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 International Papers,Printpack, Graphic Packaging & Smurfit Westrock have all announced layoffs for 2026. International Paper made up the largest of the more than 1,000 announced job cuts slated to take place in 2026. The announcemented lay offs include: Graphic Packaging International confirmed the closure of its mill in East Angus, Quebec, about 120 employees will be affected , which is expected around Jan. 22, 2026. International Paper made two major announcements:

CALGARY—

 Burke Group of Companies has announce the acquisition of Signcraft Digital of Calgary, a premier Calgary-based provider of custom signage, digital imaging, and wide-format solutions. SignCraft Digital Inc. is one of Western Canada's Leading Large Format Digital Print Provider. The company offers wholesale pricing to sign companies and advertising/design agencies. They are also a 3M Scotchprint™ Graphics Authorized Manufacturer. Their equipment handles superwide format, direct to hard substrates and textile printing.

BRIXEN, ITALY—

 Durst has launched its P5 SMP hybrid LED multi-pass inkjet printer. With a printing width of 3.5m ( 137 inches ) , the machine has been designed for both board and roll printing and is based on the company’s P5 platform. The maximum production capacity reaches five million square meters per year. It can handle both roll and board materials up to 70mm thick and, currently, two formats can be loaded simultaneously. Durst said that  up to four formats will be possible.

WIESLOCH-WALLDORF, GERMANY—

 Heidelberger has reached more than 3,000 printing companies actively using its Customer Portal, with over 7,000 individuals utilizing the cloud-based platform to digitalize and automate production processes three years after its launch. The portal now offers more than 15 specialized apps, including the Maintenance Manager, Inventory Management app and Print Shop Analytics. These functions boost efficiency and transparency in maintenance, materials management and production operations through digital assistance, automated processes and real-time data.

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ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO—

 Hughes&Co and Delta4 Digital have merged to form a single, expanded agency under the Delta4 Digital brand, creating the largest combined creative and digital team in Niagara. This merger brings together unmatched strategic, creative, and technical capabilities to strengthen Niagara’s role in Canada’s creative economy.

SCARBOROUGH,ONTARIO—

 Best Deal Graphics and Printing has completed installation of a new Komori GLX 1040 RP Advance Ex Edition double coater press. This is the first of its kind in the world. Able to print 5 over 5 while coating both sides of the sheet with AQ and LED UV coatings. The GLXRP uses a common gripper and never turns the sheet for perfecting work with no marking & a substantial paper savings.The new GLXRP also comes with the highest level of automation including fully automatic plate changers, PDC-SX automatic colour and register control and  more.

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 Thomson Reuters unveiled a new brand identity and name for its book printing and fulfillment business. Part of the company’s Global Print Segment, Core Print Solutions provides high quality digital and offset printing, binding, warehousing, inventory management, and reliable distribution services to customers. The updated brand reflects its strategic growth, ongoing commitment to customer excellence, and continued investment in innovation and technology.

OTTAWA.— 

Postal Union (CUPW) announced it had reached “agreements in principle with Canada Post covering both postal bargaining units”. According to the union, this means both sides have agreed on the main points of the deals, but “we need to agree on the contractual language that will form the collective agreements that would be put to a vote by the members,” it added. Under the terms of the agreements in principle with Canada Post, the current collective agreements will remain in full force and effect.

RANDEN, GERMANY—

 Kolbus has brought a new short-run casemaker to the market.  The new DA 160 runs at 20 per minute. The DA 160 handles book cases from 205mm wide by 140mm high, up to a maximum of 735mm wide by 420mm high. Adjustments are fully automatic. Board thickness is from 1mm to 4mm. Two key developments, including a new roll slitter that reduces waste when changing format:It changes the spine size on-the-run, rather than having to stop to adjust.