Guandong brings vinyl into the world of specialties
Print Solutions At FESPA 2026 (Barcelona, May 19 to 22), Guandong (hall 2, booth D35) will officially enter the self-adhesive vinyl segment with the global launch of Edo Film. The move marks a natural evolution of the company’s positioning as the ‘Specialist of Specialties’, now applied to a new product category. Edo Film has been developed as a premium range of 12 products designed for high value applications, combining consistent print performance with ease of use. Its ke
Apr 133 min read
New Connect Designer expansion and VersaWorks 7 ColorMatch
Print Solutions Roland DG has announced a major enhancement to its software ecosystem with the expansion of Connect Designer and the introduction of ColorMatch, a powerful new feature set within VersaWorks 7. Together, these developments reflect the company’s commitment to creating a more connected, streamlined design to output workflow, helping customers move faster from concept to production. As print companies and manufacturers look for a streamlined design to productio
Apr 103 min read
Esko and partners set immersive end to end packaging experience for interpack
Packaging Solutions Esko is joining forces with its technology partners to deliver a fully immersive, end to end packaging experience at interpack 2026, offering print professionals, converters and brand owners an opportunity to witness the complete packaging journey in action. Running daily from 7 to 13 May at Messe Düsseldorf (hall 8b, stand 8BC14), the guided ‘From Design to Production Line’ experience will give visitors the opportunity to see behind the scenes of a full
Apr 102 min read
The new FESPA Print Census is now live
Print Solutions You can have your say about industry issues by taking part in the new FESPA Print Census survey, which is now live. This new edition explores three important topics shaping businesses today: E-commerce and web to print. Workforce and skills gaps. Growth applications, pricing pressures and profitability. As a thank you, you will receive a free copy of the executive summary, packed with exclusive benchmarked industry data. The survey is available in multiple
Apr 101 min read
OneVision launches software release 26.1
Print Solutions OneVision has released update 26.1 of its software suites, focusing on AI powered automation and expanded hardware connectivity. A major premiere is the introduction of the intelligent, automatic imposition solution AImposition. With AImposition, the company introduces a new concept for creating imposition templates. The goal is to significantly simplify sheet imposition and enable even users without in-depth knowledge of imposition processes to create templa
Apr 102 min read
Frugalpac launches high speed paper bottle machine to meet surging global demand
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has unveiled a high speed new machine that dramatically increases the production of its paper Frugal Bottles, enabling drinks brands, fillers and packaging partners to scale beyond the limits of glass. The launch comes as the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation recently warned that the Earth’s climate is increasingly out of balance, with greenhouse gas emissions driving accelerating warm
Apr 93 min read
Henkel expands its barrier and heat seal coatings portfolio for paper applications
Packaging Solutions Paper based packaging has become much more than just a matter of image, particularly in the food and e-commerce sectors. Brand owners and packaging manufacturers are switching to sustainable and, above all, recyclable solutions, driven by regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). To support this transition while maintaining product integrity, process stability and efficiency, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is enh
Apr 92 min read
From concept to creation: Antalis’ Xanita design support
Print Solutions Antalis’ Xanita design support service aims to help printers and creative agencies maximise the potential of Xanita board for structural display applications. The initiative is designed to support the production of high impact point of sale (POS) displays, free standing display units (FSDUs), and exhibition stands, providing expert guidance to turn complex concepts into production ready solutions. As demand for sustainable display materials that do not com
Apr 92 min read
Demand will no longer bolster underperformance in packaging and paper, McKinsey analysis shows
Print Solutions New analysis released by McKinsey & Company reveals that high demand alone is no longer enough to bolster performance for packaging and paper organisations in the years to come. McKinsey’s ‘No ordinary disruption: State of the packaging and paper industry’ details how a mix of market dynamics has amped up pressure on the packaging and paper industry. These dynamics include: External shocks that are challenging the operating environment: Covid-19 related disr
Apr 93 min read
New Visualis3R Layer Mapping Manager
Print Solutions Visualis3R, the platform for digital print embellishments, has launched a comprehensive new feature addressing a common, yet seldom discussed, real world challenge: inconsistent naming conventions related to print embellishments. For example, what one designer calls ‘Spot UV’ might be referred to as ‘Varnish’, ‘Lacquer’, or even ‘Lack’. These variations – in both terminology and spelling – can create confusion and production errors if not handled correctly.
Apr 82 min read
