Manufacturing & Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 1, 2025 – Ricoh has announced the launch of the new Pro™ C5400 series for color production printing, introducing systems that combine increased production speed with enhanced user-friendliness. Designed to meet the diverse needs of commercial print service providers and in-house print centers, the Pro C5400 series builds on the output speed and excellent paper handling of the previous Ricoh Pro™ C5310S/C5300S/Pro C5300SL models, delivering significant improvements in overall performance.

Expanded Production Capabilities for Evolving Demands

The Pro C5400 series offers a range of advanced features to help customers meet market demands for high-quality, short-run jobs:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Jakarta will become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for the woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and hardware sectors this September, as three major exhibitions—interzum jakarta, International Hardware Fair Indonesia, and IFMAC & WOODMAC—unite in a groundbreaking 3-in-1 format at JIExpo Kemayoran from September 24–27, 2025. This unique collaboration brings the entire furniture and woodworking industry value chain together under one roof, promising to accelerate cross-sector innovation, strengthen regional supply chains, and position Indonesia as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape.

A Strategic Platform for Cross-Sector Collaboration

For the first time in Southeast Asia, professionals can access the full spectrum of the furniture production and hardware industries with a single ticket. The event will integrate:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Ricoh Europe has unveiled its latest innovation in textile printing technology, the XTF D430, a compact, affordable, and versatile direct-to-film (DTF) system designed to empower small to medium Print Service Providers (PSPs) across EMEA with unprecedented application creativity, operational flexibility, and stable production quality.

The XTF D430 enables PSPs to deliver a broad range of customized textile products—from t-shirts and hoodies to hats and shoes—while keeping investment costs low and maintaining exceptional quality standards. This new solution continues Ricoh’s mission to transform digital textile printing, providing tools that meet the market’s demand for agile, on-demand production without compromising on durability or color accuracy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh has announced that DATEV eG, one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, has invested in the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000 to boost productivity and set new standards in print production across its high-volume output operations.

With over one billion printed pages annually, DATEV operates a powerful Digital & Print Solution Center to support communication between businesses and their clients and employees. The addition of Ricoh’s high-speed inkjet system is expected to enhance throughput, reduce turnaround times, and drive efficiency in both standard and high-quality print applications.

Driving Performance Through Technology Integration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh Germany has honored its most successful German channel partners with the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2025, acknowledging excellence in growth, innovation, and strategic collaboration during its virtual Partner Kickoff event.

The awards celebrate leading performance across Ricoh’s core business areas: Ricoh Graphic Communications, Application Services, and Office Print. This year, the Office Print category recognized two winners to reflect varying business sizes and regional market dynamics. Each award recipient demonstrated significant year-over-year revenue growth, highlighting their strong market position and exemplary partnership with Ricoh.

Celebrating Strategic Growth Across Key Segments

Ricoh recognized the following partners for outstanding achievements in 2025:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BekaertDeslee has officially introduced DREAM, a digital innovation platform designed to revolutionize the way mattresses are visualized, customized, and brought to market. Built for manufacturers and retailers seeking operational efficiency and market responsiveness, DREAM aligns with key industry shifts toward personalization, digital production, and sustainable development.

Real-Time Customization Meets Strategic Agility

DREAM is not just a simulation tool—it functions as a fully integrated digital development environment, offering real-time 3D design, configuration, and control over every element of mattress aesthetics. Through DREAM’s embedded digital printing and modeling capabilities, manufacturers can rapidly generate visual mock-ups and preview new collections without relying on physical samples.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – METAMO Industries will present its forward-thinking group exhibition Digital G-O-D from June 20 to June 29, 2025, at Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam. Supported by digital print technology leader Mimaki Europe, the exhibition brings together 20 urban artists whose works reflect a powerful synthesis of cutting-edge printing techniques and socially engaged storytelling.

Where Art, Technology, and Collaboration Intersect

Following its 2020 debut at UltraSuperNew Gallery in Singapore, Digital G-O-D enters its second edition with a continued commitment to engaging local communities and exploring connections through contemporary art and technology. The lineup features a global roster including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), among others.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – The KHS Group is set to present a broad portfolio of forward-looking technologies, digital tools, and system innovations at drinktec 2025, emphasizing its holistic approach to beverage production line efficiency. With targeted solutions for PET, glass, and cans, KHS underlines its strategic direction toward integrated systems, resource savings, and performance-oriented customer services.

Line Efficiency Elevated through Digitalization and Coaching

KHS will highlight its comprehensive line management and digital services, including established and enhanced solutions such as Innoline Basic Line Monitoring, Innoline Flex Control, and the KHS ConnectApp Guide. These offerings are part of a broader connectivity suite that includes cloud integration and secure OT network architectures for real-time access.

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KHS and Husky Launch Ultra-Lightweight Factor 101 PET Bottle for Still Beverages

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – In a joint development that sets a new industry benchmark, KHS and Husky Technologies have engineered one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages. The Factor 101 bottle weighs just 5.89 grams while holding 591 milliliters—equivalent to the standard 20-ounce U.S. format—offering a 30% material reduction over conventional lightweight PET bottles.

Extreme Lightweighting with Full Performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 12, 2025 – As the green industry gathers for the landmark 10th edition of the BHB GardenSummit on June 26, the event promises to once again set the standard for strategic dialogue, market analysis, and actionable insights within the gardening and DIY retail sectors.

This year’s summit aligns perfectly with spoga+gafa in Cologne, providing industry leaders with a unique opportunity to conclude their fair visit with a compact, high-value program of executive-level learnings, trend forecasting, and premium networking.

Leadership Strategies from International Retailers

The agenda opens with a keynote by Jochen Ludwig, Chief Commercial Officer at OBI and BHB Board Member, setting the strategic tone for the event. The summit then welcomes two prominent executives from major international garden retail brands.