

Print Scotland warns of ‘skills cliff edge’ as English apprentices receive three times more funding
Print Solutions Print Scotland, the sector’s trade body, has issued a stark warning during Scottish Apprenticeship Week that Scotland risks a ‘skills cliff edge’ unless apprenticeship funding disparities with England are urgently addressed. Under the current system, a print industry occupations apprenticeship in Scotland attracts just £3200 in training contribution (age 16 to 19) and only £1200 for 19 to 24 year olds. In England, comparable print technician apprenticeships
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Micropress boosts finishing capabilities with new Primera Pro Line
Print Solutions Micropress has further strengthened its finishing capabilities with the acquisition of a high specification Muller Martini Primera Pro stitching line, expanding capacity and efficiency across its operations. The showroom model comes fully equipped with six stations, a cover feeder, and Stream Feeders designed to maximise productivity. It also features one and two hole punching, ideal for calendars, school workbooks, and ring binder materials. The new line re
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Your network is your competitive edge
Packaging Solutions In a market defined by rapid change, increasing complexity and rising customer expectations, one advantage stands above all: your network. From 27 to 29 May 2026, the FINAT European Label Forum 2026 (ELF) will bring together Europe’s leading label printers, suppliers and industry experts for three days of high level exchange, strategic insight and meaningful peer to peer collaboration. For owners and managers of label printing companies, ELF 2026 is not ju
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Print Digital Convention 2026: Tickets now available
Print Solutions Ticket sales have begun approximately three months before the start of the Print Digital Convention. On 16 and 17 June 2026, the foyer of hall 1 at Messe Düsseldorf will once again become a meeting place for decision makers from the print, marketing, communication and creative industries. Under the motto ‘The future needs the power to change’, the congress fair focuses on practical applications and specific use cases for the use of print in conjunction with
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Xerox expands unified market approach with broader A3 portfolio
Print Solutions Xerox has further unified its print go to market structure, bringing the Xerox and Lexmark sales forces together around an increasingly integrated portfolio of printers, MFPs, software and services. Through this integration, legacy Xerox clients and partners worldwide now have access through their sellers to the Lexmark 9-Series line of printers, extending the company’s A3 platform with a line known for its versatility, simplicity, serviceability and sustainab
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D EA2 multi colour ink compatibility for TrueVis XP 640 expanded
Print Solutions Roland DG Corporation has announced the expanded availability of its cost effective D‑EA2 multi‑colour eco solvent inks, now compatible with the TrueVis XP‑640. This enhancement makes the company’s premium print technology more accessible than ever for price sensitive markets expanded colour capability, cost competitiveness, and the reliability of genuine OEM ink. With broader colour options including CMYK + red, orange, green and light black, the enhanced D
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Innovia Films launches P2G: high performance, recyclable film for fresh produce packaging
Packaging Solutions Innovia Films has announced the launch of P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed specifically for flow wrap applications in fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables. P2G has been engineered to deliver superior performance and versatility, helping brand owners and packers maintain the freshness, quality, and visual appeal of fresh produce throughout the supply chain. By optimising gas transmission rates, the film supports
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Amcor’s expands facility to meet demand for recyclable packaging
Packaging Solutions Amcor has invested in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy. The recently extended facility is dedicated to the production of the company’s high barrier recycle ready films for a wide range of packaging formats. The latest department enables the large scale production of high barrier films for use in lidding and pouches for a wide variety of food, beverage, pet food and healthcare applications, including AmLite He
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Major restructuring at Manroland Sheetfed expected following difficult sales period
Print Solutions German press manufacturer Manroland Sheetfed GmbH has announced that it has entered into ‘Schutzschirmverfahren’ insolvency proceedings, with financial support from parent company Langley Holdings plc. The reorganisation is taking place within the framework of so-called ‘protective shield’ proceedings – a similar process to. that of Chapter 11 in the USA. Despite a technologically advanced product portfolio, sales have declined significantly in recent year
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