Hardings Print Solutions completes £1.3 million investment programme with finishing equipment
Print Solutions Hardings Print Solutions has finalised a £1.3 million investment programme with the installation of a Horizon Ice StitchLiner Mark IV and a Foliant Taurus 530 NG 4X4 laminator from IFS. The additions follow the recent commissioning of an HP Indigo 120k, which joins two other HP Indigos. The commercial printer with a site in Feltham, provides a comprehensive one stop shop for a wide range of print projects. The new systems and solutions will create a fast
Jul 32 min read
interpack 2029: early summer date
Packaging Solutions interpack has announced a new date and a new runtime for its next show. The next interpack will take place from 10 to 15 June 2029. This means that the trade fair for processing and packaging will now be held in early summer and will adopt a new schedule: six days of the fair, from Sunday to Friday. interpack is thus refining its format and responding to the trend whereby leading international trade fairs must now focus even more strongly on efficiency a
Jul 32 min read
Future Print Leeds boosts short run NCR production with AccurioPro Flux Essential
Print Solutions Future Print Leeds Limited – one of the UK’s largest short run NCR (No carbon required) specialists – has expanded its production workflow with Konica Minolta’s AccurioPro Flux Essential. The solution will enable the business to increase capacity, streamline job handling and support rapid year on year growth across its dedicated NCR division. The company’s NCR division, NCRPrintOnline.co.uk, has become a go to supplier for trade customers across the UK, offe
Jul 32 min read
Three Five Four doubles capacity with remarketed Speedmaster investment
Print Solutions Essex based commercial print specialist Three Five Four has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-5+L. This press is a 2017 model, remarketed and supplied directly by Heidelberg. The investment will effectively double the company’s printing capacity through greater efficiency. The new press is a 2017 model with just 90 million impressions, supplied through Heidelberg’s remarketed equipment
Jul 23 min read
Heidelberg strengthens position as systems integrator
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Heidelberg is further expanding its strategic position as a systems integrator. The transaction to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group was completed at the beginning of July. The integration of manroland sheetfed into the Heidelberg Group can thus proceed as planned. In addition, the company signed an agreement today to take over the production of Polar presses and s
Jul 22 min read
C&T Matrix refreshes CAD room supplies range for die making
Print Solutions C&T Matrix (C&T) has strengthened its range of CAD room supplies, providing customers with a comprehensive selection of specialist materials designed to support accuracy, efficiency, and choice for die makers and end user converters. The enhanced portfolio includes Triplex patch-up paper, synthetic patch-up paper and high quality drafting film, providing CAD operators and makeready personnel with reliable solutions for a wide range of design and production r
Jul 21 min read
Tim Klemz steps up to become chairman of Picon
Print Solutions Tim Klemz, managing director of Compact Engineering, is to become Picon chairman. His appointment was ratified at the Picon AGM on Friday 26 June. He is only the second member of the British Paper Machinery Suppliers Association (BPMSA), which is a division of Picon representing paper manufacturers, to step up to the top role. The previous was Michael Southworth 30 years ago. Stuart Murphy (left) with Tim Klemz. Bettine Pellant, Picon CEO, said: ‘Tim will br
Jul 22 min read
Print industry tees up record support at charity golf day
Print Solutions The annual industry charity golf day, organised by Bobst, raised £8000 for the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Benevolent Fund. The ninth edition of the event took place on 25 June 2026 at Redditch Golf Club, with 22 teams from across the industry taking to the fairways in support of the volunteer run organisation, which provides holistic, occupational and social integration opportunities for injured members of the armed forces. Since its incept
Jul 22 min read
Polytag and MCC Global IML partner to grow packaging traceability capabilities through in-mould labelling
Packaging Solutions Polytag has announced a partnership with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC). The partnership allows brands to incorporate Polytag's innovative UV tag technology directly into in-mould labelled (IML) packaging for the first time, helping brands unlock valuable consumer recycling data while supporting future advanced sorting capabilities within recycling infrastructure. By combining MCC's Global IML business unit’s expertise in in-mould labelling with Polytag's
Jul 12 min read
Soyang Europe strengthens operations in Ireland with new appointment
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has announced the appointment of Dave Murphy as sales manager for Ireland, with immediate effect. Dave brings more than 20 years of experience in the print industry. As sales manager for Ireland, he will work closely with customers across the country, helping them identify the right solutions for their businesses while also developing new commercial opportunities. His extensive market knowledge and customer focused approach will further enhance
Jul 11 min read
