Gravure Global

The official market launch of Kaspar Walter’s Q-Trac Chrome with Digital Proof Station marks a development that fundamentally redefines quality control in fully automated gravure cylinder production.

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Hell Gravure Systems is expanding its portfolio of direct laser engraving systems with the new Cellaxy C5 Smart.

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Datwyler Graphics has introduced new solutions for the further automation of copper surface processing in gravure cylinder production with its technologies Machine Intelligence (MI) and Contour-Cut (CC).

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Japan-based Chiyoda Gravure Corporation has commissioned the world’s first Truepress PAC 830F inkjet digital press from Screen Graphic Solutions for the industrial production of flexible packaging.

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How a carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer load-bearing tube reduces shaft weight sufficiently to keep frequent manual reel changes within occupational ergonomic requirements—without compromising stiffness, concentricity or dynamic performance.

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The European market for flexible food packaging continues to grow. According to the latest “Flexible Food Packaging in Europe” study by Schönwald Consulting, consumption exceeded 4.2 million tonnes in 2025.

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The slitter rewinder is at the heart of flexible packaging converting. For decades, however, converters faced what appeared to be an unavoidable trade-off: they could choose either the highest possible winding quality or maximum productivity.

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Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has appointed Carmen Becker as President, Americas, effective July 6. In this role, she will be responsible for the label manufacturer’s business across North, Central and South America.

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More than 200 industry experts, customers and partners gathered on June 9 for the first Heliograph Innovation Day at the new headquarters of Hell Gravure Systems in Schwentinental near Kiel. At the modern Customer Center, the seven companies of the Heliograph Holding presented their comprehensive portfolio of solutions for flexographic and gravure printing as well…

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For more than four decades, Follmann has been developing water-based printing inks and has established itself as an experienced specialist in solvent-free ink systems. The company’s early commitment to this technology continues to shape its activities today and forms the foundation for a wide range of applications in the packaging and printing industries.

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From 7–9 October 2026, the international gravure community will gather in Munich, Germany, for a very special edition of the International Gravure Days. The event will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) and return to the city where the association is headquartered and where its history began seven decades ago.

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Boschert, based in Lörrach, Germany, is widely regarded as the pioneer of pivot bearing technology for web handling machinery used in the processing of paper, film and textile rolls.

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From 8 to 10 July in Stuttgart, Germany, Stuttgart Media University (HdM) will offer an intensive introduction to gravure cylinder preparation and printing, combining expert instruction with live demonstrations and hands-on practical experience.

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Coveris, a leading European packaging manufacturer committed to sustainability and innovation, today announced the acquisition of the business and assets of GEFO Folienbetrieb GmbH, a well-established producer of cast polypropylene (CPP) films based in Gera, Germany.

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How a custom modification to a standard clamping shaft enables fine adjustment of the web position directly on the clamped roll, mechanically and with a readable setpoint.

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