Heidelberg demonstrated Smart Print Shop

Heidelberg kept a special event on ‘Building the Smart Print Shop of the Future’ in Dubai at their office on 25th November. During the event, Anthony Thirlby, Prinect general manager Worldwide, gave the Keynote. The one-day event the visitors were given a detailed information on how Prinect workflow allows them time to run your business, how to react to reporting data, and ultimately improve the level of business productivity and profitability.

During the event, Thirlby, explains the issues

Staff Writer, 08 November 2017

IPACK-IMA and MEAT-TECH promoted their event in Dubai

Venkat Raghavan, 08 November 2017

Heimtextil media promoted their show in Dubai

Venkat Raghavan, 08 November 2017

Epson launches cartridge free printers, reducing ink costs

Venkat Raghavan, 08 November 2017

Giffin Graphics showcased latest technology in Dubai

Venkat Raghavan, 25 October 2017

Fujitsu World Tour held in Dubai

The Fujitsu World Tour is on the road again for the 10th consecutive year, this year in Dubai on 27th of September at Waldorf-Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah highlighting how Fujitsu is partnering with customers to co-create the digital future.  The theme is Digital Co-creation, focusing on how Fujitsu works in tandem with customers to connect the digital dots and support business growth. Fujitsu expects to welcome over 500 attendees in the UAE and more than 14,000 attendees in total, across the

Staff Writer, 16 October 2017

Xerox partners with Redington

Xerox Emirates has appointed Redington Gulf as its authorised distributor in the UAE. Through this partnership, Xerox Emirates aims to expand the reach of its A3 office entry level multi-function Printers’ (MFP) and Xerox Scanners in the SME segment and grow its market share by over 200 percent.
According to Xerox Emirates, the partnership gives the firm access to Redington Gulf’s “strong and extensive network of IT resellers, supply chain facilities and capitalise on its vast experience in the

Staff Writer, 16 October 2017

DigiTrading has brought hydrographic printing technology to UAE

Recently opened company, DigiTrading has brought hydrographic printing technology from India, to be introduced into the UAE market. Abdul Razack, managing director from DigiTrading, commented: "Hydrographic printing is a well-known technique in industry for transferring colour inks on a thin film to the surface of a manufactured 3D object. It enables high-quality colouring of object surfaces and works with a wide range of materials. “This technology has been around for 8-10 years or more and

Staff Writer, 16 October 2017

SGI Dubai confirms the Wall of Fame for 2018 event

SGI Dubai confirms the Wall of Fame for 2018 event. All the competitors will be allowed to showcase their creative campaigns through this property. Talking on the ‘Wall of Fame’ concept, Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman, IEC, said, “Every year our exhibitors have new creatives rolled out using the latest that technology has to offer. Even some could be featured in an art gallery. We just want the world to appreciate their creations and recognize and applaud their ingenuity in our own unique way

Staff Writer, 16 October 2017

HP to use 3D for footwear

HP has announced that it will be launching a new platform for  custom-fitted and individualized footwear through 3D scanning, dynamic gait analysis and manufacturing technologies.  Named FitStation, HP claims that it is the next step in the company’s journey to reinvent how the world designs and manufactures with commercial 3D technologies.
FitStation powered by HP is a hardware and software platform that captures 3D scans of the foot, foot pressure measurements, gait analysis and volumetric 3D

Staff Writer, 16 October 2017

Heidelberg announces raft of new features for Versafire users

Updates for the Versafire CV and CP family of presses include a new neon spot colour, Prinect 2018 with improved DFE functionality and new substrate management and business analysis tools.
The first in a string of enhancements for the Versafire presses is the release of a new neon pink spot colour that will be available for specification on new Versafire CV five-colour devices. It is also possible to retrofit existing machines.
The new toner adds to the neon yellow that was released last year and

Staff Writer, 16 October 2017

Arjowiggins pop up exhibition held at Dubai

The pop-up exhibitions by Arjowiggins held at the Concrete at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai from 26-28 September. A special preview was arranged for the media and important persons on the first day evening. During the three day event they showcased over 150 projects printed worldwide in 2016 on Arjowiggins’ creative papers.
Christophe Balaresque, luxury brands & marketing director at Arjowiggins Creative Papers, said, “The original idea sparked in 2014 but the 1st event went was kept on 2015 with

Venkat Raghavan, 02 October 2017

Gulf Print & Pack Advisory Board discussed on various issues

The Gulf Print & Pack Advisory Board inaugural meeting held at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel, Dubai. Currently, the board is comprised with around 20 members from the industry.
The meeting was attended by Mike Hodge from GPP/Tarsus, James Samuel from GPP/Tarsus, Shyam Babu from Nilpeter, Nour Labidi from Bobst, Pratik Sardesai from Kodak, Rahul Dasgupta from Giffin Graphics, Bazil Cassim  from GPP/ Tarsus, Mammen Thomas and Venkat Raghavan from Printweek, and Anil Nath from ME Printer.
The members

Staff Writer, 02 October 2017

HP participated first time at The Hotel Show after Index show

Venkat Raghavan, 20 September 2017

Epson opens their interactive centre in the region at DAFZA

Epson Middle East has opened its new regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Freezone. The new facility is having 600 sq.metre and was officially opened by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, director general of DAFZA. Jason Whiley, director of sales, Epson Middle East. The event was also attended by Media persons and guests.
All the visitors were given an exclusive tour of their new facility and Epson’s first interactive Experience Centre in the region.
Jason Whiley, director of sales, Epson Middle

Venkat Raghavan, 20 September 2017

Konica Minolta introduces AccurioPress series of printers

Konica Minolta has announced the launch of its AccurioPress C6100 Series of colour production printers, suitable for graphic communication providers, CRDs and Print for Pay operations.  The AccurioPress C6100 Series is now available in the 85 ppm C6085 and the 100 ppm C6100.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East confirmed that the AccurioPress C6100 series will be available from November 2017 through
Nayyar Ansari, business development manager, responsible for Production Printing in the

Staff Writer, 14 September 2017

Flex Films Dubai unveils products

Flex Films and Uflex Limited has engineered low opacity, good gloss white, anti-static twist wrap polyester film FLEXPETTM F-WTG-AS.
Talking about this new film, Anantshree Chaturvedi, VC and CEO Flex Films Intern’l said, “Convertors catering to candy/confectionery brands had been asking for a white glossy substrate with low opacity for imparting superior aesthetics to their packaging!”
Speaking about the newly launched substrate, Ashok Chaturvedi, chairman & MD of Uflex Limited said, “With

Staff Writer, 14 September 2017

MEPCO reveals financial health

The Middle East Paper Company ‘MEPCO’ has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2017. Net profit increased from AED 3.13 million in the first quarter to AED 17.82 million in second quarter of 2017, representing an improvement of 459%.  
Commenting on the announcement, Sami Safran, CEO of MEPCO, said: “We’re pleased to announce a strong performance in Q2 2017. MEPCO has shown consistent growth in both revenues and returns on a yearly and quarterly basis. Recent profit growth

Staff Writer, 14 September 2017

Canon launches new imagePROGRAF PRO-6000

Canon Middle East has launched its new 12-colour 60-inch large format inkjet printer to complete the  imagePROGRAF PRO series. The PRO-6000 offers photo printing with a 12-colour ink system, dual-roll printing and   is now available in 60 inches.     
Suitable for advertisements, graphics and posters for indoor and outdoor use, the PRO-6000 features the newly developed LUCIA PRO pigment ink and transparent Chroma Optimiser ink.  
Ayman Aly, senior regional marketing manager, BIG Marketing, Canon

Staff Writer, 14 September 2017

Arjowiggins pop up exhibition in Dubai

After the success of the European tour, the pop-up exhibitions by Ariowiggins go overseas in 2017 to showcase exceptional printed applications from all around the world during 3 days in Dubai. Apart from Dubai venue, the exhibition to happen in Seoul and Shanghai. The pop-up exhibition was first initiated in 2015 and held in 6 major European cities which attracted more than 4600 visitors.
The first pop-up exhibition will take place in Dubai on 26, 27, 28 September in Concrete at Alserkal Avenue

Staff Writer, 07 September 2017

Machinery makers eye Sharjah plastics show

Machinery makers eye Sharjah plastics show. The rapid expansion of the GCC’s downstream industry is a key factor that is generating global interest in a plastics exhibition and conference in Sharjah. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah in association with All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA), the 4th Plastivision Arabia 2017 has already seen some of the leading players from across the world confirming their presence. “Today, Plastivision Arabia is one of the biggest gatherings of

Staff Writer, 07 September 2017

SGI Dubai organizers are more positive with the exhibitiors

SGI Dubai organizers announced that they have sold out 57% of the total capacity even before 5 months prior to the show. The 2017 edition of the show welcomed over 400 global exhibitors from across 36 countries spread over 22,000m2 and registered over 40 new exhibitors. The 2018 edition of the show will be by far the largest showcase since the inception of the show approximately 20 years ago. “We are delighted by the response that we are receiving from the exhibitors which is not just from the

Staff Writer, 07 September 2017

OKI added new products to its portfolio

OKI has added the Colorpainter, Teriostar and A3 colour smart ES94x6 MFP Series printers to its South Africa portfolio. The Colorpainter E-64s and M-64s are large format inkjet, highly durable graphics printers that are well suited for both indoor and outdoor applications. These Colorpainter printers offer the sign and graphics market unrivalled image quality printouts, including banners, backlit, fleet and vehicle graphics as well as wallpaper, pop displays, floor and exhibition graphics, and

Staff Writer, 07 September 2017

Vayu Media invests in F7-3200D printer

Vayu Media from Bahrain invested in F7-3200D eco solvent printer which was built on the latest Drop on Demand DX5/7 technology from F7 Printers also known as Fortune 7. The printer has precision two core printheads by Epson backed by Piezo printhead technology and it has a high resolution printing table & feeding system.
Saji Paul, general manger from Vayu Media, commented about the reason for the investment, "We have been thinking for an investment for a while and when we have been

Venkat Raghavan, 30 August 2017

Uflex has developed its Speciality Polymeric Film as advacements

Uflex Limited has developed a speciality polymeric film to replace Bi-axially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) or Nylon Film from flexible packaging material. The product is available for Middle East market and the customers can order any quantity. In addition, they are ready to offer sample reel for trials.
Talking about this development, Jeevaraj Pillai, joint president, packaging and new product development, Uflex Limited said, “It took us almost 9-10 months to develop the new speciality polymeric

Venkat Raghavan, 30 August 2017

PrintMaster goes Worldwide

Sachin Kumar, owner of WorldWide Digital and Manesh Shetty who previously worked for AGFA have joined hands to become partners to grow their newly launched brand ‘PrintMaster’ and the Dilli U.V printer’s business across the region. Shetty who has recently become a partner in World Wide Digital will head the Sales and marketing of the entire range of PrintMaster and the Dilli.
WorldWide Digital who currently operates in UAE will make their presence available in Middle East and Africa with their

Venkat Raghavan, 21 August 2017

Al Ghurair expanding capacity with added investments

Dubai-based Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing has enhanced capacity by backing the packaging segment with new investments. In the last few months, the printshop has purchased 2 Komori machines – a 4-colour and a 6-colour with coater, the iUV600s LED UV 4-colour digital printer, the Riso ComColor GD 9630 and Xerox CP 1000i.
Explaining their reasons for this invesment, general manager Lakshmanan Ganapathy says: “In the printing industry the demand for newspapers, magazines, brochures, books, and

Shilpa Jasani, 16 August 2017

Omya has signed agreement with Ittihad Paper Mill in Abu Dhabi

Ittihad Paper Mill, Abu Dhabi, UAE has signed a cooperation agreement with Omya of Switzerland to manufacture Precipitated Calcium Carbonate. Omya is a major player in the Carbonate Minerals Market and its expertise should help Ittihad Paper Mill to produce high-quality writing and printing paper. The new PCC plant is predicted to come online in the third quarter of 2018 with an initial production of 100,000 metric tons every year. The PCC is going to be based on the Omya Multifill concept in

Staff Writer, 16 August 2017

Uflex makes waves with Flexfresh solution

Uflex provided a solution to enable Deccan Field Agro Industries to export the Indian Papayas to Dubai by sea. The Uflex UAE branch was one of the reason to make it feasible.
Deccan Field Agro Bangalore, which has large plantations of Papaya in Southern India, was looking for the perfect Packaging solution to export Papaya by Sea Freight. It found that Uflex offers the appropriate technology and solution.
Uflex has been offering its AMAP (Active Modified Atmosphere Packaging) solutions across the

Staff Writer, 16 August 2017

Canon ME has announced the latest devices to join its range of i-SENSYS printers

Canon ME has announced the latest devices to join its range of i-SENSYS printers -i-SENSYS MF730 and MF630 series and i-SENSYS LBP650 and LBP610 series for SME's.   Shadi Bakhour, B2B Business Unit Director, Canon Middle East, comments: “As more and more businesses are expected to support a flexible working culture, it has become crucial for both home office users and SMEs to have access to reliable printing and scanning technology on-the-go. The new i-SENSYS devices support the advanced

Staff Writer, 16 August 2017