Heidelberg highlights Jetfire 50 in ‘Beyond the Machine’ open house
Print Solutions The Heidelberg Jetfire 50 took centre stage at the recent ‘Beyond the Machine’ event, held at the company’s UK headquarters in Stockley Park. A full house of customers from across the UK, Ireland and Nordics experienced the press in operation within a fully integrated, real world production environment. The press is part of a wider digital ecosystem, and the event demonstrated how the Jetfire 50 along with the company’s other digital presses – the Versafire LP
Mar 312 min read
WAN-IFRA announces co-location of World Printers Summit and DistriPress Congress in Rotterdam
Print Solutions In a landmark move for the global media supply chain, WAN-IFRA has announced that the World Printers Summit and the DistriPress Congress will be held concurrently at the same venue for the first time. From 4 to 7 October 2026, the World Trade Centre (WTC) Rotterdam will become the global epicentre for print and distribution excellence. By bringing these two powerhouses together, WAN-IFRA is creating an unprecedented ‘strength in numbers’ environment, uniting
Mar 312 min read
EasyCut Pro unveils major update
Print Solutions EasyCut has announced a key upgrade to its flagship EasyCut Pro solution. The latest version has completed full compatibility testing and officially supports Siser Juliet, Siser Romeo, Loklik iCraft, and Roland Camm‑1 Pro GX Series vinyl cutters, delivering a smooth, integrated workflow for users of these popular cutting plotter devices. EasyCut Pro serves as an all in one platform for drawing, designing, printing, print and cut production, and direct to vinyl
Mar 312 min read
Speaker line up announced for the Corrugated conference at FESPA
Packaging Solutions FESPA has announced the speaker line up for the inaugural Corrugated event, taking place from 19 to 22 May at Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona. Located in hall 3, stand B162, the free to attend Corrugated conference programme offers insights into the latest trends, challenges and developments from across the industry, which is undergoing rapid digital, regulatory and technological transformation. Day one: navigating the digital revolution Session highlights
Mar 313 min read
Driving sustainable innovation in hybrid label printing
Packaging Solutions Focus Label Machinery has been awarded the Stationers’ Company Warrant for its DFlex digital hybrid press. As the label printing industry evolves, sustainability and flexibility have become top priorities for converters worldwide. Focus Label Machinery’s hybrid platforms, such as the DFlex Digital Hybrid Press, integrate high speed inkjet technology with traditional flexographic units. This configuration allows converters to produce short runs, variable
Mar 302 min read
Open house: productivity in action
Print Solutions swissQprint UK is to host an open house at its Bracknell site on 22 to 23 April 2026, giving print companies and industrial businesses the opportunity to see the flatbed Generation 5 running live in a production set up. The event focuses on productivity, integrated workflow performance and profitable application development. ‘Our goal is to demonstrate performance in practical terms,’ said Erskine Stewart, managing director of swissQprint UK. Stressing that
Mar 302 min read
Dorotape expands offering with Natural Choice range
Print Solutions Dorotape has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the launch of a new paper based alternative to traditional vinyl from Fedrigoni, and by becoming an ambassador distributor for the Natural Choice range from R-Tape. F-Print Natural Fibre 115 is an innovative, removable self-adhesive material that offers a sustainable alternative to traditional monomeric PVC vinyl commonly used for short term indoor advertising. Made from 100% post consumer recycle
Mar 301 min read
Reprointelligence joins the Ghent Workgroup
Print Solutions The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has announced that Reprointelligence, a media technology company specialising in industrial print, has joined the organisation as a vendor member. With deep expertise in colour and rendering workflows, Reprointelligence (RI) strengthens GWG’s mission to improve PDF based production workflows and enhance interoperability across the print, signage, and graphic arts industries. Leveraging decades of hands on pressroom and OEM service exp
Mar 272 min read
TLMI and Loupe: widening the lens on the future of narrow web packaging, together
Packaging Solutions Dale Coates, TLMI, CEO and president, discusses industry trends and how the organisation sees the role and scope of Loupe, formerly Labelexpo. Founded over 90 years ago, TLMI (The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute) is the premier association representing the label and packaging industry in the North America region. As a not for profit with a commitment to leadership, collaboration, and sustainability, TLMI serves as a guiding voice for its members fo
Mar 274 min read
JC Group moves its range of large format digital print textiles for the display graphics market to UFabrik
Print Solutions JC Group and UFabrik have restructured the group's European route to market for digital textiles. From 1 April 2026, all JC Inkjet private label polyester based roll textiles for the display graphics market from 1.6 to 5.2 metres wide will be sold through UFabrik’s European facility. The companies are already part of the same group, but this reorganisation creates a single, more uniform identity under the UFabrik brand. This move strengthens the European o
Mar 273 min read
Siegwerk receives RecyClass technology approval for NC free printing solutions for PE and PP flexibles
Print Solutions Siegwerk has received a RecyClass technology approval for two of its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series, once again demonstrating its expertise in enabling circular packaging solutions. The new approval confirms that the flexo ink system UR 62 and the gravure ink system UR 74 are meeting the recyclability requirements for surface printed PE and PP flexible packaging in Europe. This latest achievement reinforces the company's holistic approach to closing techn
Mar 272 min read
James Cropper Paper & Packaging appoints Andrew Cockerill as business development manager
Print Solutions British master papermaker James Cropper Paper & Packaging has announced the appointment of Andrew Cockerill as business development manager, as the company expands its reach across the UK and European corrugated and speciality paper markets. Andrew brings 27 years of experience across technical engineering, sales, and business development within the paper and packaging industries. He began his career as an engineering apprentice at RPC Group Limited, later s
Mar 262 min read
Rising Star Awards – entry closes soon!
Print Solutions If you work in print, paper, packaging, graphics or publishing and are aged 18 to 35, the Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards could be your opportunity to invest in your future by shaping the direction of your career. And, you have got until this Sunday – 29 March – to submit your application. The awards are your chance to win up to £1500 to invest in the training and development you know will help you to shine. Whether you are looking to deepen your e
Mar 261 min read
Mondi reveals how purpose built corrugated packaging can drastically reduce food waste
Packaging Solutions Mondi has released a new white paper exploring how fit for purpose packaging can help food producers and retailers protect product quality and reduce waste across increasingly demanding supply chains. The paper – ‘Turning Packaging into a Competitive Advantage in the Food Supply Chain’ – shows that handling pressures and packaging performance challenges in today’s complex supply chains can lead to product loss, disruption and brand damage. Food producers
Mar 262 min read
IPack kraft paper rebranded as MM Polar
Packaging Solutions MM Kwidzyn, part of MM Board & Paper, has unveiled a new identity for its IPack kraft paper range as the line is officially rebranded as MM Polar. The move marks a significant step toward uniting the company’s packaging kraft paper portfolio under the MM brand umbrella, reinforcing a clearer product structure for customers. Under the new name, MM Polar will cover the entire former product line, including the IPack strong pro grade, which will be rename
Mar 262 min read
Reeds plots profitable large format print expansion
Print Solutions Independent print, signage and digital business Reeds has invested in a new HP Latex R2000 hybrid printer to strengthen its wide and large format printing capabilities and take on more, profitable work in these areas. Operating across specialist facilities in Carlisle and Penrith, the integrated business can trace its roots back almost 150 years to 1878. Reeds trades independently following a management buyout from H&H Group in November 2024, working with cl
Mar 262 min read
Solopress becomes first UK adopter of Ricoh Pro VC80000
Print Solutions Solopress and Ricoh have confirmed a commitment to collaboration with the installation of the UK's first Pro VC80000 high speed continuous feed inkjet press. As part of the investment, Solopress will boost its digital print capacity by around 80% and cut cost per page by approximately 20%, strengthening production capability and enabling turnaround times at twice the speed of its next most efficient digital machine. The investment delivers immediate benefi
Mar 252 min read
The second best CDP grade at first time of participation
Print Solutions Green Solutions At the first time of participation, Herma has received the second best grade 'B' in the area of climate protection from the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). This puts the company, which specialises in packaging and labelling technology, among the 20,000 companies worldwide that were assessed by CDP in 2025. According to its own information, the organisation maintains the largest database for environmental data and applies strict and independ
Mar 251 min read
Flint Group Packaging Inks price increase due to rising costs resulting from Middle East conflict
Print Solutions Due to increasing costs related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Flint Group is to raise the prices of all its packaging ink and coating products, effective immediately. Doug Aldred, chief commercial officer, said: ‘Recent events in the Middle East are having a significant impact on the cost and availability of many essential materials and services and regrettably, we do not expect these pressures to ease quickly.’ The conflict in the Middle Eas
Mar 251 min read
Solimar systems launches Solsearcher Cloud
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced the general availability of Solsearcher Cloud (SSC), a secure, Azure native electronic document delivery and web presentment solution that enables organisations to index, store, search, and retrieve large collections of transactional documents through common web browsers. Built from the ground up on Microsoft Azure, SSC extends the proven capabilities of Solimar's Chemistry platform into a modern, elastic cloud architecture – deli
Mar 253 min read
Hop to it: name the Formara Rabbit competition
Print Solutions For over 50 years, The Formara mascot has simply been known as ‘The Formara Rabbit’. But, now the time has come for him (or her) to have a proper name. The company is asking all colleagues, customers and friends within the industry for their ideas for a new name. Simply submit your best name for this lovely bunny, and Formara’s panel of judges will choose a winner. The lucky winner will receive an Easter hamper, courtesy of Formara. The prize draw takes p
Mar 241 min read
