Eckart marks 150 years of innovation and transformation
Print Solutions Eckart is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Founded in Fürth in 1876 as a small goldbeating workshop, the company has grown into an international manufacturer of effect pigments for decorative and functional applications as well as metal powders for 3D printing, serving customers around the world. Over the past century and a half, the company has continuously evolved alongside technologies and markets. What began with metallic pigments has grown
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Canon launches imagePress V900 II Series
Print Solutions Canon has announced the launch of the imagePress V900 II series, the latest evolution of its proven A3 cutsheet colour toner press for light production environments. Designed for commercial and in-house print operations typically producing 15,000 to 250,000 A4 images per month, the new series builds on the imagePress V900 series, which has achieved cumulative sales of more than 5000 units across EMEA since its launch in late 2022. The V900 II, V800 II and
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Francesca Stevens appointed director general of Cepi
Print Solutions The board of Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, has appointed Francesca Stevens as its next director general. An experienced European industry advocate, she takes up the position on 28 September succeeding Jori Ringman, who has led the association since 2019. She joins Cepi from EUROPEN, the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment, where she has served as secretary general since 2020. During her tenure, she has represented
Sep 282 min read
i2r North America achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainability performance
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions i2r North America Inc has achieved an EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the aluminium packaging manufacturer among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the business and reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability, responsible sourcing, operational transparency and continuous improvement across its North American operations. i2
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EyeC-America earns ISO 9001:2015 certification
Print Solutions EyeC-America, the US partner of EyeC GmbH, has successfully obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification. This milestone underscores the company's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, following the lead of its German headquarters, whose quality management system has been certified to this internationally recognised standard since 2011. The certification validates EyeC-America’s systematic focus on quality, efficiency, and ongoing improvement of its
Sep 251 min read
Antalis Packaging opens new smart packaging centre to drive collaboration and packaging innovation
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has officially opened its new smart packaging centre (SPC), giving customers an enhanced facility where they can collaborate with packaging specialists to develop, test, and refine packaging solutions. Nicholas Thompson, managing director, UK and Ireland at Antalis, officially opened the new centre on 11 September 2026, cutting the ribbon alongside Chris Liddell, packaging business director and John Garner, packaging category director.
Sep 252 min read
Packaging Innovations & Empack launches Packaging Mentor of the Year Award
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack has launched Packaging Mentor of the Year, a new category within the Future Trailblazer Awards 2027, recognising the individuals who are helping to develop, support and inspire the next generation of packaging professionals. Introduced as the Future Trailblazer Awards enter their fourth year, the new category acknowledges the vital role mentors play in building skills, confidence and careers across the packaging industry. O
Sep 252 min read
CarbonQuota launches Quanterra, making environmental intelligence accessible to manufacturers, brands and retailers
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions CarbonQuota has announced the launch of Quanterra, a new AI powered environmental intelligence platform designed to help manufacturers, converters, brands and retailers create, manage and communicate environmental information across products, packaging and supply chains. Built on CarbonQuota's proprietary environmental datasets, scientifically robust methodologies and advanced automation technologies, Quanterra transforms the way organis
Sep 254 min read
Route 1 Print and Bluetree Group invest in two Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106-8Ps
Print Solutions Route 1 Print has invested in two Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106-8Ps with Plate to Unit, LED-UV and fully automated Push to Stop technology. The installation forms part of a wider £12 million investment programme. Operating from its 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Rotherham, the investment is intended to support growing demand and strengthen Route 1 Print’s production capabilities. ‘Plate to Unit enables our operators to spend more time focusin
Sep 252 min read
Ultimate Tech launches Ultimate Impostrip 2026.2 to drive smarter, more connected print production
Print Solutions Ultimate Tech has announced the release of Ultimate Impostrip 2026.2, the latest version of its imposition and nesting automation software. Designed to help print and packaging operations automate more production steps, reduce material waste and improve workflow reliability, the new release delivers practical enhancements across nesting, job processing, reporting and system integration. A major addition in Ultimate Impostrip 2026.2 is the new automatic Waste D
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