Reprointelligence joins the Ghent Workgroup
Print Solutions The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has announced that Reprointelligence, a media technology company specialising in industrial print, has joined the organisation as a vendor member. With deep expertise in colour and rendering workflows, Reprointelligence (RI) strengthens GWG’s mission to improve PDF based production workflows and enhance interoperability across the print, signage, and graphic arts industries. Leveraging decades of hands on pressroom and OEM service exp
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TLMI and Loupe: widening the lens on the future of narrow web packaging, together
Packaging Solutions Dale Coates, TLMI, CEO and president, discusses industry trends and how the organisation sees the role and scope of Loupe, formerly Labelexpo. Founded over 90 years ago, TLMI (The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute) is the premier association representing the label and packaging industry in the North America region. As a not for profit with a commitment to leadership, collaboration, and sustainability, TLMI serves as a guiding voice for its members fo
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JC Group moves its range of large format digital print textiles for the display graphics market to UFabrik
Print Solutions JC Group and UFabrik have restructured the group's European route to market for digital textiles. From 1 April 2026, all JC Inkjet private label polyester based roll textiles for the display graphics market from 1.6 to 5.2 metres wide will be sold through UFabrik’s European facility. The companies are already part of the same group, but this reorganisation creates a single, more uniform identity under the UFabrik brand. This move strengthens the European o
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Siegwerk receives RecyClass technology approval for NC free printing solutions for PE and PP flexibles
Print Solutions Siegwerk has received a RecyClass technology approval for two of its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series, once again demonstrating its expertise in enabling circular packaging solutions. The new approval confirms that the flexo ink system UR 62 and the gravure ink system UR 74 are meeting the recyclability requirements for surface printed PE and PP flexible packaging in Europe. This latest achievement reinforces the company's holistic approach to closing techn
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James Cropper Paper & Packaging appoints Andrew Cockerill as business development manager
Print Solutions British master papermaker James Cropper Paper & Packaging has announced the appointment of Andrew Cockerill as business development manager, as the company expands its reach across the UK and European corrugated and speciality paper markets. Andrew brings 27 years of experience across technical engineering, sales, and business development within the paper and packaging industries. He began his career as an engineering apprentice at RPC Group Limited, later s
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Rising Star Awards – entry closes soon!
Print Solutions If you work in print, paper, packaging, graphics or publishing and are aged 18 to 35, the Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards could be your opportunity to invest in your future by shaping the direction of your career. And, you have got until this Sunday – 29 March – to submit your application. The awards are your chance to win up to £1500 to invest in the training and development you know will help you to shine. Whether you are looking to deepen your e
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Mondi reveals how purpose built corrugated packaging can drastically reduce food waste
Packaging Solutions Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit for purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper – ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ – shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage. Food producers
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IPack kraft paper rebranded as MM Polar
Packaging Solutions MM Kwidzyn, part of MM Board & Paper, has unveiled a new identity for its IPack kraft paper range as the line is officially rebranded as MM Polar. The move marks a significant step toward uniting the company’s packaging kraft paper portfolio under the MM brand umbrella, reinforcing a clearer product structure for customers. Under the new name, MM Polar will cover the entire former product line, including the IPack strong pro grade, which will be rename
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Reeds plots profitable large format print expansion
Print Solutions Independent print, signage and digital business Reeds has invested in a new HP Latex R2000 hybrid printer to strengthen its wide and large format printing capabilities and take on more, profitable work in these areas. Operating across specialist facilities in Carlisle and Penrith, the integrated business can trace its roots back almost 150 years to 1878. Reeds trades independently following a management buyout from H&H Group in November 2024, working with cl
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Solopress becomes first UK adopter of Ricoh Pro VC80000
Print Solutions Solopress and Ricoh have confirmed a commitment to collaboration with the installation of the UK's first Pro VC80000 high speed continuous feed inkjet press. As part of the investment, Solopress will boost its digital print capacity by around 80% and cut cost per page by approximately 20%, strengthening production capability and enabling turnaround times at twice the speed of its next most efficient digital machine. The investment delivers immediate benefi
2 days ago2 min read
The second best CDP grade at first time of participation
Print Solutions Green Solutions At the first time of participation, Herma has received the second best grade 'B' in the area of climate protection from the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). This puts the company, which specialises in packaging and labelling technology, among the 20,000 companies worldwide that were assessed by CDP in 2025. According to its own information, the organisation maintains the largest database for environmental data and applies strict and independ
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Flint Group Packaging Inks price increase due to rising costs resulting from Middle East conflict
Print Solutions Due to increasing costs related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Flint Group is to raise the prices of all its packaging ink and coating products, effective immediately. Doug Aldred, chief commercial officer, said: ‘Recent events in the Middle East are having a significant impact on the cost and availability of many essential materials and services and regrettably, we do not expect these pressures to ease quickly.’ The conflict in the Middle Eas
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Solimar systems launches Solsearcher Cloud
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced the general availability of Solsearcher Cloud (SSC), a secure, Azure native electronic document delivery and web presentment solution that enables organisations to index, store, search, and retrieve large collections of transactional documents through common web browsers. Built from the ground up on Microsoft Azure, SSC extends the proven capabilities of Solimar's Chemistry platform into a modern, elastic cloud architecture – deli
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Hop to it: name the Formara Rabbit competition
Print Solutions For over 50 years, The Formara mascot has simply been known as ‘The Formara Rabbit’. But, now the time has come for him (or her) to have a proper name. The company is asking all colleagues, customers and friends within the industry for their ideas for a new name. Simply submit your best name for this lovely bunny, and Formara’s panel of judges will choose a winner. The lucky winner will receive an Easter hamper, courtesy of Formara. The prize draw takes p
3 days ago1 min read
ESP boosts production with StitchLiner MK III
Print Solutions Full service litho and digital print specialist ESP has invested in a new Horizon StitchLiner MK III to enhance production flexibility and strengthen its responsive print on-demand capabilities. The new system replaces the Swindon operation’s long serving StitchLiner 5500 and further expands ESP’s finishing capacity and efficiency. It will also support production at the company’s digital site which currently completes work on two Canon iX3200 inkjet presse
3 days ago1 min read
Antalis launches student graphic design competition
Print Solutions Antalis has announced the launch of The Cut, a new nationwide student graphic design competition created to champion young talent and inspire the next generation of designers working with print. The Cut invites graphic design, illustration and related academic course students to respond to a real world brief and showcase what is possible when strong ideas meet the right choice of materials. The competition is open to students across the UK and Ireland and is
3 days ago2 min read
Koehler Paper restructures index and office board offerings
Print Solutions Koehler Paper is strategically restructuring its range of index and office board products and taking an important step towards realigning its paper production operations. As part of this strategic realignment, index board products will no longer be made at the company’s Oberkirch mill. Instead, the mill in Greiz (in the German state of Thuringia) will be taking over production and making use of synergistic effects with its broad range of office board product
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Hybrid Software debuts at Interpack 2026 with AI driven innovations for packaging
Packaging Solutions Hybrid Software will make its first appearance at Interpack 2026, where it will present new AI driven innovations designed to help brand owners and packaging companies streamline artwork management, automate production workflows, and improve operational efficiency.Visitors to stand 8a-B54 will see demonstrations of Smart PDF, a new solution developed for brand owners and pre-press providers. Smart PDF enables artwork compliance checks across the entire art
3 days ago2 min read
Herma UK strengthens technical service capability
Packaging Solutions Sustainability requirements across the packaging sector are intensifying. Regulatory pressure, evolving brand expectations and changing consumer demands are accelerating the shift towards recycled content, alternative wash off adhesives, downgauging and liner optimisation. For label converters, these changes introduce new variables into specification, processing and application – often increasing the risk of on-press instability or performance issues furth
4 days ago2 min read
Kodak launches Prinergy Insite Portals 11.5 for efficiency gains and greater security
Print Solutions Kodak has released version 11.5 of the web based Prinergy Insite Portals that provide authorised users with 24 hours a day, seven days a week access from anywhere in the world. The new version brings various enhancements to the Prinergy Insite Prepress Portal (IPP) and the Prinergy Insite Creative Workflow (ICW). Prinergy Insite Prepress Portal serves as a web gateway to the pre-press environment. It facilitates customer file uploads to the Prinergy Workflow
4 days ago2 min read
VPK Packaging appoints Martin Taylor as managing director for UK and Ireland
Packaging Solutions VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of VPK Group, has announced the appointment of Martin Taylor as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, marking a significant step in the company’s continued growth and long term commitment to manufacturing and serving customers across the region. The appointment reflects the strategic importance of the region to the company, with multiple sites serving customers across various sectors, including FMCG, beverage,
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