Kurz recognised by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability
Print Solutions Green Solutions Thin film specialist Kurz has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in recognition of its sustainability performance in 2026. Despite stricter assessment criteria compared to the previous year, the company ranks among the top 15% of all companies assessed worldwide and among the top 10% in its industry. The award reflects the company's ongoing efforts to advance its sustainability initiatives. It achieved further improvements in it
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New Flint Group Packaging Solutions whitepaper examines strategic role of coatings in modern packaging
Packaging Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions has published a comprehensive whitepaper exploring how coatings have evolved from a finishing step into an increasingly important and strategic component of packaging design and performance. Beyond the Surface: The Strategic Role of Coatings in Modern Labels and Packaging examines how coating technology now influences how packaging looks, performs, and is recovered at end of life, and why coatings are increasingly specifie
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BPIF board appoints new non executive director
Print Solutions The BPIF has announced the appointment of Anthony Rowell, customer success and sustainability director at Tradeprint to its board of directors. Anthony has been the chair of the BPIF environmental forum and has actively engaged in driving insight, support and change for the organisation to deliver to members. Anthony brings a wealth of experience in print, sales and sustainability with an impressive drive for sustainable change across the industry. His kno
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Shift 2026: International printing industry discusses the use of AI, software, and robotics
Print Solutions Digitalisation is the key to the future of the printing industry. At Shift 2026, the international summit hosted by Heidelberg on process digitisation and hybrid print production using digital and offset technology, more than 300 specialists and executives, customers, technology partners, and industry experts from nearly 30 countries discussed the future of the industry through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), software solutions, automation, and roboti
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BCMPA launches Women in Leadership Programme with The Wellbeing Focus
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – has partnered with The Wellbeing Focus to launch a Women in Leadership Programme designed to help women across its membership build practical leadership skills, strengthen confidence and progress their careers. The first session took place at Ashorne Hill Conference Centre in Warwickshire, bringing together participants under the leadership of The Wellbeing Focus fo
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Drytac announces global launch of PrintDuo double sided printable film
Print Solutions Drytac has announced the global launch of PrintDuo, a premium, adhesive free, double sided printable synthetic film designed to create high quality, two sided window graphics and displays. PrintDuo is a 10 mil (250µ) white matte, multi-layered polypropylene/polyester film that delivers exceptional lay flat performance, opacity, and print quality. Featuring 99.9% opacity, the film allows different designs or messages to be printed on each side without show th
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CELAB Europe makes label waste recycling solutions easier to find
Packaging Solutions CELAB Europe, the European association dedicated to advancing the circular economy for self-adhesive labels, has relaunched its website, featuring an enhanced platform that helps label users and other stakeholders access information and find practical recycling solutions. At the heart of the new website is an interactive map of recyclers handling release liner and label waste. This key service enables label users to search for recycling solutions close t
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New exhibitors complete the UKPackaging Expo 2026 line up
Packaging Solutions A surge of newly confirmed exhibitors has finalised the floor plan for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo, the destination for packaging, logistics and procurement specialists. Taking place from 10 to 11 November in hall C of the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, the event will bring together more than 120 suppliers and over 2000 industry professionals. This final round of new exhibitors introduces pivotal technologies and sustainable solutions spanning f
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New Propafilm CHBM: an ultra high barrier metallised BOPP film designed to replace aluminium foil
Packaging Solutions Innovia Films has launched Propafilm CHBM, an ultra high barrier metallised BOPP film engineered to deliver exceptional product protection while supporting the transition to more recyclable flexible packaging solutions. Developed to meet the growing demand for high performance mono material packaging, Propafilm CHBM combines outstanding oxygen and moisture barrier properties with excellent metal adhesion and thermal stability. The film is specifically de
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Soyang appoints Glen Nunkoo to business development manager role
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has appointed Glen Nunkoo as a business development manager. Focused on the media side of the Soyang business, Glen will work directly with new and existing customers across the Midlands and the north west of England. He will identify new business opportunities, develop customer relationships and support growth across these regions. He joins Soyang with more than 25 years of experience in the print industry, having started his career in 2000.
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Zebra Print Group launches Christmas toy appeal to support children across Yorkshire
Print Solutions Yorkshire based Zebra Print Group is supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm’s Christmas Gift Appeal 2026, collecting new toys, games, books and essential items to help bring festive joy to children who need it most. As part of its annual festive charity initiative, the company is partnering with its accountants, Kirk Newsholme, to encourage colleagues, family, friends and the wider community to get involved by donating gifts for children of all
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UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt explore the potential of starch based barriers in recyclable paper packaging
Packaging Solutions UPM, Ingredion, a global ingredient solutions company, and Paramelt, a global producer of functional coatings, have joined forces to investigate how plant based starch barrier technologies can support the development of recyclable paper based food packaging. Starch based technologies offer new opportunities for paper packaging innovation, especially for grease barriers. The joint development work brings together complementary technologies from across t
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Strong start for drupa 2028 as exhibitors from 38 countries sign up
Print Solutions Around 18 months ahead of the event, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions is already demonstrating its global appeal: companies from 38 countries have already registered for drupa 2028 – a strong signal from the international print and packaging industry. From 9 to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will once again be the place to feel the pulse of the industry, experience innovation first hand and explore new business opportunities. Exhibitor regist
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Clarity Go stops quotes going cold
Print Solutions Clarity Software has added automatic quote follow ups to Clarity Go. The feature automatically follows up on outstanding quotations on a schedule set by the business. This saves time on the sales desk, recovers work that could otherwise be lost, and keeps the quoting process consistent from end to end. There is no need to maintain a list of open quotations or to have the sales and accounts team work through them manually. Automated follow ups generate proact
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Vasion opens UK headquarters in London
Print Solutions Vasion, the intelligent document automation company, has announced the opening of its UK headquarters in London, its second European office after Frankfurt. The office gives the 500 organisations Vasion serves today a local base for support and engagement. Many of them know the company through PrinterLogic. The London office will serve as the hub for Vasion’s UK customer and partner activity, including regional support for partners across the UK and EMEA, on
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Only Boards makes major investment with CMYUK
Print Solutions Woking based start up, Only Boards, has made a significant investment in a production workflow from CMYUK, giving the business the capacity to print, cut, laminate and finish in-house from day one. The equipment line up comprises a Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX UV-LED flatbed printer, Mimaki UCJV330-160 roll to roll printer/cutter, Mimaki CG-160FXII Plus cutting plotter, Neolt laminator, and a Jwei Jcut Pro1625 digital cutting table. Together, the equipment gives O
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International Print Day returns with #PrintWorks and more than 200 million social impressions
Print Solutions Today, October 21, 2026, printing professionals and print enthusiasts around the world will join for the 13th annual International Print Day, sharing ‘printspiration’ across social media with #IPD26 and celebrating the theme, #PrintWorks. From marketing campaigns and packaging to books, labels, signage, and beyond, #PrintWorks recognises how creativity, technology, and skilled people come together to produce communication that gets noticed, remembered, and d
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InkTec Europe appoints Suntae Park as managing director
Print Solutions InkTec Europe has announced the appointment of Suntae Park as its new managing director, marking an important step in the company’s continued growth and commitment to the European market. Suntae joins from the company’s headquarters in South Korea and brings extensive experience in leadership, operational management, strategic planning, and international business. His career within InkTec and the wider Miwon Group has provided him with a deep understanding o
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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 opens registration with focus on turning innovation into action
Packaging Solutions The UK packaging and processing community will return to the NEC Birmingham on 24 and 25 February, with a renewed focus on helping brands and manufacturers turn promising ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Registration has opened: Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 Building on the 2026 event, which attracted 8021 e visitors, more than 500 exhibitors and representatives from over 3000 brands, the event promises a packed programme of discovery, d
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Conference programme to tackle sustainability, regulation and innovation at UKPackaging Expo
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions UKPackaging Expo will put insight, regulation and real world best practice centre stage this November with a strengthened conference programme designed to help packaging teams navigate one of the most transformative periods the sector has ever faced. Returning to the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool on 10 and 11 November 2026, the show’s Future Packaging Conference will run across both days of the event, bringing together industry leaders,
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AM Labels celebrates 30 years in business
Packaging Solutions Established in 1996, AM Labels Limited is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of innovation and commitment to its customers. The company officially marked the occasion on Friday, 16 October 2026 with a visit from the Mayor of Kettering, councillor Lauren Glanfield, who unveiled a commemorative plaque in the AM Labels reception area. Managing director Tony Mariani thanked staff for their continued hard work and dedication with a pres
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