Acas advice to businesses during hot weather
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Workplace expert Acas has offered some recommendations to help employers manage workplace challenges due to hot weather. Acas chief executive Niall Mackenzie said, ‘The Met Office has issued a weather warning for extreme heat, which will mean an uncomfortable week for many people. ‘Some workers with certain health conditions or disabilities may be adversely affected by the heat. The hotter weather can also impact public transport,
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Antalis welcomes Claire White’s appointment as president of the SDEA
Print Solutions Antalis has announced that Claire White, UK head of specification, has been appointed president of the Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA), becoming the first woman to hold the role in the association’s history since its foundation in 1947. Claire’s appointment was confirmed at the SDEA’s 79th annual general meeting on 27 May 2026, following her service as vice president over the past year and previously as a council member. She succeeds Mark Chatter
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Vivid announces world first installation of Razar at Bally Print
Print Solutions Vivid has announced the world’s first installation of its patented Razar at Bally Print in Northern Ireland. The installation marks the debut of a new all in one finishing solution that combines raised UV printing, digital cutting, creasing, and taping within a single integrated system, reducing the need for multiple machines and streamlining production. Bally Print is the first company globally to have the technology, highlighting both companies’ focus on
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UK’s first AccurioJet 30000 B2 inkjet press at Hickling & Squires
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has completed the first UK installation of its new AccurioJet 30000 B2 inkjet press at Nottingham based print and communications provider Hickling & Squires. The investment marks a major step in the company’s long term production print strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between litho and digital, expand its capacity for high quality short run work, and deliver greater flexibility and value to customers. Hickling &
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New Tunisia facility adds capacity and flexibility across Pusterla’s UK and global network
Packaging Solutions Luxury packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 has further strengthened its international manufacturing footprint and long term presence in the Mediterranean region with the opening of a second plant in Tunisia. The £4 million investment in Pusterla 1880 Tunisie, with a further £3 million planned for future expansion, enhances Pusterla 1880’s capabilities in supporting leading global beauty, fragrance, premium drinks and jewellery brands with advanced luxury pa
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Print Digital Convention 2026 impresses with record attendance
Print Solutions With over 1700 trade visitors, the Print Digital Convention (PDC) 2026 set a new attendance record and impressively underlined its role as a key meeting place for the printing, brand and packaging community between drupa cycles. The event brought together diverse perspectives from the worlds of branding, technology, communication and production, offering a lively and practical insight into the latest industry developments. The record attendance highlights th
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Konica Minolta employees step out to support Cancer Research UK with seven mile London Royal Parks charity walk
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) employees took part in a seven mile charity walk through London’s Royal Parks on 17 June 2026, raising vital funds for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK. The event is the first of two sponsored walks Konica Minolta is organising this year in partnership with Challenge Central, designed to bring people together, promote wellbeing, and make a meaningful contribution to life saving cancer research. The route took par
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Fujifilm successfully tests various Koehler Paper grades for demanding applications
Print Solutions Koehler Paper and Fujifilm are stepping up their collaborative efforts in the area of premium printing solutions, with the press manufacturer recently testing a variety of paper grades on its printing machines. The result: exceptional results and top quality print samples. The tests focused both on premium recycled paper and fine paper options from Koehler Paper including ivory board, Icewhite IQ, and the following greenium brand offerings: Koehler Eco Paper
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Antalis becomes chosen reseller for Vivid Laminating Technologies
Print Solutions Antalis has announced a new partnership with Vivid, becoming a chosen reseller for the manufacturer’s range of laminating and finishing systems. The agreement strengthens Antalis’ hardware and finishing portfolio, enabling customers to access Vivid’s comprehensive range of laminators and finishing solutions, from compact digital systems through to wide format and high volume production equipment – alongside Antalis’ extensive media portfolio and technical su
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Nuneaton Signs invests in third VeloBlade to expand production capacity
Print Solutions Nuneaton Signs has strengthened its production capabilities with the installation of a third VeloBlade, supplied and installed by Vivid. The latest investment marks another exciting step for Nuneaton Signs as the business continues to expand its in-house production capacity and streamline its finishing workflow. As shown in the accompanying video, the VeloBlade is already being put to work producing a range of printed signage, including safety signs, fire as
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hubergroup expands its UV offset portfolio with low tack ink versions
Print Solutions In response to evolving requirements in press rooms, hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding its UV offset portfolio by introducing low tack versions of its proven UV offset ink range, NewV. While the existing high tack series have demonstrated outstanding performance, particularly in the premium segment, the new low tack variants enable optimal print results even with fluctuating paper qualities and at high printing speeds. Low tack versions are now availab
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CMYUK group expands marketing department with the appointment of Helen Beresford Jay
Print Solutions CMYUK Group has expanded its central marketing department with the appointment of Helen Beresford Jay as product marketing manager. Helen joins the business from Contra Vision, where she was most recently head of marketing. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in business to business marketing, sales enablement, product launches, distributor support, and campaign delivery. Her appointment further strengthens CMYUK Group’s centralised marketing team as
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Jet Tech Group and Fujifilm UK call on folding carton converters to get ready for GS1 Sunrise 2027
Packaging Solutions Jet Tech Group and Fujifilm UK are urging folding carton converters across the UK and Ireland to assess their readiness for the rollout of 2D codes, by participating in the UK Folding Carton Digital Readiness Benchmark 2026. Sunrise 2027 is a major global retail initiative led by GS1 aimed at standardising 2D barcodes at the point of sale. The primary target date for retailers to upgrade their systems to read these codes is October 2027. To support the
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Antalis Packaging strengthens premium packaging focus with appointment of Steve Chappell
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has appointed Steve Chappell as business development manager – premium packaging as part of its continued investment in high quality, design led packaging solutions. Steve takes on a national position created to support the growth of Antalis Packaging’s recently launched Premium Packaging Solutions, a new end to end service designed to help brands improve the impact, sustainability and efficiency of their packaging. T
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Saueressig Group and Hybrid Software standardise global repro and workflow processes
Packaging Solutions The Saueressig Group and Hybrid Software have entered into a strategic agreement to support the standardisation and digitalisation of Saueressig’s global repro and workflow operations. The initiative strengthens the technological foundation of the production sites in Europe and Asia and supports the company’s ongoing international growth. Saueressig is a leading international manufacturer of printing and embossing cylinders for the packaging and surface
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New ColorStream 7000 Series for mid range workloads
Print Solutions Canon has announced the ColorStream 7000 series, a new web fed press family designed for print companies seeking a reliable, future ready platform for mid range production. Built on the proven strengths of the ColorStream platform, the new series combines trusted quality and operational efficiency with the flexibility to support evolving customer requirements across business communications, books and direct mail. The launch further strengthens Canon’s web fe
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Koehler Paper Greiz mill opens factory outlet
Print Solutions Koehler Paper makes top tier recycled paper products from 100% secondary fibres at its mill in the German town of Greiz. And now, through its factory outlet at the production site, the company is now providing customers from the region with direct access to an exclusive selection of these products. Whether it be about arts and crafts, school projects, or projects by churches and organisations, visitors are sure to find the right materials for their needs.
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Soyang strengthens sustainable credentials with Seaqual certification
Print Solutions Green Solutions Soyang Technologies has secured the Seaqual certificate from the Seaqual Initiative, reinforcing its focus on sustainable production. The Seaqual Initiative comprises a community of organisations, businesses, and individuals who work together to remove plastic waste from oceans, rivers, beaches, and coastlines. This is then converted by licensed manufacturers into Seaqual Marine Plastic, a high quality, traceable raw material used in a range
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Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week 16 to 17 September Excel London London Packaging Week is the home of packaging innovation and design – where the industry comes together to uncover the hidden decisions, unseen innovation, and untold stories shaping the future of packaging. Bringing together the more than 5700 packaging professionals from the luxury, beauty, drinks, FMCG, and design communities, the event connects brands, designers, suppliers, innovators, and creato
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Stop searching, start asking: Heidelberg uses AI to simplify production analysis in print shops
Print Solutions The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly in the printing industry, offering users significant added value in terms of transparency, user friendliness, and time savings. Under the motto ‘Stop searching, start asking’, Heidelberg is continuing to drive the development of intelligent assistance systems as a logical step toward increasingly automated and data driven print production. The company has now expanded its Heidelberg Portal with a n
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Mondi marks ten year of Pergraphica
Print Solutions Mondi is marking the 10th anniversary of its premium uncoated design paper brand Pergraphica with a global anniversary campaign titled ‘10 Years in 10 Days’. The time bound campaign brings together a curated programme of content, an anniversary film and a limited Time Capsule Giveaway, celebrating a decade of creative collaboration and design driven print. Running over ten days in June, the campaign explores the ideas, projects and partnerships that have sh
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