OTTAWA—

 Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods stating Sept 8th. It totals about $27.6 billion in US goods. The duty range from 15% to 50%. The items that apply to the printing industry include:A) Envelopes 50% Duty (4817.10.00) Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery.B) Registers, account books,50% duty (4820.10.00) Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms,

HOWE SOUND B.C.—

 Domtar announced that 400 employees at the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill and Bayview Fibre Chipping facilities were notified about the “indefinite idling of operations,” citing persistent low prices for pulp on the international market, low demand from Asia, and “a decline in affordable domestic fibre.” Several workers described the mill as being a modern and efficient facility, and Domtar said it’s invested $500 million in upgrading it since acquiring the complex in 2010.

WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS—

 The new coding solution is designed to help manufacturers reduce the cleaning, service calls and unpredictable downtime often associated with pigmented CIJ printing. Built for hard and soft pigmented applications, the 1880 C delivers bold, high-contrast codes while offering operation and maintenance similar to a dye-based printer. From beverage cans and personal care packaging to industrial products and flexible materials, the Videojet 1880 C helps manufacturers apply reliable, high-contrast codes without adding unnecessary complexity to daily operation.

ESSEN / BERLIN / BRUSSELS—

 The Initiative Online Print e.V. (IOP), the German Printing and Media Industries Federation (BVDM), and the European printing federation Intergraf have joined forces to develop a dedicated industry standard–aso-called“vertical”for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP).Their objective is to ensure that the specific requirements of the printing industry are taken into account from the outset in the emerging era of agentic commerce.

WIESLOCH-WALLDORF.—

 Heidelberg is hosting its second Shift summit in October, focusing on AI and digital printing. The two-day event on 6 and 7 October will feature practical insights into the future of the printing sector, delving into digitization, automation and robotics in hybrid print production. The event last year, which brought together more than 200 international guests for learning and networking.

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 Industry Insights Report 2026 Revealing What Women Across the Global Print and Graphic Communications Industry Are Saying About Careers, Technology, Leadership, and Opportunity. The report draws on 210 responses to the 2025-2026 Girls Who Print Survey and recurring themes identified across 242 Girls Who Print Mentorship Program applications, providing a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and career priorities shaping today's print and graphic communications workforce.

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 Roland DG announced the launch of the EU2-1000MF, a next-generation large-format UV flatbed printer designed to simplify rigid media production by enabling efficient, direct-to-board printing in high-output environments. Developed for producing signage, retail displays, exhibitions, and interior panels, the EU2-1000MF removes the complexity of traditional roll-to-roll print, laminate, and mount workflows.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK,—

 Eastman Kodak continues to improve its financial results. In the second quarter of 2026, the company reported revenue of $311 million, up 18% year-over-year. Gross profit reached $82 million, a 61% increase, while operating EBITDA total $36 million, four times the amount reported in the second quarter of 2025. Kodak also returned to net income under at $17 million,

DALLAS,TEXAS—

 Koenig & Bauer has introduced the CutPro 2.1, a new flatbed die-cutting machine for corrugated board processing. The die-cutter is designed to prioritize consistent production performance and to minimize downtime in operations. A key focus for the manufacturer was on improving net output, rather than simply achieving theoretical maximum production speeds. The CutPro 2.1 can process sheet sizes of up to 1,300x2,100mm and operate at speeds of up to 7,000 sheets per hour.  

HEIDELBERG GERMANY—

 The Supervisory Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen has appointed Christoph Burkhard (62) as a full member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, effective October 1, 2026. In his role as CFO, Christoph Burkhard will be responsible for the departments of Finance, Controlling, Investor Relations, M&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Information Security.