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After the evaluation of the results of the International Color Quality Club 2020–2022 (ICQC) competition for newspapers and magazines, eligible new members are joining the WAN-IFRA Star Club of elite printers.
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The World Printers Forum (WPF) is an organisation of newspaper printers and suppliers within WAN-IFRA. Its objective is to encourage innovation and productivity as well as product development that can be instrumental for publishers to exploit future oriented news media products. It promotes the power of print and the sustainability of print production.
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2018-02-14 12:33Oosterhout, 14 February 2018 – UK-based media group Newsquest is set to upgrade the automation systems in its Oxford print plant. Aiming to make significant savings in waste, at the same time as improving the quality of the end-product, Newsquest has decided to install the latest systems from Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC), the Dutch specialist in measurement and control systems for the web-offset market. Once this retrofit project has been successfully put through its paces in Oxford, it will be rolled out at other Newsquest sites. Read more ...
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2018-02-12 11:17Stockholm, Sweden, 9 January 2018 – Atex today announced that Go Verlag, located in Kirchheim unter Teck in the Stuttgart region, selected the Atex Digital Media platform to be at the heart of their multi-channel newsrooms. Read more ...
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2018-02-07 15:53Würzburg, 07-02-2018 – With the purchase of two highly automated Commander CL printing towers, the Main-Post media group is resolutely pursuing its chosen path of gradual modernisation. "Piece by piece, we are upgrading our printing presses so that they represent the latest state of the art. For us, the two new printing towers also indicate our clear commitment to printed newspapers," says David Brandstätter, Managing Director of Main-Post GmbH. Read more ...
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2018-02-06 11:18Würzburg, 06.02.2018 – The magazine Focus and the employer assessment platform Kununu join forces each year to honour the best 1,000 employers of the year. Printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer, with plants in Ba-varia, Saxony and Baden-Württemberg, landed in 27th place in the latest list and is thus one of the “Top National Employers of 2018”. Read more ...
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2018-02-05 15:51February 5, 2018 – manroland web systems, the global market leader in web offset is setting the standards in digital finishing yet again. The Augsburg based manufacturer has proven this in the last few years, with successful installations of the FoldLine and FormerLine digital finishing lines. The systems are so effective and fast, they have convinced renowned digital printing companies like GGP Media, a subsidiary of the Bertelsman Printing Group. And that’s not all: In addition, manroland web systems provides software and workflow solutions for complete networking of the whole press room – even offset presses can be incorporated from now on. In Pößneck, the system of a competitor for a letterpress line is currently being replaced with a solution from Augsburg. Read more ...
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2018-02-05 14:49Rohrdorf, 1. Februar 2018 – Der 48-jährige Diplom-Ingenieur und Technische Betriebswirt bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in unterschiedlichen Bereichen der Klebstoff-Branche mit, unter anderem war er bereits als Key Account Manager, Vice President Sales und Geschäftsführer bei verschiedenen internationalen Klebstoffherstellern tätig. Read more ...
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2018-02-01 14:59Montréal, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, of $13 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to a net loss of $45 million, or $0.50 per share, in the same period in 2016. Sales were $898 million in the quarter, an increase of $9 million from the fourth quarter of 2016. Excluding special items, the company reported net income of $14 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a net loss, excluding special items, of $7 million, or $0.08 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2016. Read more ...
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2018-02-01 14:53Montréal, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced the selection and appointment of Yves Laflamme as Resolute's new president and chief executive officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Richard Garneau. The announcement of Mr. Garneau's retirement today coincides with the announcement of the company's fourth quarter and 2017 annual results. Read more ...
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2018-01-31 14:41Princeton, NJ (30 of January 2018) – Canadian Newspaper Winnipeg Free Press in Winnipeg, Manitoba recently added ProImage’s OnColor Eco Ink Optimization Software to reduce ink consumption and ink cost on their press while improving print quality. Read more ...
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2018-01-29 14:3311.01.2018 – Spanish newspaper printer Bermont Impresión is making the move from manual to automated inserting at its distribution centre in Coslada (Madrid). Here the company relies on Swiss postpress processing equipment and is investing in a Ferag MiniSert inserting system. This will this help handle small runs for local newspapers efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively in parallel with main production. Read more ...
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The current widespread interest in digital publishing does not mean the possibilities of print have been exhausted – far from it, according to the three speakers at Monday morning's Print World session on the Power of Print Innovation.
Published in Business Print Production World Publishing Expo Blog by Anton Jolkovski on 2016-10-10 16:05
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While our industry has been absorbed with going digital over recent years, many legacy newspapers have renewed their print products to meet changing audiences' needs and expectations about newspapers.
Published in Digital Media Editor's Weblog Print Production by Ingrid Cobben on 2016-09-20 12:06
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The trend toward consolidation of newspaper printing centres is slowly coming to a halt, says consultant Sabine Sirach. After all, for printed daily newspapers, there are physical limitations to the distribution distances that can be covered while still being up-to-date and relevant.
Published in Print Production World Publishing Expo Blog by Brian Veseling on 2016-09-08 16:54
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"The print industry – suppliers and users alike – must continue to adjust its approach and follow the example of classic industrial branches in order to remain fit for the future," says Robert Heitzer.
Published in Print Production World Publishing Expo Blog by Brian Veseling on 2016-09-07 15:13
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Print publishers should use graphic design in addition to other tools to improve sustainability, asserts Pedro Matos, a design...
Published in Print Production World Publishing Expo Blog by Brian Veseling on 2016-08-08 11:21
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Since 2005, WAN-IFRA has certified several newspaper printing plants based on ISO 12647-3. Use the certification to improve production workflows, quality level, staff know-how, and market position.
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The International Color Quality Club is the only worldwide printing quality competition for newspapers and magazines. Its goal is to improve the quality of reproduction and printing in production, while also increasing competitiveness as well as training and motivating all personnel.
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The Materials Management Database project was launched as a spinoff of the Newsprint and Newsink Guide. Today it is used by printers, pressroom foremen and technical management as an information source for facts and advice for dealing with the materials used in producing newspapers. Among other informaton you find the specification of the WAN-IFRA Bar Code for paper reels in this online database. Most of the entries in the database originate from the members of the Material Management Committee; some come from outside sources (as marked), after review and approval by the committee. This database is continually being updated and expanded. New entries will be marked with a label in red type.
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