PPWR in practice – new webinar
Packaging Solutions PPWR (The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is creating more than a regulatory challenge for packaging converters. As customers reconsider packaging structures, materials, dimensions and eventually labelling, converters need to think about how efficiently their existing operations can respond. Esko is holding a webinar on October 27, to provide an PPWR overview and to examine the practical implications for converter workflows. Themes will includ
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Cool>Can wins public vote at London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery
Packaging Solutions Amidst a competitive field of creative solutions displayed in the London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery, thousands of attendees voted Cool>Can their favourite innovation from this year’s showcase. The solution marks a genuine world first: a shelf ready, fully commercialised self-cooling can, developed in partnership with Brains Brewery of Cardiff. Cool>Can helps users enjoy a chilled beverage without requiring a fridge or cooler, using a simple push b
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Antalis Packaging showcases its premium packaging expertise with chocolate egg mailer
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has demonstrated the capabilities of its recently launched Premium Packaging service by developing a direct mail campaign that combines structural design, premium materials and sustainable packaging to safely deliver a fragile chocolate egg while creating a memorable customer experience. Created entirely in-house, the project was designed to showcase how the company can support customers through every stage of the premium packaging jour
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Handy Labels places UK’s first order for Konica Minolta’s new AccurioLabel 231
Packaging Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced that labels and sticker expert, Handy Labels, is the first in the UK to place an order for its new AccurioLabel 231. Handy Labels was established by Martyn Kilford in 2007, to address a gap in the market for small to medium run labels and stickers. Now an employee owned company, Handy Labels serves more than 44,000 returning customers, ranging from hobbyists and entrepreneurs through to multi-national
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The Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 changes everything
Print Solutions Creative projects start on RGB screens, where designers use vibrant colours that are challenging to reproduce with conventional CMYK printing. The Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 uses Fujifilm’s industry first green toner alongside pink speciality toner to reproduce up to 93% of Pantone spot colours, delivering the widest colour gamut available on a cut sheet toner press. The result? Printed applications that deliver a level of vibrancy your clients never th
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creart expands with Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 installation
Print Solutions creart, based in Fulda, Germany, has invested in a Fujifilm Revoria Press PC2120 to expand its colour capabilities and provide a digital alternative for applications that would traditionally rely on offset printing and spot colours, while also responding to demand for shorter runs and faster turnaround times. Founded in 1970 and employing around 30 people, creart provides creative design, photography, media services, commercial print production and multimedi
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BCMPA connects ambitious brands with outsourcing experts at White & Private Label Expo 2026
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – will highlight how outsourcing is the essential ingredient to help ambitious brands accelerate growth and take new products to market at the White & Private Label Expo 2026. Taking place at Excel London on 11 to 12 November, the event will bring retailers, start ups, entrepreneurs, and e-commerce sellers together with manufacturers and supply chain specialists who can
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Third generation steps up at Bakers
Packaging Solutions Independent print and packaging business Bakers has appointed Harry and Tom Baker as directors, formally bringing the third generation of the Baker family into the leadership of the company. Harry becomes commercial director, while Tom takes on the role of operations director. For those who know the business well, the appointments will not come as a huge surprise. Both have been taking on more responsibility over the past few years and have gradually b
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AM Labels expands Epson Colorworks range with compact dye ink printer
Packaging Solutions AM Labels Limited has expanded its portfolio with the addition of the Epson ColorWorks D3800e colour label printer. A new model in the popular ColorWorks range, the D3800e is a compact desktop printer that utilises dye ink technology to produce vibrant, high contrast results. With its compact footprint, the Epson D3800e is designed to bring small batch colour label printing to small businesses such as pharmacies and home retail operations. Dye based i
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Canon joins the Sustainable Print Manifesto as development partner
Print Solutions Green Solutions The Sustainable Print Manifesto has announced that Canon has joined the initiative as a development partner, strengthening a growing coalition of industry leaders committed to making print more sustainable, alongside development partners Cimpress, Domino, Gallus, HP, Nazdar and Sun Chemical. Launched in April 2025, the Manifesto for More Sustainable Print set out a shared language for sustainable print and nine practical principles that busi
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