Service Offset Supplies appointed as premier UK reseller for Liyu large format printing machines
Print Solutions SOS has announced its appointment as premier UK reseller for the Liyu range of large format printing machines. This new partnership marks a significant step forward for the company and its customers, expanding its large format product portfolio and combining its technical expertise with Liyu’s high performance printing technology. Manufactured with advanced precision engineering and incorporating the latest automation technology, Liyu printers deliver outsta
Nov 112 min read
Green Hippo boosts productivity with first UK installation of Morgana DigiFold Ultra
Print Solutions Tunbridge Wells based printer Green Hippo has become the first UK company to install Morgana Systems’ DigiFold Ultra creaser/folder – and the investment is already paying off with a surge in new orders ahead of the busy Christmas season. Adam Jones, joint director of Green Hippo alongside Andy Healy, described the DigiFold Ultra as the ‘Swiss army knife’ of finishing. ‘It is so versatile and runs day in, day out,’ he said. ‘Our operators love it because it
Nov 112 min read
Antalis Packaging strengthens machinery engineering support
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has expanded its machinery systems team with the appointment of two new engineers who, together, bring over 40 years of machinery servicing and technical support to the UK based team. Kenny Stephen has joined the engineering team as lead engineer, bringing with him over 23 years’ experience in the packaging industry. Beginning his career in stores, managing spare parts and refurbishing machinery, Kenny has gone on to develop extensive
Nov 112 min read
PulPac and Future Materials enter strategic collaboration to explore new segments for fibre based packaging
Packaging Solutions PulPac and Future Materials Sweden have announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving the transition from plastics to responsibly produced fibre based packaging solutions. This collaboration combines complementary expertise and a shared ambition to accelerate next generation packaging solutions in new market segments. Future Materials Sweden brings extensive experience from the plastic injection moulding industry and tool manufacturing, paired with
Nov 112 min read
Inkcups appoints new service manager for Europe
Print Solutions Inkcups has appointed Sebastian Teichmann as its new service manager Europe. A crucial role in delivering on the company’s commitment to providing dedicated support and service to its customers globally, Sebastian will oversee technical installations across Inkcups’ entire European reach. In addition to overseeing service calls, complex installations, and system integrations, he will also provide back up and technical escalation support to the European team
Nov 111 min read
Pureprint Group expands digital and on-demand capacity with major new investment
Print Solutions Pureprint Group has unveiled a major wave of investment to expand its digital print and on-demand production capacity, responding to continued growth across its publishing, brand, and e-commerce client base. The latest investment includes significant upgrades to the group’s Uckfield digital plant, alongside the relocation of digital print and binding equipment to its Ashford Colour site in Gosport, expanding capacity across both operations. As part of the
Nov 102 min read
Color-Logic certifies DigiTech Texas series printers with white ink
Print Solutions Color-Logic has announced certification of the DigiTech Texas Series printers with white ink. Intended for point of purchase and signage applications requiring white ink on metallic stock, the DigiTech Texas Series printers seamlessly integrate with the Color-Logic print embellishment and metallic colour systems. Director of sales and marketing Mark Geeves said, ‘This certification provides a new level of confidence for printers seeking to deliver eye catch
Nov 101 min read
Smurfit Westrock unveils first dedicated clinical packaging facility following €40 million investment
Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock has officially opened the doors of its first packaging facility designed exclusively for pharmaceutical patient medication adherence, regulated pharma packaging and clinical trials. Over €40 million has been invested in the new facility, which will reflect the design and operational processes of a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with patient focus at the core. The Horizon facility will be operated under the Smurfit Westrock Adher
Nov 102 min read
X-Rite to acquire select assets of Rutherford Graphic Products
Packaging Solutions X-Rite Incorporated has announced it has signed a definitive assets purchase agreement to acquire certain software and firmware assets of Rutherford Graphic Products (RGP), a US based provider of closed loop press automation solutions for packaging converters. For years, RGP has partnered with X-Rite to deliver scanning automation technology that enables converters to upgrade their printing presses with cost effective solutions, reducing paper waste, au
Nov 101 min read
Direct mail and direct marketing continue to build on growth
Print Solutions The latest data from the Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report and IPA Bellwether Report show that direct marketing, including direct mail and door drops, continues its strong upward trajectory, consolidating on growth seen throughout 2024 and performing robustly across 2025. According to the AA/WARC Q2 2025 Expenditure Report, direct mail achieved 4.8% year on year growth in Q2 and is forecast to post overall annual growth of 0.9% for 2025, follow
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