The next piece in Printvision’s trade expansion
Print Solutions Installed in September at one of Printvision’s recently acquired production sites in Leicester, the swissQprint Kudu is now in full operation, bringing new levels of speed, quality and flexibility to the company. Procurement of the Kudu is part of a multi-million pound investment programme and increases the company’s product offering, as it continues to support a nationwide base of resellers with high end large format and fabric print specialist services. Co
Nov 202 min read
Drytac expands SpotOn portfolio with easy apply, removable, PVC free SpotOn SynTac
Print Solutions Wide Format Solutions Drytac has announced the global launch of SpotOn SynTac, a 3.7 mil (92µ) polypropylene film developed for the fast, tool free installation of graphics applications. SpotOn SynTac features an innovative dot pattern removable pressure sensitive polyacrylate adhesive, ensuring bubble free results on a wide range of smooth surfaces without the need for professional installation. The film is offered in an improved white matte finish and a n
Nov 201 min read
Pete Lunn returns to Kyocera to strengthen UK channel growth
Print Solutions Kyocera Document Solutions UK is welcoming back Pete Lunn as head sales lead, a move that brings renewed momentum to its channel strategy and dealer support capabilities. Pete has rejoined the business with fresh insights into how customer needs have changed over the past few years. He notes that partners are looking for clear value, stability and genuine collaboration as the print and document solutions market continues to develop. ‘The culture at Kyocera
Nov 202 min read
New DesignMarkz app launches on Canva
Print Solutions Markzware has announced the launch of DesignMarkz, which converts professional design documents from Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Publisher into fully editable Canva designs while preserving layout, typography, styling, and creative intent, including the ability to convert custom fonts. ‘As the industry shifts toward flexible, cloud based tools, creators now demand freedom over where their content lives and how it moves,’ said Patrick Marchese,
Nov 201 min read
Solopress wins ‘Vision & Values’ award at 2025 Engage Awards
Print Solutions Solopress has won the ‘Vision & Values’ category at the 2025 Engage Awards, a prestigious national event celebrating excellence in workplace culture, leadership and employee engagement. The award recognises the homegrown Values project, which began as a company wide initiative to define what makes Solopress feel like Solopress. Rather than impose a top down set of principles, the project drew on the experiences and insights of colleagues from across the bu
Nov 202 min read
ABG plays key role in ‘Mythos’ collaboration
Packaging Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) has joined forces with Tomlinson, Aldus API Transfer Technologies, Berkshire Labels (part of the Asteria Group) and Studio Parr to create Mythos – an ambitious innovation project that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity and technical excellence within the label and packaging industry. Created from a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of print and finishing, Mythos brings together the five companies, each a specia
Nov 193 min read
Major Solitrack update with advanced automation
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced a comprehensive update to Solitrack, its flagship database driven output management and job tracking platform. The latest release of version 2.6 introduces powerful automation features, scheduled reporting capabilities, and expanded mail processing support designed to optimise high volume print production workflows. This version 2.6 update delivers breakthrough automation capabilities that reduce manual intervention and improve
Nov 192 min read
NBCo joins the Bottle Collective to advance dry moulded fibre in scale
Packaging Solutions The Bottle Collective, an initiative driven by PulPac and PA Consulting, has welcomed NBCo as its newest member. NBCo, a sustainable solutions provider specialising in fibre materials, joins the collective to explore dry moulded fibre alternatives for the beauty and personal care sector. ‘We are now looking to push both dry and wet bottles as part of our portfolio,’ said Alvin Lim, CEO and founder of NBCo. ‘The Bottle Collective is a natural extension of
Nov 192 min read
Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry
Packaging Solutions Mondi is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, enhancing Mondi’s ability to serve customers across Europe. With this development, the company offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of food packaging on the market – from corrugate
Nov 182 min read
Line up of suppliers confirmed for Packaging Innovations and Empack
Packaging Solutions Event organisers Easyfairs has confirmed that over 450 exhibitors are set to pack Birmingham’s NEC in February for Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026. The two day showcase will bring together the full spectrum of the packaging community, from brand owners and designers to sustainability managers, procurement specialists, and innovation leaders, offering the opportunity to explore the latest materials, technologies, and solutions shaping the industry's f
Nov 183 min read
Event Engineering takes control with China Print Supplies
Print Solutions In the events industry, deadlines are paramount. Time is tight, projects are demanding, and there are always last minute changes. For Event Engineering, a full service events company known for its meticulous attention to detail and creative builds, the difference between success and stress has been aided by two Sinocolor printers supplied and supported by China Print Supplies (CPS). ‘We are often working to incredibly short timeframes,’ said Harvey Scarborou
Nov 183 min read
Zebra Print Group creates festive product brochure for leading confectionery brand
Print Solutions Zebra Print Group has delivered a ‘sweet’ success story with its latest project –30,000 copies of a 64 page autumn and winter brochure for leading confectionery brand, Chocolates for Chocoholics Ltd, produced in record time ahead of the confectioner’s busiest sales season. The A5 landscape brochure, printed on 80 g/m2 gloss and saddlestitched, was turned around in just six days from artwork approval to delivery – a testament to the company’s operational agil
Nov 172 min read
New Durst P5 SMP
Durst Group has launched the P5 SMP, a new Super Multi-Pass solution, together with customers from around the world at its site in Lienz, Austria, on November 6, 2025. With this system, Durst introduces a printing solution distinguished by exceptional versatility and performance. The maximum production capacity reaches five million square metres per year. The P5 SMP is a hybrid LED multi-pass inkjet system with a printing width of 3.5 metres, designed for both board and rol
Nov 173 min read
Color-Logic offers multilingual training
Print Solutions Color-Logic has expanded its training and support programmes to better serve printers whose employees are not fluent in English. The company understands that the increasing focus on embellishments necessitates offering support in native languages. To this end, it has invested in making its educational materials, website, manuals, and training videos accessible to a diverse, multilingual audience. The Color-Logic website is now fully supported via Google T
Nov 171 min read
Stephen Austin enhances production with Horizon Ice StitchLiner Mark V
Print Solutions Stephen Austin has increased efficiency, capacity, and reliability following investment in a Horizon Ice StitchLiner Mark V next generation saddlestitching system from IFS. Established in 1768 as a publishing business, for the past 70 years the Hertford operation has specialised in providing world class security printing, packaging and distribution services. It holds a royal warrant from the King and produces and distributes more than 100 million assessment
Nov 172 min read
Step into Christmas with the magic of Carols for Printers
Print Solutions It is once again the time of year for the Christmas Carol Service for Printers, hosted by the BPIF, GPMA, JICMAIL, Picon, The Printing Charity, St Bride Foundation and Unite. The Carol Service will be held on Wednesday 10 December at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street in London at 6 pm. Christmas time is the perfect occasion to come together. So, join your peers on 10 December for an evening of festive celebration. We couldn't wish for a better venue than St
Nov 142 min read
Markzware releases major updates for Adobe Creative Cloud 2026, Affinity and QuarkXPress
Print Solutions Markzware has announced significant updates to its conversion and preflighting solutions: FlightCheck, IDMarkz, QXPMarkz, and OmniMarkz. This release features expanded Adobe 2026 and QuarkXPress 2026 compatibility, enhanced export capabilities, and critical improvements to file handling and recovery. FlightCheck The preflight solution now supports Adobe Creative Cloud 2026 products, QuarkXPress 2026, and the new Affinity applications, broadening compatibili
Nov 142 min read
Printing Charity: Print is a thriving, dynamic and essential industry that touches every part of our country
Print Solutions The Printing Charity held its 196th Annual Luncheon on 13 November at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, where more than 220 people from the print industry and allied trades came together to share 2025’s successes and challenges, and to look to the future. Printing Charity 2025 president, former Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May, addressed the guests, saying: ‘Print is a sector that is in step with the times. The print medium is an authentic, trusted and tangible
Nov 142 min read
Konica Minolta to host TechGirls event promoting STEM careers for local school pupils
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) will once again open the doors of its client engagement centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis to welcome year 8 students from local schools for its annual TechGirls event on Thursday 20 November, a dedicated day focused on inspiring young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Building on the success of last year’s Ada Lovelace Day celebration, the 2025 event continues Konica Minolta’s c
Nov 132 min read
Parkside invests in innovation as new product development team expands
Packaging Solutions Parkside is continuing its commitment to leading innovation by investing in its new product development (NPD) team. Georgina Merry has recently taken on the role of packaging NPD manager, drawing on her strong background in packaging development, print, and research and development project management. Her role combines engagement with suppliers on new material technologies with a drive to bring ideas through from early inspiration to commercial launch. O
Nov 131 min read
Mondi advances transition to PE free wrappers for cut size paper across European mills
Print Solutions Mondi has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE) free wrappers for its entire branded cut size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE free wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens the company’s position in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. The PE free wrappers are now ava
Nov 132 min read
