Fogra certification confirms production performance of Konica Minolta AccurioPress portfolio
Print Solutions Multiple Konica Minolta AccurioPress production printing systems have once again been awarded FograCert Validation Printing System (VPS) certification to ISO 12647-8:2021 standard, underlining the portfolio’s exceptional print quality, colour accuracy, repeatability, and production stability. Fogra, the independent German research institute for media technologies, recognises print production systems that demonstrate a verifiable commitment to ISO standards.
Oct 302 min read
Skandacor helps automate more of the finishing process
Skandacor is highlighting digital die cutting solutions designed to reduce manual handling throughout the finishing process. By automating steps such as sheet feeding, registration, and cutting, print providers can move jobs through production with fewer operator touchpoints and less repetitive handling. The shift toward automated finishing is about more than speed. Every time an operator has to manually load, align, reposition, or transfer a sheet, another step is added to
Oct 302 min read
Exquisite book design on premium recycled paper from greenium brand
Print Solutions The new Manufakturen Guide Baden-Württemberg is an indispensable reference book that covers artisan studios in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a visual testament to the sheer diversity of handicraft workshops in the state, and includes around 300 historied and innovative workshops across 360 pages. The project, initiated by Pascal Johanssen from the Direktorenhaus exhibition house in Berlin and Matthias Vickermann, a custom shoemaker from Bade
Oct 302 min read
United Caps broadens closure sourcing options for carton packaging
Packaging Solutions Carton packaging is typically sourced as an integrated system, from the complex through to the capping line. As a result, many buyers assume that changing the closure means changing everything else. United Caps offers an alternative: carton packaging closures compatible with both legacy and alternative complexes and designed to run on existing tethered and non tethered lines without line modification or changes to machine settings. This allows buyers to ev
Oct 302 min read
Flint Group Packaging Solutions to publish full year 2025 Sustainability Report
Print Solutions Green Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions will publish its full year (FY) 2025 Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of its sustainability priorities, activities, and performance under its Prism framework. The report will cover environmental performance, people, and governance, outlining progress during FY2025, along with ongoing initiatives and priorities for further improvement. It will also highlight the company’s retention of its EcoVa
Oct 291 min read
Brother and Mutoh integration in EMEA update
Print Solutions Following Brother's acquisition of Mutoh, the company has shared an update on its integration activities in EMEA and some key principles that will guide how it operates the business going forward. As the group works towards building a stronger, more competitive organisation, it has established the following principles: It will continue to operate under both the Brother and Mutoh brands for the foreseeable future. It remains committed to developing and launch
Oct 291 min read
MM Board & Paper invests in new technology at Kwidzyn, cutting CO₂ emissions by around one-third
Print Solutions MM Board & Paper has completed its investment in continuous cooking technology at MM Kwidzyn, marking a further step in the site’s long term development. The new continuous digester, which has already commenced operations, is expected to reduce the integrated mill’s CO₂ emissions substantially by around one-third as well as the mill’s wood consumption. Located in northern Poland, MM Kwidzyn produces virgin fibre cartonboard, packaging kraft paper, uncoated f
Oct 291 min read
VistaPrint accelerates high volume apparel production with Kornit Apollo
Print Solutions Kornit Digital is highlighting how VistaPrint, the print and design partner to millions of SMEs worldwide, has used Kornit Apollo to increase high volume apparel production capacity, accelerate production and drive greater operational efficiency. A company serving customers across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia, VistaPrint has evolved from a print platform into a one stop shop helping small businesses bring their brands and marketing to life
Oct 292 min read
Nestlé honours DS Smith with Supplier Award: A 35 year partnership that sets the standard
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions DS Smith has been honoured by Nestlé Germany with the ‘Lighthouse Award’ at the annual Supplier Awards, a special distinction recognising suppliers who set benchmarks and demonstrate role model qualities. Nestlé is one of the largest food companies in the world and every two years, Nestlé Germany evaluates around 5000 suppliers as part of the Supplier Awards. Among the top 20 suppliers, the best are honoured in the bronze, silver and gol
Oct 282 min read
Urban Design & Print enhances bindery with Horizon AFV-566FKT
Print Solutions Urban Design & Print has elevated its folding capabilities with investment in a Horizon AFV-566FKT Ice folder from IFS. The Southend-on-Sea print company specialised in the fast turnaround of quality flyers and posters when it was established in 1998. Since then, it has adapted its business model to meet the changing needs of customers and now produces a wide range of different products. It delivers lithographic, digital, and wide format printing services fo
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