PrintCAN News RSS https://printcan.com/rss/news.php PrintCAN RSS en-us Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:55 UTC Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:59:10 EST http://www.printcan.com info@printcan.com webmaster@northisland.ca Gauvin Installs $6.6 million in Inkjet Equipment https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250416717.shtml Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:12:37 EST L to R Patrica Latour (partner) , Steve Daigle HP and Andre Gauvin President in front of HP Pagewide T250  Imprimerie Gauvin has installed a full ink-jet colour printing line with highly automated finishing, as well as install new complementary production equipment.  Governments of Quebec and Canada invest $4.14M to help Imprimerie Gauvin increase its productivity. The threat of customs tariffs on all Canadian exports to the U.S., it is more necessary than ever to invest in the productivity of small, medium-sized and large businesses. Kodak Sales Down But Profits Up. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250415728.shtml Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:28:27 EST Inkjet is becoming an increasing part of Kodak's business  Last quarter net income surged 420% to $26 million, while full-year revenue fell 7% to $1.043 billion. From $275 million in the previous year, fourth-quarter sales dropped to $266 million, a 3% decline. From $47 million, gross profit climbed to $51 million, therefore raising the gross profit margin from 17% to 19%. Reflecting a 420% rise, net income for the quarter shot to $26 million from $5 million. From $1.117 billion, full-year sales dropped 7% to $1.043 billion.  Highcon Now Up For Sale https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250415710.shtml Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:03:25 EST Highcon digital diecutter.  Digital post-press equipment developer Highcon Systems is now up for sale. Trustees Ronen Matry and Omer Serviansky, appointed, have now launched a formal sale process with an open invitation to submit offers for Highcon and its assets. Online data room has been setup  containing information about Highcon and its main assets. Access is available until 27 April subject to the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Taylor Demers Installs MBO Roll-Fed Finishing Line https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250415651.shtml Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:38:29 EST MBO SVC 23 Sheeter  Taylor Demers has installed the first Canadian MBO Roll-Fed Finishing Line, featuring the MBO SVC 23 Sheeter. The SVC 23’s ability to cut up to 23" web width and handle a wide range of substrates allows Taylor Demers to seamlessly transition from web to sheet, ensuring precision, efficiency, and versatility in every run. The SVC 23 is a high-speed sheeter known for its precise, clean cuts and reliable performance across a wide range of applications. Lecta's New GardaRecycled Print. https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250415633.shtml Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:12:06 EST GardaRecycled Print, 100% Recycled Coated Paper  GardaRecycled Print is a two-side coated paper with a natural shade and high opacity, ensuring excellent print quality for both colour and black-and-white texts and images. Made entirely from recycled fibers, it is FSC® Recycled Credit certified. Available in sheets and reels, GardaRecycled Print comes in a range of grammages from 115 to 170 g/m2, making it suitable for a variety of applications, such as annual Minuteman Winnipeg Buys Rap Printers & Renat-a-Post https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250414674.shtml Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:11:36 EST Melanie Collao and Gary Biala owners of Minuteman Press in Winnipeg  Melanie Collao and Gary Biala are the owners of Minuteman Press in Winnipeg. Melanie and Gary acquired Rap Printers & Rent-a-Post, a single location operating two distinct businesses with over ten years in business. Melanie says, “This acquisition has been fantastic for our business! We’re on track to double our sales compared to last year.” Melanie and Gary’s Minuteman Press franchise is located at 1599 Dugald Rd #3, Winnipeg. Melanie continues, S-Launch's Launches Form Builder https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250412931.shtml Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:21:21 EST limited only by a user's imagination.  Businesses can do whatever they want with it - create a contact form, an order-submission portal, a request-for-quote page, and so on. Any data that a user needs to enter can be done easily through their tablet, desktop computer, or mobile device. The Form Builder allows businesses to take a more efficient standardized approach to their data, then subsequently streamline and automate all their key processes, saving a massive amount of time while reducing costly errors. GMerix Becomes Canadian Distributor For Polyplex https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250408905.shtml Mon, 7 Apr 2025 16:44:03 EST specializing in coatings, adhesives, face-stocks, and the manufacturing and toll coating of pressure-sensitive labels and tape stocks  GMerix, a leader in coatings and converting solutions, is now the exclusive distributor of Polyplex’s Saraprint digital media films in Canada. This provides Canadian direct access to high-performance polyester films designed for digital printing, labels, and flexible packaging applications. DCM Upgraded By Financial Analysts https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250408746.shtml Tue, 8 Apr 2025 12:55:18 EST Has become Canada's third largest printer at almost $500 million in sales.  Financial analysts have given Data Communication Management( DCM) a very positive review. Paradigm Capital analyst Daniel Rosenberg thinks there is still a lot of up side on Data Communications Management. “With integrations, capital investments and the exiting of lower-margin businesses complete, we continue to see cash flow acceleration in H2/25 and beyond. Agfa's New Anapurna Ciervo H2050 & H2500 https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250408729.shtml Tue, 8 Apr 2025 12:30:31 EST Anapurna Ciervo H2500  Agfa expands its Anapurna Ciervo family with the new Ciervo H2050 model and introduces the Ciervo H2500. With three different sizes now available, the Ciervo range offers more flexibility and efficiency for sign & display printing .More compact Ciervo printers, Ciervo H2500 and Ciervo H2050, feature advanced optional media feed guides for precise and reliable corrugated printing, Durst Acquires Callas Software https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250408719.shtml Tue, 8 Apr 2025 12:16:00 EST pre-press automation and PDF technologies software.  Durst has acquired Callas Software, a leading providers of pre-press automation and PDF technologies. Callas has more than 4,000 customers worldwide and describes its software as finding “simple ways to handle complex PDF challenges”. Products include pdfToolbox and pdfaPilot, and it also supplies OEM software that is integrated into other systems. Adobe, Quark and Xerox are among suppliers that have incorporated Callas tech into their own solutions. State Of The Book Industry Report 2025 https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250408693.shtml Mon, 7 Apr 2025 11:39:15 EST      The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced the publication of the 2025 State of the Book Industry Report. This in-depth report, produced in partnership with NAPCO Research, examines the economic, labor, supply chain, and technological trends shaping the current and future landscape of book manufacturing.As the industry emerges from years of supply chain disruptions and pandemic-induced volatility, Sun Chemical Launches SunPak PowerPace Printing Inks https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250408612.shtml Tue, 8 Apr 2025 09:42:36 EST SunPak LMQ inks exhibit very low odor, off-flavor and migration levels,  Sun Chemical has launched SunPak PowerPace in North America, the newest generation of vegetable-oil based sheetfed offset process printing inks. These inks can reduce the time and number of sheets required to yield desired colours, resulting in less paperboard waste during and after printing. SunPak PowerPace inks are compatible with a wide range of paper stocks, including low integrity paperboard. Formulated to reduce delamination of clay coatings during high-speed print operations, these inks also help reduce the frequency of blanket washes. Heidelberg Canada to Increase Consumables Prices https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250403771.shtml Mon, 7 Apr 2025 13:30:23 EST Heidelberg Canada head office in Mississauga  Effective May 1, 2025, Heidelberg Canada will be implementing price increases on many of their consumables products. Harold Hoff, Vice President of Sales & Service, stated, “We have been extremely cognizant of the pricing pressures in the marketplace and have worked hard to limit increases where possible. Cornerstone Office Express Opens In Acton https://printcan.com/news/2025/20250402692.shtml Tue, 1 Apr 2025 11:37:07 EST   Martyn Vos owner of Cornerstone Office Express in front of the location in Acton, Ontario  Martyn Vos has opened a new printshop in Acton, Ontario. With the downtown location becoming available, the former software and website developer brought his one-stop-shop for all business needs concept to life. The shop is about 1000 Sq. Ft. And has a staff of 3 and growing. Equipment includes a digital press, wide format printer, cutter , laminator and mechanical binding equipment.