Next generation GIO compliant SolarFlex FSP UV flexo inks
Packaging Solutions Sun Chemical has launched its next generation SolarFlex FSP UV flexographic ink range, providing label and packaging manufacturers with a food compliant solution that meets evolving regulatory requirements while delivering the productivity, print quality and low migration performance demanded by the packaging market. The newly upgraded SolarFlex FSP formulation meets or surpasses the requirements of the German Ink Ordinance (GIO) and the Swiss Ink Ordina
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Mark Andy demonstrates the power of productivity: 873,000 finished labels in one shift
Packaging Solutions Mark Andy has demonstrated the productivity potential of its Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 through an eight hour production shift that completed 10 jobs, encompassing 25 stock keeping unitss and 873,000 finished labels, with a single operator. Compared with conventional flexo, the hybrid press reduced total production time by 83%, makeready time by 91%, and material waste by 88%, resulting in a 28% reduction in production costs. According to Mark A
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Updated guidance helps packaging professionals design for recyclability and prepare for a changing regulatory landscape
Packaging Solutions Recoup has launched the latest edition of its flagship guide, Recyclability by Design 2026 v12.0, marking 20 years of supporting better plastic packaging design and recycling outcomes. The updated guidance provides practical, evidence based recommendations to help packaging designers, specifiers, brands and retailers maximise recyclability, reduce unnecessary complexity and support the transition to a circular economy. It also reflects the evolving UK po
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Right sized paper mailers: heat seal coating enables tailored paper envelopes
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Paper based mailing envelopes are gaining popularity in e-commerce as a lightweight, flexible, and durable packaging solution. Made from high strength kraft paper, they offer excellent protection while helping to reduce packaging weight and material use. Heat sealable coatings are a key factor in this development. Applied to the substrate by the packaging manufacturer, they enable e-commerce companies to produce mailing envelopes directly
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LT Print Group delivers beautiful print for Pearl Mayfair
Print Solutions LT Print Group, the north west based litho and digital print specialist, has helped launch Pearl Mayfair through a seven month project spanning brand identity development and the production of bespoke restaurant collateral. Working closely with the team behind The Beaumont Mayfair, LT Print played a central role in developing Pearl Mayfair’s brand identity and bringing it to life across the restaurant’s printed collateral. The team guided the project from
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Fujifilm Ink strengthens focus on OEM development and industrial inkjet
Print Solutions Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its focus on OEM development and industrial inkjet at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, helping partners translate complex application requirements into commercially viable solutions. Drawing on more than 25 years of inkjet expertise, the company is reinforcing its commitment to OEM UV ink technology while extending its capabilities across an expanding range of industrial applications. The Broadstairs site brings together ink f
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C&T Matrix delivers precision laser solutions for UK die makers
Print Solutions C&T Matrix (C&T) has supplied, and project managed the installation of Adewo fixed head laser systems for two of its UK die making customers, Fast Finish in Northampton and Paragon Cutting Formes in Gateshead. The company is Adewo’s sales distributor and agent in the UK, providing customers with access to its laser systems as well as a vast and comprehensive range of high technology die making equipment and rule processing machines. Both Fast Finish and Pa
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Fogra certification confirms production performance of Konica Minolta AccurioPress portfolio
Print Solutions Multiple Konica Minolta AccurioPress production printing systems have once again been awarded FograCert Validation Printing System (VPS) certification to ISO 12647-8:2021 standard, underlining the portfolio’s exceptional print quality, colour accuracy, repeatability, and production stability. Fogra, the independent German research institute for media technologies, recognises print production systems that demonstrate a verifiable commitment to ISO standards.
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Skandacor helps automate more of the finishing process
Skandacor is highlighting digital die cutting solutions designed to reduce manual handling throughout the finishing process. By automating steps such as sheet feeding, registration, and cutting, print providers can move jobs through production with fewer operator touchpoints and less repetitive handling. The shift toward automated finishing is about more than speed. Every time an operator has to manually load, align, reposition, or transfer a sheet, another step is added to
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Exquisite book design on premium recycled paper from greenium brand
Print Solutions The new Manufakturen Guide Baden-Württemberg is an indispensable reference book that covers artisan studios in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a visual testament to the sheer diversity of handicraft workshops in the state, and includes around 300 historied and innovative workshops across 360 pages. The project, initiated by Pascal Johanssen from the Direktorenhaus exhibition house in Berlin and Matthias Vickermann, a custom shoemaker from Bade
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United Caps broadens closure sourcing options for carton packaging
Packaging Solutions Carton packaging is typically sourced as an integrated system, from the complex through to the capping line. As a result, many buyers assume that changing the closure means changing everything else. United Caps offers an alternative: carton packaging closures compatible with both legacy and alternative complexes and designed to run on existing tethered and non tethered lines without line modification or changes to machine settings. This allows buyers to ev
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Flint Group Packaging Solutions to publish full year 2025 Sustainability Report
Print Solutions Green Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions will publish its full year (FY) 2025 Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of its sustainability priorities, activities, and performance under its Prism framework. The report will cover environmental performance, people, and governance, outlining progress during FY2025, along with ongoing initiatives and priorities for further improvement. It will also highlight the company’s retention of its EcoVa
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Brother and Mutoh integration in EMEA update
Print Solutions Following Brother's acquisition of Mutoh, the company has shared an update on its integration activities in EMEA and some key principles that will guide how it operates the business going forward. As the group works towards building a stronger, more competitive organisation, it has established the following principles: It will continue to operate under both the Brother and Mutoh brands for the foreseeable future. It remains committed to developing and launch
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MM Board & Paper invests in new technology at Kwidzyn, cutting CO₂ emissions by around one-third
Print Solutions MM Board & Paper has completed its investment in continuous cooking technology at MM Kwidzyn, marking a further step in the site’s long term development. The new continuous digester, which has already commenced operations, is expected to reduce the integrated mill’s CO₂ emissions substantially by around one-third as well as the mill’s wood consumption. Located in northern Poland, MM Kwidzyn produces virgin fibre cartonboard, packaging kraft paper, uncoated f
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VistaPrint accelerates high volume apparel production with Kornit Apollo
Print Solutions Kornit Digital is highlighting how VistaPrint, the print and design partner to millions of SMEs worldwide, has used Kornit Apollo to increase high volume apparel production capacity, accelerate production and drive greater operational efficiency. A company serving customers across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia, VistaPrint has evolved from a print platform into a one stop shop helping small businesses bring their brands and marketing to life
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Nestlé honours DS Smith with Supplier Award: A 35 year partnership that sets the standard
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions DS Smith has been honoured by Nestlé Germany with the ‘Lighthouse Award’ at the annual Supplier Awards, a special distinction recognising suppliers who set benchmarks and demonstrate role model qualities. Nestlé is one of the largest food companies in the world and every two years, Nestlé Germany evaluates around 5000 suppliers as part of the Supplier Awards. Among the top 20 suppliers, the best are honoured in the bronze, silver and gol
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Urban Design & Print enhances bindery with Horizon AFV-566FKT
Print Solutions Urban Design & Print has elevated its folding capabilities with investment in a Horizon AFV-566FKT Ice folder from IFS. The Southend-on-Sea print company specialised in the fast turnaround of quality flyers and posters when it was established in 1998. Since then, it has adapted its business model to meet the changing needs of customers and now produces a wide range of different products. It delivers lithographic, digital, and wide format printing services fo
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Herma self-adhesive division marks a breakthrough for wash off
Packaging Solutions Herma self-adhesive materials division has achieved another breakthrough in the recycling of plastic packaging: it is likely to be the first supplier to hold certificates confirming that seven PP and PE based self-adhesive materials can be completely released from rigid PP packaging even during energy efficient cold washing – an important prerequisite for achieving the purest possible recycled material. The certification is based on the CHI Recyclability
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Siegwerk advances deinking solutions to support high quality plastic recycling with a newly granted European patent
Print Solutions Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has secured a new European patent, marking another step in its development of deinking solutions for plastic packaging recycling (EP4107326). The patent protects a primer technology that enables printing inks not deinkable by commercially used conditions to be removed from plastic substrates during recycling, including more complex printed flex
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Premier announces availability of new PVC free Drytac PrintDuo
Print Solutions Premier, the exclusive distributor of Drytac products in the UK, has announced the availability of Drytac PrintDuo, an innovative non adhesive, double sided printable media designed to help print companies create impactful retail, promotional and window graphics with ease. PrintDuo is a premium 250 micron, matt white, wide format media featuring a multilayer polypropylene and polyester construction for exceptional lay flat performance, minimising curl and ro
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Konica Minolta to highlight next generation digital print at UK Packaging Expo 2026
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd will be appearing at the UK Packaging Expo 2026, which is taking place from 10 to 11 November at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. On stand G8, the company will spotlight its digital print, workflow automation, labels and embellishment technologies and share insights into how commercial printers, packaging specialists and brand owners can unlock new growth through high quality, short run and quick turn
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