Infosource names Konica Minolta a leader in professional print markets
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe has secured leading positions in strategically important professional print segments, according to latest European figures from Infosource. Despite challenging and highly competitive markets, the company strengthened its position in the first quarter of 2026 with standout results in strategically important segments. In Europe, in mid production printing and high production printing, the company’s market share has incr
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Mark Andy University: seats still available
Packaging Solutions Mark Andy University offers specialised, hands-on courses designed to help converters improve operator confidence and support proactive maintenance. Available course tracks: Flexo press operator training Helps operators build a complete understanding of flexographic fundamentals and modern servo driven press operation. Flexo press maintenance training Helps maintenance teams reduce unplanned interruptions, improve uptime, and extend long term press perform
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Dimense Surface brings leading international designers together for London Design Festival debut
Print Solutions London Design Festival 2026 marks the debut of Dimense Surface, a new premium interior wallcovering brand from Roland DG that combines striking visual design with tactile, dimensional surfaces. Launching with an exclusive collection developed alongside four international design studios, the brand aims to transform walls into immersive design experiences that engage both sight and touch. Presented during London Design Festival and as part of Shoreditch Desig
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Sandon Global strengthens global sales team as it enters new growth phase
Packaging Solutions British anilox manufacturer Sandon Global has strengthened its UK and international sales team with the appointment of Stuart Williams as regional sales manager – UK and Ireland and the move of Paul Mitchell into a new strategic business development manager role focused on the Americas. Stuart took up his position on 1 September 2026, while Paul assumed responsibility for developing and managing the company’s regional growth strategy. The changes form
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Xitron expands the K2 workflow family with new K2D-X for digital print production and K2 3.0
Print Solutions Xitron has announced the expansion of its K2 workflow family with the introduction of K2D-X, a workflow solution optimised for digital print production, alongside K2 3.0, the latest generation of its production workflow platform. The announcement reflects Xitron's continued commitment to open, vendor independent workflow solutions that allow print providers to build production environments around the equipment that best suits their business rather than the l
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Fenton Packaging Solutions achieves EcoVadis Gold rating
Packaging Solutions Leeds based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been awarded a Gold medal for sustainability by EcoVadis, only one year after achieving a Bronze rating. ‘We are thrilled to announce that Fenton Packaging Solutions has achieved the prestigious Gold medal accreditation from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings,’ said Fenton managing partner Chris Warren. ‘This award puts Fenton Packaging Solutions in the top 5% of com
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Training year kicks off at the Koehler Group
Print Solutions Koehler Group has welcomed 36 young individuals at the beginning of the training year on September 1, as they embark on the start of their careers. The family business’ mills in Oberkirch, Kehl, Weisenbach, and Greiz, as well as its site in Willstätt, will provide the newcomers with training for their apprenticeship or dual study programme in Germany and make them an integral part of the company’s activities from the very start. Whether it is production,
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BCMPA highlights how outsourcing provides the ‘magic ingredient’ for brands at London Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, will show how specialist outsourcing partners bring a ‘touch of magic’ to turn promising ideas into practical, scalable and market ready products when it returns to London Packaging Week at Excel London on 16 and 17 September 2026. Visitors to stand A64 will be able to meet the BCMPA team and learn how its members support businesses ranging from start ups and challe
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Zebra Print Group celebrates decade long partnership with Connect Flooring
Print Solutions Leeds based Zebra Print Group is celebrating a decade of working with commercial flooring specialist, Connect Flooring, marking a long standing partnership built on quality, reliability and trusted service. Over the past 10 years, Zebra Print Group has produced a wide range of printed materials for the flooring company, supporting its sales and marketing activity with everything from sample tiles and point of sale materials to branded marketing collateral.
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ABG Girona marks new chapter with flexible packaging centre of excellence
Packaging Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced the next stage in the development of its Girona operation, with Enprom Solutions becoming ABG Girona and taking on a strategic role as the group’s centre of excellence for flexible packaging. The rebrand marks a significant step in the Girona business's evolution following its acquisition by ABG and Kocher+Beck in 2019. As shareholders, both companies have continued to support its development, bringing the te
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Enfocus partners with PDFix to bring its PDFix Make Accessible app to the Enfocus Appstore
Print Solutions Pre-press software expert Enfocus has partnered with PDFix to bring its PDFix Make Accessible app to the Enfocus Appstore. The integration combines Enfocus Switch’s advanced workflow orchestration with PDFix’s PDF accessibility remediation engine, enabling print and document workflows to automatically convert incoming PDF jobs into tagged, accessible, PDF/UA ready output, with no manual handling required. PDFix Make Accessible is designed to make it easier
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Roland DG launches the TrueVis AG-640, redefining latex print quality, versatility and productivity
Print Solutions Roland DG has announced the launch of the TrueVis AG-640, a next generation 64 inch latex printer/cutter that expands what is possible with latex printing. Combining low running costs, high output quality, expanded colours, dense white ink, and integrated contour cutting, the AG-640 helps print professionals move beyond traditional latex limits to take on more profitable work with confidence. As demand grows for high quality, fast turnaround print applicatio
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Xerox enters strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to expand production print portfolio
Print Solutions Xerox has announced a strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to broaden its production print portfolio, strengthen its position in high growth segments, and create new opportunities in digital packaging, labels, and commercial print applications. As part of the agreement, Xerox will integrate Flint Group Digital Xeikon technology into its production print portfolio, combining fast, cost effective, high quality colour presses with the Xerox Pro
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PackUK delivers critical EPR updates at London Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions PackUK, the official scheme administrator for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (p EPR) programme, is to deliver critical updates for everyone in the packaging supply chain in two separate sessions during London Packaging Week 2026. On both days of London Packaging Week 2026, the latest pEPR updates will be addressed by PackUK and UK Packaging PRO, the recently appointed official Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). These ses
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Fujifilm Device Technology partners with Burke Systems & Solutions to strengthen presence in Northern Ireland
Print Solutions Fujifilm Europe has announced a new partnership with Burke Systems & Solutions, the Belfast based office print and technology provider, which will add Fujifilm’s Apeos range of multifunction printers (MFPs) to its managed print portfolio. Burke Systems will offer Fujifilm’s Apeos range, from the C2060 model to the C7070, and from October the new Apeos C3567 and C3061 range, to customers across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, public sector,
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Stationers’ Company Liveryman celebrates 600 years of stationery in landmark book
Print Solutions Christopher Leonard-Morgan’s ‘Stationery Icons’ brings together 100 brands and makers, with contributions from the Stationers’ Company and a foreword by Theo Paphitis. Stationery Icons, a richly illustrated, 304 page hardback by Christopher Leonard-Morgan, celebrates the people, ideas and businesses behind the tools we use to write, draw, work and create. Published by Narrative Media and available as a limited first edition, the book traces 600 years of st
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Metsä Board Kemi strengthens product quality and supply chain reliability with investment in finishing operations
Packaging Solutions Metsä Board is investing in the finishing operations at its Kemi mill by modernising the board machine winder. The investment will be implemented during the annual maintenance shutdown in October to November 2026. The investment further strengthens Kemi’s position as a world leading supplier of coated white top kraftliners by improving product quality, supply chain reliability and production efficiency. ‘This winder modernisation strengthens our fini
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Heidelberg invests in training
Print Solutions With the start of the new training year on September 1, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen is welcoming 80 new apprentices and dual track students across Germany. The challenging training programme supports strategic growth in the core business’s high growth areas, namely, packaging and digital printing, as well as the development of new business units within Heidelberg Advanced Technologies. These units target exciting future markets such as security, energy, electr
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Werit and Salford City Council give young people first hand insight into manufacturing careers
Print Solutions Five young people from Salford have gained first hand experience of a working factory, as part of an initiative helping 16 to 24 year olds develop skills and explore routes into manufacturing employment. Werit UK, an industrial packaging manufacturer, welcomed the young people to its Greater Manchester operation following their participation in a five week manufacturing course through Salford City Council's Build Salford programme. This traineeship is desi
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Hybrid Software Helix introduces SmartDFE Version 6, bringing GPU native technology to the digital front end
Print Solutions Hybrid Software Helix, a leading developer of core technologies for industrial inkjet printing, has announces SmartDFE Version 6, a major new release of its digital front end platform for high speed digital presses. Version 6 introduces GPU native technologies alongside significant enhancements to colour management, automation and operator workflows, laying the foundations for the next generation of digital front ends. Visitors to Loupe Americas, from Septembe
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MM Packaging Ibérica achieves EcoVadis Platinum
Green Solutions Packaging Solutions MM Packaging has announced its Ibérica facility in Spain has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum placing it among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide The Spanish site excelled in its environmental policy, achieving a score of 94 out of a possible 100 for its commitment to addressing industry specific sustainability issues. The report highlighted that the facility had made significant progress in reducing its Scope
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