https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:13:38 UTC Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:49:31 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260826979.shtml Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:34 EST No answer if American made Kodak aluminum offset plates will have a tariff.  Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods stating Sept 8th. It totals about $27.6 billion in US goods. The duty range from 15% to 50%. The items that apply to the printing industry include:A) Envelopes 50% Duty (4817.10.00) Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery.B) Registers, account books,50% duty (4820.10.00) Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260825796.shtml Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:06:37 EST Domtar's Howe Sound Pulp & Paper in B.C.   Domtar announced that 400 employees at the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill and Bayview Fibre Chipping facilities were notified about the “indefinite idling of operations,” citing persistent low prices for pulp on the international market, low demand from Asia, and “a decline in affordable domestic fibre.” Several workers described the mill as being a modern and efficient facility, and Domtar said it’s invested $500 million in upgrading it since acquiring the complex in 2010. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260825779.shtml Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:42:43 EST Videojet 1880 C continuous inkjet printer reduces the cleaning and unpredictable downtime  The new coding solution is designed to help manufacturers reduce the cleaning, service calls and unpredictable downtime often associated with pigmented CIJ printing. Built for hard and soft pigmented applications, the 1880 C delivers bold, high-contrast codes while offering operation and maintenance similar to a dye-based printer. From beverage cans and personal care packaging to industrial products and flexible materials, the Videojet 1880 C helps manufacturers apply reliable, high-contrast codes without adding unnecessary complexity to daily operation.   https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260825768.shtml Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:09 EST represent the full the European printing industry.  The Initiative Online Print e.V. (IOP), the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM), and the European printing federation Intergraf have joined forces to develop a dedicated industry standard–aso-called“vertical”for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP).Their objective is to ensure that the specific requirements of the printing industry are taken into account from the outset in the emerging era of agentic commerce. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260825746.shtml Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:55:27 EST Held at Heidelberg Print Media Center – the Home of Print – at the company’s Wiesloch-Walldorf site.  Heidelberg is hosting its second Shift summit in October, focusing on AI and digital printing. The two-day event on 6 and 7 October will feature practical insights into the future of the printing sector, delving into digitization, automation and robotics in hybrid print production. The event last year, which brought together more than 200 international guests for learning and networking. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260825734.shtml Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:38:22 EST    Industry Insights Report 2026 Revealing What Women Across the Global Print and Graphic Communications Industry Are Saying About Careers, Technology, Leadership, and Opportunity. The report draws on 210 responses to the 2025-2026 Girls Who Print Survey and recurring themes identified across 242 Girls Who Print Mentorship Program applications, providing a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and career priorities shaping today's print and graphic communications workforce. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260819833.shtml Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:59:51 EST EU2-1000MF, large-format UV flatbed printer  Roland DG announced the launch of the EU2-1000MF, a next-generation large-format UV flatbed printer designed to simplify rigid media production by enabling efficient, direct-to-board printing in high-output environments. Developed for producing signage, retail displays, exhibitions, and interior panels, the EU2-1000MF removes the complexity of traditional roll-to-roll print, laminate, and mount workflows. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260819819.shtml Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:40:47 EST Plates are a big part of Kodaks business and is the only North America manufacture.  Eastman Kodak continues to improve its financial results. In the second quarter of 2026, the company reported revenue of $311 million, up 18% year-over-year. Gross profit reached $82 million, a 61% increase, while operating EBITDA total $36 million, four times the amount reported in the second quarter of 2025. Kodak also returned to net income under at $17 million, https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260818735.shtml Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:39:22 EST Koenig & Bauer CutPro 2.1 Die-Cutter  Koenig & Bauer has introduced the CutPro 2.1, a new flatbed die-cutting machine for corrugated board processing. The die-cutter is designed to prioritize consistent production performance and to minimize downtime in operations. A key focus for the manufacturer was on improving net output, rather than simply achieving theoretical maximum production speeds. The CutPro 2.1 can process sheet sizes of up to 1,300x2,100mm and operate at speeds of up to 7,000 sheets per hour.   https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260818721.shtml Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:19:14 EST Chief Financial Christoph Burkhard   The Supervisory Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen has appointed Christoph Burkhard (62) as a full member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, effective October 1, 2026. In his role as CFO, Christoph Burkhard will be responsible for the departments of Finance, Controlling, Investor Relations, M&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Information Security. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260818709.shtml Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:02:08 EST    More than 1,500 companies worldwide have pulled back or amended unsupported anti-paper messaging; over half of North American companies challenged have followed suit. Two Sides North America is the North American arm of the global non-profit organization advocating for the sustainable attributes of print, paper, and paper-based packaging. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260818702.shtml Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:51:51 EST Pantone eXact 2 Basic Spectrophotometer  X-Rite Pantone, announces eXact 2 Basic, the newest addition to the eXact 2 family of portable spectrophotometers. The eXact 2 Basic is an easy-to-use spectrophotometer designed for commercial print production, combining density and L*a*b* colour measurement in a standalone handheld device. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260812861.shtml Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:24 EST   International manufacturer of printing inks & coatings Ink manufacturer Siegwerk has opened a new facility in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as it looks to pursue growth in the region. The new facility will allow Siegwerk sales and service staff to provide a more "expedient service response for its existing and potential customer base in the GTA". https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260812846.shtml Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:18:15 EST LayflatXpress LF-300XP Layflat Photobook  The LayflatXpress LF-300XP Layflat Photobook is a fully automatic book block system that simplifies layflat photobook production. It takes printed sheets and turns them into layflat book blocks, whether you’re gluing pages back-to-back or inserting board for extra rigidity and premium feel. Features include:All-in-one versatility, Integrated auto-feeding, gluing, and assembling brings multiple steps into one smooth workflow. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260812815.shtml Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:34:10 EST More revenue has been coming from digital printing  Fujifilm plans to spin-off its  Business Innovation division into a separate company. Fujifilm Business Innovation includes Fuji’s Graphic Communications, Office Solutions, and Business Solutions including document services, BPO and IT outsourcing. For the printing industry include toner devices, inks and inkjet printheads, and printing plates. There is also industry speculation that Fujifilm could divest its printing plates manufacturing operations to a Chinese manufacturer, there has been no official word.