BCMPA launches Women in Leadership Programme with The Wellbeing Focus
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – has partnered with The Wellbeing Focus to launch a Women in Leadership Programme designed to help women across its membership build practical leadership skills, strengthen confidence and progress their careers. The first session took place at Ashorne Hill Conference Centre in Warwickshire, bringing together participants under the leadership of The Wellbeing Focus fo
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Drytac announces global launch of PrintDuo double sided printable film
Print Solutions Drytac has announced the global launch of PrintDuo, a premium, adhesive free, double sided printable synthetic film designed to create high quality, two sided window graphics and displays. PrintDuo is a 10 mil (250µ) white matte, multi-layered polypropylene/polyester film that delivers exceptional lay flat performance, opacity, and print quality. Featuring 99.9% opacity, the film allows different designs or messages to be printed on each side without show th
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CELAB Europe makes label waste recycling solutions easier to find
Packaging Solutions CELAB Europe, the European association dedicated to advancing the circular economy for self-adhesive labels, has relaunched its website, featuring an enhanced platform that helps label users and other stakeholders access information and find practical recycling solutions. At the heart of the new website is an interactive map of recyclers handling release liner and label waste. This key service enables label users to search for recycling solutions close t
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New exhibitors complete the UKPackaging Expo 2026 line up
Packaging Solutions A surge of newly confirmed exhibitors has finalised the floor plan for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo, the destination for packaging, logistics and procurement specialists. Taking place from 10 to 11 November in hall C of the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, the event will bring together more than 120 suppliers and over 2000 industry professionals. This final round of new exhibitors introduces pivotal technologies and sustainable solutions spanning f
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New Propafilm CHBM: an ultra high barrier metallised BOPP film designed to replace aluminium foil
Packaging Solutions Innovia Films has launched Propafilm CHBM, an ultra high barrier metallised BOPP film engineered to deliver exceptional product protection while supporting the transition to more recyclable flexible packaging solutions. Developed to meet the growing demand for high performance mono material packaging, Propafilm CHBM combines outstanding oxygen and moisture barrier properties with excellent metal adhesion and thermal stability. The film is specifically de
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Soyang appoints Glen Nunkoo to business development manager role
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has appointed Glen Nunkoo as a business development manager. Focused on the media side of the Soyang business, Glen will work directly with new and existing customers across the Midlands and the north west of England. He will identify new business opportunities, develop customer relationships and support growth across these regions. He joins Soyang with more than 25 years of experience in the print industry, having started his career in 2000.
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Zebra Print Group launches Christmas toy appeal to support children across Yorkshire
Print Solutions Yorkshire based Zebra Print Group is supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm’s Christmas Gift Appeal 2026, collecting new toys, games, books and essential items to help bring festive joy to children who need it most. As part of its annual festive charity initiative, the company is partnering with its accountants, Kirk Newsholme, to encourage colleagues, family, friends and the wider community to get involved by donating gifts for children of all
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UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt explore the potential of starch based barriers in recyclable paper packaging
Packaging Solutions UPM, Ingredion, a global ingredient solutions company, and Paramelt, a global producer of functional coatings, have joined forces to investigate how plant based starch barrier technologies can support the development of recyclable paper based food packaging. Starch based technologies offer new opportunities for paper packaging innovation, especially for grease barriers. The joint development work brings together complementary technologies from across t
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Strong start for drupa 2028 as exhibitors from 38 countries sign up
Print Solutions Around 18 months ahead of the event, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions is already demonstrating its global appeal: companies from 38 countries have already registered for drupa 2028 – a strong signal from the international print and packaging industry. From 9 to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will once again be the place to feel the pulse of the industry, experience innovation first hand and explore new business opportunities. Exhibitor regist
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Clarity Go stops quotes going cold
Print Solutions Clarity Software has added automatic quote follow ups to Clarity Go. The feature automatically follows up on outstanding quotations on a schedule set by the business. This saves time on the sales desk, recovers work that could otherwise be lost, and keeps the quoting process consistent from end to end. There is no need to maintain a list of open quotations or to have the sales and accounts team work through them manually. Automated follow ups generate proact
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