E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo returns to London this November
Packaging Solutions The E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo returns to London on 11 and 12 November 2026, bringing together the suppliers and solutions shaping the future of packaging and fulfilment. The E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo is a UK's leading event for e-commerce packaging, labelling, fulfilment, and supply chain solutions, connecting suppliers with thousands of retailers, e-commerce brands, online sellers, and logistics professionals. As a premier pack
Oct 51 min read
Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Papyrus paper distribution activities in Eastern Europe, Switzerland and Germany
Print Solutions Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire the distribution activities of Papyrus in Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Germany. The closing of the deal is subject to customary closing conditions and competition authorities’ approval in some European countries. All entities will remain independent until the closing. This acquisition would further strengthen Antalis’ distribution network and custo
Oct 22 min read
Hayley Jonas joins the Westbury Packaging team
Packaging Solutions Westbury Packaging has announced that Hayley Jonas has joined the team as a packaging designer. Hayley’s role is a new position created to accommodate the company’s continued growth and will involve the design, development and sample requirements of the business, as well as liaising with the wider team to ensure continued excellent customer support at all times. Hayley previously worked as a carton packaging designer and pre-press operator, where she gain
Oct 21 min read
New platform developed for print companies to sell print on AI platforms
Digital Ink, a technical marketing collective, and Smart Elephant, an AI software development house, have announced the launch of GEO Rank: a platform designed to help businesses be found, cited, and ultimately chosen by AI large language models (LLMs), including Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity and more. GEO Rank was born from a clear and growing market signal. Print companies have reported Google search referrals dropping by as much as 50%, as buyers increasingly
Oct 23 min read
Henkel successfully closes acquisition of specialty coatings company Stahl
Print Solutions Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands based Stahl Group, a global player in high performance specialty coatings for flexible materials. Following the fulfilment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, the company is now fully part of Henkel as of October 1, 2026. 'The successful closing of the Stahl acquisition marks another important milestone in executing our purposeful growth agenda and in stren
Oct 21 min read
David Stark strengthens Mark Andy Europe team as head of markets for DACH and Benelux
Packaging Solutions On October 1, 2026, David Stark joined Mark Andy as head of markets responsible for the DACH and Benelux regions. With many years of experience in the printing industry and extensive knowledge of the narrow web market, he strengthens the company’s European sales organisation in this strategically important part of the world. David Stark has many years of experience gained across different areas of the printing industry. He began his professional career in
Oct 22 min read
kp St Helens plant earns winner and runner up honours at theOperational Excellence Awards
Packaging Solutions Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has been recognised at the 2026 Operational Excellence Awards UK for the transformation of its St Helens manufacturing site. Through investment, continuous improvement and a disciplined operational excellence programme, the site has evolved into a dedicated manufacturing hub for kp Infinity, the company’s recyclable EPP food packaging solution. The site was named winner in the operational excellence in manufacturing award categor
Oct 12 min read
Sontara launches sustainable printing range with Fogra certified rPET ABC washcloth
Print Solutions Professional wipes specialist Sontara has launched a new sustainable printing range for the offset printing industry. The range includes Sontara Sustainable PrintMaster, its first rPET based ABC washcloth to achieve Fogra certification, and Sontara Sustainable PrintClean for manual cleaning applications. Designed to meet the demanding cleaning requirements of offset printing operations, the new products help printers reduce their environmental impact without
Oct 12 min read
manroland Goss becomes a 100 % subsidiary of the Possehl Group
Print Solutions Possehl Group is acquiring the remaining shares in manroland Goss web systems GmbH, effective October 1, 2026. The Possehl Group previously held a 51% stake and will continue to provide full financing for the company. The former co-shareholder, American Industrial Partners (AIP), is exiting the shareholder structure. With this full acquisition, the Possehl Group is consolidating managerial responsibility for manroland Goss under a single ownership structure.
Oct 12 min read
X-Rite Pantone launches Spectura to advance connected colour quality
Print Solutions X-Rite Pantone has announced Spectura, its next generation portable sphere spectrophotometer platform designed to connect colour measurement with modern quality workflows. Combining advanced measurement performance, secure cloud connectivity, and an expandable application framework, Spectura helps manufacturers reduce colour errors, accelerate decisions, and maintain consistency from the laboratory to the production floor. Manufacturers increasingly manage c
Oct 12 min read
