The new loop.40 cleaning system applies centrifugal forces to clean the dampening solution, collecting polluting media fibres, ink and paper coatings at the rim of a change container which can then be emptied. The vendor reported that depending on the type of paper used, up to 1.5kg of solid dirt could be separated inside the centrifuge within 24 hours, ensuring dirt does not enter dampening pans. Dispensing with consumables to perform this process enables printers to reduce their environmental footprint, cut costs and reduce downtime, said Jamie Boggis, sales, key accounts at Technotrans. “With conventional systems, every time the system is run, the printer is paying for those consumables and then for them to be disposed,” he said, adding: “This system is particularly relevant to those working with substrates that degrade easily, so typically uncoated papers.” Boggis said that the system costs around £21,000 and that the company was in talks with four or five potential beta testers of the product and had already quoted on half a dozen systems....

The 18-bottle cooler box splays open to create a water-resistant ice bucket, providing a secondary use for the packaging. The new packs, which are being used to sell Miller Genuine Draft, went on sale this month. Corby, Nottinghamshire-based CRP, which specialises in POS, litho packaging and direct food contact packaging, said the beer pack was “intuitive” and easy to open. Sales manager Matthew Watts explained: “The development of this pack, which uses specialised water-resistant papers, required an extended product development phase including technical and design expertise. The inside of the pack has a laminated waterproof barrier and is externally litho printed with an aqueous varnish. “One of the key challenges to overcome in designing this pack was to ensure it could be 100% recyclable,” he...

The 18-bottle cooler box splays open to create a water-resistant ice bucket, providing a secondary use for the packaging. The new packs, which are being used to sell Miller Genuine Draft, went on sale this month. Corby, Nottinghamshire-based CRP, which specialises in POS, litho packaging and direct food contact packaging, said the beer pack was “intuitive” and easy to open. Sales manager Matthew Watts explained: “The development of this pack, which uses specialised water-resistant papers, required an extended product development phase including technical and design expertise. The inside of the pack has a laminated waterproof barrier and is externally litho printed with an aqueous varnish. “One of the key challenges to overcome in designing this pack was to ensure it could be 100% recyclable,” he...

Launching the new press this week at China Print 2013 Goss said that the Magnum Compact boasted a range of features to deliver fast makereadies, simplified operation and run-length flexibility. Key features include automatic plate changing as standard, flexible run lengths and a compact height of 2.2m for operational advantages. The new press retains many features of the Goss Community/Magnum single-width press but also includes auto plate loading and compact design, making it a first for the sector, according to the manufacturer. Goss International marketing manager Eric Bell said the inclusion of automatic plate changing as standard was a “crucial factor” in delivering new capabilities. He added: “Enabling plates for the next product or edition to be loaded while the press is running means the full sequence of old plate removal and new plate loading requires less than 30 seconds. “This produces a dramatic impact on crew requirements, makeready waste and press uptime. Additionally the removed plates can be reused, making this ideal for repeat small-batch production of books and other publications.” Bell said that the Magnum Compact was ideal for producing run lengths from as low as 500 copies through to 250,000 plus and that in reducing makeready time by as much as 90%, the automation of the new press enabled printers and publishers to reach into new markets and applications. “Today’s cost pressures on printed media mean printers of every size and variety need to streamline production, reduce overheads, and keep their presses running round-the-clock. It will deliver more flexibility and opportunity for printers of newspapers, as well as books and specialized or niche publications,” Bell said....

Launching the new press this week at China Print 2013 Goss said that the Magnum Compact boasted a range of features to deliver fast makereadies, simplified operation and run-length flexibility. Key features include automatic plate changing as standard, flexible run lengths and a compact height of 2.2m for operational advantages. The new press retains many features of the Goss Community/Magnum single-width press but also includes auto plate loading and compact design, making it a first for the sector, according to the manufacturer. Goss International marketing manager Eric Bell said the inclusion of automatic plate changing as standard was a “crucial factor” in delivering new capabilities. He added: “Enabling plates for the next product or edition to be loaded while the press is running means the full sequence of old plate removal and new plate loading requires less than 30 seconds. “This produces a dramatic impact on crew requirements, makeready waste and press uptime. Additionally the removed plates can be reused, making this ideal for repeat small-batch production of books and other publications.” Bell said that the Magnum Compact was ideal for producing run lengths from as low as 500 copies through to 250,000 plus and that in reducing makeready time by as much as 90%, the automation of the new press enabled printers and publishers to reach into new markets and applications. “Today’s cost pressures on printed media mean printers of every size and variety need to streamline production, reduce overheads, and keep their presses running round-the-clock. It will deliver more flexibility and opportunity for printers of newspapers, as well as books and specialized or niche publications,” Bell said....