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GCC/LEVANT/AFRICA NEWS


      GPP Riyadh: Ricoh sets                                                                   Zeejprint
                                                                                               expects growth

      sustainability targets                                                                     Zeejprint expects growth

                                                                                               in smart packaging solutions
                                                                                               including QR codes, NFC
        Digital press manufacturer                                       Goals (SDGs) and the Paris
      Ricoh will be highlighting its                                     agreement,’ says Dennis   tags and AR.Zeejprint is one
      sheetfed toner-based produc-                                       Moll. ‘Our environmental   of the biggest printers in
                                                                                               Saudi Arabia, with 17 pro-
      tion devices at Gulf Print &                                       efforts include creating a cir-  duction locations across the
      Pack 2025, including the Pro                                       cular economy.  In 1994, we   Kingdom.
      C9500 series, Pro C7500                                            developed the Comet     Ahmed Siddiqui, CEO,
      series Pro C5300 series and                                                              said:  ‘Thanks in part to the
      the Pro 8400 series. In an                                         Circle™ – our blueprint for a   government’s efforts to mod-
      interview with Gulf Print &   Ricoh will highlight its sheetfed toner-based production devices   truly sustainable business.   ernize various sectors, espe-
      Pack, Denis  Moll  -                                               This guides activity across   cially in the context of Vision
      Commercial Director EMEA   since personalization is the   media.  Bespoke branding   our entire supply chain and   2030, Saudi Arabia is rapidly
      at Ricoh International   current and future trend,   can be accomplished with sil-  sets out how all raw materials   catching up in adopting digi-
      explained: ‘Our Auto Color   Moll replied: ‘Ricoh offers   ver on labels, neon pink and   are used, re-used, remanufac-  tal technologies. There is also
      Adjuster is a must-see solu-  the Pro C7500 series which   yellow toners can create   tured or recycled.  As a con-  increased interest in eco-
      tion for anyone looking to   provides a full set of embel-  impact, or blending CMYK   crete example, Ricoh Pro   friendly printing solutions,
      improve their color-match-  lishment capabilities with   with gold or silver toners can   8400 series set new stand-  driving innovation in both
      ing capabilities and results.   the 5th station. This 5th sta-  produce an incredible range   ards for sustainability.   digital and offset segments.
      Customers will also have the  tion enables customer to   of metallic hues. We also see   Saudi Arabia has a large mar-
      opportunity to discuss the  print CMYK with speciality   a growing demand in short   Diverting waste from landfill,   ket for both digital and offset
      potential for high volume  toner colors. If clear toner is   run packaging for personali-  they are manufactured using   printing due to the size of its
      inkjet systems at the exhibi-  added to images and logos, it   zation.’  25% post-consumer recycled   population. However, digital
      tion.’                can create unique patterns   ‘Ricoh has set clear sus-  plastic and 33% electric recy-  printing is growing as the
         When questioned about  for luxury effects, or dra-  tainability targets that align   cled steel. In addition, plastic   market diversifies and busi-
      increasing their presence in  matic effects can be created   to the United Nations   packaging has been reduced   nesses increasingly look for
      the embellishment markets,  with white toner on dark   Sustainable Development   by 50%.”  flexibility.’
      ARMOR-IIMAK’s range of                                             SISTRADE launches


      thermal transfer ribbons                                           smart platform


        ARMOR-IIMAK, a world                                              SISTRADE announces its
      leader in the production of                                        participation in Gulf Print &
      inked consumables for ther-                                        Pack Saudi 2025, and will
      mal transfer printers will                                         officially unveil its Smart
      showcase their comprehen-                                          Packaging 4.0 Platform, an
      sive range of thermal trans-                                       advanced solution designed
      fer ribbons at Gulf Print &                                        to streamline the packaging
      Pack 2025. These thermal                                           production process.   Smart Packaging 4.0 Platform
      transfer ribbons meet 99%                                           This cutting-edge platform
      of marking demands in the                                          integrates successfully with   • Cloud-First Capabilities:
      industry. This includes the   Its comprehensive range of thermal transfer ribbons  IoT devices and production   Robust and secure cloud
      company’s inkanto range of                                         equipment.             access for any time, any-
      branded thermal transfer   Dubai, and appointed Rahul  for Gulf Print & Pack 2025,        where management.
      ribbons, which combine   Bhavsar as the Senior Sales  the Middle East’s leading    Visitors to the Sistrade    Visit Sistrade at stand I3
      quality, security, simplicity   Manager for the Middle   commercial print and pack-  booth will also experi-  and discover how they are
      and longevity. All ribbons    East, who is well-known and   aging trade show for printers,   ence:  transforming the printing
      are produced in their world-  experienced in printing   machinery buyers and brand   • AI-driven Scheduling:   and packaging industry with
      class manufacturing facili-  technologies within the                Optimized production   smarter, faster, and greener
      ties, which carry ISO   region. He will be present at   owners. This edition takes   schedules to  maximize
      quality, environment and   the ARMOR-IIMAK stand   place for the first time in the   throughput.  solutions.  Registration  is
      occupational  health  and   at Gulf Print & Pack 2025 to   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at   • Customizable Dashboards:   now open for Gulf Print &
      safety certifications.  meet existing and potential   Riyadh Front Exhibition   Instant access to KPIs tai-  Pack 2025. To register, visit
         ARMOR-IIMAK recently   customers.         Conference Center (RFECC)   lored for specific opera-  https://www.gulfprintpack.
      opened a sales office in   Registration is now open  from 14 – 16 January.  tional needs.  com/riyadh/
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