PrintCAN News RSS https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:42:07 UTC Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:41:12 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca Mitchel Press Files Notice "Intention to Make a Proposal" https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260916943.shtml Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:38:52 EST Announced it was closing Sept 2nd  Mitchell Press Limited filed a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal on August 31, 2026, and MNP Ltd. has consented to act as Trustee under the Proposal. The Proposal includes Dollco would purchase Mitchell’s customer list and related transition records. Mitchell would receive 5% of the revenue generated from those customers for three years. Dollco may offer employment to selected Mitchell employees. NPSOA Launches New Website https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260916895.shtml Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:29:04 EST NPSOA new web site  The National Print and Sign Owners Association (NPSOA) has launched its newly redesigned website, providing members and visitors with a more modern, streamlined, and user-friendly online experience.The redesigned site features improved navigation, a more contemporary look, and easier access to the programs, resources, Konica Minolta expands AccurioLabel Line https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260916876.shtml Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:02:22 EST AccurioLabel 231 press  Konica Minolta has expanded its AccurioLabel Line with a new addition targeted at small and medium-sized label converters. The AccurioLabel 231 features improved colour registration accuracy at a full production speed of 23.4m/min. Durst Buys MPS Printing https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260916859.shtml Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:37:36 EST   Presses for the label and flexible packaging industry. Durst will acquire the MPS holding company, and the Netherlands-based press manufacturer will become part of Durst under the name MPS – A Durst Group Company. Durst said that the addition of MPS would broaden its technology platform, bringing additional flexographic tech to the group along with engineering expertise and “deep Mimaki Launches Two New Printers https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260915012.shtml Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:18:07 EST Mimaki JFX220-2515  The JFX220-2515 is a mid-range, large-format flatbed UV printer. Our newly developed media vacuum system, “Anchor Technology,” enables smooth media setup and significantly reduces the time required for print preparation. By maximizing the printer’s inherent production capacity, it creates a production environment that enables customers to handle more jobs within a limited amount of time. Advance Paper Box Buys A Rapida 106 Press https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260915999.shtml Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:59:51 EST L to R): Jared Choquette, COO; Yeti Biroue, CFO; Gerry Choquette, President and CEO; and Tricia Choquette, Director of Sales.  Advance Paper Box , an independent folding carton manufacturer, has purchased a new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 41-inch seven-color press with coater — the largest single capital investment in the company's more than 50-year history. The investment modernizes Advance Paper Box's pressroom and expands the range of work the company can take on for brand owners across North America. DuPont™ Cyrel® Two New Flexographic Plates https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260915989.shtml Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:44:59 EST New Cyrel® EASY ESXR and Cyrel® EASY FAST EFXR plates  DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic has announced the expansion of Cyrel® ReNew portfolio with two new flexographic plates.  The photopolymer used in Cyrel® ReNew plates contains more than 50% ISCC PLUS-certified bio-circular raw material.  “Expanding the Cyrel® ReNew portfolio gives converters more opportunities to introduce renewable raw materials into their existing platemaking operations, Mitchell Press Customers Moving To Dollco https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260909062.shtml Wed, 9 Sep 2026 20:29:32 EST A magazine, catalogue and direct mail printer  Dollco Print Solutions has announced that significant portfolio of Michell Press clients will be transitioning to Dollco. Mitchell Press had announced the closing of its operation in early Setember. Few details were available at the time. Dollco has said three major transitions are taking place. 1) Client Transition: As seamlessly as possible. 2) Production and equipment: Dollco is evaluating production and and capacity needed . 3)  People and resources: New team members with valuable client relationships. Koenig & Bauer Orders Up https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260909024.shtml Wed, 9 Sep 2026 19:35:25 EST   World's second largest offset press manufacture Koenig & Bauer has reported a large increase in order intake in the first half of the year. Company orders intake in the first half increased by 16.9% to €709.3m, from a previous year figure of €606.9m, which the company said was driven by a further acceleration in demand in the second quarter to €411.7m. The order backlog remains at a new record high in recent corporate history at €1.12bn. Koenig & Bauer  said it has also seen a significant improvement in cash generation. Love Paper Revamps Website https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260909891.shtml Wed, 9 Sep 2026 16:24:00 EST promotes the positive credentials of paper, print, and packaging.    Love Paper, a global consumer campaign run by paper advocacy group, Two Sides, has unveiled a completely redesigned website dedicated to celebrating the environmental, practical, and creative benefits of paper, print, and paper-based packaging. The new website marks the latest step in Love Paper's communication strategy, aiming to provide consumers, educators, brands, and the media an inspiring destination to discover the facts about paper and explore the role it plays in everyday life. Fujifilm Sells Chinese Plate Factory https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260909881.shtml Wed, 9 Sep 2026 16:09:36 EST Fujifilm Chinese plate manufacturing plant.  Fujifilm has sold its Chinese plate manufacturing business to Chinese group Huangshan Jinruitai Technology (JRT), which will take over printing plate sales in the UK and Europe as part of the deal. It includes a licence for JRT to use product brands and certain Fujifilm intellectual property rights, including patents. The transfer includes platesetter devices used for imaging printing plates Sun Chemical New OptiPace Ink For High-Speed Litho https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260908039.shtml Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:56:37 EST benefits such as reduced misting, lower dampening levels, shorter makeready  Sun Chemical has added to its ‘Pace’ range of inks with a new SunLit OptiPace targeting users of high-speed sheetfed litho presses. The new ink joins the existing SunLit ProPace range. The inks, using Sun’s Pace Technology, are designed for the demands of more challenging printing applications. The ProPace has “proved the strength of the Pace platform and has become Sun's best-selling global sheetfed ink series”. Canadian Printeez Set Up American Plant To By Pass Tariffs https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260908027.shtml Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:40:05 EST Printeez Vice President Alex Sckoropad with the equipment at new American plant.  To bypass the increased cost of doing business with the U.S. Canadian printer Printeez, a family-owned business from Granby, Quebec has set up a plant in Bradenton, Florida. The company does custom printing, including T-shirts and hats, and expects to be operating out of its new Florida plant by the end of September. Roland DG's Releases TrueVis AG-640 Latex Printer https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260908961.shtml Tue, 8 Sep 2026 18:03:59 EST TrueVis AG-640 latex printer  Roland DG has released a new  model in its TrueVis line, a latex printer with integrated cutting functionality. The new TrueVis AG-640 combines low running costs, high output quality, expanded colours, dense white ink, and integrated contour cutting. The TrueVis AG-640 can handle work ranging from wraps, wall coverings, banners, and posters through to stickers, labels, and decals. Mitchell Press Announces Closing https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260902105.shtml Wed, 2 Sep 2026 21:31:59 EST Changed its name and logo in 2023 to Mitchell  Mitchell Press has announced the closing of the operation.  It is vague with few details. There currently is no reason why . All calls by PrintCAN were not retuned by management . On Monday the staff was told in a meeting. There had been an internal fight in the family which all landed in court in 2025.