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Jakarta Set to Transform Southeast Asia’s Furniture and Hardware Industries with 3-in-1 Mega Exhibition

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Chrisanthidis Delights Brings Greek Dessert Craftsmanship and Award-Winning Melomakarona to ISM 2026

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:

Koelnmesse Charts Bold Decade-Long Strategy After Record 2024 Performance

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Koelnmesse has announced a robust new ten-year corporate strategy after closing its centenary year with impressive financial results, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory despite global market challenges. The renowned international trade fair organizer recorded EUR 365.8 million in turnover and EUR 21.3 million in profit for 2024, hosting 76 events worldwide and welcoming over 2.1 million visitors from 197 countries.

Strong Financials and International Expansion Drive Momentum

Digital Dentures Redefine Prosthetic Dentistry with Streamlined Workflows and Enhanced Patient Outcomes

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Digital Dentures Redefine Prosthetic Dentistry with Streamlined Workflows and Enhanced Patient Outcomes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - June 27, 2025 - Digital dentures are transforming prosthetic dentistry, delivering a precise, efficient, and patient-friendly alternative to traditional dentures. By leveraging advanced technologies like 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, and 3D printing, companies like SprintRay are pioneering a workflow that enhances comfort, fit, and aesthetics for patients, while reducing errors and appointment times for dental professionals.

Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology for Superior Results

XTF D430 Launch Expands Ricoh’s Textile Production Portfolio with Compact, Versatile Direct-to-Film Solution

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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.

Dentsply Sirona and AADOCR Launch Research Award to Support Early-Career Dentist-Scientists

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Dentsply Sirona, in collaboration with the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the SCADA Alumni Association, has announced a new initiative to fund early-career research in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology. The AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award will provide up to $10,000 to emerging dentist-scientists pursuing academic careers.

New award aims to strengthen academic pathways in dental research

The new award was created to support dentist-scientists, including SCADA program alumni, in their research careers. The award’s immediate goal is to support early-stage dentist-scientists such as post-doctoral scholars and pre-tenure faculty members, with a long-term objective of increasing the number of successfully funded dentist-scientists at the higher ranks in science and academia in the fields of dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) biology.

DATEV Enhances Print Capabilities with Ricoh Pro VC40000 Investment

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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

Ricoh Germany Recognizes Top Channel Partners with 2025 ‘Partner of the Year’ Awards

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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:

Ricoh Europe Study Highlights Productivity Gap: Spain Leads, Germany Falls Behind

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals significant disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain taking the lead and Germany ranking near the bottom. The research underscores the crucial role of modern workplace technology in enabling effective collaboration and driving economic performance.

Spain Outperforms Peers in Workplace Productivity

According to the study conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, 92% of Spanish employees consider themselves highly productive—placing Spain at the top of the productivity index. In contrast, Germany ranks fifth among the surveyed countries, trailing nearly ten percentage points behind Spain.

BekaertDeslee Launches DREAM Platform to Digitize Mattress Design and Accelerate Customization

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SPECTARIS Urges Stronger EU Trade Resilience Amid Rising U.S. Tariff Threats

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.

BekaertDeslee Launches BALANCE Collection to Address Sleep and Lifestyle Demands

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BekaertDeslee has unveiled its new BALANCE collection, a visionary textile range designed to support today’s wellness-oriented lifestyles and sleep health. The global specialist in mattress fabrics introduces this solution to meet the rising demand for performance-driven, sustainable sleep technologies, setting a new benchmark for textile innovation across the sleep products industry.

Integrating Science, Style, and Sustainability

The BALANCE collection responds to a fundamental market need: aligning textile performance with consumers’ emotional and physiological wellness goals. The collection emphasizes materials and design strategies that nurture a healthy mind-body equilibrium, while also incorporating eco-friendly principles that reflect growing ESG priorities in the bedding sector.