Colordyne Technologies appointed as official North American distributor for Xaar Versatex Printbar
Packaging Solutions Xaar has appointed Colordyne Technologies as the official distributor for the Versatex Printbar in North America, expanding access to digital embellishment and specialty print capability for label, packaging and converting applications. Through the agreement, Colordyne Technologies will provide sales, service and support for Versatex across the region. The collaboration brings together Xaar’s printbar innovation and Colordyne Technologies’ expertise in i
Jul 312 min read
Scodix and Shutterfly expand strategic partnership with four new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses
Print Solutions Scodix has announced that Shutterfly, one of the world’s leading web to print providers of personalised products and custom gifts, has made a significant investment in four new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses, expected to be accompanied by a five year agreement for Scodix consumables and service. The new presses will be installed over the coming months to support Shutterfly’s 2026 peak production season. The investment builds on a successful partnership that
Jul 312 min read
Zell-Em Branding bolsters production with new ColorJet Vulcan Hybrid 3202 printer from QPS
Print Solutions Lancashire print, signage and workwear business Zell-Em Branding has reported a considerable increase in output speeds since installing a ColorJet Vulcan Hybrid 3202 from Quality Print Services (QPS), enabling the company to take on larger projects and strengthen its large format offering. Zell-Em's heritage spans well over a century, bringing together the expertise of several long established businesses under a single brand. While the company itself was fou
Jul 314 min read
It’s in everything we do
Print Solutions Green Solutions Foilco, leading manufacturer and supplier of stamping foils, has hit the gold standard of environmental and social care and is certified as a B Corporation, validating its position as a company that puts sustainability firmly at the heart of the business. Certified B Corporations, like Foilco, work to promote social and environmental change through positive business practices. The company’s mission is to create and develop a sustainable and
Jul 304 min read
New benchmark for on-demand colour printing
Print Solutions Shorter runs, faster turnarounds, greater personalisation, and colour quality that consistently delivers. That is the brief for modern print businesses. Fujifilm's new Revoria PC2120 is built to meet it, achieving 93% of Pantone spot colours through an expanded colour gamut with newly developed Green toner. The latest addition to the Super Colour portfolio, the PC2120 takes everything that made the PC1120 successful and pushes it further – advanced AI driv
Jul 301 min read
A4 Labels launches recycled ocean plastic polyester label collection
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions Fishersgate based label manufacturer A4 Labels has announced the launch of its new Ocean Action Labels range, made using ocean bound plastic, giving brands a practical way to reduce their reliance on virgin fossil based materials while helping tackle marine plastic pollution at its source. The new range uses ocean bound plastic waste at high risk of reaching the sea from coastal areas with poor or non existent waste management, as the ba
Jul 302 min read
Route 1 Print launches monthly growth fund, giving resellers up to £1200 a year in free spend
Print Solutions Route 1 Print has launched a new monthly growth fund designed to help its ‘Loyalty & Rewards’ customers promote their businesses and generate more sales. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Rotherham, the launch of the growth fund represents the latest phase of Route 1 Print's ongoing investment strategy, designed to give back to its customers and deliver even greater value to print resellers. The initiative builds on the company's Loyalty & Rewar
Jul 302 min read
C&T Matrix introduces a reusable platen cleaner to restore die cutting performance
Packaging Solutions C&T Matrix has expanded its portfolio of die cutting solutions with the addition of a platen cleaner, a reusable device designed to remove contamination from platen surfaces and help converters maintain optimum machine performance. In carton converting environments, platen surfaces can gradually be affected by a build up of carton board dust, oil residue, oxidation, and rust. Over time, this contamination can impact registration accuracy, increase make r
Jul 301 min read
Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone advance colour management in label and packaging printing with Colorwerk FastMatch Cloud
Packaging Solutions Siegwerk has announced the availability of Colorwerk FastMatch Cloud, its next generation, cloud based colour management solution developed in collaboration with X-Rite Pantone. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern packaging production, the digital solution combines ink formulation, colour correction, and quality control in one integrated system to help printers and converters achieve fast, accurate, and consistent colour results across multiple
Jul 292 min read
The Stationers’ Company unveils shortlist for 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards
Print Solutions The Stationers’ Company has unveiled the shortlist for its 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding innovation, creativity and business excellence across the communications, content, publishing, packaging, manufacturing and technology sectors. Winners will be announced at a special awards lunch on Friday 23 October 2026 at Stationers’ Hall, London, where industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs will come together to celebrate groundbr
Jul 292 min read
Empack Advisory Board calls for greater focus on implementation as packaging industry prepares for its next transformation
Packaging Solutions Leading figures from Haleon, Tata Consumer Products, McCormick and GS1 have called for a greater focus on practical implementation, real world production challenges and end to end packaging solutions as they helped shape the future of Empack, the UK’s event for packaging machinery and processing technology. Meeting at Walpole's headquarters in London, the Empack Advisory Board brought together experts spanning packaging engineering, manufacturing, proces
Jul 292 min read
UKPackaging Expo to spotlight food and beverage packaging
Packaging Solutions The second edition of UKPackaging Expo will place the food and beverage packaging sector firmly in the spotlight when the second edition of the show runs at the Convention Centre at KingsDock, Liverpool, on 10 and 11 November 2026. With regulatory reform, sustainability targets, retail competition and changing consumer expectations transforming packaging strategies across the UK, Republic of Ireland and wider Europe, the event will bring together packagi
Jul 293 min read
Don't miss out: offer closes Friday 31 July – The Sustainability Blueprint
Print Solutions Green Solutions The Sustainability Blueprint, authored by Veronica Heaven of The Heaven Company, is a ‘practical guide to mastering sustainability', currently in production at Bristol University Press. Pre-order of the book is live now with a 50% discount running until Friday 31 July. This book shows businesses and individuals how to take practical steps on sustainability, breaking down key sustainability concepts and connecting them to real world practice.
Jul 281 min read
Color-Logic appoints Ricoh Europe as official dealer for Visualis3R
Print Solutions Color-Logic has announced that Ricoh Europe is now an official dealer for Visualis3R software. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Ricoh C7500 series and predecessor models, enabling users across EMEA territories to maximise the full potential of the specialty toners – including silver, white, gold, clear, neon pink, neon yellow, and invisible toners. With Visualis3R, C7500 series and predecessor models users can now visualise print files wi
Jul 281 min read
Join the print community to celebrate our sector
Print Solutions Tickets are now on sale for a staple celebration in the print sector calendar, the Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon. This year, the event is playing a particularly important role as the first milestone that marks the start of the charity' s 200th year. Keynote speaker at the event is the charity’s 2026 honorary president, actress, singer, presenter, author, businesswoman, independent producer, philanthropist and politician Baroness Floella Benjamin. Fo
Jul 282 min read
Arden Software showcases AI driven vision for the future of packaging software
Packaging Solutions Global software company Arden Software has unveiled its AI driven vision for the future of packaging design software at its recent user conference, where attendees were given an exclusive first look. Held in Park City, Utah, last month (June), the Arden Software Peak Performance Conference (APPC) brought together customers, partners and resellers from across the packaging industry for four days of hands on training, networking and product innovation, inc
Jul 282 min read
The Sustainability Blueprint: a practical guide to mastering sustainability
Print Solutions Green Solutions The Sustainability Blueprint, authored by Veronica Heaven of The Heaven Company, is a ‘practical guide to mastering sustainability', currently in production at Bristol University Press. Pre-order of the book is live now with a 50% discount running until Friday 31 July. This book shows businesses and individuals how to take practical steps on sustainability, breaking down key sustainability concepts and connecting them to real world practice.
Jul 271 min read
Zenith Print Group invests in a Speedmaster XL 106-5-P+L
Print Solutions Zenith Print Group has invested in a five colour combination perfecting press, the new Heidelberg XL 106-5-P+L. The new press will join the company’s existing fleet, which already includes two Speedmaster XL 106 presses, to further enhance production capacity and flexibility across its operations. Together with other recent investments, Zenith anticipates that this new press will deliver a production capacity increase of approximately 35%. This will enable t
Jul 272 min read
Belgian automation expert Pragmeta rejoins Ghent Workgroup
Print Solutions The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has announced that Pragmeta, the Belgian automation expert specialising in PDF, standardisation, automation, and connectivity for print oriented businesses, has rejoined the Ghent Workgroup. The GWG was founded with a strong focus on the immediate usability of the best practices and specifications it creates, and members such as Pragmeta are essential to that vision. Peter Claes, owner of Pragmeta, has been involved with the GWG sinc
Jul 242 min read
Esko appoints Amy Senew as chief revenue officer
Print Solutions Esko has announced the appointment of Amy Senew as chief revenue officer (CRO). Reporting directly to Esko president Joël Depernet, Amy will lead the global software commercial organisation, with responsibility for worldwide sales, pre-sales, and sales enablement. Her appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering customer value while accelerating sustainable growth across its software portfolio. Amy brings more than 25 years of experience leadi
Jul 241 min read
Printware launches new inkjet commercial model of iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG
Print Solutions Printware has announced the launch of the iJetColor 1175 Pro+PXG, the next evolution of its high speed envelope and short run packaging press. Building upon the proven success of the iJetColor 1175 Pro platform, first introduced in 2020, the new 1175 Pro+PXG combines envelope production with the flexibility to print and personalise a wide range of packaging applications – all from a single production system. Printware recently acquired the Straight Shooter
Jul 242 min read
