Thanks to Burgo papers, Print Connection 2026 is a pleasure to leaf through
As is tradition, Il Poligrafico - the magazine published by Stratego Group and a leading editorial reference for the Italian printing, packaging and visual communication supply chain - dedicates its first issue of the year to Print Connection. With an updated Suppliers’ Database and in-depth market analysis, Print Connection remains an indispensable working tool for printers and converters.
This year’s publication stands out not only for what it contains, but also for its technical characteristics: it is printed on Burgo papers, with refined finishing choices for the cover.
Inside pages on R4 Next Bulky paper
The inside pages are printed on Burgo R4 Next Bulky 100 g/m², a high-bulk paper that combines the tactile feel of an uncoated sheet with the printability of a coated one, giving images and text greater body and visual impact.
R4 Next Bulky has recently evolved with a technical update that improves runnability and reproduction quality. It is characterised by high stiffness, high opacity and an excellent level of whiteness, making it ideal for art and illustrated books, graphic novels, calendars, luxury catalogues, corporate reports and posters. Available in both sheets and reels, R4 Next Bulky comes in a wide basis-weight range from 80 to 300 g/m².
R4 Next Bulky stands out among the range of Burgo premium printing papers thanks to its formulation and distinctive technical characteristics.
Cover on SUN BRIGHT coated SBS board
The cover of this special issue from Il Poligrafico is printed on SUN BRIGHT 2SC 300 g/m², Burgo Group’s SBS coated board made from bleached virgin fibres with a satin finish. It is a particularly fitting choice for this application, thanks to its very good lightfastness and its excellent performance in creasing and folding.
With its smooth surface, stiffness and versatility, and a wide choice of basis weights, SUN BRIGHT is suitable not only for special publishing projects but also for high-end packaging solutions.
Burgo Group introduces SUN BRIGHT, the new range of pure cellulose SBS cardboards.
Cover finishing
SUN BRIGHT coated SBS board performs exceptionally well in finishing processes - including gold hot foiling and embossing - delivering clean results and maintaining structural stability.
For Print Connection 2026, the cover design is enhanced through several finishing techniques:
- spot gloss varnish applied to selected background graphic elements
- 3D varnish with a polymer texture for the masthead
- 3D HiLux treatment for the central lettering
The cover of this special issue of Il Poligrafico therefore serves as a clear demonstration of the precision and reliability of SUN BRIGHT, an SBS board designed to deliver consistent performance even in the most demanding production workflows.
