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i2r invests in advanced vision technology to further strengthen quality standards

Packaging Solutions i2r Packaging Solutions has demonstrated its commitment to product quality and continuous improvement with a significant investment in advanced vision inspection technology across its aluminium tray manufacturing operations. The business has introduced a new detection system capable of delivering 100% inspection of the complete tray during production, identifying holes, splits and micro defects in real time before products leave the line. The investment

May 82 min read

Mutoh expands eco solvent roll to roll offer in Europe with XpertJet 1681SR Pro

Print Solutions Mutoh Europe has announced the European introduction of the XpertJet 1681SR Pro, a next generation 64” (1625 mm) eco solvent roll to roll printer developed for professional sign and display production requiring consistent image quality, reliable operation and versatile day to day productivity. At the heart of the printer is the AccuFine HD Pro printhead – a single head piezo system with 3200 nozzles across eight channels – engineered for accurate droplet pla

May 82 min read

Konica Minolta launches Service Hub

Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched Service Hub, a next generation professional support services ecosystem designed to maximise the performance, productivity and profitability of print businesses. Built around the principle of empowering both operators and businesses, Service Hub combines intelligent technology, expert support and advanced operator training. Together it transforms production print operations into a true profit engine that

May 73 min read

C&T Matrix and Sprint Finishing partner to drive die making efficiency with the first UK Adewo x1EPro installation

Print Solutions &T Matrix (C&T) has reinforced its commitment to supporting the die making and print finishing industries by successfully installing the first Adewo x1EPro rule processor in the UK, delivered in partnership with Sprint Finishing in Leeds. Sprint Finishing is a well respected print company offering a comprehensive range of services, including full design, print, and finishing management supported by its own in-house forme making department, which produces all

May 73 min read

Södra develops new paper pulp – combining forest raw materials with oat hulls

Print Solutions Södra is taking the next step in its innovation journey with the launch of Södra blue S – a new type of paper pulp that combines softwood fibres with oat hulls from Swedish grain processing. The initiative is a concrete example of how the company is exploring new solutions while using resources more efficiently to create value and contribute to a more circular future. Södra blue S has been developed to meet the growing demand for renewable materials and mor

May 72 min read

Heidelberg creating new solutions for packaging production with partners

Packaging Solutions At interpack 2026, taking place May 7 to 13 in Düsseldorf, Heidelberg is underscoring its position as an end to end system integrator for the entire packaging production value chain. The focus is on processes upstream and downstream of the printing process. However, technological enhancements to the portfolio and the expansion of regional activities in growth regions such as Latin America and India will also be further advanced. As part of this new appro

May 74 min read

New Sonora UltraXR process free plates for EAMER

Print Solutions Kodak has introduced the latest innovation in its portfolio of process free plates with the Sonora UltraXR. These new plates will replace Sonora Xtra-2 and Xtra-2 for newspaper process free plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), which will be discontinued. Sonora UltraXR plates offer exceptionally high print run stability along with superior image contrast, which is up to four times stronger than competitive products. In addition,

May 61 min read

JR Labels installs first Mark Andy Digital Pro Max in Ireland

Packaging Solutions Having invested in Ireland’s first Mark Andy Digital One toner/flexo hybrid press in 2017, Irish trade house JR Labels has recently taken delivery of the latest version, the Digital Pro Max, to cope with its growing demand for short run work. Established by Ron Carson in 1978, and now under third generation family management with grandson Robbie at the helm, who succeeded his father Andrew, JR Labels is a fine example of how you don’t need to grow big to

May 63 min read

Aura Global launches to tackle next wave of packaging challenges

Packaging Solutions Packaging sustainability consultancy Aura and packaging creative and graphics agency Sun Branding have launched Aura Global, an upstream packaging partner built to make retailers and brands future ready and address the complex challenges of the ever evolving global packaging market. Aura Global has been established to operate earlier, as well as throughout, the packaging lifecycle. The aim is to help brands adapt and thrive at the point where packaging s

May 62 min read

John Good Limited joins the Carbon Balanced Programme as a Carbon Balanced Printer

Print Solutions Green Solutions John Good Limited has announced its commitment to sustainability by joining the Carbon Balanced Programme as a certified Carbon Balanced Printer, in partnership with the World Land Trust (WLT), The company is taking significant steps to mitigate its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within the printing sector. By joining the Carbon Balanced Programme, John Good commits to balancing its carbon emissions and supporting vit

May 62 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.