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Kyocera's new head raises maximum drop volume 23%, packaging print value rises 14.4%, Chiikawa medical wear costs ¥13,090 — and 5 more | BPJ News Evening Edition

For printers, the decisions are how to turn growth in packaging print value into orders—and who pays for embellishment and material changeovers.

Kyocera has announced a new head with 23% greater maximum drop volume for white-ink and varnish embellishment. Packaging print production is growing in value while publication printing declines, and clothing is incorporating prints on the inside back lining for the wearer's own enjoyment.

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Kyocera's new head raises maximum drop volume 23%, packaging print value rises 14.4%, Chiikawa medical wear costs ¥13,090 — and 5 more | BPJ News Evening Edition

Kyocera has announced a new product for decoration using white ink and varnish. July's print production figures show a contrast between growth in packaging and decline in publications. Advertising has begun for Kin-Mugi's switch to beer, while Seibu Shibuya has posted signs announcing its closure.

Kyocera's embellishment head increases maximum drop volume by 23%…

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