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Heidelberg demonstrates the Speedmaster CX 104-6+L at Wiesloch
The Speedmaster CX 104-6+L, a versatile press in the Heidelberg range, is now available for demonstration at the Print Media Center in Wiesloch, Germany.
Capable of processing both lightweight paper and solid board, this press reaches production speeds of up to 16,500 sheets per hour. It incorporates a new-generation coater and is designed for production environments requiring both media flexibility and high performance.
Demonstrations are available by appointment via local contacts.
Sappi uses board games to promote its sustainable papers
Paper manufacturer Sappi launches Arboro, a strategic board game designed as a technical showcase for its papers. Designed with Game Brewer and manufactured by card and board game giant Cartamundi, Arboro integrates different grades of paper (Fusion Embossed, Algro Design Duo, Magno Matt and Magno Volume) adapted to each component (board, cards, coins, booklet).
The box for game publishers is produced in Europe using FSC-certified materials.
Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions wins award for support to central banks
Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions has received the Central Banking Currency Services Award 2025, a distinction that underlines its commitment to secure, durable and functional banknotes.
The prize was awarded in particular for the innovative use of the science of perception by the banknote printing subsidiary of German manufacturer Koenig & Bauer, which supports central banks in their choice of design and security features based on objective data.
The jury highlighted a strategy based on ergonomics, accessibility and cost rationalization in the monetary design.
David Lynch puts the spotlight on Idem, the discreet jewel of Montparnasse
In an article published on March 19 in Les Echos david Lynch talks about his deep attachment to the Idem printing works, which he discovered in 2007 during a visit to Paris. Seduced by the untouched atmosphere of this lithographic workshop in Montparnasse, the filmmaker returned regularly to produce his prints, more than three hundred to date. Once home to Fernand Mourlot's studio, the site preserves the memory of a century of graphic creation, from Matisse to Giacometti. Under the direction of Patrice Forest since the late 1990s, Idem continues to bring to life the gestures of the lithographer with Voirin and Marinoni presses, away from the hustle and bustle, between tradition and contemporary creation.
Tagsert 100% paper: LGR Packaging and Reynders eliminate plastic from pharmaceutical leaflets
Oyonnax-based LGR Packaging and Belgium-based label manufacturer Reynders have developed a fully recyclable version of tagsert, a cross-folded pharmaceutical leaflet held together by a label.
The latter is now made from FSC-certified paper, with an acrylic adhesive, thus eliminating plastic from the device. Tested and validated by several laboratories, this solution encourages the integration of tagsert in a circular economy logic, while respecting the constraints of pharmaceutical packaging lines.
Proto Grotesk typeface expands
After ten years of gradual evolution, the Proto Grotesk typographic family from Paris-based design agency Production Type is enriched by a major update: the introduction of italics and support for Cyrillic and Greek alphabets. Initially conceived as a rough, mechanical lineal, the font is now available in Mono, Slab and Condensed variants, exploring the possibilities of the Grotesk genre.
This new stage reinforces its potential for multilingual typesetting, international publishing and broad-spectrum visual identity. Typographic users will also discover new subtleties in the non-linear structure of the typefaces.
Hinojosa formalizes an integration program for young graduates
Spanish group Hinojosa, specialized in sustainable packaging solutions, is launching the third edition of its program to develop young talent from different countries. Called Graduates, this year's program welcomes 12 participants in a structured program combining technical training, in-plant project management and one-to-one mentoring.
With 24 production sites in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal, Hinojosa employs 2,900 people and offers young graduates an international environment in which to acquire sector-specific skills. According to data provided by the group, ten young people who attended the first two editions have joined the group in key positions.
A 100% paper and board aerosol cap developed by Koehler Paper and Wimbée
German papermaker Koehler Paper and French cardboard manufacturer Wimbée, based at La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre in Seine-et-Marne, have developed a cap for aerosol cans made entirely from paper and cardboard.
This component, intended for the O'Cedar brand (Heritage Group) and made from Koehler NexCoat Smart flexible packaging paper, is designed to replace plastic solutions.
