Large auction of rotational printing equipment
Troostwijk organises an auction of the equipment of the Belgian rotary printing company Hoorens Printing. The auction, which takes place exclusively on the internet, will end on Thursday 18 February 2021 at 2 pm.
Hoorens Printing, which was liquidated in May 2020, was specialised in offset printing and finishing of magazines, boxed magazines, catalogues and periodicals.
The online auction includes Manroland's four 4-colour web offset presses, a 16-page Rotoman and 32-, 48- and 72-page Lithoman presses, all equipped with a folding device. Numerous other packages are available.
The equipment will be visible in Belgium in Kortrijk and Deinze on Tuesday 16 February from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (For more details read Online auction of the rotary printing company Hoorens Printing )
Affinity suite upgrades to the next version
New free version for Adobe's competitor. Affinity Designer, Affinity Publisher, and Affinity Photo, graphic design, layout and photo editing software from Serif publisher, upgrade to version 1.9.
"After another year that saw a record number of users switch to Affinity, we're thrilled to begin 2021 with another major free upgrade." says Ashley Hewson, director of Serif and developer of Affinity, without specifying the number of new additions.
"We're adding tools and features that will allow artists, designers, photographers and editors with even the most complex workflows to take advantage of the speed and power of Affinity."
The digital of the city of Lyon under the microscope
The environmental impact of digital seems to be receiving more and more attention. The municipality of Lyon is carrying out a carbon assessment of its digital environment. Greenhouse gas emissions linked to the city's information systems will be measured to determine their environmental impact.
"Despite apparent dematerialization, digital technology represents a significant consumption of materials and energy." indicates the city in a communiqué. In 2019, nearly 4 percent of global carbon emissions will come from the production and use of digital systems, while civil aviation accounts for 2 percent, it says.
"Digital technology has become an indispensable tool in everyday life. However, its development is accompanied by increasing impacts on the environment: consumption of resources and energy, production of waste, very little of which is recycled. We want to engage the city in a more responsible digital environment" explains Bertrand Maes, deputy mayor in charge of general administration, information technology, digital policy and borough halls.
The assessment of the carbon footprint will cover both the assets (IT equipment, network, etc.) and their uses. The conclusions of this carbon footprint assessment are expected by the end of the first half of 2021.
"It should enable us to identify major areas for progress, and serve as a means of raising awareness of the impact of digital technology."
Coala Coversafe 96% effective against covid-19
The Coala Coversafe self-adhesive film marketed by Antalis is 96% effective against covid-19 (SARS COV2) after 1 hour of contact. This transparent PVC-free film can be applied to any type of interior surface (table, door handle, desk, counter...).
Coala Coversafe is equipped with a natural antimicrobial technology (by integration of ceramic microspheres), developed by the Toulouse-based company Pylote. And it is manufactured by the French group Gergonne Industrie.
Esepac students to work with DS Smith
The European School of Packaging (Esepac) and the French subsidiary of corrugated packaging solutions manufacturer DS Smith Packaging have signed an educational collaboration partnership.
Located in Saint-Germain Laprade in Haute-Loire, this packaging engineering school trains future professionals in the design office professions of the production and conversion units for flat and corrugated cardboard. For three years, the students will participate in conferences dedicated to innovation, projects and training accompanied by DS Smith professionals. They will thus be operationally prepared for their future careers.
Thibault Laumonier, CEO of DS Smith Packaging France, said "I'm convinced that in return, this partnership will bring us new expertise and a fresh look at our areas of development."
Serge German, director of Esepac, points out: "It's a win-win partnership for DS Smith, Esepac and the students as well, because the skills acquired will correspond to the expectations of the companies".
