Print Solutions Formara Print & Marketing has invested in new inkjet production technology to expand its short run, full colour printing capabilities, responding to increasing demand for faster turnaround, and personalised print.   The investment sees the company install the Kirk-Rudy Firejet 4C from AMS Mailing Systems, a production inkjet system that bridges the gap between toner based printers and large production presses. The move strengthens Formara’s ability to efficien

Print Solutions Full service litho and digital print specialist ESP Digital has invested in a Horizon hard case binding preparation system from IFS to meet increased demand for hardback books.   The Horizon hard case binding preparation system enables in line short to medium run case bind book block preparation with end sheet tipping and gauze application.   The Swindon operation’s system incorporates the ESF-1000 end sheet feeder, GF-500 gauze feeder and LBF-500 loose sheet

Packaging Solutions  Jude Pullen on the future of packaging.   Ahead of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, creative technologist Jude Pullen explores how constraints, from regulation to logistics, can become the most powerful driver of packaging innovation.   Innovation often begins in the spaces between expectation and possibility, in the quiet moments when the familiar begins to reveal its limits. A box that resists opening, a shipment that wastes space, or a regulation t

Print Solutions The British Sign & Graphics Association (BSGA) is hosting a dedicated Sign Makers' Village during Sign & Digital UK 2026 at the NEC from February 22 and 24. Here visitors will get the chance to have discussions with industry experts, see the full spectrum of sign making techniques, and even have a go at a few themselves!   The Sign Makers’ Village will host live demonstrations from industry experts throughout the event. Experienced sign writer Paul Hughes on t

Print Solutions Spectrum Innovations has invested in a Versafire LP to benefit from its exceptional print quality. As the company needed to increase output and overall print quality, Heidelberg was its natural choice.   ‘As a litho printer, we have always had Heidelberg presses,’ said Kath Doran, managing director of Spectrum Innovations. ‘As we move forward on our digital journey, we wanted to upgrade to a new level of quality and production capabilities. Heidelberg has alwa

Packaging Solutions Environmental policy experts at Ecoveritas have warned the UK manufacturing sector is facing increasing uncertainty around recycling, as new analysis shows the cost of complying with government backed regulations is soaring by millions of pounds every year.   Ecoveritas, which has advised major British manufacturers on environmental regulations since 2003, has warned that current regulations are creating significant concern among producers, with widening c

Packaging Solutions Flexo pre-press solutions specialist Heaford has confirmed Danny Scales as its new sales manager for the USA.   Danny brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role. He has advanced operational and technical knowledge from time at spent at HP and Bobst, as well as converters Crowson Stone Printing and Artistic Carton Company. These experiences directly benefit Heaford and its flexo mounting and proofing customers.   He said, ‘Heaford’s com

Print Solutions BPIF Training has launched its new Employer’s Guide to Understanding Apprenticeships 2026, released to coincide with the first day of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The guide gives employers a clear and practical overview of how apprenticeships work, the benefits they bring, and the support available throughout the full apprenticeship journey.   Designed for both employers new to apprenticeships and those looking to develop existing staff, the guide brings

Print Solutions EBB has announced that it is now stocking the Adestor self-adhesive sheets range from Lecta, held in UK warehouses and available for next day delivery nationwide.   The Adestor range includes both split back and solid back face materials, offering converters and printers flexibility across a broad spectrum of labelling applications. With a variety of adhesive specifications available, the product is suitable for multiple end uses – from standard identification