https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:38:19 UTC Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:36:10 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251015777.shtml Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:40:00 EST   The Onset Panthera FB3216 Agfa Digital Printing Solutions has announce that Cameron Advertising (CAMAD) has become the first print service provider in North America to invest in its cutting-edge Onset Panthera flatbed printing system. The Onset Panthera FB3216 is a lightning-fast flatbed press built for maximized production. Its heavy-duty construction enables non-stop operation while its advanced print carriage unlocks flawless, banding-free prints. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251015744.shtml Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:52:32 EST The CUPW appears to have lost public support and is running out of money  Canada Post is ramping up operations across the country – welcoming back employees and restarting machines and vehicles. While postal services resume this week, uncertainty and instability in the postal service will continue with the union’s decision to conduct rotating strikes. Shutting down and restarting parts of the integrated national network with rotating strikes will challenge their ability to provide reliable service to customers. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251015731.shtml Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:33:51 EST Flexible packaging, printed films for Pet Care, Food & Beverage, and Consumer markets  Cascades has announced that it has sold the Cascades Flexible Packaging division of Cascades Inc. Flexible Packaging is Cascades' only plant that manufactures printed flexible plastic packaging and films.The Flexible Packaging operations employs 45 people, all of which will be retained by Five Star at closing. The acquired Flexible Packaging division supplies printed films and related towel and tissue packaging primarily to customers in Canada and the United States. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251014961.shtml Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:05:13 EST Koenig & Bauer New CutPRO X 106 Rotary Die-Cutter  CutPRO X 106 rotary die-cutter is a new rotary die-cutter designed for label and packaging production and features high performance with rapid job changeovers. It can achieve speeds of up to 16,000 sheets per hour, keeping pace with high-speed offset presses. A “Click & Cut” system allows for job changeovers in under five minutes. Plus it can handle substrates from ultra-thin in-mould films to label papers and board. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251014668.shtml Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:02:30 EST Colorado XL-series to offer greater product versatility.  Canon, has announced its new Colorado XL-series, a platform of 3.4m printers which use UVgel technology to produce flexible and rigid media. Described by Canon as “modular to the max”, with one model described as a “true hybrid” as the products offer the option for printers to upgrade the machines throughout their lifetime. The XL-series have embraced UVgel technology as an alternative for eco-solvent and latex technologies. Two models – the Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll printer and Colorado XL7 hybrid printer will vary in price depending on region and on the technology added. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251014640.shtml Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:22:09 EST Nicole Biros-Bolton, employment and human rights lawyer.  The Ontario Printing and Imaging Association (OPIA) will host a free webinar on Monday, October 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, titled “Hiring in Ontario is Changing. Are You Ready?” Led by Nicole Biros-Bolton, employment and human rights lawyer and founder of Bird Bolt Law, this one-hour session will help employers understand and prepare for the new requirements under Ontario’s Bill 149. The Working for Workers Four Act (Bill 149) introduces major updates that affect all employers in Ontario. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251014632.shtml Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:10:13 EST Run ReadyPDF on your laptop  Solimar Systems, a provider of enterprise print workflow automation solutions, announced the release of Solimar® Print Director Enterprise™ (SPDE) version 9.4, featuring a new ReadyPDF® Prepress Console and enhanced colour management capabilities. This latest version introduces a multi-user testing interface and improved PDF optimization controls for high-volume production environments. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251008712.shtml Wed, 8 Oct 2025 12:06:39 EST "Vissarutt Pilachai, Production Innovation Specialist at Jukebox."  Jukebox, a global leader in online print, has expanded its fleet of HP Indigo digital presses with the addition of an HP Indigo 6900 Digital Press and an additional HP Indigo 7900 Digital Press. The HP Indigo 6900 adds a powerful new capability in roll label production, complementing the company’s existing HP Indigo 7900 presses. With seamless operational similarities, Jukebox’s was able to adopt the new platform  unlocking an expanded product range.  https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251008689.shtml Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:33:02 EST Kap Paper Mill in Kapuskasing, Ontario  The provincial and federal governments have agreed "to a path forward that provides near-term stability for Kap Paper while partners continue work on a long-term solution," reads a news release. Details of the deal Kap Paper reached with the provincial, federal governments are not known yet. In Sept. 29, Kap Paper announced it was idling its operations at its Kapuskasing facility,with blame being put on upper levels of https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251008678.shtml Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:17:16 EST Held at Heidelberg Print Media Center – the Home of Print – at the company’s Wiesloch-Walldorf site.  Heidelberg has announced its Shift summit a resounding success and plans to run the event again next year. The two-day event was held earlier September with more than 200 international guests in attendance.Key topics included automation, hybrid print production, and how firms were adapting to manage multiple small orders rather than longer run lengths. The International summit  examined current status of digitalization and develop potential solutions for automating https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251007981.shtml Tue, 7 Oct 2025 18:33:45 EST Strikes in the past have had a significant impact on the printing industry with 60% to 70% of what is printed goes through the mail.  Canada Post has presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The offers enable the company’s modernization while balancing its financial realities with fairness and respect for employees. The Government of Canada recently announced important measures to help renew and restore the postal service so that it aligns with the needs of the country, returns to financial sustainability and avoids taxpayer-funded government bailouts. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251007909.shtml Tue, 7 Oct 2025 16:49:52 EST     New 38,000 sq. Ft. Calgary plant  Cober has moved their two Calgary facilities into one facility that will take them from about 22,000 sq. ft. to about 38,000 square ft. A brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. All small format digital production and wide format production will move to the new facility along with our 80 existing Team members. Cober has also added a second HP Indigo B2 press to the Calgary operation to help support their western production. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251007891.shtml Tue, 7 Oct 2025 16:23:38 EST TBXI was a former Xerox dealer  FUJIFILM Canada Inc., Graphic Communication Division, announced a distribution relationship with Thunder Bay Xerographix Inc(TBXI) , a technology solutions provider in Northwest Ontario. As part of this relationship, TBXI will be a reseller of FUJIFILM’s print production lines including REVORIA PRESS™(high-speed digital toner presses),ApeosPro™( office multifunction printers), and ACUITY™ https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251007796.shtml Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:06:35 EST Launched PACKZ 11 with PACKZ Max, delivering instant RIP previews in a PDF prepress editor.  PACKZ 11, PACKZ Max, uniquely built on Hybrid Software and Harlequin RIP, delivers instant RIP previews in a PDF prepress editor. It enables real-time screening quality control, sharp details, smooth gradients, and consistent colour. Designed for flexo plate creation, 1-bit TIFF output, and digital printing, it ensures superior print with minimal setup. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20251007782.shtml Tue, 7 Oct 2025 13:47:23 EST    Discover how Canada’s leading printers and suppliers are redefining post-press productivity with game-changing innovations. This webinar dives into the latest strategies and technologies that are transforming finishing operations – from tackling production bottlenecks to integrating robotics, workflow automation, and data-driven efficiencies.