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Zund has revamped the ZCC Zund Cut Center software and user interface from the ground up to provide more capabilities for automated file preparation and digital cutting.

David Phillips, COO of Paragon’s Customer Communications business line, has become chair of The Printing Charity, and Julia Cole, currently a non-exec strategy consultant for the BPIF, is the new vice chair. They replace Jon Wright and James Povey respectively, who stepped down at the charity’s recent AGM having served the maximum tenure in a trustee role, both joining the council in 2004.

To show off the creative potential of its new swissQprint Kudu printer Stylo invited designers and creatives from across multiple industries to an event at Bounce in Old Street, London, where guests viewed a gallery of work and enjoyed guest appearances from magician Jake Banfield and graffiti artist Luke Grant.

The winners of Printing United Alliance’s Pinnacle Awards 2023 have been announced. The awards are presented in three categories - output devices, non-output devices, and technology. Those picking up gongs are…

New from Inkcups is Xjet Switch, a UV flatbed machine for printing direct-to-bag and hard goods applications.

Agfa-Gevaert expects a recovery in profitability in the full year 2023 versus 2022 following the release of its Q2 financials. Group revenue for the quarter was 287m Euro, which matched Q1, putting the first half year 3.3% up on the same period in 2022 - on figures restated following the sale of its offset business. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was 13m Euro, down 21.5% on Q1, but the first half overall was up 8.3% on the same time period in 2022. The group posted a 14m Euro loss in Q2.

Antalis has introduced Coala PVC-free self-adhesive media, suitable for solvent, UV, or latex printing. It has also brought out new Orajet 3720 (removable) and 3740 (permanent) digital printing films.

The Print Show will see the UK launch of the Neschen EcoLam 1650 laminator, for which Atech is the exclusive UK distributor. A new 1600 x2500mm size Elitron Spark will also be unveiled by Atech at the show.

Pramudi Abeydeera has joined Nazdar Ink Technologies as digital ink chemist. She brings with her more than four years of experience in inkjet technology R&D, having worked across key development areas such as formulation, water-based coatings, and direct-to-garment inks.

Solopress has unveiled a Soloflo API designed to improve third-party print procurement processes. Through its use businesses that sell print produced by Solopress can channel orders straight from their customer into the Solopress workflow.

Ofsted has rated BPIF Training as ‘good’ following an inspection on 1-4 August 2023. The rating signifies the training provider’s commitment to its mission of equipping the print industry with a capable and adaptable workforce to meet current and future challenges.

Barbieri Electronic has appointed a new chief operating officer. Viktor Lazzeri has taken up the role of COO having spent over a decade at the colour measurement tool developer.

BPIF CEO Charles Jarrold will give a ’What Lies Ahead for 2024’ talk at the Power of Print seminar at Stationers’ Hall in London on 7 November. 

Mimaki Europe has announced a new direct-to-film (DTF) printer, the TxF300-75, which runs three times faster than its first DTF printer, the TxF150-75. The new model will be commercially available in the UK and Ireland via by Hybrid Services in Q4 2023.