Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, milling machines, and other advanced digital imaging technology, announced today that it has appointed Amado Lara as its new president. Andrew Oransky, formerly Roland DGA’s president and CEO, will continue to serve as CEO, providing strategic input while serving on the board of directors of its parent company, Hamamatsu, Japan-based Roland DG Corporation.

Wide-format imaging equipment leader Roland DGA has announced the addition of a Holographic Prism Film (ESM-HOLO) to its existing family of premium media offerings.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Farias as Technical Engineer, North America, with immediate effect.

Print embellishment is difficult to explain. Even printers often grapple with the many print embellishment techniques and processes available. But now, brands, agencies, and graphic designers need to understand the value of print embellishments in the markets they serve. As a result, print trade shows, industry conferences, and user groups are reaching out to brands, agencies, and graphic designers—as well as the printers that serve them—offering the opportunity to see, touch, and even smell what print can offer, from conventional products to direct mail, signage, and packaging.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the promotion of Dennis Leblanc to an expanded role – Senior Business Development Manager for North America.

In order to serve its North American clients, PrintFactory, one of the top suppliers of large format printing software and services, announced today that they will open up an office in Atlanta, GA, to expand their global network. The announcement comes at a time when the company's global installed base has exceeded 10,000 users, representing the largest expansion in the company's history.

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other advanced digital devices, has introduced two additional ways for prospective and existing customers to see the company’s latest technologies right from their desktops. Visitors to the Business Builder page at the Roland DGA website can now request a personalized virtual product demonstration or view cutting-edge devices in a 3D showroom with the click of a mouse. These new online options – alongside Roland DGA’s Business Builder roadshow, dealer showrooms, and returning trade shows – create additional opportunities for qualified buyers to see Roland DG products in action, in a personalized and convenient setting.

LPI, part of the S. Walter Packaging Group, has announced an agreement to expand significantly its high-end digital packaging and enhancement capabilities with the purchase of multiple large-format presses that will be the first of their size in North America. LPI, one of the leading custom-packaging solutions providers in the U.S., has partnered with Israeli-based Scodix to purchase the Scodix Ultra 6000 Digital Enhancement Presses, the first of which will be installed at LPI’s New Berlin location this July.

Ricoh have announced that Carsten Bruhn is now the President and CEO of Ricoh North America. A self-described "global citizen," Bruhn brings more than 20 years of experience from around the world. This includes having lived in Great Britain, Denmark and Japan, and with extensive travel meeting with customers in all regions throughout the world, including North America. He has led global teams that have successfully built digital transformation strategies and implemented services that solve crucial problems for organizations of all sizes – from global enterprises to small businesses.

Drytac has announced the North American launch of Polar Dynamic Sand, a new scuff-resistant monomeric PVC film designed for short-term, eye-catching graphics applications.

Neschen Coating GmbH, the German manufacturer of self-adhesive media, laminators and industrial coating solutions, recently opened a US-based company that directly serves the North American market.

With the newly established Neschen Inc., Neschen Coating GmbH, the German manufacturer of self-adhesive media, laminators and industrial coating solutions, is opening a US-based company serving the North American market directly.

Flint Group Packaging Inks has announced the acquisition of Poteet Printing Systems LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. This acquisition aligns with a key element of Flint Group Packaging’s strategy to grow not only organically, but also via acquisition.

Kernow North America, the leading manufacturer of OEM certified printable digital synthetic papers, has announced that they will be taking over the Mohawk Digital Synthetic product line. Under the agreement, Kernow North America will begin manufacturing and supplying distribution customers of Mohawk Digital Synthetics with the full range of KernowPrint, KernowPrint Pro, and KernowPrint Pro-Lite synthetic papers directly.

Durst North America continues its investment in label and packaging market by announcing Steve Lynn, Director and GM, New Markets will lead the division.

Tilia Labs, Inc., leading developer of planning, imposition, and Artificially Intelligent software solutions and FUJIFILM North America Graphic Systems Division engage in a new distribution partnership in North America. Fujifilm will sell Tilia Labs’ CAD-based nesting and imposition technology to complement its J Press digital printer for short-run packaging and commercial print applications.

INX International Ink Co.'s. North American ISO Certified facilities have been recognized with certification for the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard. As the first ink company in North America to do so, INX certified locations are now registered to three integrated standards: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, as well as the new ISO 45001.

Durst North America (Rochester, New York) announces that Steve Lynn has joined the company as a Director. In this new and broad role Steve will focus his attention on developing Durst growing software suite and the expanding digital markets of narrow web and corrugate, while simultaneously supporting the continued product expansion of traditional wide format segment.

Solucan, provider of digital print solutions for the canned beverage industry, has opened the doors to its state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in Trois-Rivières, Canada to demonstrate the capabilities of its Tonejet Cyclone direct-to-pack digital beverage can printer.

Esko, a global supplier of integrated hardware and software for the packaging, labels and wide format sectors, has announced the appointment of Stephen Bennett to Vice President and General Manager, Esko North America.

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, today announced its 2020 Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Training Seminar with 11 locations throughout North America. This popular two-day seminar is ideal for color specifiers, quality control professionals, lab technicians and anyone in manufacturing that evaluates or approves color. New this year are dedicated training sessions specifically designed for print and packaging professionals interested in measurement-based process control.