Kodak Prosper IOS offline coater to ship in June

Kodak’s Prosper IOS (Image Optimizer Station) offline coater is an alternative source for inkjet treated paper. The offline coater enables optimal substrate preparation for use with Kodak’s Prosper presses. It provides users with a high degree of paper flexibility and paper cost savings by enabling the use of commercially available regular coated, uncoated and glossy papers between 45 gsm-300gsm.
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Xeikon launches the 9800

Xeikon has launched the Xeikon 9800, a new dry toner based digital color press. It will replace the Xeikon 8800 press in its family of digital colour presses, complementing the 8500 and 8600. The 9800 uses Xeikon’s new QA-CD toner, and delivers print speeds up to 21.5 metres/70.5 feet per minute.

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Xerox introduces the Rialto 900

The Xerox Rialto 900 is Xerox’s latest offering. The fully integrated roll-to-sheet, narrow web inkjet press is designed for 1.5 to 5 million impressions per month and comes in a small footprint—11.9' x 5.1' including press tower.
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Kodak rolls out the Prosper 1000 Plus Press

Kodak has unveiled the Prosper 1000 Plus Press, a black and white inkjet press powered by Kodak’s Stream Inkjet Technology with new enhancements to software and transport capabilities not seen in the Prosper 1000 press.

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ND Graphics named exclusive distributor for Drytac

Drytac, an international manufacturer of adhesive-coated products, has appointed ND Graphics as its exclusive national-branded distributor for Canada. ND Graphics, will be responsible for business growth in the sign and large-format graphic markets.

Following the acquisition of its second manufacturing and coating operation in Toronto in 2013, Drytac has experienced a greater demand for product distribution and the need for stronger brand awareness. Because of that growth the company is focused on expanding  the markets to which it sells self–adhesive products. >> continued

EFI and Konica Minolta expand on business agreement

EFI and Konica Minolta Business Solutions (KMBS) are strengthening their partnership. Under the new agreement KMBS and its authorized dealer network will sell and service EFI wide-format LED and UV inkjet printers.
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The Chronicle Herald locks out press workers

This past Saturday, the management at the Chronicle Herald, a newspaper based out of Halifax, locked out 13 press workers as a result of labour disputes. Herald owners want four years of wage freezes, the elimination of job security language, early retirement provisions and existing scheduling arrangements. The workers voted down the offer and the paper is currently being printed by replacement workers. On Monday, the Herald union asked readers to cancel subscriptions to the paper for the duration of the lockout. Read more on the standoff here. >> continued

Canada Post prints the country's first fabric stamp

Canada Post has created the county’s first fabric stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag, which took place this past Sunday. 

Two stamps were issued. The first fabric stamp is printed on satin rayon fabric, is self-adhesive, and measures 100 mm by 50 mm. It’s available as a souvenir sheet or affixed to an Official First Day Cover. One thousand limited- edition uncut press sheets autographed by the flag's original seamstress, Joan O’Malley, are also available to honour the occasion. >> continued

The forest sector, Canada’s forgotten resource

According to David Lindsay, CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada—the voice of Canada’s wood, pulp and paper producers—the forest products industry is one of Canada’s most overlooked.

In the wake of the country’s economic challenges, jobs are thriving in his sector. Canada is the second largest forest products sector in the world, Forest products are our number one export to China, and  in total, exports to over 180 countries across the globe.  Read more on Lindsay’s optimistic view on the industry here.  >> continued

Ryerson students bust sustainability myths

Print is a responsible environmental choice and an important touchpoint of any marketing campaign. That was the key message the audience heard last Thursday during the annual Ryerson Colloquium organized by the students of the Graphic Communications Management program.



Panelists, from left, Phil Riebel of Two Sides North America, Monika Patel, from the Forest Stewardship Council, and Carol Ramsay from Spicers, answer questions about sustainable printing practices. >> continued