specialist Polar last year. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506947.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 17:45:07 EST Konica Minolta AccurioWide 320HS  Konica Minolta announced the launch of its new high-speed line of hybrid UV LED wide-format printers. This next wide‑format portfolio is engineered for maximum versatility, outstanding productivity and exceptional image quality, powered by Konica Minolta’s proprietary print head technology. Leading the new series is the AccurioWide 320HS, offering a print width of up to 126″ (3.2 meters), UV LED curing and a robust six‑colour plus white ink configuration for vibrant, high‑impact applications. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260503902.shtml Sun, 3 May 2026 16:39:52 EST   Rob Rose, Chief Financial Officer Pollard Banknote Limited has announced that Rob Rose will retire from the role of executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer on December 31, 2026. A search for his successor has commenced. Rose has been a member of the company’s executive management team for thirty-one years. He has overseen significant transactions, including the company’s IPO in 2005, transitioning the private family company to a public entity, and multiple debt financings. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429029.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:41:46 EST    Maratek Environmental, a solvent recycling and recovery technologies, announces a distribution agreement with Williamson Printing Materials Limited, a flexographic solutions providers. This partnership expands national access to Maratek's solvent recovery technologies — including the Flexo 200, Flexo 500, Batch Premium, and engineered-to-order systems — helping Canadian converters reduce solvent waste, improve sustainability, and lower operating costs. Maratek offers up to 95% https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429972.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:20:15 EST distributor of paper, packaging and janitorial supplies. Imperial Dade Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., has entered an agreement to acquire Enterprise Paper. Founded in 1973, Enterprise distributes paper, packaging and janitorial products through locations in British Columbia and Alberta. Imperial Dade, meanwhile, was acquired in 2022 by Imperial Bag and Paper and has grown since as a distributor of food-service packaging and janitorial supplies. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429963.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:06:48 EST Versatex variable data, on-the-fly serialization,  Xaar,printheads are enabling high-speed, high-quality variable data printing for modern coding and marking applications. With lines often running at 300 metres per minute, code quality cannot come at the expense of throughput. Xaar’s High Laydown and TF Technology together with its unique printhead architecture play a crucial role in enabling high speed, long throw distance coding machines.