World Printers Forum
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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.
World Printers Forum
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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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2017-08-01 11:21August 1, 2017 – manroland web systems more and more becomes the provider for overall solutions for all classical web offset users and the newly developed market segments of digital and packaging printing. Especially the service offerings are constantly developed and renewed. Read more ...
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2017-08-01 09:01Chicago, IL, 31st July 2017 – Harland Simon has been selected to supply a second phase controls upgrade to the Goss Uniliner press at Butler Eagle, PA. This upgrade will involve replacing three RotoVision PCs and two drive ControlLogix PLCs to remove obsolete components and future-proof the press. Screens will be replaced with additional Prima PressNet control screens (see picture), which means that all press control functions can be accessed via Harland Simon touch screens. The ControlLogix processors in the press control rack will also be upgraded along with the central maintenance and diagnostic capabilities via RS Logix 500 software (by Allen Bradley) to enable quick fault finding and maximise up-time. This upgrade brings Butler Eagle’s control systems up to the latest standards. Read more ...
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2017-07-31 13:33(UPM, Helsinki, 31 July 2017 at 14:00 EET) – Following its Biofore approach, UPM Paper ENA has reached the next significant milestone in the company's sustainability journey, as now all its mills produce papers that are awarded with the EU Ecolabel. The UPM Hürth paper mill completed the full range on June 5th, when its products received the EU Ecolabel certificate. The mill achieved the needed reduction in emissions by switching to more sustainable sources of energy. Read more ...
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2017-07-26 09:41July 2017 – For fifteen years that Q.I. Press Controls - Engineering Automation Electronics (QIPC-EAE) has been active in India, The Printers House (TPH) has been one of its most highly valued partners. QIPC-EAE, specialist in measurement and control systems for the printing industry, and TPH, an Indian constructor of printing presses, recently celebrated this long-stranding partnership. To mark the occasion, TPH was presented with a commemorative figure by QIPC-EAE. Read more ...
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2017-07-25 15:57July 25, 2017 – Alongside innovations and new products in the new machinery sector, the world’s market leader is also servicing the web offset printing sector with trail blazing solutions and a pioneering strategy for the entire printing sector. This is the future of the industry. Read more ...
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2017-07-25 15:54July 25, 2017 – "We are Print" – with a strong commitment for web offset printing and the entry to new business fields, manroland web systems strengthens its leading market position steadily. The company’s activities are based on high performing printing systems for commercial, newspaper and digital printing (systems) as well as on service solutions for retrofits (Solutions), original wear- and spare parts, the proven competence of the in-house service technicians regarding revisions, maintenance and commissioning (support) and a comfortable online shopping (Store). Read more ...
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2017-07-25 15:22ABB, one of the leading suppliers of automation solutions for the newspaper industry, has announced a further order for its successful reelstand retrofit concept. This time the order comes from Dallas Morning News, based in Plano, Texas. Read more ...
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2017-07-18 09:5018.07.2017 - Acabamentos Gráficos in the Portuguese city of Porto is entering the digital future with a Diamant MC 35. The Muller Martini bookline has played a defining role in the career of the company founder. Read more ...
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2017-07-18 09:40MONTRÉAL, July 17, 2017 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. expects to announce its second quarter financial results on August 3, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. (ET), and to hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Read more ...
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2017-07-17 12:0015. Juli 2017 – Sowohl die Qualitätssicherungssysteme als auch die Automatisierungslösungen von BST eltromat International sind weltweit für ihre hohe Qualität bekannt. Die Basis hierfür legt das Unternehmen mit seinem umfassenden integrierten Managementsystem, das eine ganzheitliche und kontinuierliche Optimierung aller Prozesse anstrebt. So soll die Marktführerschaft von BST eltromat in allen Produkt- und Service-Bereichen im Sinne seiner Kunden langfristig unterstützt werden, die damit Vorteile gegenüber ihren Wettbewerbern haben. 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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