ProAmpac acquires International Paper’s bag converting operations
Packaging Solutions ProAmpac has acquired the bag converting operations of International. The acquisition expands its converting capabilities, further advancing the company’s ‘Fiberization of Packaging’ strategy and enhancing its ability to deliver customised bag solutions for the grocery, convenience store, and quick service restaurant markets. ‘Global demand for reliable, recyclable paper packaging continues to grow rapidly amid evolving consumer expectations and market t
Oct 24, 20251 min read
Interest ramps up for BCMPA Pitch the Co-Packers competition
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, has had a strong response to the launch of Pitch the Co-Packers, a Dragons’ Den style competition encouraging entrepreneurs to take their product to market. Launched at the London Packaging Week exhibition, the Association has been fielding enquires from participants keen to enter from industry sectors including food and drink, personal care and beauty and household p
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Banner media. How to select the right material for the job?
Print Solutions. Wide Format Solutions Gareth Newman, technical applications manager, Soyang Europe, provides some advice. A staple part of production for many print and signage companies, banners offer an effective route to revenue across various markets. However, those familiar with this work will be well aware that it is not quite as simple as popping your ‘usual’ roll of banner media onto the printer and pressing ‘start’. The reality is that not all banner materials
Oct 24, 20253 min read
Siegwerk achieves EcoVadis Gold medal
Print Solutions Green Solutions Siegwerk has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal, marking a new milestone in the company’s sustainability journey. With an overall score of 78 out of 100, the company now ranks in the 96th percentile, placing it among the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide. The new rating builds on Siegwerk’s strong progress, announced a few weeks ago, and underlines its growing leadership in sustainable business practices and the value ra
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Xerox introduces two new digital presses to production ecosystem
Print Solutions Xerox has announced the new Proficio Production Series at the Printing United Expo, with the debut of the Xerox Proficio PX300 and Proficio PX500. Designed to help print companies compete and grow in a rapidly evolving mid-production colour market, this line represents the company’s next generation of production technology. The introduction of Proficio, the new master brand for the company’s production press line up, marks the beginning of a new era for Xero
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Antalis introduces Coala Interior Film Leather Prestige
Print Solutions Antalis has added ten new lines to its popular Coala Interior Film range of decorative self-adhesive products, which delivers authentic leather texture for exceptional impact on a variety of surfaces, including walls, furniture and doors. The new product is available in 10 refined colours, ranging from warm, natural tones to deep blues and soft pinks. With a premium thickness of 1050 µm and a luxurious leather texture, it has a timeless character that will c
Oct 23, 20251 min read
bakergoodchild strengthens operations with imagePress V1350 and varioPrint 140
Print Solutions bakergoodchild has enhanced its production capabilities with the investment in Canon’s imagePress V1350 and varioPrint 140 digital presses. The new devices have allowed the business to significantly increase capacity and efficiency, elevate print quality and unlock new opportunities across both its direct and transactional mail customer base. Founded over 30 years ago, bakergoodchild has evolved into one of the UK’s leading providers of secure and sustainabl
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Bowe Systec to unveil its new One4All card mailing system
Print Solutions Bowe Systec is to unveil its new One4All card mailing system to the public at Trustech in Paris (December 2 to 4, 2025). The concept of covering all common applications with a single machine offers users a number of advantages, including process quality enhancements, reduced operating effort and an overall increase in flexibility and efficiency thanks to the system. The new One4All card mailing system has been designed to process all common card mailing appl
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Making gravure shine: utilising Bobst oneECG to create metallised colours
Packaging Solutions Adding a luxury look to flexible packaging, Bobst oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) for gravure includes the ability to print a wide range of metallics colours with a standard ink set. By removing the need for expensive metallic inks, the solution simplifies production, cuts cost, increases design flexibility, and supports sustainability goals. Since introducing the technology for gravure in 2019, the company has delivered multiple machines optimised for pri
Oct 22, 20254 min read
Jamprint Design & Printing invests in a Mimaki UJV55-320
Print Solutions Jamprint Design & Printing has invested in a Mimaki UJV55-320 UV-LED roll to roll printer from CMYUK. This marks the first installation of a super wide printer (3.2 metres wide) in-house, and will unlock further opportunities in textile, SEG, and single piece wallcovering opportunities. The new platform strengthens the company’s large format production hub in Calne, Wiltshire, headed up by sales and operations director Adam Moss. It complements the company’s S
Oct 22, 20253 min read
London Packaging Week honours Dick Searle with a lifetime achievement award
Packaging Solutions Dick Searle, founder and co-CEO of The Packaging Federation, has been honoured by the UK packaging industry with a lifetime achievement award. The award was presented to Dick on the final day of London Packaging Week at ExCeL London. Josh Brooks, divisional director – packaging portfolio at Easyfairs, said: ‘I can think of nobody more worthy of this lifetime achievement honour than Dick Searle. Over the past two decades, Dick has never failed to delive
Oct 22, 20252 min read
JICMAIL welcomes new board members
Print Solutions JICMAIL has announced the appointment of two new board members: Denise Turner, the recently appointed research director, Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) and Adam Crow, partner – head of publishing UK, EssenceMediacom. Both directors are hugely experienced industry figures who, as the new agency buy side board members, will be instrumental in guiding the organisation’s future. Their appointments are a strong endorsement of the industry’s conti
Oct 22, 20252 min read
Made by Heidelberg in China – 20 years of production in Shanghai
Print Solutions Two decades ago, Heidelberg made a bold and far reaching statement when it broke ground for its own production site in China. This was the beginning of a success story that has developed into a cornerstone of the entire company. The 2024/25 financial year set a record, with around 1500 printing units assembled, an export quota of 40%, and deliveries to 70 countries. To date, a total of over 16,000 printing and coating units and almost 3300 printing presses h
Oct 21, 20253 min read
World debuts for Plockmatic Group at Printing United 2025
Print Solutions Plockmatic Group will have two global product launches at Printing United, taking place in Orlando, Florida, October 22 to 24. Headlining will be the new Plockmatic SC7800 Pro XL finisher, a compact, high capacity bookletmaker featuring patented sheet cutting technology that sets new benchmarks for speed, precision, and flexibility in professional print finishing. As the latest addition to Plockmatic’s SC7000 series, the fully automatic SC7800 Pro XL produce
Oct 21, 20252 min read
Winners announced at Stationers’ Innovation Excellence Awards 2025
Print Solutions The winners of the Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony at the historic Stationers’ Hall in London on Friday 17 October. The innovator of the year award went to FabLittleBag, for its sustainable, discreet and eco friendly period disposal bags designed to tackle plastic pollution in waterways and end taboos around menstrual waste. The award was presented by Dr Vanessa Lawrence, former director general and CEO of Ordnance Survey
Oct 21, 20252 min read
Adobe rejoins the Ghent Workgroup
Print Solutions The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has announced that Adobe has decided to rejoin the group. Since 1982, Adobe has been pioneering digital print workflows. It invented PDF in 1993 and, in doing so, kicked off a revolution in how the print and publishing industry worked. Today, PDF has become an ISO standard and is the basis of everything the Ghent Workgroup invests time in. Having Adobe as an active GWG member is incredibly important for the group and the industry it r
Oct 21, 20252 min read
AM Labels adds Neuralabel Callisto colour label printer to its portfolio
Packaging Solutions Expanding its range of colour label printers, AM Labels has added the Neuralabel Callisto colour label printer to its portfolio. This printer is an affordable, high speed device. It is durable and lightweight, due to its aluminium construction, and its small footprint makes it ideal not only for the factory floor, but also it can be accommodated in a small office. The printer is able to produce BS5609 compliant labels, which are designed to withstand e
Oct 20, 20252 min read
DR Labelling invests in AccurioLabel 230
Packaging Solutions Scottish based label printer, DR Labelling in East Kilbride, has installed a new AccurioLabel 230 digital toner press, manufactured by Konica Minolta and supplied by Focus Label Machinery Ltd. Alongside the Focus Reflex finishing equipment, the investment complements the existing flexo production to enable the company to improve its service capabilities to provide a broader range of labels, from low volumes to high volumes – across a wide range of market s
Oct 20, 20251 min read
Denmaur celebrates Carbon Balanced Paper Week with dedicated campaign across digital platforms
Paper Solutions Print Solutions Green Solutions Denmaur has launched Carbon Balanced Paper Week, a dedicated campaign running across the company’s website and social media channels, spotlighting the environmental importance and impact of using Carbon Balanced Paper. As a long standing advocate of sustainable paper solutions, the company is using this week to raise awareness of the benefits of Carbon Balanced Paper and its direct support for World Land Trust projects. The
Oct 20, 20252 min read
Kyocera Document Solutions UK named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s services framework
Print Solutions Kyocera Document Solutions UK has been renamed as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6361 framework. The RM6361 Framework enables public sector buyers to access a wide range of multifunctional devices, software and services, delivered either through direct supply or managed service agreements. Kyocera has been named on Lots 2 and 3 covering its full catalogue of MFDs, including print room equipment, print management software and consumables, cl
Oct 20, 20251 min read
Making every cap matter: United Caps webinars outline commitment and explain new EU regulatory requirements
Packaging Solutions United Caps has announced a series of webinars streaming live on 4, 5, and 6 November at 2 pm CET and available on-demand. These sessions will provide insight into the impact of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), with enforcement beginning in August of 2026, as well as insight into how the company partners with customers to support their sustainability efforts and ensure that ‘Every Cap Matters’. ‘EU packaging regulation is enterin
Oct 17, 20252 min read
