Soyang strengthens hardware team with senior appointments
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has strengthened its hardware team with the appointments of Andy Webb as commercial director and Ian Windebank as wide format print specialist. Both join Soyang with immediate effect, bringing decades of combined experience across print technology, hardware sales, customer support and the wider print industry. As commercial director, Andy Webb will be responsible for the company’s hardware solutions, helping to drive the continued growth and
Aug 142 min read
Final weeks to vote in the European Carton Excellence Award public vote
With just two weeks left, voting is closing soon for the 2026 public vote of the European Carton Excellence Award, Pro Carton Young Designers Award and Pro Carton Student Video Award. Consumers, industry experts, and academics are invited to cast their votes and recognise the year’s most outstanding cartonboard designs before voting closes at midnight on 24 August 2026. Celebrating its 30th edition, the European Carton Excellence Award honours designs that combine ecologica
Aug 141 min read
Denmaur sees success with Reel Fast supply chain saver solution
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Reel Fast, the express sheeting service offered by paper and board merchant Denmaur Independent Papers, has been received with enthusiasm by British folding carton converters and users of cartonboard. Operating under the principle that its customers will ‘never say no again’ to jobs, it has gained traction as a comprehensive solution to modern supply chain issues, in many ways thanks to its UK base of operations. One of Reel Fast’s centr
Aug 132 min read
Denmaur Independent Papers’ Mike Gee to retire
Print Solutions After 56 years in the paper industry, Mike Gee will be retiring from Denmaur Independent Papers, effective 31 December 2026. After a long and illustrious career, Mike has decided that the time has come to hand over the reins of a business that he started over 40 years ago and enjoy more leisure time and travels with his friends and family. From the early years of his career, enjoying the buzz of Fleet Street and Bloomsbury, which in their heyday felt very
Aug 131 min read
LeadEdge innovation and investment turbocharge growth
Packaging Solutions Corrugated pre-press expert LeadEdge Flexo Limited has confirmed that its growth strategy is working and the company is going from strength to strength despite challenging market conditions. The Warrington based business, which provides a wide range of mounting products, plate carriers, consumables, and more, has enjoyed over 10% revenue growth in the last year. At a time when the wider corrugated market is growing by around 3% a year, LeadEdge’s bold in
Aug 132 min read
The Birmingham Paper Trade Social Society Charity Lunch 2026
Print Solutions This year's Birmingham Paper Trade Social Society Charity Lunch will take place on Friday 16 October 2026 at the Bank Restaurant, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB. The guest speaker this year will be announced shortly. The event will begin with a drinks reception, followed by the three course lunch. There is a strict limit of 100 tickets and these will be issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so interested parties should apply as quickly as po
Aug 121 min read
Zebra Print Group backs Doncaster martial arts team ahead of 2026 World Championships in Spain
Print Solutions Leeds based Zebra Print Group has pledged its support to a Yorkshire martial arts team as it prepares to represent the region on the world stage. The family run print firm has committed to sponsoring Team ACMAC as seven of its competitors prepare to travel to Cádiz, Spain, for the 2026 World Championships. The sponsorship will help towards the costs of competing internationally, with the martial arts team entirely self-funded and reliant on fundraising and
Aug 122 min read
Highest BRCGS award for Kingsmoor Packaging achieved yet again
Packaging Solutions Somerset based Kingsmoor Packaging has once again maintained its AA grade BRCGS certification for another year. Under the revised issue 7 of the BRCGS Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials, an AA grade is one of the highest awards that a business can achieve within the certification scheme. The BRCGS certificate streamlines the supplier approval process and makes it easier for food companies to meet the requirements of the BRCGS Food Standard, w
Aug 122 min read
Durham Box continues growth with senior operations appointment
Packaging Solutions Durham Box has appointed Dean Milburn as operations manager. The move highlights the company’s commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement and developing its people, while supporting continued business growth. Reporting to general manager Percy Sowden, Dean will lead the company's operational strategy, with responsibility for safety, people, delivery, cost and continuous improvement across the business. Bringing more than 35 years of m
Aug 122 min read
PPWR marks a new chapter for circular packaging in Europe
Packaging Solutions On 12 August 2026, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will begin to apply across the European Union. Horst Bittermann, director general of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, says the regulation strengthens circularity, supports renewable European resources and provides greater certainty for investment and innovation. Here, he explains what this will mean to compliance teams and businesses who use packagi
Aug 112 min read
