kp St Helens plant earns winner and runner up honours at theOperational Excellence Awards
Packaging Solutions Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has been recognised at the 2026 Operational Excellence Awards UK for the transformation of its St Helens manufacturing site. Through investment, continuous improvement and a disciplined operational excellence programme, the site has evolved into a dedicated manufacturing hub for kp Infinity, the company’s recyclable EPP food packaging solution. The site was named winner in the operational excellence in manufacturing award categor
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Sontara launches sustainable printing range with Fogra certified rPET ABC washcloth
Print Solutions Professional wipes specialist Sontara has launched a new sustainable printing range for the offset printing industry. The range includes Sontara Sustainable PrintMaster, its first rPET based ABC washcloth to achieve Fogra certification, and Sontara Sustainable PrintClean for manual cleaning applications. Designed to meet the demanding cleaning requirements of offset printing operations, the new products help printers reduce their environmental impact without
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manroland Goss becomes a 100 % subsidiary of the Possehl Group
Print Solutions Possehl Group is acquiring the remaining shares in manroland Goss web systems GmbH, effective October 1, 2026. The Possehl Group previously held a 51% stake and will continue to provide full financing for the company. The former co-shareholder, American Industrial Partners (AIP), is exiting the shareholder structure. With this full acquisition, the Possehl Group is consolidating managerial responsibility for manroland Goss under a single ownership structure.
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X-Rite Pantone launches Spectura to advance connected colour quality
Print Solutions X-Rite Pantone has announced Spectura, its next generation portable sphere spectrophotometer platform designed to connect colour measurement with modern quality workflows. Combining advanced measurement performance, secure cloud connectivity, and an expandable application framework, Spectura helps manufacturers reduce colour errors, accelerate decisions, and maintain consistency from the laboratory to the production floor. Manufacturers increasingly manage c
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PPWR in practice – new webinar
Packaging Solutions PPWR (The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is creating more than a regulatory challenge for packaging converters. As customers reconsider packaging structures, materials, dimensions and eventually labelling, converters need to think about how efficiently their existing operations can respond. Esko is holding a webinar on October 27, to provide an PPWR overview and to examine the practical implications for converter workflows. Themes will includ
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Cool>Can wins public vote at London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery
Packaging Solutions Amidst a competitive field of creative solutions displayed in the London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery, thousands of attendees voted Cool>Can their favourite innovation from this year’s showcase. The solution marks a genuine world first: a shelf ready, fully commercialised self-cooling can, developed in partnership with Brains Brewery of Cardiff. Cool>Can helps users enjoy a chilled beverage without requiring a fridge or cooler, using a simple push b
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Antalis Packaging showcases its premium packaging expertise with chocolate egg mailer
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has demonstrated the capabilities of its recently launched Premium Packaging service by developing a direct mail campaign that combines structural design, premium materials and sustainable packaging to safely deliver a fragile chocolate egg while creating a memorable customer experience. Created entirely in-house, the project was designed to showcase how the company can support customers through every stage of the premium packaging jour
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Handy Labels places UK’s first order for Konica Minolta’s new AccurioLabel 231
Packaging Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced that labels and sticker expert, Handy Labels, is the first in the UK to place an order for its new AccurioLabel 231. Handy Labels was established by Martyn Kilford in 2007, to address a gap in the market for small to medium run labels and stickers. Now an employee owned company, Handy Labels serves more than 44,000 returning customers, ranging from hobbyists and entrepreneurs through to multi-national
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The Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 changes everything
Print Solutions Creative projects start on RGB screens, where designers use vibrant colours that are challenging to reproduce with conventional CMYK printing. The Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 uses Fujifilm’s industry first green toner alongside pink speciality toner to reproduce up to 93% of Pantone spot colours, delivering the widest colour gamut available on a cut sheet toner press. The result? Printed applications that deliver a level of vibrancy your clients never th
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creart expands with Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 installation
Print Solutions creart, based in Fulda, Germany, has invested in a Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 to expand its colour capabilities and provide a digital alternative for applications that would traditionally rely on offset printing and spot colours, while also responding to demand for shorter runs and faster turnaround times. Founded in 1970 and employing around 30 people, creart provides creative design, photography, media services, commercial print production and multimedi
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BCMPA connects ambitious brands with outsourcing experts at White & Private Label Expo 2026
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – will highlight how outsourcing is the essential ingredient to help ambitious brands accelerate growth and take new products to market at the White & Private Label Expo 2026. Taking place at Excel London on 11 to 12 November, the event will bring retailers, start ups, entrepreneurs, and e-commerce sellers together with manufacturers and supply chain specialists who can
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Third generation steps up at Bakers
Packaging Solutions Independent print and packaging business Bakers has appointed Harry and Tom Baker as directors, formally bringing the third generation of the Baker family into the leadership of the company. Harry becomes commercial director, while Tom takes on the role of operations director. For those who know the business well, the appointments will not come as a huge surprise. Both have been taking on more responsibility over the past few years and have gradually b
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AM Labels expands Epson Colorworks range with compact dye ink printer
Packaging Solutions AM Labels Limited has expanded its portfolio with the addition of the Epson ColorWorks D3800e colour label printer. A new model in the popular ColorWorks range, the D3800e is a compact desktop printer that utilises dye ink technology to produce vibrant, high contrast results. With its compact footprint, the Epson D3800e is designed to bring small batch colour label printing to small businesses such as pharmacies and home retail operations. Dye based i
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Canon joins the Sustainable Print Manifesto as development partner
Print Solutions Green Solutions The Sustainable Print Manifesto has announced that Canon has joined the initiative as a development partner, strengthening a growing coalition of industry leaders committed to making print more sustainable, alongside development partners Cimpress, Domino, Gallus, HP, Nazdar and Sun Chemical. Launched in April 2025, the Manifesto for More Sustainable Print set out a shared language for sustainable print and nine practical principles that busi
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Eckart marks 150 years of innovation and transformation
Print Solutions Eckart is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Founded in Fürth in 1876 as a small goldbeating workshop, the company has grown into an international manufacturer of effect pigments for decorative and functional applications as well as metal powders for 3D printing, serving customers around the world. Over the past century and a half, the company has continuously evolved alongside technologies and markets. What began with metallic pigments has grown
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Canon launches imagePress V900 II Series
Print Solutions Canon has announced the launch of the imagePress V900 II series, the latest evolution of its proven A3 cutsheet colour toner press for light production environments. Designed for commercial and in-house print operations typically producing 15,000 to 250,000 A4 images per month, the new series builds on the imagePress V900 series, which has achieved cumulative sales of more than 5000 units across EMEA since its launch in late 2022. The V900 II, V800 II and
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Francesca Stevens appointed director general of Cepi
Print Solutions The board of Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, has appointed Francesca Stevens as its next director general. An experienced European industry advocate, she takes up the position on 28 September succeeding Jori Ringman, who has led the association since 2019. She joins Cepi from EUROPEN, the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment, where she has served as secretary general since 2020. During her tenure, she has represented
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i2r North America achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainability performance
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions i2r North America Inc has achieved an EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the aluminium packaging manufacturer among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the business and reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability, responsible sourcing, operational transparency and continuous improvement across its North American operations. i2
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EyeC-America earns ISO 9001:2015 certification
Print Solutions EyeC-America, the US partner of EyeC GmbH, has successfully obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification. This milestone underscores the company's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, following the lead of its German headquarters, whose quality management system has been certified to this internationally recognised standard since 2011. The certification validates EyeC-America’s systematic focus on quality, efficiency, and ongoing improvement of its
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Antalis Packaging opens new smart packaging centre to drive collaboration and packaging innovation
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has officially opened its new smart packaging centre (SPC), giving customers an enhanced facility where they can collaborate with packaging specialists to develop, test, and refine packaging solutions. Nicholas Thompson, managing director, UK and Ireland at Antalis, officially opened the new centre on 11 September 2026, cutting the ribbon alongside Chris Liddell, packaging business director and John Garner, packaging category director.
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Packaging Innovations & Empack launches Packaging Mentor of the Year Award
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack has launched Packaging Mentor of the Year, a new category within the Future Trailblazer Awards 2027, recognising the individuals who are helping to develop, support and inspire the next generation of packaging professionals. Introduced as the Future Trailblazer Awards enter their fourth year, the new category acknowledges the vital role mentors play in building skills, confidence and careers across the packaging industry. O
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