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The newly introduced NC-free inks not only complement Siegwerk’s proven portfolio of NC-free solutions for lamination applications, but also make the company the first to offer NC-free surface printing solutions for enhanced recyclability in flexible plastic packaging.

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Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging industry, has reinforced its commitment to Nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) ink systems in Europe.

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In view of global challenges in energy markets and ongoing climate change, the eco-friendly production of flexo printing plates is gaining increasing attention. Therefore, it is time to examine common manufacturing processes in terms of their energy and resource consumption as well as their overall efficiency.

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The industry is currently facing several important trends and challenges. These include the shortage of skilled workers, ongoing global economic and political uncertainty, and the increasing urgency of environmental issues.

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The most pressing challenges facing the printing industry are flexibility, sustainability, and the shortage of skilled workers. These are global trends that have been accompanying us for some time.

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The packaging printing industry is currently in a phase of uncertainty. In my view, the trend towards minimalism continues, including in packaging. Clear lines, simple print designs, and a reduced color palette will play a central role in this development.

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In our assessment, the packaging printing industry will increasingly move towards sustainability, digitalization, and automation in the future. Several factors currently exert a significant influence on this sector from our perspective.

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The European Rotogravure Association (ERA) invites the gravure industry to participate in the International Gravure Award 2025. Registration is now open!

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Ensuring consistent print quality presents numerous challenges for printers. Printing ink, substrates, and the printing machine with its many parameters must be harmonized to achieve the desired print result.

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At the end of October 2024, the picturesque city of Porto hosted the International Gravure Days, organized by the European Rotogravure Association (ERA). This event is one of the most significant gatherings in the global gravure printing industry.

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D.W. Renzmann Apparatebau GmbH has been renamed Renzmann GmbH. The company is currently still trading under the name JR New Horizon Beteiligungsgesellschaft, based in Hamburg. The change of name to Renzmann GmbH, based in Monzingen (Germany), has been filed with the registry court.

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The new Judge LED light booth from X-Rite enables brand owners, manufacturers, and suppliers to accurately evaluate and match colors under LED-based standard lighting conditions, in line with new government regulations and the global trend toward efficient, sustainable lighting solutions.

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Davide Garavaglia, President of the European Rotogravure Association (ERA), responded to this question as follows:

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Back in December 2024, Kitashikoku Gravure gave the green light to invest in a new, fully automated line from Kaspar Walter for the production of gravure cylinders.

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The European Rotogravure Association (ERA) is starting 2025 with a comprehensive program of industry-specific seminars, workshops, and webinars designed to help gravure professionals enhance their knowledge and skills.

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