Bracknell Print Room becomes first member of The Big Print Network
Print Solutions The Bracknell Print Room has become the inaugural member of The Big Print Network (TBPN), Innotech’s new ambassador programme for wide and grand format print businesses. The Berkshire company, which has been operating since 1977 and is now in its third generation of family ownership, will receive early access to new Innotech products, exclusive promotions, VIP event invitations and marketing support, while benefiting from resources to help promote Innotech mat
Apr 154 min read
Roland DG launches EU2-1000MF
Print Solutions Roland DG Corporation has launched the EU2-1000MF, a next generation large format UV flatbed printer designed to simplify rigid media production by enabling efficient, direct to board printing in high output environments. Developed for businesses producing signage, retail displays, exhibitions, and interior panels, the EU2-1000MF removes the complexity of traditional roll to roll print, laminate and mount workflows. By allowing users to move directly from fi
Apr 152 min read
Foilco acquired by Washin
Print Solutions Foilco has announced that it has been acquired by Washin – a prestigious Japanese hot stamping foil manufacturer concentrating mainly on decoration in the plastics market that also specialises in technical coatings. Foilco directors Matt and Paul first met representatives from Washin in 2025, and since then have been consistently impressed by the technical knowledge, ambition for growth, and genuine appreciation for what has been built at Foilco since starti
Apr 142 min read
Iain Bullock to succeed Bettine Pellant as CEO of Picon
Iain Bullock, currently managing director of Renz (UK), will succeed Bettine Pellant as CEO of Picon from October 2026. Iain was identified as a potential candidate two years ago, so when Bettine announced her decision to stand aside, it took little time for the Picon Council to agree to his appointment. Bettine said, ‘Renz (UK) has been a Picon member since 1997 and Iain has represented the company all that time and has been on the council since 2019. He is well known in t
Apr 142 min read
DuPont Cyrel Fast achieves GreenCircle certification for 20% energy reduction
Packaging Solutions DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions has announced that its Cyrel Fast thermal platemaking workflow has achieved certified energy savings recognition from GreenCircle, further validating the system’s measurable environmental benefits. The Cyrel Fast workflow delivers verified reductions in energy consumption compared to traditional solvent based platemaking systems. The certification provides converters and brand owners with credible assurance of the syst
Apr 142 min read
PDF Association celebrates twenty years
Print Solutions At the turn of the millennium, PDF/X, a PDF standard for the printing industry, is developed. Shortly thereafter, leading experts come together to launch a PDF standard for long term archiving. In this context, the participants establish the PDF/A Competence Centre in 2006: the predecessor of the PDF Association. Twenty years ago, the Association for Digital Document Standards (ADDS) was launched. PDF developers, experts, and software manufacturers, initiall
Apr 143 min read
Konica Minolta helps school children discover pathways to the print profession
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced that it will host 30 pupils and their teachers during its latest Young People in Print event, which takes place on Tuesday 14 April, at its recently expanded client engagement centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis. Year 10 children from a local school will discover the wide range of opportunities that a career in the print industry can offer. The day aims to showcase how a career in print provides a way to expres
Apr 132 min read
Navigator raises tissue prices by 5% to 7% to mitigate cost inflation
Print Solutions The Navigator Company has announced an increase of between 5% and 7% in the prices of its tissue papers (toilet paper, napkins, kitchen rolls, hand towels, amongst others) in all markets where it operates, applicable to shipments from 1 May 2026. The measure aims to respond to inflationary pressure resulting from the significant and widespread increase in costs recorded in recent months. The decision, which is already being communicated to customers, follows
Apr 131 min read
Supervisory board of Heidelberg extends contracts of Jürgen Otto and Dr David Schmedding
Print Solutions The supervisory board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has extended the contracts of Jürgen Otto, chairman of the executive board, and Dr David Schmedding, executive board member for sales and technology, ahead of schedule. The new office terms will begin on July 1, 2026. Jürgen Otto’s contract has been extended until July 31, 2029, and is limited by the age limit. Dr David Schmedding’s contract runs until June 30, 2031. With this decision, the supervisory
Apr 132 min read
Print Scotland welcomes 22 new associate members as sector strengthens its unified voice
Print Solutions Print Scotland, the trade association representing the country’s print, packaging and graphics sector, has announced the addition of 22 new associate members, bringing total membership to 64 organisations. The latest additions include major corporate names such as Kodak Limited, Ricoh, and Bank of Scotland, which Print Scotland believes reflects continued confidence in the sector and its future. Bank of Scotland’s David Drylie, a relationship manager in it
Apr 132 min read
