Siegwerk receives RecyClass technology approval for NC free printing solutions for PE and PP flexibles
Print Solutions Siegwerk has received a RecyClass technology approval for two of its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series, once again demonstrating its expertise in enabling circular packaging solutions. The new approval confirms that the flexo ink system UR 62 and the gravure ink system UR 74 are meeting the recyclability requirements for surface printed PE and PP flexible packaging in Europe. This latest achievement reinforces the company's holistic approach to closing techn
Mar 272 min read
James Cropper Paper & Packaging appoints Andrew Cockerill as business development manager
Print Solutions British master papermaker James Cropper Paper & Packaging has announced the appointment of Andrew Cockerill as business development manager, as the company expands its reach across the UK and European corrugated and speciality paper markets. Andrew brings 27 years of experience across technical engineering, sales, and business development within the paper and packaging industries. He began his career as an engineering apprentice at RPC Group Limited, later s
Mar 262 min read
Rising Star Awards – entry closes soon!
Print Solutions If you work in print, paper, packaging, graphics or publishing and are aged 18 to 35, the Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards could be your opportunity to invest in your future by shaping the direction of your career. And, you have got until this Sunday – 29 March – to submit your application. The awards are your chance to win up to £1500 to invest in the training and development you know will help you to shine. Whether you are looking to deepen your e
Mar 261 min read
Mondi reveals how purpose built corrugated packaging can drastically reduce food waste
Packaging Solutions Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit for purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper – ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ – shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage. Food producers
Mar 262 min read
IPack kraft paper rebranded as MM Polar
Packaging Solutions MM Kwidzyn, part of MM Board & Paper, has unveiled a new identity for its IPack kraft paper range as the line is officially rebranded as MM Polar. The move marks a significant step toward uniting the company’s packaging kraft paper portfolio under the MM brand umbrella, reinforcing a clearer product structure for customers. Under the new name, MM Polar will cover the entire former product line, including the IPack strong pro grade, which will be rename
Mar 262 min read
Reeds plots profitable large format print expansion
Print Solutions Independent print, signage and digital business Reeds has invested in a new HP Latex R2000 hybrid printer to strengthen its wide and large format printing capabilities and take on more, profitable work in these areas. Operating across specialist facilities in Carlisle and Penrith, the integrated business can trace its roots back almost 150 years to 1878. Reeds trades independently following a management buyout from H&H Group in November 2024, working with cl
Mar 262 min read
Solopress becomes first UK adopter of Ricoh Pro VC80000
Print Solutions Solopress and Ricoh have confirmed a commitment to collaboration with the installation of the UK's first Pro VC80000 high speed continuous feed inkjet press. As part of the investment, Solopress will boost its digital print capacity by around 80% and cut cost per page by approximately 20%, strengthening production capability and enabling turnaround times at twice the speed of its next most efficient digital machine. The investment delivers immediate benefi
Mar 252 min read
The second best CDP grade at first time of participation
Print Solutions Green Solutions At the first time of participation, Herma has received the second best grade 'B' in the area of climate protection from the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). This puts the company, which specialises in packaging and labelling technology, among the 20,000 companies worldwide that were assessed by CDP in 2025. According to its own information, the organisation maintains the largest database for environmental data and applies strict and independ
Mar 251 min read
Flint Group Packaging Inks price increase due to rising costs resulting from Middle East conflict
Print Solutions Due to increasing costs related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Flint Group is to raise the prices of all its packaging ink and coating products, effective immediately. Doug Aldred, chief commercial officer, said: ‘Recent events in the Middle East are having a significant impact on the cost and availability of many essential materials and services and regrettably, we do not expect these pressures to ease quickly.’ The conflict in the Middle Eas
Mar 251 min read
Solimar systems launches Solsearcher Cloud
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced the general availability of Solsearcher Cloud (SSC), a secure, Azure native electronic document delivery and web presentment solution that enables organisations to index, store, search, and retrieve large collections of transactional documents through common web browsers. Built from the ground up on Microsoft Azure, SSC extends the proven capabilities of Solimar's Chemistry platform into a modern, elastic cloud architecture – deli
Mar 253 min read
