In a Word / Graphic Arts Industry Fast Facts - February 5, 2021

Behind the scenes of a cyber attack, a plastic packaging manufacturer diversifies into cardboard, the Canard Enchaîné does what it hasn't done for 30 years, auction of Hoorens Printing This week's top story.

Ouest France unveils behind-the-scenes of a cyber-attack

During the night of Friday 20 to Saturday 21 November 2020, the daily newspaper West France suffered a cyber-attack that he revealed behind the scenes this week. The newspaper explains that it was in the printing press that the first signs appeared with "?une impression bizarre?". Days and weeks followed, which were very complicated for the group. "?Je had never seen that in 20 years ans?," admits a member of the IT department. The full story is to be read in the February 2nd edition of Ouest France.

Plastic packaging manufacturer diversifies into cartonboard

The Cristalpack company based in La-Ferté-Bernard (Sarthe), specialized in plastic packaging, announced the diversification of its activity in 2021 with the production of cardboard-based products. An approach that meets two expectations, explains the CEO at France Bleu Maine The Group's objective is to compensate for the loss of revenue due to the health crisis and to meet customer demand for more environmentally friendly solutions.

Le Canard Enchaîné increases its selling price

For the first time in 30 years, the Duck Enchaîné increases its price by 30 cents, from 1.20 euros to 1.50 euros. This decision is a response to financial difficulties resulting in particular from the health crisis. However, the subscription price remains unchanged.

Auction of Hoorens Printing

Troostwijk is organising a sale by auction equipment of the Belgian rotary printing company Hoorens Printing with about 1070 printing equipments. These include 4 Manroland web offset presses, a 16-page Rotoman, and 32-page, 48-page and 72-page Lithoman presses. The sale, which takes place online only, will close on Thursday 18 February 2021 at 2 p.m.

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