Heidelberg expands lifecycle offering with the ChromaStar ink despensing system
Packaging Solutions Cost pressures combined with increasing process complexity and brand compliance are shaping the situation in print shops, with spot colours often becoming a growing bottleneck in the production process, particularly in packaging facilities. Limited availability, a lack of standardisation, and the fact that production is often done manually lead to delays, limited flexibility, and a high degree of dependence on individual employees. Overall, this results in
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Craftsmanship, design, and Koehler Paper greenium come together to reimagine Christmas nutcrackers
Print Solutions Christmas nutcrackers are an extremely storied and longstanding tradition that has spread from the German side of the Ore Mountains to the rest of the world. And they are now getting a modern upgrade: Original Füchtner and Scholz & Friends, a workshop and a creative agency respectively, have reimagined this absolute classic. In turn, Koehler Paper is supporting the project with premium recycled paper from its greenium brand. The joint initiative between Sch
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Sun Chemical secures RecyClass Flexible Packaging certification for solvent based nitrocellulose alternative solution
Packaging Solutions In March 2026, Sun Chemical secured RecyClass certification for its solvent based nitrocellulose (NC) alternative solutions for flexible packaging. The company is the first to offer a complete recycling compatible system combining NC alternative inks and certified lamination adhesives, and is among the first suppliers to achieve RecyClass certification for solvent based NC alternative inks. The certification strengthens the company’s position as an innov
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Fastsigns expands network with second Birmingham franchise
Fastsigns UK has confirmed it is set to expand into Solihull, with the arrival of a new centre. The new centre, Fastsigns Solihull, will be led by local entrepreneur, Farooq Wani, alongside a dedicated design and production specialist and an experienced sales expert. Its arrival marks the 24th centre in the growing network and the second to open in the West Midlands. Located on the bustling Kings Norton Trading Estate, its production set up is specifically designed to
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BPIF celebrates 125 years at members’ day 2026
Print Solutions On Tuesday 14 July, the BPIF hosted its 2026 members’ day, bringing together key industry leaders and members from across the printing industry for a day of discussion, insight and celebration. This year’s event marked a significant milestone as the BPIF celebrated 125 years – an incredible achievement for both the organisation and the UK printing industry. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the industry's rich history, looking back at the histo
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Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester delivers nationwide Mears Group rebrand with Drytac
Print Solutions Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester recently partnered with Mears Group to deliver a nationwide rebranding programme, using Drytac media to transform office environments with vibrant interior and exterior graphics. One of the UK's leading providers of bespoke signage, graphics and visual communications, Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester managed the project from initial consultation and site surveys through to production and installation. The objective was to
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Kingsmoor Packaging strengthens commercial team with new business development manager
Packaging Solutions Kingsmoor Packaging has appointed Kieran Thomas as business development manager. The move further strengthens its commercial team as the company continues to invest in customer relationships and support its continued growth. Bringing more than 12 years' experience in the thermoforming industry, Kieran joins Kingsmoor with a broad understanding of manufacturing operations, having progressed through customer service, procurement and production planning rol
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British Coatings Federation goes the distance for Myton Hospices at sixth annual charity cycle
Print Solutions On Friday 3 July, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted its sixth annual charity bike ride in aid of The Myton Hospices, setting off from its Coventry office before taking riders through the Warwickshire countryside. This year’s fundraising efforts have so far raised over £10,000 for Myton in memory of BCF colleague Callum Plummer, who sadly passed away in January 2025 at the age of just 22. This year’s event saw 38 riders, who took part in one of thr
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Smart packaging key to complex regulatory and consumer informational systems
Packaging Solutions FMCG product packaging is at the core of a growing informational system, encompassing regulators, packaging producers, their clients, and consumers. Through the ongoing evolution and roll out of new forms of smart packaging, its overall impact is increasing beyond the boundaries of a simple product container, says GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. With regulatory changes such as Extended Producer Responsibility and recycled
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Holmen Board and Paper achieves EcoVadis Platinum
Print Solutions Holmen Board and Paper has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top 1% of organisations worldwide for sustainability performance. Its 2026 assessment marks the first time the entire board and paper business area has been evaluated as one company – a milestone that builds on years of Platinum results at each individual mill. Until now, every mill has undergone its own EcoVadis assessment, consistently achieving th
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Moss accelerates live events expansion with Sign Up Systems acquisition
Print Solutions Moss has acquired Sign Up Systems, the UK developer of patented extrusion and tensioning systems. The move adds further momentum to the business’s live events expansion, strengthening its offer in high performance branded environments. Known for turning live events challenges into engineered solutions, Sign Up Systems’ patented technology is designed for the realities of the sector, enabling faster installs with reliably tensioned, high impact graphics acros
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Discovery is everything
Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week is where the packaging industry comes together to explore what comes next. London Packaging Week returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on discovery, bringing together leading brands, designers, and suppliers to explore the innovations, insights, and connections shaping packaging’s future. This year’s edition introduces a series of new features and experiences designed to help brands, designers and retailers navigate an industry being
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Herma UK strengthens its expertise in films and service
Packaging Solutions Herma UK has now commissioned a high speed slitting machine for rolls of self-adhesive material up to two metres wide. ‘We are excited to announce that a state of the art two metre slitting line is now operational at Herma UK’s facility in Newbury, enhancing our production capabilities,’ said Emmanuel Odofin, managing director of Herma UK. The new slitting line is specifically designed to process thin films and other coated, sensitive materials with ex
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ABG strengthens commitment to Poland with dedicated local presence
Print Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) is strengthening its commitment to the Polish label and packaging market with the development of a dedicated local presence, providing customers with direct access to expertise, technology and support. Recognising Poland and Central Europe as strategic growth markets, ABG Poland has been established to bring the company closer to converters across the region. Anton Humeniuk, ABG’s dedicated representative for Poland, said: ‘
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Sun Chemical expands metallic inks portfolio to meet growing market demand
Print Solutions Sun Chemical has expanded its comprehensive metallic inks portfolio as converters and brand owners seek high impact packaging solutions that enhance shelf appeal, support design flexibility and deliver premium visual effects across global applications. As brands compete for consumer attention in crowded retail environments, metallic inks offer a powerful way to create depth, brilliance and differentiation, enhancing shelf impact. The company’s metallic inks
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Yeomans expands charity communications capabilities with Canon varioPrint iX3200 investment
Print Solutions Yeomans, the purpose driven agency working with more than 260 charities across the UK, has strengthened its production capabilities through investment in Canon's varioPrint iX3200 sheetfed inkjet press, enabling the organisation to deliver faster, more personalised and more sustainable communications for the charity sector. The investment forms part of Yeomans' wider strategy to strengthen the services it provides to charities while supporting future growth.
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Kate Channon joins CMYUK’s UK sales team in new senior appointment
Print Solutions CMYUK has appointed Kate Channon to its UK sales team as Senior digital sales consultant. She will report to sales director Chris Martin. Kate joins CMYUK from Fujifilm, where she was senior business development manager, with a proven track record of selling high value print systems. She has worked in the wide format digital print industry since 2011, building a strong reputation for driving sustained revenue growth, opening up new markets, and consistently
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New Defra data reveals nine out of ten packaging producers using non sustainable materials
Packaging Solutions A staggering 89% of the 11,701 obligated packaging producers in the UK are still supplying non recyclable, hard to recycle, or mixed rating packaging to the market. These figures come from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) following a Freedom of Information request by BagKraft, specialist manufacturer and supplier of high quality, sustainable bags, and bespoke promotional packaging. The data, released under Environmental Infor
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Where paper learns to move
Print Solutions An interview with photographer Susan Castillo. ‘Paper. Texture, form, colour – true materiality.’ Susan Castillo’s words arrive like a note pinned to the start of a thought rather than the end of one. A reminder. A fixation. Something half formed that refuses to sit still. When she visited the James Cropper mill earlier this year, that instinct only intensified. ‘It s incredible how a simple sheet of paper can captivate the imagination so completely,’
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Mailway strengthens retail display offering with Derwent Displays acquisition
Print Solutions Bradford based Mailway Packaging Group has expanded its retail display and packaging capabilities with the acquisition of Derbyshire point of sale display manufacturer Derwent Displays, securing the future of the business and safeguarding 33 jobs. The acquisition, completed on 9 July 2026 following the appointment of joint administrators from BTG at Derwent Packaging Limited, sees the Denby based business continue trading as Mailway Displays from its current
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Print’s 2026 Rising Stars shine at the House of Lords
Print Solutions The 2026’s Rising Star Awards winners gathered at the annual celebration at the House of Lords. Printing Charity president emeritus and long standing Rising Star Award supporter Lord Black of Brentwood hosted the ceremony for 82 winners, who between them represent the range and diversity of career paths and roles available within the print sector. Some 59% are working in the charity’s core sectors: print, paper and packaging. The Printing Charity is invest
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