https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Sun, 03 May 2026 11:43:49 UTC Sun, 3 May 2026 11:43:10 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca 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. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429764.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:43 EST    Girls Who Print Canada (GWPC), part of the world’s largest professional network for women in the printing and graphic communications industry, has launched Community Huddles, a new monthly online event series designed to bring Canadian women in print together with mentorship, education, advocacy, and career development – empowering them to succeed and lead. The goal is to create an inclusive network of print professionals who will eagerly share their ideas, expertise, and experiences, regardless of their title or industry sector. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429741.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:48:13 EST   web-to-print platform in Britain, Ireland, the US, Canada, Japan, Germany and Australia. Vistaprint has acquired a 50% stake in British web-to-print platform Mixam. Vistaprint is owned by giant Cimpress. Mixam claims that it “empowers anyone to create, print, and share their work” removing traditional barriers around printing and publishing. Product range include books, magazines, comics, art books and albums, and a range of printed items for business and marketing. Target customers include creators, publishers and brands.  Mixam has online stores Britain, Ireland, the US, Canada, Japan, Germany and Australia. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429720.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:18:12 EST Fujifilm Acuity Prime wide format inkjet  Fujifilm has said that the company has decided to stop the sale of new devices in the Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra product lines amid changes in the wide-format inkjet market. Fujifilm says that all existing inventory will be reduced by Summer 2026 while inks, service and maintenance services, and the supply of consumables for existing machines will continue to be offered. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260429708.shtml Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:59:58 EST CPIA panelists May 6th webinar  CPIA Environmental Responsibility in a Time of Economic Instability.  Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:00–3:30 PM EST. As environmental expectations across the print industry continue to evolve, printers are facing increasing regulatory requirements, rising costs, and growing customer scrutiny —often at the same time as economic uncertainty limits available resources. Balancing sustainability goals with financial realities has become more complex than ever. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260422754.shtml Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:07:03 EST As printing technology improves so does counterfeiting  In early April Niagara Regional Police Service became involved in an investigation surrounding the use of counterfeit money used in an online buy and sell platform. Detectives were able to identify and verify the suspect’s identification and his St. Catharines residence address.  A judicial authorization to enter that residence (search warrant) was granted.  On April 7, 2026, detectives executed the warrant and discovered over $8000 in suspected counterfeit Canadian currency along with materials consistent with the making of counterfeit currency. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260422726.shtml Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:26:07 EST Major competitors, Heidelberg and Koenig Bauer and did not exhibit at the last Drupa.  Manroland Sheetfed’s Offenbach factory will be be shut down completely with the loss of more than 660 jobs. Offenbach includes a state-of-the-art foundry and extensive production and assembly halls of around 114,000sqm on a 72 acre site. A sale process is underway for the firm’s spares and service business. The loss-making press manufacturer is owned by UK-headquartered engineering group Langley Holdings and entered insolvency proceedings in early March, with the aim of carrying out major restructuring. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260422698.shtml Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:49 EST     The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced the publication of the 2026 State of the Book Industry Report. This comprehensive report, produced in partnership with Alliance Insights, the research division of PRINTING United Alliance, examines the economic, technological, regulatory, and market forces shaping the book manufacturing industry in 2026. Key topics covered in the 2026 report include: https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260422686.shtml Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:28:50 EST    The global inkjet market is experiencing robust growth across both graphic/packaging and industrial/functional sectors. This comprehensive new study delivers the granular segmentation, regional breakdowns, and forward-looking forecasts needed to make confident, informed decisions in a fast-moving market. The global inkjet market is experiencing robust growth across both graphic/packaging and industrial sectors, with output projected to reach $134.6 billion and $42.7 billion respectively by 2031. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260421903.shtml Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:41:00 EST   55 years old , specializing in packaging Labelink announced the acquisition of Litho Québec. Litho Quebec was founded in  1971 and occupies over 40,000 sq ft. Equipment includes 2 40' sheet feds, 8 narrow webs and 3 Bobst diecutters. Markets include packaging , commercial printing and business forms. The company sells into the Canadian and U.S. markets. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260421883.shtml Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:52 EST Manufactures of containerboard, Kraft and copy paper  International Paper has agreed to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners. NORPAC is a U.S.-based paper manufacturer in Longview, Washington. The company employs approximately 500 people at its paper mill, where it operates three industry-leading machines that produce approximately one million tons of containerboard and other grades annually. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260421863.shtml Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43:08 EST FormerLine by manroland Goss  HP Inc. and manroland Goss have signed a reseller agreement for the digital finishing solutions FormerLine and FoldLine. These high-performance folding systems complement the HP PageWide Web Press series of inkjet web printing platforms, enabling fully integrated production lines from print to finished book blocks or newspaper products. While the FormerLine is designed as a roll-to-book block https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260415797.shtml Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:08:57 EST Brothers Robbie Dhanju (R) and Pal (L) partners in MPI Print  Robbie Dhanju a founding partner in MPI Print( Millennium Printing) died suddenly on March 31st. Robbie was 51 years old. Robbie and his brother Pal started Millennium Printing, (now MPI Print) in 1998. MPI Print is the largest trade printer in Canada . The company has over 130 employees , a 200,000 sq ft plant in Mount Forest and an office warehouse of 40,000 sq. ft. in Mississauga.