The Rubicon Network: refreshed website and next event announced
Print Solutions The Rubicon Network has announced that it has refreshed and updated its website and that it is now live. The site provides information on the organisation, along with updates on future events. The aim of the organisation is to bring together industry professionals to share knowledge, build relationships and support the future of print through collaboration and discussion. The group meets several times a year, providing members with a more informal opportunity
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Route 1 Print strengthens booklet production with Contiweb investment
Print Solutions Route 1 Print has invested in a Contiweb Digital fluid applicator and variable coater to further strengthen its book and booklet production capabilities at its 300,000 square foot facility in Rotherham. The equipment complements the company's Screen Truepress Jet 560HDX, installed earlier this year as the first of its kind in the UK. The investment will help Route 1 Print continue to support growing reseller demand for high quality books and booklets, with
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Flint Group Packaging Solutions announces price increase for packaging inks and coatings in Europe
Packaging Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions is to increase prices across its packaging inks and coatings portfolio in Europe from 1 January 2027. The adjustment reflects sustained cost pressures affecting raw materials, energy and freight. Energy and freight costs remain high. Pigment costs have increased significantly due to capacity shortages for raw materials in Asia, particularly India and China. High natural gas prices are also driving up the cost of carbon bla
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Konica Minolta targets print industry challenges with 15 intelligent Assistance Systems
Print Solutions Following the launch of the AccurioPress C8100 Series – the Intelligent Press – Konica Minolta has introduced a new, portfolio wide Assistance Systems framework that brings together 15 intelligent features across the AccurioPress range. Print companies are facing mounting challenges because the operators running their presses are increasingly hard to find. Job complexity and quality expectations continue to rise while experienced operators leave the industry
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UPM launches renewed commercial paper offering for digital printing
Print Solutions UPM Communication Papers has launched a renewed paper offer for digital printing, designed to make it easier for customers to find the right paper for different digital printing technologies and applications. It brings together woodfree coated, woodfree uncoated and book papers in sheets and reels, covering inkjet, HP Indigo and laser printing. The digital printing market continues to evolve as demand for shorter print runs, print on-demand production and pe
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Optimum Signs powers next chapter in hospitality interiors with latest investment
Print Solutions When Optimum Signs decided it was time to boost capacity and keep pace with growing demand in the hospitality sector, its immediate plan was simple: buy a second Kongsberg digital cutting table to work alongside the existing one that had served the business so well. Robust, proven and familiar, it was almost the automatic choice. However, the plan took a different turn when its long time production supplier, CMYUK, introduced Optimum to the new generation Jw
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MLG targets wide format growth with new Nyala 5
Print Solutions McAllister Litho Glasgow (MLG) has installed a new Nyala 5 flatbed printer from swissQprint to handle a surge in demand for wide format work. The new machine is helping the business to diversify into new applications as well as reduce running costs and consumables. The commercial sheetfed litho printer has invested more than £1 million in its wide format capabilities over the past two years. The swissQprint Nyala 5 flatbed printer is the latest addition to
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Big Value Banners invests in VeloBlade Nexus
Print Solutions Shropshire based Big Value Banners has chosen Vivid Laminating Technologies' VeloBlade Nexus to enhance its in-house print finishing capabilities. The VeloBlade Nexus 2.1 x 3.3 metre digital cutting system will support its production operations and future growth. Producing high quality, cost effective banners and signs in Great Britain, with fast UK dispatch, the company provides customised print solutions for businesses, organisations and events across th
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Parkside secures latest sustainability milestone with Zero Waste to Landfill certification
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions Flexible packaging expert Parkside has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, securing the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill certification. The award was earned following an extensive audit in September 2026, which reviewed all of Parkside’s activities through data collection, on-site observations, and interviews with senior quality and safety personnel. After the completion of this process, auditors confirmed t
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Two days. One hall. The whole chain.
Packaging Solutions The Paper & Tissue Show, Packaging & Recycle Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show will take place collectively on 11 to 12 November 2026 at ExceL London. For companies operating in the paper, tissue, hygiene, and packaging industries, finding reliable suppliers and new business opportunities is essential. The Paper & Tissue Show London connects you directly with international manufacturers looking to enter and expand in the UK market. With more than 200 e
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Reiser UK appoints Ryan Jones as managing director
Packaging Solutions Reiser UK has appointed Ryan Jones as its new managing director. Ryan steps into the role from vice president executive at parent company Reiser Holdings, where he supported functions across the business, built strong relationships with the UK team and customers, and gained in-depth knowledge of the Reiser UK portfolio. He brings extensive packaging machinery experience, having begun his career in engineering – including at Bosch – before moving into com
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Konica Minolta employees create multicultural recipe book celebrating diversity and inclusion
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has unveiled a new employee created multicultural recipe book, developed as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity. Spearheaded by the company's internal unity and diversity employee network, the limited edition book brings together culinary heritage and personal stories contributed by colleagues across the business, celebrating the rich mix of cultures and backgrounds that shape Konica Mi
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Contiweb appoints Ronald IJntema as new CEO to lead next phase of growth
Print Solutions Contiweb has announced the appointment of Ronald IJntema as new CEO, effective 4 January 2027. He succeeds Joost Smits and will lead the company through its next phase of growth, building on a successful transformation that has established a solid market position and a financially healthy business. Under the new leadership, Contiweb will continue investing in support for its installed base of more than 2500 systems worldwide, helping customers maintain equip
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Fuji Seal to highlight innovative approach to sustainability and recyclability at Sustainable Packaging Summit
Packaging Solutions Fuji Seal will put the future of recyclable shrink sleeves into sharp focus at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, outlining how the format can be redesigned for a circular economy, even as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) reshapes design for recycling requirements. As a premier sponsor of the Summit, Fuji Seal will take to the conference main stage to present Shrink Sleeve Outlook towards 2030. The session will examine what the regu
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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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