Running for a good cause
Print Solutions Arctic Paper UK’s Rob Slowe and his daughter Imogen are running the London Marathon in support of VICTA, a national charity that provides support to children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted, and their families. Rob and Imogen are happy to support this cause as they have family members – including Imogen’s auntie – who know first hand how much this charity does for people living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This is their story. ‘When
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Color-Logic announces Visualis3R partnership
Print Solutions Color-Logic has announced a partnership with Visualis3R – new visualisation software designed to give creative professionals absolute confidence in their advanced print projects. With Visualis3R, users can see exactly how foils, embossing, varnishes, silver ink, white ink, and extra colour effects will appear – eliminating guesswork, reducing costs, and saving valuable production time. Developed by the creator of both Color-Logic and Touch7, Visualis3R brin
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New magazine paper redefines printing
Print Solutions It is not every day that a new printing paper is launched, but Holmen has introduced a magazine paper that is whiter than conventional alternatives, delivering sharper photographic reproduction along with low carbon emissions. Holmen Aspect is an exceptionally white, wood containing paper designed to set new standards in magazine printing. Developed for the demands of a transforming market, it ensures sharp visual reproduction and an appealing page thickness
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Prinect User Days 2026 highlight potential for using artificial intelligence in printing industry
Print Solutions Just like other sectors, the printing industry can’t escape the global megatrend that is artificial intelligence – nor does it want to. It therefore comes as little surprise that the possibilities and challenges of this new technology took centre stage at the Prinect User Days 2026, which set a new visitor record with well over 400 international participants. The keynotes, presentations, and workshops by software and AI experts focused on automating processes
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Greens Ltd invests in new Ricoh Pro C9500 and Pro 8400
Print Solutions Ricoh UK has announced the latest investment in its partnership with long term customer Greens Ltd, a leading UK general commercial print and communications business. The company is investing in the new Ricoh Pro 8400 and two new Pro C9500 printers as it scales production to meet growing client demand across multiple sectors. Greens Ltd leads the field in the production of clinical research materials for drug trials, with its complex document construction a
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Customer centric development of Bobst’s Expertfold corrugated board folding-gluing range
Packaging Solutions Recently updated with the automated blank aligner and full capabilities for the fully digital Job and Recipe Management Workflow, the Expertfold 145/165 is now available as 106 and 215 versions, tailored for specific application needs. The modularity of the company’s folder-gluers is rooted in the knowledge that not all customers have the same production needs. Based on their activity within specific market segments, customer requirements and plant size,
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Tetra Pak invests €60 million in pilot plant to advance its paper based barrier technology
Packaging Solutions As a part of its long term ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package, Tetra Pak has introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper based barrier. This innovation increases the paper content in food and beverage cartons to approximately 80% and, when combined with plant based polymers, increases the traceable renewable content of a carton up to 92%
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Canon achieves EcoVadis Platinum status
Print Solutions Green Solutions Canon has earned EcoVadis Platinum status for the second consecutive year, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses rated worldwide for sustainability performance. The group’s strong performance highlights its comprehensive dedication to sustainability, leading to high scores in all categories. Canon received particularly high marks in the categories of environment and labour and human rights. In the environmental field, the com
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Konica Minolta is certified as a ‘Top Employer’ for a ninth consecutive year
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced that it has been awarded ‘Top Employer’ status by the Top Employers Institute for a ninth consecutive year. The company has not only retained this certification but has also achieved its highest score to date, with an impressive 95%. This achievement testament to the ongoing commitment to create an environment in which all its people are engaged and feel empowered to make a real difference, both within the
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Stationers’ Warrants sees growth for 2026
Print Solutions This year sees continuing growth in applications for the Stationers’ Warrants scheme, which was established in 2014. It has become established as a mark of recognition highlighting excellence within our industries. Over two dozen companies have been recognised with Stationers’ Warrants, and the programme develops year on year. Successful applicants can use the company warrant on their product or for promoting their service, which has proved a positive selli
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