Print Solutions On Tuesday 14 July, the BPIF hosted its 2026 members’ day, bringing together key industry leaders and members from across the printing industry for a day of discussion, insight and celebration. This year’s event marked a significant milestone as the BPIF celebrated 125 years – an incredible achievement for both the organisation and the UK printing industry. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the industry's rich history, looking back at the histo

Print Solutions Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester recently partnered with Mears Group to deliver a nationwide rebranding programme, using Drytac media to transform office environments with vibrant interior and exterior graphics. One of the UK's leading providers of bespoke signage, graphics and visual communications, Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester managed the project from initial consultation and site surveys through to production and installation. The objective was to

Packaging Solutions Kingsmoor Packaging has appointed Kieran Thomas as business development manager. The move further strengthens its commercial team as the company continues to invest in customer relationships and support its continued growth. Bringing more than 12 years' experience in the thermoforming industry, Kieran joins Kingsmoor with a broad understanding of manufacturing operations, having progressed through customer service, procurement and production planning rol

Print Solutions On Friday 3 July, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted its sixth annual charity bike ride in aid of The Myton Hospices, setting off from its Coventry office before taking riders through the Warwickshire countryside. This year’s fundraising efforts have so far raised over £10,000 for Myton in memory of BCF colleague Callum Plummer, who sadly passed away in January 2025 at the age of just 22. This year’s event saw 38 riders, who took part in one of thr

Packaging Solutions FMCG product packaging is at the core of a growing informational system, encompassing regulators, packaging producers, their clients, and consumers. Through the ongoing evolution and roll out of new forms of smart packaging, its overall impact is increasing beyond the boundaries of a simple product container, says GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. With regulatory changes such as Extended Producer Responsibility and recycled

Print Solutions Holmen Board and Paper has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top 1% of organisations worldwide for sustainability performance. Its 2026 assessment marks the first time the entire board and paper business area has been evaluated as one company – a milestone that builds on years of Platinum results at each individual mill. Until now, every mill has undergone its own EcoVadis assessment, consistently achieving th

Print Solutions Moss has acquired Sign Up Systems, the UK developer of patented extrusion and tensioning systems. The move adds further momentum to the business’s live events expansion, strengthening its offer in high performance branded environments. Known for turning live events challenges into engineered solutions, Sign Up Systems’ patented technology is designed for the realities of the sector, enabling faster installs with reliably tensioned, high impact graphics acros

Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week is where the packaging industry comes together to explore what comes next. London Packaging Week returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on discovery, bringing together leading brands, designers, and suppliers to explore the innovations, insights, and connections shaping packaging’s future. This year’s edition introduces a series of new features and experiences designed to help brands, designers and retailers navigate an industry being

Packaging Solutions Herma UK has now commissioned a high speed slitting machine for rolls of self-adhesive material up to two metres wide. ‘We are excited to announce that a state of the art two metre slitting line is now operational at Herma UK’s facility in Newbury, enhancing our production capabilities,’ said Emmanuel Odofin, managing director of Herma UK. The new slitting line is specifically designed to process thin films and other coated, sensitive materials with ex