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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Antalis Packaging strengthens Smart Packaging Centre with new CAD technician appointment
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has appointed Myles Hollis as CAD technician at its Smart Packaging Centre (SPC), strengthening its packaging design and development capabilities and helping customers create practical, accurate, production ready packaging solutions. Myles joins the company with design qualifications and training in Impact CAD software, bringing a strong foundation in computer aided design to his new role. Based at the centre in Leicestershire, he wil
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Esko and GlobalVision bring AI powered compliance intelligence to packaging workflows with new Verify Comply
Packaging Solutions Esko and GlobalVision have introduced Verify Comply, a new AI powered compliance assistant designed to help brands and packaging teams review artwork, labels, and packaging against regulatory requirements and internal brand standards. The new solution is the first joint product from the two companies following the acquisition of GlobalVision earlier this year. By combining the technologies, Verify Comply enables packaging and labelling teams to move beyo
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Fujifilm announces global strategic partnership with ePac Flexible Packaging
Packaging Solutions Fujifilm has announced a global strategic alliance with ePac Flexible Packaging, an international leader in digitally driven flexible packaging solutions. At the heart of the new partnership, sits the Fujifilm Jet Press FP790, which will enable ePac to set a new benchmark for high volume digital printing, speed, and cross-market scalability across its global network. The relationship between the two companies underlines Fujifilm’s commitment to bringing di
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Antalis announces The Cut competition winning student designers for 2027 Calendar
Print Solutions The winners of The Cut competition have now been announced, following an exceptional response from students across the academic design communities. This year’s competition attracted 190 entries from 25 academic institutions, highlighting the depth of emerging creative talent across the sector. From these submissions, 48 entries were shortlisted, with 12 winners ultimately selected to feature in the forthcoming The Cut calendar. The theme for this year’s cale
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Konica Minolta employees take on 28 mile Ultra Walk to raise funds for Cancer Research UK
Print Solutions Following the success of its seven mile Royal Parks Walk in June, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is taking on its most ambitious charity challenge of the year: The KM Ultra Walk, a 28 mile endurance event, in support of Cancer Research UK. The Ultra Walk is the second of two sponsored events the company has organised this year in partnership with Challenge Central, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating positive social impact and suppor
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Mailmate Print targets market growth with Horizon technology
Print Solutions Mailmate Print has its sights set on expanding magazine and book production following investment in a Horizon AFC564A cross folder and a Horizon VAC-1000 collating tower from IFS. Established in 1983, the Jersey company produces a diverse range of print related products, from general commercial print to mailing and clothing. It runs a Sakurai LED-UV litho press and Xerox digital print technology. Neil Faudemer, managing director, explained: ‘We made the in
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datacolor|Techkon announces release of ChromaQA 7.5 colour management suite
Print Solutions datacolor|Techkon has announced that a new update of its colour quality assessment management suite is now available. ChromaQA 7.5 is now available, bringing 18 new features and enhancements across Spec, Press, Standards, Admin, and SmartInk. Highlights include the ability to specify measurement locations within artwork, import colour standards from an ICC profile, customize drawdown reports, and create multiple ScoreCards. Across the suite, version 7.5 gi
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All eyes on Paris as registration opens for Paris Packaging Week’s biggest edition yet
Packaging Solutions Paris Packaging Week will see 950 exhibitors put packaging innovation centre stage in Paris on 3 and 4 February 2027, with more than 80 conference sessions offering fresh perspectives on the industry’s future. Registration has opened for what is set to be the biggest Paris Packaging Week yet, bringing around 950 exhibitors to the French capital at a time when brands face growing pressure to make the right packaging decisions. Visitors from across beauty,
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Leach marks 135 years with continued investment in its innovation and print portfolio
Print Solutions Huddersfield based large format print specialist Leach is marking its 135th anniversary this year, having grown from a local print business into an international supplier of large format graphics and display solutions. Established in 1891, Leach has continued to evolve alongside changes in print technology and customer demand. The company now employs around 85 people and works with customers across the UK and international markets, delivering projects for se
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Hollywood Monster super charges production with a Vutek X5r from CMYUK
Print Solutions Hollywood Monster is gearing up for its next phase of growth with a major investment in an EFI Vutek X5r roll fed UV-LED printer from CMYUK. The new 5.2 metre wide printer represents considerably more than additional print capacity for the Birmingham based visual communications specialist. It is part of a wider production strategy designed to increase throughput, reduce unit costs, and create a more automated workflow capable of supporting larger and more de
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Verve Display invests in Nyala 5 for time critical event production
Print Solutions Experiential display specialist Verve Display has installed a swissQprint Nyala 5 flatbed printer, investing in long term reliability, build quality and production confidence for its growing portfolio of bespoke event projects. Founded in 2003, Verve Display has evolved from a traditional large format print supplier into an experiential and event branding partner. Services span experiential displays, events branding, exhibitions, retail, bespoke activations
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Labelnet grows digital production with Domino
Packaging Solutions Labelnet has transformed its operations with digital printing technology, growing from zero digital production in 2020 to around 40% of its total output today. A dedicated flexographic printing business for more than 25 years, Labelnet began developing its digital printing capabilities in 2020, investing in a Domino N610i digital label press after identifying growing demand for shorter run, faster turnaround work. Rob Lorkins, managing director, said:
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Soyang adds Vivid Veloblade Nexus 3016 to new showroom
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has invested in a Veloblade Nexus 3016 from Vivid Laminating Technologies for its new showroom at its headquarters in Altham, near Accrington, Lancashire. Scheduled to become fully operational in early 2027, the showroom will enable customers to see a range of print production and finishing technologies in action, with expert guidance from the company’s hardware team. Several machines have already been confirmed and are being installed at the
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New Kodak sustainability report highlights continued progress
Print Solutions Green Solutions Eastman Kodak Company has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining continued progress across its environmental, social and governance priorities and demonstrating the company’s commitment to responsible innovation, operational efficiency, and long term value creation. The report highlights Kodak’s sustainability strategy across three core pillars – One Kodak, One Planet and One People – with progress in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissio
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New global research: Print magazine advertising leaves people feeling happier than any other medium
Print Solutions A new global report from media association FIPP and UPM Communication Papers shows that printed magazine advertising outperforms social media and influencer advertising in trust, relevance and happiness. The underlying study is the most extensive research into print advertising conducted in over five years. ‘This report is absolute gold dust for anyone who needs to make the case for print advertising. It brings together fresh evidence of the trust, attention
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Xerox opens 2026 Global Partner Summit with record attendance and expanded partner opportunities
Print Solutions Xerox has welcomed more than 500 channel partners representing more than 70 countries to its 2026 Global Partner Summit to explore new opportunities created by the company's expanded portfolio, capabilities and global reach. ‘Over the past few years, we have taken significant steps to strengthen Xerox and broaden what we can deliver for customers. Now the opportunity is to put those advantages to work with our partners: expanding client relationships, reachi
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Piecing together the true picture of people in print
Print Solutions The Printing Charity has shared the results of recent research, commissioned by the charity, designed to build a picture of how things are, professionally and personally, for people working in print, paper, packaging, graphics, publishing and the allied trades. The results release coincided with World Mental Health Day (10 October). This year's theme, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change', fits with the charity's goals for carrying out the rese
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