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Gravure Global

From a European technical forum to a global industry association

Global Rotogravure Association: 70 years serving gravure printing

The Global Rotogravure Association is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1956 by Western European publication gravure printers, it now represents an international value chain centred on packaging and decorative printing. Its development illustrates the close relationship between technological progress, standardisation, regulation and knowledge transfer in gravure printing.

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Congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the ERA/GRA
Global Rotogravure Association (GRA)

Congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the ERA/GRA

Prof. Armin Weichmann has taught gravure printing at Stuttgart Media University since 2009. His teaching within Print Media Technologies also covers mechatronics and software development with Java.

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Kody and RK PrintCoat join gravure association
Global Rotogravure Association

Kody and RK PrintCoat join gravure association

The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) has welcomed Kody Equipments and RK PrintCoat Instruments as new members.

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New Production Record at Packages Limited with HELIOSTAR II
24 hours of gravure printing without downtime

Packages Limited increases output to 739,910 metres

Packages Limited reports that it has set a new company production record on its HELIOSTAR II gravure press from Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H).

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Industry-specific software for packaging printing and converting CERM expands order processing and production control
Industry-specific software for packaging printing and converting

CERM expands order processing and production control

CERM is expanding its software portfolio with the AI agent Lexis, additional quality assurance and traceability functions, and the O2 cloud platform.

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hubergroup Print Solutions: New NC-free ink series supports circular packaging
hubergroup Print Solutions

New NC-free ink series supports circular packaging

With Gecko CyclOne, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a nitrocellulose-free liquid ink system for flexographic and gravure printing.

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AI-assisted classification after print inspection
AVT AutoEdit AI evaluates detected print defects

AI-assisted classification after print inspection

AVT has made AutoEdit AI available for its Helios 100% print inspection systems. The AI-assisted module classifies detected print defects and supports decisions on which sections of a printed roll need to be removed during converting.

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GRA invites members to Rotoflex and Daetwyler SwissTec
GRA invites members to Rotoflex and Daetwyler SwissTec

Factory tour and technical presentations on gravure printing in Switzerland

The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) will hold “GRA Talks Factory @ Rotoflex” on 19–20 November 2026 in Grenchen and Bleienbach, Switzerland.

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Leadership change at Walki Kari Salminen succeeds Leif Frilund
Leadership change at Walki

Kari Salminen succeeds Leif Frilund

Kari Salminen will take over as President and CEO of Walki Group on 1 January 2027. He succeeds Leif Frilund, who will retire at the end of 2026 after 19 years at the helm. Timo Saahko will assume responsibility for the Packaging Materials business area on 1 October 2026.

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Enhanced measurement technology for greater accuracy and control

DotScope – New Features for Even More Precise Measurements

With its latest software and hardware developments, SOPRIN is expanding the measurement capabilities of the DotScope, offering new possibilities for fast, precise and reliable measurement. In addition to new functions, proven features have also been specifically enhanced.

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W&H to represent Nordmeccanica
Cooperation in Indonesia

W&H to represent Nordmeccanica

Windmöller & Hölsccher (W&H) Asia Pacific has become Nordmeccanica’s official representative in Indonesia. The companies are thus combining their local sales and service activities for the production and converting of flexible packaging.

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Viscosity Control for Ten-Colour Gravure Press
Tobacco packaging

Viscosity Control for Ten-Colour Gravure Press

Fasnacht Dynamics has commissioned an automatic viscosity control system at a customer’s facility near Guadalajara, Mexico. The solution was integrated into a ten-colour e-Athena gravure press supplied by French press manufacturer DCM ATN.

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GRA Marks 70 Years of Industry Representation

International Gravure Days return to the association’s roots in Munich

The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026. The occasion will be celebrated during the International Gravure Days, held in Munich from 7 to 9 October – in the city where the association was founded and continues to maintain its headquarters.

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ML2 Evolution handles webs up to 1,530 millimetres wide
ML2 Evolution handles webs up to 1,530 millimetres wide

Comexi combines five application technologies in one laminator

Comexi’s modular ML2 Evolution laminator is designed for a range of laminating and coating processes in flexible packaging production. Interchangeable application trolleys, automated settings and closed-loop coat-weight control are intended to simplify job changes.

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Flexible slitting technology for evolving market demands
Modular machine platform

Flexible slitting technology for evolving market demands

The demands placed on modern converting processes are increasing continuously. Shorter delivery times, a growing variety of materials and stringent quality requirements call for machinery that combines precision, productivity and flexibility.

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