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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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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