SCREEN’s magic number appears to have been 1500, as the industry’s leading, high-speed production inkjet press manufacturer reached that milestone achievement with the sale of the company’s 1500th Truepress Jet520 engine worldwide to new customer, Sarasota, Florida-based, Access Direct Mail.

Increased production capabilities thanks to the new inline finishing modules for a fully flexible print production

New interposer for optimal hybrid production of digital and offset sheets
Prinect Digital Frontend Version 2020 with new functionalities providing full support for the new finishing equipment
New automatic ICC profiling for all print media
Available worldwide as of December 2019

Ricoh will be showcasing its most comprehensive portfolio of versatile solutions to date at drupa 2020 and, under the motto "Love The Way Ahead", will show print service providers how they can successfully evolve with new and innovative business models in digital printing. The world's largest trade fair for the printing industry will take place from 16 to 26 June 2020 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.

In this final quarter of 2019, the printing ink industry has continued to face raw material shortages, challenging supply chain conditions, and new disruptions.

Special press for innovative finishing

Automated production processes for print, post-press and logistics
Expanded capacity

Access Direct Mail (Access DMI), a Florida-based, mail solutions company is set to diversify and further grow its operation with the purchase of its very first roll-fed, inkjet press — SCREEN’s flagship Truepress Jet520HD. The press acquisition, is of particular note for both the Florida-based, mail solutions company and the world’s leading inkjet solutions provider, SCREEN:
Access DMI’s new Truepress Jet is its first ever, roll-fed press since the company’s founding and is SCREEN’s 1,500th Truepress Jet520 unit having been sold across the globe.

The press extension at the Telegraaf Media Groep (TMG) printing facility in Amsterdam is accompanied by an additional automation system from Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC). Now, the entire TMG printing facility remains equipped with the measurement and control systems of the Dutch specialist for the printing industry. In addition, QIPC's Smart Pre-setting software will be introduced on all production lines. This can result in considerable extra start-up savings.

The FIPP Rising Stars in Media and Insight Awards were presented at the UPM Opening Reception at the FIPP World Media Congress on 12 November 2019. These awards celebrate outstanding work in the global media industry – recognising young leaders as well as various research-driven pieces of work that have given new insights to the industry. Soga Mbali, editor of South African Media 24’s True Love magazine, is this year’s overall winner of the FIPP Rising Stars in Media Awards. Mbali is awarded for her achievements taking the magazine in a new direction with a complete brand renewal.

Rochester, NY-based, Phoenix Graphics, a family-owned, fifth-generation commercial printer has geared up for a planned business expansion with the recent installation of a new SCREEN Truepress Jet520S digital inkjet web press, which joins its sibling machine, a SCREEN Truepress Jet520HD press, Phoenix Graphics installed just last year.

Mailing and Marketing Solutions (MaMs) has chosen the UK’s first Ricoh Pro VC70000 high speed inkjet system to deliver short run full colour campaigns on the broadest range of media possible.
The Leeds, northern England, full service printer specialises in posted communications and paper-wrapping of subscription magazine mailings. The investment will deliver a more environmentally sustainable approach to the latter by replacing poly-wrapping with fully recyclable and bio-degradable paper. The wraps can also now carry personalised or targeted off-the-page advertisements.