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Pez chooses Leibinger coders

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:21:58 +0000

Pez has installed Leibinger inkjet coding systems across its production lines at its headquarters in Traun, Austria, replacing legacy equipment to improve coding reliability and reduce maintenance requirements.

The candy manufacturer, which produces approximately 70 million Pez dispensers annually, has deployed multiple JET3up MI systems to print batch codes, best-before dates and other variable data on its packaging.

'We needed a coding system that could keep pace with our high-speed production while minimizing downtime,' commented Thomas Krispel, technical manager at Pez. 'The Leibinger systems have delivered on both fronts, with significantly reduced maintenance intervals and excellent print quality.'

The JET3up MI systems feature automatic nozzle sealing technology that prevents ink from drying in the printhead, eliminating the need for manual cleaning and reducing consumable waste. The coders can handle production speeds up to 600 packages per minute across Pez's various packaging formats.

Pez selected the Leibinger systems after extensive testing demonstrated superior uptime compared to previous equipment. The installation included integration with existing production line controls and training for operators across multiple shifts.

The Austrian facility serves as Pez's global headquarters and main production site, manufacturing the iconic candy dispensers and tablets for markets worldwide. The company has been producing Pez products since 1927.

Leibinger supplied the systems through its European distribution network, providing on-site commissioning and technical support during installation.

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APR promotes Settanni

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:32:54 +0000

All Printing Resources has promoted Joe Settanni to vice president of sales for North America, expanding his role from director of sales to oversee the company's North American sales organization and drive strategic growth initiatives across the flexographic printing sector.

Settanni brings 28 years of experience in the flexographic packaging printing industry and has led efforts to expand APR's portfolio, develop strategic supplier partnerships and support sustained sales growth since joining the company.

'Joe has been a tremendous asset to APR since the day he joined our team,' said Dave Nieman, president and CEO of All Printing Resources. 'His deep industry knowledge and leadership approach have directly contributed to our growth.'

In his expanded role, Settanni will guide strategic growth initiatives and work with customers to deliver results through technical expertise, automation and process optimization.

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Zebra supports heart charity

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:30:11 +0000

Zebra Print Group has named the British Heart Foundation as its charity partner for 2026, committing to raise a minimum of 500 GBP over the next 12 months to support heart and circulatory disease research.

The Yorkshire-based family-run print specialist will host fundraising and awareness activities throughout the year, including initiatives during its 20th anniversary celebration in September. The partnership aims to support the foundation's life-saving research and promote heart health across the region.

'At Zebra Print Group, we are passionate about making a positive difference beyond the work we do for our clients, and partnering with the British Heart Foundation allows us to support vital research and life-saving initiatives that touch so many families across the UK,' commented Samantha Overton, managing director at Zebra Print Group. 'Heart and circulatory diseases affect millions of people, including some of our own colleagues and their loved ones, so this partnership is very close to our hearts.'

The Leeds-based company provides digital, litho, large format and web printing services, as well as branded promotional merchandise. Zebra Print Group describes itself as an active part of the communities it serves, emphasizing that successful businesses have a responsibility to give back.

The British Heart Foundation funds research into heart and circulatory diseases affecting families across the United Kingdom.

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Leuze launches high-speed code reader

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:26:40 +0000

Leuze has expanded its portfolio with the DCR 100i series, a compact code reader designed for 1D, 2D and DPM code detection across variable working distances and high process speeds.

The DCR 100i series reads 1D and 2D codes with its high-resolution 1.3-megapixel CMOS imager and offers simple commissioning and intuitive software for tracking and quality control in industrial production.

Leuze has equipped the DCR 100i code reader with decoding algorithms and flexible focus areas. The sensor detects 1D and 2D barcodes from different distances. With a frame rate of 120 frames per second, the DCR 100i captures fast-moving objects, ideal for systems with high process speeds of up to 2 m/s.

DPM codes applied directly to components can be reliably detected, which is important in the electronics industry. The DCR 100i's large field of view allows it to read multiple codes simultaneously, enabling it to efficiently identify complex or grouped packaging.

The DCR 100i can be set up for different working distances, code sizes and surfaces using the manually adjustable focus. Four selectable focus ranges, from very short at 40 millimeters to a long operating range at 550 millimeters, enable sharp images and high read rates in any application.

Users can set up the code reader directly on the device. Integrated trigger and teach buttons, as well as automatic adjustment of exposure, illumination and decoding, allow fast commissioning without a PC. The DCR 100i series provides Ethernet connectivity and supports industrial protocols such as Modbus and TCP/IP, as well as the RS232 serial interface.

The DCR 100i features a compact and robust design with a sturdy aluminum IP64 housing that protects the device from dust and liquids. A glass cover protects the optics. Measuring 44 x 53 x 29 mm, the code reader is easy to integrate into applications with limited space.

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Leibinger expands South American coverage

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:10:16 +0000

Leibinger has expanded its footprint in Chile and Peru through a new partnership with Antalis, ensuring local access to its coding and marking technology, services and technical support in the South American markets.

The partnership ensures manufacturers throughout the region benefit from direct local support, faster technical response and full access to Leibinger's continuous inkjet printer portfolio, from the entry-level Jet One to the IQJet. Leibinger printers feature fully automatic nozzle sealing technology that prevents ink from drying out, as well as long-term reliability. Manufactured almost entirely at the company's headquarters in Germany, the systems are designed to deliver consistent print quality, low maintenance requirements and durable performance.

Leibinger has supported manufacturers in Chile and Peru for many years, delivering coding and marking to demanding production environments. By strengthening its regional structure through Antalis, the company is ensuring continuity for existing customers while expanding its ability to support new manufacturers entering the market.

Antalis brings market presence, service infrastructure and packaging-industry expertise across the region, enabling closer customer engagement, faster service availability and stronger technical consultation at the local level.

'South America is an important part of Leibinger's future,' said Christina Leibinger, CEO at Leibinger. 'With Antalis as our partner in Chile and Peru, we are strengthening what matters most to us: close customer relationships, dependable local support and the long-term reliability our customers associate with the Leibinger name.'

'We're honored to represent Leibinger across Chile and Peru,' commented Alvaro Ide, managing director at Antalis Americas. 'This partnership allows us to offer our customers direct access to Leibinger's innovative technology, with confidence in our strong local service and support. Together, we will help our customers to increase uptime, improve print quality and build even stronger and more efficient production lines.'

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Zeus partners with E&B on packaging automation

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:16:43 +0000

Zeus Group and Engelmann & Buckham have formed a strategic collaboration to deliver integrated packaging automation and consumables to UK manufacturers, logistics operators, food producers, e-commerce fulfillment centers and industrial businesses.

The partnership combines Zeus's packaging consumables portfolio and national customer reach with E&B's technical expertise in automation, materials handling, packaging machinery and end-of-line systems.

Zeus will serve as the commercial partner, working with clients to understand production processes, operational challenges and automation needs. E&B will deliver machinery capability, including site assessment, process mapping, specification, technology design, pricing, system integration, supply, installation, commissioning, service and maintenance packages.

The collaboration will also explore rent-to-buy and finance-through-consumables models, allowing customers to acquire machinery via structured rental agreements linked to ongoing consumables usage.

'This partnership significantly strengthens our automation strategy and enhances the value we deliver to customers,' said Keith Ockenden, UK group managing director at Zeus. 'By combining E&B's engineering and machinery expertise with Zeus's national reach, packaging manufacturing and consumables portfolio, we are creating an efficient, competitive and integrated offering for UK clients.'

'Our packaging process, materials handling and end-of-line automation align perfectly with Zeus's extensive customer relationships and packaging consumables capability,' added Iain Buckham, chairman at Engelmann & Buckham. 'Together, we can provide a seamless, end-to-end approach from specifying the right machinery to maintaining it and ensuring optimal performance with the right materials.'

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Eaglewood Technologies adds Colby Edwards to sales team

Selah Zighelboim — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:14 +0000

Eaglewood Technologies has hired Colby Edwards as technical sales manager for the eastern United States. In this role, Edwards will oversee the full Eaglewood Technologies product portfolio throughout the region, including the continued expansion of the company’s XPress Roll Cleaning onsite service.

Edwards brings years of hands-on experience in the flexographic printing industry, specifically with anilox rolls and pressroom technologies. His background includes supporting flexo printers in achieving greater efficiency, quality and consistency.

'Colby’s industry knowledge and customer-first mentality make him an exceptional addition to our organization,' said Peter Mulheran, president of Eaglewood Technologies. 'His understanding of the challenges faced by flexo printers and his experience with anilox technologies will support our growth objectives and ensure customers receive the high level of service Eaglewood is known for.'

In his new role, Colby will be responsible for driving sales initiatives, providing technical support and strengthening partnerships across the Eastern U.S. He will play a key part in expanding the reach of Eaglewood Technologies’ award-winning cleaning systems, including Sitexco+ Laser Systems, Sanilox Systems, Alphasonics Ultrasonic Technology and Nanovis Parts Cleaning Solutions, as well as advancing the rapidly growing XPress Roll Cleaning service offering.

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DataLase introduces bottle coating technology

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:29:03 +0000

DataLase has launched a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles that offers an alternative to traditional labels by eliminating film and paper materials while delivering full label-equivalent functionality through laser imaging with CO2, fiber, or UV lasers.

Designed for integration into high-speed bottling lines with spray-coating units, the coating is suitable for PET, PP and PC bottles and optimized for beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical applications, producing high-opacity white images on clear backgrounds without requiring inks, labels or other consumables during imaging.

The technology offers full label-equivalent functionality, enabling connectivity through QR codes, nutritional information, regulatory content, brand logos and date/lot codes, with every bottle customizable or personalizable instantly without delaying production.

'Brands are under increasing pressure to reduce packaging waste while maintaining the functionality and quality consumers expect. Our label-free coating enables both. By removing inks, films and paper labels entirely, we're not only helping manufacturers cut material use and simplify their operations, but also enabling a level of flexibility and personalization that traditional labeling can't match,' said Ally Grant, CTO at DataLase.

The coating allows manufacturers to reduce SKUs, improve equipment uptime and lower warehousing costs while improving recyclability by generating no paper or plastic label waste. The coating is heat, water, scuff and rub-resistant and formulated to comply with regulations for non-direct food contact packaging.

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Miraclon appoints Asia Pacific service manager

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:08:40 +0000

Miraclon has appointed Rajagurulingam (Raja) Ramalingam as service manager for the Asia Pacific region, where he will lead the company's regional service organization, driving excellence in customer service and technical support, field performance and operational execution across the region.

Based in Singapore, Raja joins Miraclon with more than 20 years of leadership experience in printing inks and packaging production, combining technical expertise with strategic commercial insight.

'Raja brings an exceptional balance of technical depth, customer understanding and leadership experience to Miraclon. His proven ability to drive high-performing teams and deliver value-driven results for customers make him an excellent fit to lead our service organization in the region,' commented Andy Yarrow, regional commercial director for Asia Pacific at Miraclon.

Robbert Merkus, global commercial service business director at Miraclon, added: 'Over the past year, Miraclon has made a considerable investment in its service organization to guarantee continued world-class service and access to our team's exceptional expertise to help our customers stay at the leading edge and maximize return on their Flexcel Solutions investments. Raja's expertise further strengthens the service team and underscores our commitment to ensure customers' long-term success.'

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IUV appoints European support specialist

Piotr Wnuk — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:06:15 +0000

IUV has appointed Amina Muhamaiti as technical and business support specialist in Italy to strengthen local support infrastructure in Europe and ensure faster response times, enhanced technical collaboration and deeper partnerships with equipment manufacturers and label converters across the region.

With a background in mechanical engineering and expertise in printing processes, Muhamaiti will act as the key link between IUV's curing technologies, including UV LED systems, and the specific needs of the European market. Her presence in Italy is part of IUV's strategy to evolve from a supplier to a trusted innovation partner in Europe.

For equipment manufacturers, Muhamaiti will assist with integrating UV systems into new or existing printing machines, ensuring IUV's curing technologies are tailored to machine specifications. Her local presence will speed up project timelines and optimize system configurations.

For label converters and printers, she will provide fast, localized after-sales support and serve as a consultant on process optimization. Muhamaiti will help fine-tune curing parameters, leading to better print quality, adhesion and higher productivity.

For all partners, Muhamaiti will provide dedicated project coordination from inquiry to installation, maintaining strong partnerships by offering a consistent point of contact and a deep understanding of regional trends.

'By strengthening our local infrastructure, we reaffirm our role as a true partner,' a company spokesperson commented. 'This initiative supports the industry's transition to more energy-efficient and high-performance UV curing technologies.'

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