TORONTO—

 Thesis Binding Canada has introduced a same day thesis binding service. This service is given across key cities in Canada. This new service is designed to help students, researchers, and academicprofessionals in completing tight deadlines that is stress free.

CALGARY, ALBERTA— 

Printing YYC has installed the latest 3.2-meter (126 ") ColorJet Vulkan Hybrid 3201, expanding high-performance print capabilities for the signage industry. The hybrid platform supports both roll-to-roll and flatbed substrate printing, offering unmatched versatility for sign makers. Configurable in 4-colour, 6-colour, and White ink options, this installation features CMYK + White for enhanced application flexibility.

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO—

 Stuart Sullivan, an industry veteran with more than 30 years in the mailing business has joined the team at Torpedo Marketing.Susan Robinson, President of Torpedo Marketing said, “Having run Harrison Mailing for over 30 years, Stuart brings a wealth of knowledge and opportunity to Torpedo. Our business was founded in 1989 so we know a lot of the best people in the industry and Stuart is definitely one of them.

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 Sappi has produced a new guide that aims to help printers speak to customers about the effectiveness of print “with a stronger voice”. Sappi’s Let’s Talk About Print publication is a seven-part toolkit that includes research, case studies, media performance data and explanations about sustainability. It is targeted at printers, print buyers, media planners and agencies. “This guide gives them clear facts and arguments they can use to challenge assumptions and show where print delivers real value.”

BRIXEN, ITALY—

 Durst has acquired the majority stake in Spanish cutting systems company Hasler Solutions. The Hasler equipment range includes the 5.1m-wide Magna production cutter, available in various lengths between 2.5m and 5.3m, and with a cutting speed up to 120m/min. Hasler has  20 years of experience in the field automatic cutting solutions. With locations in Spain and Germany Hasler offers cutting

BRITAIN—

 Friedheim International has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new ‘high-speed’ folder range. The company developed the folding equipment in collaboration with AOQI, a Chinese manufacturer of folding machines. Attractive price points and short lead times are noted by Friedheim as key advantages of the new product. Depending on the model, the range has speeds of up to 220m/min and can work with paper sizes from 70mm up to 1,150mm.

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA—

 EFI has launched two new printers, a dye-sublimation model and a hybrid machine. For the higher-volume production-level printing, the Vutek M3h X hybrid printer brings automated design features and can print up to nine layers in a single pass, with speeds reaching 392sqm/hr and up to 3,000dpi.

MONTREAL—

 Transcontinental has announced the nationwide expansion of raddar, its mass media platform that combines advertising and news into recyclable, multi-page, printed flyers delivered weekly by Canada Post. The expansion, set for the week of June 15, will add about 6.8 million households to the 4.8 million copies already distributed weekly in Quebec and British Columbia – bringing total weekly distribution to about 11.6 million.

MOSINEE WISCONSIN—

 Ahlstrom announced that the company is right-sizing the Mosinee Wisconsin site. This includes closing the pulp mill and two older paper machines this year, while upgrading the two remaining paper machines. Ahlstrom has also announced the initiation of a formal consultation process concerning the potential closure of the Radcliffe (UK) site.

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 Plockmatic Group has launched a new machines including a fully automated, tangential creasing and cutting digital die-cutter. The FB9550 Pro-T features five tools that support die-cutting, creasing, perforation, debossing, and kiss cutting. Each one is designed to handle a variety of applications with precision and consistency. Its QR code driven workflow enables file retrieval for mixed or batch job production,