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Marking the 150th swissQprint UK installation

Print Solutions swissQprint has reached a major milestone in the UK with the installation of its 150th system. Fine Print Services is the latest customer, investing in a new Kudu flatbed printer to support the next stage of its wide format development. According to Erskine Stewart, managing director of swissQprint UK, the figure is a clear signal of how the market is evolving. More companies are investing in wide format to diversify, improve turnaround and strengthen profi

Jun 262 min read

X-Rite Pantone adds MSI Pro Max displays to its validated programme for proven colour fidelity

Print Solutions X-Rite Pantone has announced that MSI’s new Pro Max Series displays have achieved both Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated status, providing creators, designers, photographers, and multimedia professionals with confidence that colours and skin tones are faithfully represented on screen. The flagship Pro Max 271UPXW12G combines fourth generation QD-OLED technology, 4K resolution, and wide colour gamut coverage to support colour critical creativ

Jun 261 min read

New Flexo Front End from Esko makes achieving high quality flexo achievable for any sized business

Packaging Solutions Esko is continuing to make it easier for its customers to make the right choice of tools that deliver the greatest benefits to their business – both now and into the future – with Flexo Front End. The latest innovation both simplifies the flexo platemaking process while representing better value for its customers – all while delivering consistent, high quality print results across a wide range of production environments. Developed as the backbone of the

Jun 263 min read

William Smith adds Zünd cutter to support growing demand for signage

Print Solutions William Smith Group 1832 has invested in a Zünd S3 digital cutting machine, its fourth Zünd cutter in total and its second S3 model. The addition follows a period of business growth and keeps production capacity aligned with rising demand across its signage operation, including traffic signs, chevron kits and other road safety products where precision is non negotiable. The decision to specify another S3 was grounded in direct experience. The company first b

Jun 263 min read

CMYUK appoints Liyu England as UK agent

Print Solutions CMYUK has announced a new strategic agreement with Liyu England, headed by Eddie Tucker, managing director. Under the agreement, Liyu England becomes CMYUK’s first UK agent, representing both its production technology and materials portfolio. The appointment brings CMYUK’s applications knowledge, technical and engineering support, showroom infrastructure, training, and customer service together with Eddie’s deep relationships across the UK Liyu community an

Jun 252 min read

James Cropper supports The Kids Party Pac with children’s book

Print Solutions James Cropper has partnered with local children’s author Charlotte Mason-Curl to provide the paper for her new children’s book, Elf Chloe’s Surprise. The book, a heartwarming tale for under 5s, will be used to support The Kids Party Pact, a grassroots campaign promoting a more sustainable mindset around gifting. Fittingly, the book is printed on James Cropper’s Vanguard paper, which is made with 40% recycled content. As a result, each copy contains three rec

Jun 252 min read

Koehler Icewhite IQ certified for HP Indigo 120K

Print Solutions Koehler Icewhite IQ digital printing paper has been certified for use on the HP Indigo 120K, underscoring its excellent suitability for modern digital printing applications. Icewhite IQ has been specifically developed for demanding digital printing applications and impresses with its excellent processing properties. These include vibrant colour reproduction and superior toner adhesion, both of which contribute to consistently high printing quality. Moreover,

Jun 251 min read

Antalis launches Mazina Layflat Photo Paper for premium print applications

Print Solutions Antalis has launched Mazina Layflat Photo Paper, an innovative product developed for superior quality photobooks, premium marketing materials and other high end commercial applications. Designed to help printers produce visually striking and high value printed pieces, Mazina Layflat features Flexbind hinge technology, enabling a truly consistent and unbroken image across both pages without curl. This makes it particularly well suited to applications where se

Jun 251 min read

Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group

Print Solutions Langley Holdings has reached an agreement with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) for the transfer of significant parts of the Manroland Sheetfed business. The combination of two companies that have shaped the history of printing press manufacturing for decades brings together geographic presence, high service quality, and a consistent customer focus. In the initial phase, the primary focus will be on continuing to operate manroland systems by maint

Jun 243 min read

Xerox introduces A4 colour printers and MFPs as first products under unified brand

Print Solutions Xerox has introduced the Xerox C240/C245, C255a, and C300/C303a/C305ae colour printers and multifunction printers, the first hardware offerings launched under the unified Xerox brand following the company's integration with Lexmark. Xerox now operates as a single technology company spanning print, IT infrastructure and intelligent digital services. The updated brand identity, including the refreshed logo, reflects the next phase of transformation into a stro

Jun 242 min read

Corrugated debut delivers high value success for packaging and displays supply chain

Packaging Solutions The inaugural Corrugated event formed part of FESPA’s largest co-located event offering, empowering corrugated converters and printers to leverage digital integration. In May 2026, at the Fira de Barcelona, Corrugated was successfully launched as a new dedicated expo and conference. The new co-located event, which is part of the FESPA 2026 line up, was run alongside Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and Textile. Th

Jun 242 min read

Antalis launches U:create multifunctional office paper

Print Solutions Antalis has launched U:create multifunctional paper, a reliable everyday office paper designed to deliver consistent print performance while supporting credible, measurable environmental action. U:create is a 75 g/m2 A4 paper grade engineered to run smoothly across most printers and copiers, helping to reduce jams and interruptions while producing clean, sharp results. Businesses do not have to compromise on quality or efficiency to make a more responsible c

Jun 241 min read

Visualis3R provides printers and their customers with press ready embellishment files

Print Solutions Color-Logic has announced that the Visualis3R literature and samples library are now available – game changing tools for printers using or considering digital press and finishing equipment, as well as those evaluating embellishment on their analogue equipment. At www.v3r.studio/literature, pre-press personnel can browse 16 sample designs from the V3R effect showreel – each showcasing a different print embellishment effect supported by Visualis3R – and freely

Jun 231 min read

Route 1 Print makes £2 million stickers and labels investment

Print Solutions Route 1 Print has continued its significant investment in the rapidly growing stickers and labels market with the installation of a new ABG DigiLase Duo and Dual Bar DigiJet. Based in Rotherham and operating from a 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility, the latest addition marks the flagship investment in a wider £2 million project delivered over the past 12 months, which has also included the installation of an ABG Digicon Lite and HP Indigo technology

Jun 234 min read

Fully digital single pass UV solution advances high speed print production

Print Solutions Barberan and Fujifilm have unveiled the next milestone in their strategic single pass technology partnership, introducing a fully digital print solution to the Nautilus system, complete with an integrated digital varnish capability. The latest development was previewed during a successful open day held at Barberan in May 2026, marking another step forward in redefining the possibilities of high speed inkjet production. Single pass productivity has long been

Jun 233 min read

Acas advice to businesses during hot weather

Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Workplace expert Acas has offered some recommendations to help employers manage workplace challenges due to hot weather. Acas chief executive Niall Mackenzie said, ‘The Met Office has issued a weather warning for extreme heat, which will mean an uncomfortable week for many people. ‘Some workers with certain health conditions or disabilities may be adversely affected by the heat. The hotter weather can also impact public transport,

Jun 222 min read

Antalis welcomes Claire White’s appointment as president of the SDEA

Print Solutions Antalis has announced that Claire White, UK head of specification, has been appointed president of the Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA), becoming the first woman to hold the role in the association’s history since its foundation in 1947. Claire’s appointment was confirmed at the SDEA’s 79th annual general meeting on 27 May 2026, following her service as vice president over the past year and previously as a council member. She succeeds Mark Chatter

Jun 222 min read

Vivid announces world first installation of Razar at Bally Print

Print Solutions Vivid has announced the world’s first installation of its patented Razar at Bally Print in Northern Ireland. The installation marks the debut of a new all in one finishing solution that combines raised UV printing, digital cutting, creasing, and taping within a single integrated system, reducing the need for multiple machines and streamlining production. Bally Print is the first company globally to have the technology, highlighting both companies’ focus on

Jun 221 min read

UK’s first AccurioJet 30000 B2 inkjet press at Hickling & Squires

Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has completed the first UK installation of its new AccurioJet 30000 B2 inkjet press at Nottingham based print and communications provider Hickling & Squires. The investment marks a major step in the company’s long term production print strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between litho and digital, expand its capacity for high quality short run work, and deliver greater flexibility and value to customers. Hickling &

Jun 224 min read

New Tunisia facility adds capacity and flexibility across Pusterla’s UK and global network

Packaging Solutions Luxury packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 has further strengthened its international manufacturing footprint and long term presence in the Mediterranean region with the opening of a second plant in Tunisia. The £4 million investment in Pusterla 1880 Tunisie, with a further £3 million planned for future expansion, enhances Pusterla 1880’s capabilities in supporting leading global beauty, fragrance, premium drinks and jewellery brands with advanced luxury pa

Jun 192 min read

Print Digital Convention 2026 impresses with record attendance

Print Solutions With over 1700 trade visitors, the Print Digital Convention (PDC) 2026 set a new attendance record and impressively underlined its role as a key meeting place for the printing, brand and packaging community between drupa cycles. The event brought together diverse perspectives from the worlds of branding, technology, communication and production, offering a lively and practical insight into the latest industry developments. The record attendance highlights th

Jun 193 min read

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Mondelēz International has announced that its Cadbury core sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock and sold in the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, which can be attributed to plastic sourced from advanced recycling technology. This move is the result of a collaboration with Amcor and Jindal Films.

Kornit Digital has announced that T-Shirt & Sons (TSS) – a prominent European apparel manufacturer based in the UK and the Netherlands and serving some of the largest e-commerce and retail brands – has adopted its Apollo platform to further its transition from traditional screen printing to digital production.

In partnership with Forest Carbon, pioneer of carbon financed woodland creation in the UK, paper suppllier Antalis recently hosted a tree planting day at a woodland creation project in Cumbria. Antalis, which has worked with Forest Carbon since 2014 and is its longest standing current partner, attended the tree planting day at The Croft on the Lowther Estate in Penrith, Cumbria.