https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 14:43:09 UTC Fri, 8 May 2026 14:42:15 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506065.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 20:34:41 EST Louie Pastor new CEO  Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak has stepped down and has been replaced by the group’s COO. He has been replaced by COO Louie Pastor. Pastor joined Xerox in 2018, and prior to that was deputy general counsel at Icahn Enterprises, part of major Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's business empire. He has held various senior roles at Xerox including chief administrative officer, chief transformation officer, chief corporate development officer, and chief legal officer. Louie brings a strong combination of operational discipline, strategic insight, and deep familiarity with Xerox. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506054.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 20:19:05 EST Advercado aims to rival e-commerce Vistaprint  Advertising business Advercado aims to rival e-commerce service Vistaprint as it accelerates development of its latest marketplace platform for independent printers. The British based company, which connects small businesses with independent out-of-home  advertising, is currently developing Version 2 of its marketplace platform, as it argues it offers a system to rival Vistaprint for small and medium-sized printers.With its new platform, currently in development, https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506041.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 19:59:53 EST specialty coatings for flexible packaging materials  Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), which is majority-owned by the French Private Equity firm Wendel SE. Stahl is a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials and packaging markets around the world. Stahl employs around 1,700 employees and generated adjusted sales of approximately 725 million euros. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506965.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 18:10:36 EST PCT makes Polar cutters on Heidelberg’s behalf.  PCT Maschinenbau makes Polar cutting systems on behalf of brand owner Heidelberg is set to enter creditor protection. PCT is owned by SOL Capital and employees about 240 people. Heidelberg acquired the brand name, patents, intellectual property and service business of machinery specialist Polar last year. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260506947.shtml Wed, 6 May 2026 17:45:07 EST Konica Minolta AccurioWide 320HS  Konica Minolta announced the launch of its new high-speed line of hybrid UV LED wide-format printers. This next wide‑format portfolio is engineered for maximum versatility, outstanding productivity and exceptional image quality, powered by Konica Minolta’s proprietary print head technology. Leading the new series is the AccurioWide 320HS, offering a print width of up to 126″ (3.2 meters), UV LED curing and a robust six‑colour plus white ink configuration for vibrant, high‑impact applications. https://printcan.com/news/2026/20260503902.shtml Sun, 3 May 2026 16:39:52 EST   Rob Rose, Chief Financial Officer Pollard Banknote Limited has announced that Rob Rose will retire from the role of executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer on December 31, 2026. A search for his successor has commenced. Rose has been a member of the company’s executive management team for thirty-one years. He has overseen significant transactions, including the company’s IPO in 2005, transitioning the private family company to a public entity, and multiple debt financings. 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.