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Thijs Claes becomes President of Febelgra
Thijs Claes, head of Daddy Kate, which employs over 300 people in France and Belgium and generates sales of around 75 million euros in offset, digital, large-format and finishing printing, takes over the presidency of Febelgra, the Belgian federation of the graphics industry.
The change will be made official at the Annual General Meeting on June 18.
"At a time when the sector is evolving, this role goes beyond mere representation: it's about giving direction, strengthening collaboration and helping to define the future of our industry, says Daddy Kate.
This appointment also reflects a strong belief at Daddy Kate Group: strong companies contribute to a strong industry. Taking responsibility beyond one's own organization isn't always the easiest route, but it's often the most meaningful."
Girls Who Print launches global Summer Summit and international call for speakers
Girls Who Print is organizing its Summer Summit on July 29 and 30, 2026, a free online conference dedicated to the dynamics shaping careers, leadership and influence in the printing and graphic communications industry for women.
The global organization promoting women in the printing and graphic communications industries is calling for speakers and panelists. Girls Who Print members and professionals from partner companies are invited to apply. All profiles and industry segments are welcome.
The program will also include a daily interactive Lunch with Girls Who Print session, hosted by Kelly Mallozzi, vice-president of the organization, designed to encourage international exchanges and networking.
Clairefontaine inaugurates a biomass boiler
Papeteries de Clairefontaine, a manufacturer of office, graphic and label paper, inaugurated its new biomass boiler at its Étival-Clairefontaine site in the Vosges on May 22.
This installation is designed to produce energy in an environmentally-friendly way, reducing the use of fossil fuels.
The inauguration took place in the presence of sub-prefect Antoine Planquette and mayor Aurélien Bansept. The subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine group praised the work of its teams and the support of the public authorities in bringing the project to fruition.
Fedrigoni's Italian plants switch to biomethane
The Italian Fedrigoni Group has signed a contract to supply biomethane to cover around 40% of the gas needs of its Italian plants. It thus becomes one of the first Italian manufacturers of specialty papers to make a large-scale commitment to this renewable energy.
Biomethane, distributed via the existing gas network and certified to European standards, replaces part of the natural gas of fossil origin. This solution is particularly important for the paper industry, where it remains difficult to completely replace gas with electricity.
With this agreement, Fedrigoni estimates that it will be able to reduce the carbon footprint of products manufactured at the sites concerned by 30-50%. The group also stresses that this choice will help secure its energy supply in an unstable international context.
ASV Packaging becomes Hinojosa Folding Packaging France
From July 1, 2026, ASV Packaging, which has three industrial sites - Covepa Michels in Châteauroux (Indre), CEC Packaging in Le Mans (Sarthe) and Valence (Drôme) - will become Hinojosa Folding Packaging France.
The 200-strong French group specializing in solid board packaging for the food and consumer goods industries had been acquired by Spain's Hinojosa Packaging Group at the end of 2025 .
