JICMAIL reports continued uplift in mail’s digital effectiveness in Q1 2026
Print Solutions JICMAIL, The Joint Industry Currency for Mail, reports that mail continues to drive record levels of digital engagement in Q1 2026, with website visits, account look ups, web searches and app downloads all rising year on year. Alongside this growth in digital response, JICMAIL has released its full year 2025 Response Rate Tracker data now covering nearly 5000 campaigns. In Q1 2026 the mail channel continued on its growth trajectory as a ‘Super Touchpoint’ ch
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One hundred days to go until London Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on discovery, bringing together leading brands, designers, and suppliers to explore the innovations, insights, and connections shaping packaging’s future. With just 100 days to go until London Packaging Week 2026 opens its doors, the event returns with a sharpened focus on what now defines the industry: discovery. This year’s edition introduces a series of new features and experiences designed to
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UPM delivers purpose built adhesive solutions for demanding label applications
Packaging Solutions UPM is simplifying adhesive selection with purpose built solutions designed for demanding label applications. UPM PharmaSure for pharmaceuticals, Vetro for wine and spirits, and Endurance for oil and industrial chemicals help customers choose the right adhesive performance for each end use. All are part of the Raflatac label material offering. Demanding label applications place requirements on adhesives that general purpose solutions cannot meet. Pharmac
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Flint Group Web Offset expands European capabilities with €2 million Frankfurt investment
Print Solutions Flint Group Web Offset has announced that it has strengthened its European manufacturing network with a €2 million investment in its Frankfurt facility in Germany. Operational since January 2026, the upgraded site has been transformed into a hybrid manufacturing platform designed to support multiple product streams and meet the evolving needs of the web offset market. This important investment includes a newly installed energy efficient varnish plant, desi
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MGI Digital Technology unveils unified corporate identity to support growth strategy
Print Solutions MGI Digital Technology has introduced a new corporate brand identity designed to support the group’s continued expansion and strengthen brand consistency across its operations in France and international markets. Following more than 15 years of sustained growth and the successful integration of specialised technology companies, the MGI Group is entering a new phase of its development through the deployment of a unified visual identity. This strategic initia
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Mark Andy launches SmartPress programme, delivering application ready press configurations in eight weeks
Packaging Solutions Mark Andy has announced the SmartPress programme, bringing 80 years of engineering expertise into a set of application ready press configurations that cut delivery time in half, from 16 weeks to eight. Available on the Pro Series, E5, and P7 platforms, SmartPress helps converters start capturing revenue earlier with configurations optimised for labels, film and label, or shrink and label, with optional packages to match specific production needs. ‘Con
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions appoints new sales director
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced the appointment of James Pittick as sales director, effective from 1 June 2026. James will lead all of the company’s direct and indirect sales channels, driving growth for the company’s digital workplace and professional print business lines. James joins with more than 20 years’ experience across printing, technology, and managed services sectors. He has held senior commercial leadership roles with a prov
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Formsmith launches new website and announces debut at Independent Paper Show Manchester
Packaging Solutions Formsmith, the luxury packaging studio bringing design and manufacturing together under one roof, has launched its new website, offering clients and collaborators a first look at the company’s bespoke approach to premium packaging design and production. The launch marks an important milestone for founders Delroy Simmons, Annie Wythe, Lucy Wardman, and Kevin Woodcock, who established the company to bridge the gap between creative packaging development an
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Ultimate Impostrip 2026.1 unveils data generated nesting reports to boost production visibility
Print Solutions Ultimate Tech has announced Ultimate Impostrip 2026.1, introducing new data generated nesting reports that give print providers clearer visibility into production performance, material use, and operational efficiency. Designed to help teams make faster, more informed decisions, the new reporting capabilities support reduced waste, improved control, and stronger measurable results across every job. Designed to give production teams clearer visibility into perfo
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GSE launches extended life programme to help futureproof ink dispensing investments
Packaging Solutions GSE has launched its new extended life programme, a lifecycle support initiative designed to help label and packaging converters maximise the long term value of their ink dispensing equipment for flexo, gravure and screen applications, through refurbishment, upgrades, retrofits and preventative maintenance. The programme brings together a range of existing and newly developed services under one structured offering, enabling GSE customers to extend equipm
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FINAT announces new leadership team and honours two distinguished former presidents
Packaging Solutions During the FINAT European Label Forum 2026, held in Seville from 27 to 29 May, the association announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice president. On the same occasion, outgoing president Philippe Voet and former president Chris Ellison were appointed honorary members in recognition of their exceptional service to FINAT and the wider label community. These appointments mark a new chapter, while also reflecting the
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Antalis Packaging strengthens Ireland team with new business development appointment
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has announced the appointment of Joshua Dalton as business development manager for the Republic of Ireland Packaging division. As part of the Antalis Packaging team in Ireland, he will help local businesses identify smarter, more efficient packaging solutions tailored to their operational, logistical and supply chain requirements. Joshua will work closely with companies across a wide range of sectors, including industrial, logistics
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callas software releases new pdfNest OEM module
Print Solutions callas software has announced a new nesting technology module designed for OEM partners building automated print and production workflows. The new module enables software developers and workflow vendors to calculate optimised nesting layouts for multiple PDF files on a given sheet size, improving material efficiency and production throughput. Nesting plays an essential role in many industrial printing environments, including packaging, wide format printing,
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Compass strengthens team with appointment of Rob Hogg
Print Solutions Compass Business Finance has appointed Rob Hogg as a finance specialist, further strengthening its position within the UK print and packaging sector. Rob joins with over 25 years’ experience as group finance director at Grafitec, a well established business within the industry. During his time there, he was responsible for financial reporting, planning, risk management and statutory duties, while also developing extensive experience in the acquisition and di
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Massive stars in record London Marathon with Alumigraphics Grip from Soyang Europe
Print Solutions Massive, a provider of specialist services to mass participation charity and outdoor events, recently used Alumigraphics Grip from Soyang Europe to create a stunning set of floor graphics for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Working out of four offices across the UK, Massive operates primarily as an events delivery agency, with one arm of the business focusing on branding and wayfinding. The company has created and supplied a range of materials to a host of hig
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Esko announces worldwide availability of next generation XPS Spark 4835
Packaging Solutions Esko has announced the worldwide commercial availability of the XPS Spark 4835, a next generation digital LED plate exposure system engineered to replace traditional UV tube bank exposure frames. The new XPS Spark 4835 delivers consistent, repeatable plate quality, shorter exposure times, and a dramatically reduced environmental footprint – all within a compact, plug and play format tailored specifically to label converters, tradeshops, and flexible pack
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BoxWay celebrates fifth anniversary with focus on investment and innovation
Packaging Solutions Corrugated packaging specialist BoxWay Packaging Group is celebrating half a decade of growth as it marks its fifth anniversary. The company’s latest milestone highlights its status as a rapidly growing name in the UK corrugated packaging sector, having built a formidable reputation for agility, technical expertise, and flexibility during its five years of operation. Having launched in June 2021 with the acquisition of three sites from Saica Group, the c
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Pureprint acquires Simpson Group
Print Solutions Pureprint has acquired Simpson Group from administration, expanding its offering across point of sale, in-store marketing and display production. Based in Washington, Tyne & Wear, Simpson Group has built a strong reputation over more than 50 years for delivering point of sale, point of purchase, FSDUs, window displays and the design and manufacture of 3D structural display solutions for leading retailers and brands. All jobs have been retained as part of the
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Digidelta supports FESPA Foundation's South African school project with stunning wall graphics
Print Solutions Digidelta recently used its Biond Bio-Print Film P HT BF 90 White Matte film to produce a set of stunning wall graphics for classrooms at a primary school in South Africa. The ‘Roots of Tomorrow’ project came about through the FESPA Foundation 2026, with Digidelta an official partner of the initiative. Each year, the FESPA Foundation mobilises international printing industry partners to contribute products, materials, and services in the months leading up to
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EyeC introduces Proofiler Graphic Connect for pre-press quality control
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions EyeC is launching the Proofiler Graphic Connect, a fully cloud based, system and hardware independent pre-press inspection software. The SaaS solution enables automated PDF to PDF comparisons for core pre-press workflows. Pre-press operations and departments can now integrate quality control into existing production processes in a more transparent, flexible, and futureproof manner. EyeC Proofiler Graphic Connect is available now. Desig
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Mondi strengthens corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted site upgrades
Packaging Solutions Mondi is strengthening its corrugated solutions operations in Germany through targeted upgrades at its plants in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebersdorf near Coburg, Bavaria. The measures focus on enhancing operational performance, aligning both sites with the company’s global safety standards and reinforcing their long term competitiveness, while creating added value for customers and employees. At both sites, Mondi has implemented production rela
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