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Two art calendars for 2026 where creativity meets quality

Print Solutions Koehler Paper is starting off the new year with two exclusive art calendars at the same time. Brought to life with top quality, artistic inspiration, and sustainable materials. Together with renowned photographer Michael Corona, the company has created a 2026 wall calendar printed on premium Koehler fine paper. Michael Corona is a landscape and nature photographer from the Black Forest who lives in the German town of Todtnau and has specialised in depicting

Jan 222 min read

Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi, lightweight GC1 folding boxboard

Packaging Solutions Stora Enso has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) designed for brands seeking both premium visual impact and efficient material use. Produced on the company’s new BM6 packaging line in Oulu, Finland, Performa Lumi expands the range alongside Performa Nova, offering a complementary option for everyday beauty, personal care, and healthcare packaging. Performa Lumi is a CTMP board coated on both sides with a light coated reverse, d

Jan 221 min read

Data Direct announces availability of the new Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro II in the UK

Print Solutions Data Direct has announced the UK availability of the new Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro II, the latest 64” eco solvent wide format printer. The XpertJet 1641SR Pro II combines the latest AccuFine HD Pro printhead with the advanced i-Screen EX print control system, delivering outstanding image quality alongside productivity of up to 17.6 m² per hour. Designed for professional sign, display and graphics environments, the new model offers exceptional colour accuracy

Jan 222 min read

Fujifilm announces exclusive European customer event to launch ‘Make More’ and ‘Aspire’ initiatives

Print Solutions An event on 27 to 28 January at Fujifilm’s European Headquarters in Ratingen, will formally launch new programmes designed to help print on-demand customers to maximise revenue and profits using Fujifilm’s new Super Colour presses. ‘Make More’ is a new initiative created to complement the company’s print on-demand presses (specifically the Revoria range). Combined with its workflow and support services, this business development programme is designed to help

Jan 212 min read

C&T Matrix announces strategic manufacturing relocation to support growth

Print Solutions C&T Matrix (C&T) has announced the relocation of its manufacturing operations this year to a new facility in Poole, Dorset, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing growth and development strategy. The move represents a major investment in manufacturing capabilities and future expansion. The new site has been selected to support enhanced product development, improved operational efficiency, and upgraded customer facing facilities. A key fea

Jan 211 min read

A4 Labels announces Portslade Cricket Club sponsorship for 2026

Print Solutions Fishersgate, West Sussex based label manufacturer A4 Labels has confirmed it will continue its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club, renewing its sponsorship for the 2026 season after a highly successful first year that combined grassroots sport with meaningful environmental impact. Following the success of last season’s initiative, A4 Labels will work with environmental charity Seven Clean Seas, funding the removal of ocean plastic based on the club’s on

Jan 213 min read

i2r strengthens commercial team with three strategic appointments

Packaging Solutions i2r Packaging Solutions has further strengthened its commercial leadership with the appointment of Fern Timmins as head of foodservice and distribution, alongside two new national account managers, as the business continues to invest in long term growth across key markets. Fern joins i2r in a newly created national role that brings together two strategically important areas of the business. She will lead the development of the company’s foodservice and d

Jan 213 min read

Monadnock Paper Mills welcomes Molly Rosenthal

Print Solutions Monadnock Paper Mills – the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States and a leader in technical specialty, premium printing, and packaging papers – has announced the appointment of Molly Rosenthal as director of strategic business development. Molly brings nearly 20 years of business development and sales expertise, along with a proven record of accelerating revenue growth, expanding market reach, and launching targeted initiatives across

Jan 212 min read

Signed, sealed, returned?

Packaging Solutions We all know first impressions matter, but what happens if it is not love at first sight between the consumer and your product? A number of packaging solutions are available that simplify the returns process and make for happier customers. Many will be on show at the returning Packaging Innovations & Empack. As e-commerce has boomed, so the amount of products being shipped directly to consumers has skyrocketed. At the same time, this has resulted in the

Jan 204 min read

CFH announces launch of PrintLover.com

Print Solutions CFH Docmail Ltd has announced the launch of www.PrintLover.com , a new print shop designed to deliver high quality, sustainable print through a modern, intuitive and visually distinctive digital platform. Print Lover has been developed to meet growing demand for reliable, premium print products that combine ease of ordering with the assurance of professional production standards. While the brand introduces a fresh identity and customer facing experience, all

Jan 202 min read

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Think Tank, a leading UK bespoke packaging design agency, is launching new Smart packaging formats designed to help brands elevate their packaging design and boost their commercial reach. Read more.

Households dumped 5.6 million tonnes of packaging last year. New analysis has found that 5.6 million tonnes of packaging waste was binned by households last year, as councils call on new reforms to reduce packaging and make it easier to recycle.

Mondelēz International has announced that its Cadbury core sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock and sold in the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, which can be attributed to plastic sourced from advanced recycling technology. This move is the result of a collaboration with Amcor and Jindal Films.

Kornit Digital has announced that T-Shirt & Sons (TSS) – a prominent European apparel manufacturer based in the UK and the Netherlands and serving some of the largest e-commerce and retail brands – has adopted its Apollo platform to further its transition from traditional screen printing to digital production.

In partnership with Forest Carbon, pioneer of carbon financed woodland creation in the UK, paper suppllier Antalis recently hosted a tree planting day at a woodland creation project in Cumbria. Antalis, which has worked with Forest Carbon since 2014 and is its longest standing current partner, attended the tree planting day at The Croft on the Lowther Estate in Penrith, Cumbria.