Printing United Alliance launches online AI readiness benchmark
Print Solutions Printing United Alliance has announced the official launch of its online AI readiness benchmark which provides a high level view of how prepared an organisation is to apply AI in real print and packaging workflows. The new tool follows a successful soft launch of Printing AI at Printing United Expo 2025, held in Orlando, USA. As interest in artificial intelligence accelerates across the printing industry, many organisations are eager to explore its potential
Feb 182 min read
New Elara: tailored additives for coatings, printing inks, and more
Print Solutions hubergroup Chemicals is expanding its portfolio with a new brand of high performance additives: Elara. The launch marks a significant step in the company’s evolution from a supplier of printing ink raw materials to a comprehensive partner for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industries. As markets demand higher performance, compliance with increasingly complex regulations, and greater sustainability, additives have become the silent enablers behind modern f
Feb 182 min read
Antalis Packaging expands automation offering with 3M Matic Case Sealing solutions
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has announced the addition of the 3M Matic Case Sealing range to its portfolio, further strengthening its end of line packaging automation offering. This expansion enables it to provide customers with a complete case sealing solution, including case sealing machines, taping heads and tapes. By integrating the 3M Matic range alongside its existing case sealers, Antalis Packaging is giving customers greater choice, flexib
Feb 182 min read
Packaging Innovations & Empack marks 21st edition with growth
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 united the UK’s packaging industry, spotlighting sustainable, breakthrough innovations, and the next generation of trailblazing talent. The 21st edition attracted 8021 unique visitors, an 8% increase on the previous year. This year’s edition featured over 500 exhibitors. Exhibitor growth means the next edition will expand into halls 6 to 9 on 24 and 25 February 2027, providing even more space for innovation, products
Feb 172 min read
CCL Label expands operations in Tibi, Spain
Packaging Solutions CCL Label has announced the expansion of its operations in Tibi, Spain, enhancing production of high performance shrink sleeves and in-mould labels (IML) to serve brand driven food and beverage markets with printing, compliance, and sustainability. Locally produced in Spain and globally backed by CCL’s innovation network, the Tibi facility now offers offset and gravure printing technologies that deliver vibrant graphics, precise detail, and outstanding c
Feb 172 min read
Xerox announces new global print go to market structure to accelerate growth
Print Solutions Xerox has announced a redesigned global print go to market structure that unifies sales engagement, sharpens regional focus, and positions the company to reclaim market share and drive growth across key solution areas. This evolution reinforces its commitment to disciplined execution, partner led expansion, and profitable coverage models. The structure will be in effect in the second quarter of 2026. ‘Unifying the Xerox-Lexmark sales model allows us to elimi
Feb 172 min read
Corrugated to unite industry showcasing solutions in corrugated packaging, converting and 3D display
Packaging Solutions FESPA’s new Corrugated event, taking place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona, Spain, is set to welcome a strong line up of international exhibitors who specialise in corrugated applications and technologies. The first edition of the event will take place alongside FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located shows: Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo, WrapFest and the new Textile. Visitors to Corrugated will have the opportunity
Feb 172 min read
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 puts sustainability and circular solutions in the spotlight
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 reinforced the UK packaging industry’s sense of momentum, marking a record breaking edition that attracted hundreds of leading brands and generated overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. Sustainability took centre stage, with circular design innovations, data driven recyclability solutions, and creative packaging approaches on full display. From peel and reveal labels to marine-recovered
Feb 167 min read
Tecnau and Meccanotecnica strengthen continuous feed sewn book production
Print Solutions Tecnau has announced the integration of its roll fed cutting solutions with Meccanotecnica’s Universe Web continuous feed book sewing system, expanding finishing options for high quality digital book production. The collaboration ensures seamless mechanical compatibility, stable web handling, and efficient transfer from roll to sewn book blocks. ‘We are very excited to bring this collaboration forward,’ said Stefano De Marco, chief executive officer at Tecna
Feb 162 min read
Zeus Packaging Group acquires Koex Packaging Solutions to complete Europe wide packaging platform
Packaging Solutions Zeus Packaging Group has announced the strategic acquisition of Koex Packaging Solutions, a premium packaging business headquartered in Spain. This acquisition reinforces the group’s position as a European packaging leader and strengthens its capabilities in specialty, luxury retail, and sustainable packaging solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This acquisition follows Zeus Packaging Group’s successful expansion through key strategic acquisitio
Feb 163 min read
