interpack 2026 sends global signal for the industry
Packaging Solutions interpack 2026 made the energy of an entire industry truly tangible. Once again, it became the global meeting place for the processing and packaging industry and impressively demonstrated how concrete transformation is already being implemented in technology, materials and processes. interpack 2026 sent a clear signal: the packaging industry is more closely connected, more innovative and more dialogue oriented than ever before. This momentum was immediat
May 143 min read
CMYUK receives Jwei’s highest honour for outstanding JCut Pro sales performance
CMYUK has been awarded Jwei’s highest honour in recognition of its outstanding sales performance for the Jwei JCut Pro series of digital cutting tables during 2025. This platinum award celebrates a landmark year for CMYUK, with sales of the JCut Pro units reaching into three digits across the UK and Ireland. This achievement underlines the true strength of the partnership between the two companies and recognises the rapid market acceptance of the range since its exclusive i
May 142 min read
C&T Matrix expands global offering with access to Flexipol Pallet and Box Liner Solutions
Print Solutions As part of its commitment to broadening its product offering, C&T Matrix now provides access to solutions from its sister company, Flexipol Packaging. This includes access to high quality pallet and box liner solutions, designed to meet the demands of modern supply chains and industrial packaging applications. Flexipol is a leading innovative flexible packaging partner, supporting international businesses with specialist packaging requirements through techni
May 131 min read
A4 Labels launches custom roll labels and new studio design software
Packaging Solutions Fishersgate based label manufacturer A4 Labels has announced the launch of its new Custom Roll Labels range, alongside the introduction of its proprietary StudioA4 template software marking a major step forward in simplifying and scaling label production for businesses of all sizes. Now available via the A4 Labels’ website, the new Custom Roll Labels expand the company’s offering beyond its core A4 sheet range, giving customers access to high volume, app
May 132 min read
Plockmatic Group to showcase highly automated creative production versatility at FESPA
Print Solutions Plockmatic Group will unveil next generation highly finishing capabilities at FESPA Global Print Expo, Fira Barcelona, Spain, from May 19 to 22. Taking centre stage in hall 2 on stand A21 is the new FB9550 Pro-T. The fully automated, tangential creasing and cutting digital die cutter is engineered for lightning fast production, exceptional media control, and an intuitive, high performance workflow. Its production agility manages everything from complex packa
May 133 min read
Hunter Luxury’s Mike Banister to run more than 190 mile challenge for CALM
Print Solutions Mike Banister, CEO of Hunter Luxury, will undertake a more than 190 mile endurance challenge across England this May, running coast to coast in just eight days to raise funds for suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and spotlight the urgent need for greater mental health awareness and support. Starting on 16 May 2026, Mike will join a small team attempting the iconic coast to coast route, one of the UK’s most established long d
May 132 min read
Micropress doubles down on Kodak Squarespot imaging technology
Print Solutions Micropress Printers has futureproofed its plate production with a highly automated CTP solution from Kodak. The Reydon, Suffolk based printer is a family owned business established over 50 years ago that has continuously expanded its services in response to evolving customer needs. After investing in a world first eight colour B1 sheetfed offset press with Plate to Unit and Inspection Control technology last year, which joined another eight colour and ten co
May 122 min read
Langstane Press wins £1000 charity prize after Plockmatic Group UK customer satisfaction survey
Print Solutions Plockmatic Group UK has named Langstane Press as the winner of a £1000 charity prize draw offered to encourage more responses to its recent customer satisfaction survey. Langstane Press donated the full amount to Barnardo’s – Linksfield Residential Service, supporting the organisation’s work with young people in Aberdeen. The charity’s Rebecca Christie is pictured accepting the contribution alongside Steve Ross (left) from Langstane Press and Andy Livingston
May 121 min read
FESPA Foundation set to welcome donations and support at Global Print Expo 2026
Print Solutions Next week, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, from 19 to 22 May 2026, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the new Corrugated and Textile. As the global print, signage, packaging, textile and wrapping communities gather for four days of innovation, collaboration and business development, the FESPA Foundation will once again demonstrate how the industry can drive meaningful, lasting
May 122 min read
SMP calls for strengthened collaboration to support Royal Mail service improvement
Print Solutions The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Royal Mail to restore confidence, improve service performance, and support the long term sustainability of the UK mail channel. It has responded constructively to Royal Mail’s Quality of Service Improvement Plan and welcomed the agreement that has been reached with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) on the deployment of Universal Service reform. The SMP has also
May 123 min read
Henkel opens upgraded Packaging Competence Centre to facilitate future ready packaging solutions
Packaging Solutions The packaging industry is being rewritten. New sustainability regulations, rising demand for circular solutions, and the shift to digitalised manufacturing are raising the bar, requiring faster innovation and closer collaboration. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is answering that call with the inauguration of its extensively modernised Packaging Competence Centre in Düsseldorf: a single hub where hands-on collaboration turns ideas into industrial reality. ‘
May 113 min read
FESPA launches 2026 Print Census as it releases key findings from 2025 survey
Print Solutions FESPA has announced the launch of its next Print Census, which will spotlight the voices of printers on key topics shaping the industry today. The Print Census is a global research initiative designed to gather and share essential market intelligence for the print and sign communities. It takes place twice each year and is run in collaboration with the organisation’s thought leadership partner, Keypoint Intelligence. First launched in 2015, the Print Censu
May 114 min read
United Caps expands choice in carton packaging with new 27 H-Pak closure
Packaging Solutions At Interpack 2026, United Caps presented its 27 H-Pak, offering a new level of flexibility in carton packaging applications. In many carton packaging environments, manufacturers have often had to rely on a very limited set of closure system options. The 27 H-Pak addresses this challenge by offering a reliable alternative that fits into existing production set ups without requiring significant changes. Rather than asking customers to adapt their processes
May 111 min read
Digidelta expands Iberian textile print offering with UFabrik distribution partnership
Print Solutions Digidelta has announced that it has been appointed as a distributor for leading printable textile media brand UFabrik for the Iberian Peninsula. Under the agreement, Digidelta will make UFabrik available to its customers across both Spain and Portugal. This will strengthen its presence in what is an important growth region for textile print, with increasing demand for high performance, reliable, and versatile media for use across key applications such as sof
May 111 min read
Zebra Print Group backs grassroots sport with Farsley Cricket Club sponsorship
Print Solutions Leeds based Zebra Print Group has announced a new partnership with Farsley Cricket Club, sponsoring kits for all teams ahead of the 2026/27 season. The sponsorship will support players across every level of the club, from junior development squads through to senior teams, ensuring they take to the field in high quality, professionally branded kit. Alongside the kit sponsorship, Zebra Print Group is also sponsoring a new trophy in memory of its founder, Dav
May 82 min read
A smarter alternative in the sports cap segment
Packaging Solutions At the recent Interpack 2026, United Caps presened its new 26/22 S-Spring closure, positioned as a smarter alternative in the sports cap segment. The sports cap market is well established, with a wide range of solutions already available. As a result, differentiation is less about introducing entirely new features and more about combining multiple performance factors in a balanced way. The 26/22 S-Spring was developed with this in mind, bringing together
May 81 min read
Metsä Board and Heidelberg strategic collaboration combines materials and machinery to deliver greater customer value
Packaging Solutions Metsä Board and Heidelberg have entered into a strategic collaboration. The collaboration seeks to enhance the end to end value chain of packaging production by developing innovative packaging solutions that improve both operational performance and the consumer experience. It includes joint research and development projects, pilot production runs and customer demonstrations at Heidelberg’s Print Media Centre, as well as Metsä Board’s Excellence Centre an
May 81 min read
i2r invests in advanced vision technology to further strengthen quality standards
Packaging Solutions i2r Packaging Solutions has demonstrated its commitment to product quality and continuous improvement with a significant investment in advanced vision inspection technology across its aluminium tray manufacturing operations. The business has introduced a new detection system capable of delivering 100% inspection of the complete tray during production, identifying holes, splits and micro defects in real time before products leave the line. The investment
May 82 min read
Mutoh expands eco solvent roll to roll offer in Europe with XpertJet 1681SR Pro
Print Solutions Mutoh Europe has announced the European introduction of the XpertJet 1681SR Pro, a next generation 64” (1625 mm) eco solvent roll to roll printer developed for professional sign and display production requiring consistent image quality, reliable operation and versatile day to day productivity. At the heart of the printer is the AccuFine HD Pro printhead – a single head piezo system with 3200 nozzles across eight channels – engineered for accurate droplet pla
May 82 min read
Konica Minolta launches Service Hub
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched Service Hub, a next generation professional support services ecosystem designed to maximise the performance, productivity and profitability of print businesses. Built around the principle of empowering both operators and businesses, Service Hub combines intelligent technology, expert support and advanced operator training. Together it transforms production print operations into a true profit engine that
May 73 min read
C&T Matrix and Sprint Finishing partner to drive die making efficiency with the first UK Adewo x1EPro installation
Print Solutions &T Matrix (C&T) has reinforced its commitment to supporting the die making and print finishing industries by successfully installing the first Adewo x1EPro rule processor in the UK, delivered in partnership with Sprint Finishing in Leeds. Sprint Finishing is a well respected print company offering a comprehensive range of services, including full design, print, and finishing management supported by its own in-house forme making department, which produces all
May 73 min read
