New Connect Designer expansion and VersaWorks 7 ColorMatch
Print Solutions Roland DG has announced a major enhancement to its software ecosystem with the expansion of Connect Designer and the introduction of ColorMatch, a powerful new feature set within VersaWorks 7. Together, these developments reflect the company’s commitment to creating a more connected, streamlined design to output workflow, helping customers move faster from concept to production. As print companies and manufacturers look for a streamlined design to productio
Apr 103 min read
Esko and partners set immersive end to end packaging experience for interpack
Packaging Solutions Esko is joining forces with its technology partners to deliver a fully immersive, end to end packaging experience at interpack 2026, offering print professionals, converters and brand owners an opportunity to witness the complete packaging journey in action. Running daily from 7 to 13 May at Messe Düsseldorf (hall 8b, stand 8BC14), the guided ‘From Design to Production Line’ experience will give visitors the opportunity to see behind the scenes of a full
Apr 102 min read
The new FESPA Print Census is now live
Print Solutions You can have your say about industry issues by taking part in the new FESPA Print Census survey, which is now live. This new edition explores three important topics shaping businesses today: E-commerce and web to print. Workforce and skills gaps. Growth applications, pricing pressures and profitability. As a thank you, you will receive a free copy of the executive summary, packed with exclusive benchmarked industry data. The survey is available in multiple
Apr 101 min read
OneVision launches software release 26.1
Print Solutions OneVision has released update 26.1 of its software suites, focusing on AI powered automation and expanded hardware connectivity. A major premiere is the introduction of the intelligent, automatic imposition solution AImposition. With AImposition, the company introduces a new concept for creating imposition templates. The goal is to significantly simplify sheet imposition and enable even users without in-depth knowledge of imposition processes to create templa
Apr 102 min read
Frugalpac launches high speed paper bottle machine to meet surging global demand
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions British sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has unveiled a high speed new machine that dramatically increases the production of its paper Frugal Bottles, enabling drinks brands, fillers and packaging partners to scale beyond the limits of glass. The launch comes as the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation recently warned that the Earth’s climate is increasingly out of balance, with greenhouse gas emissions driving accelerating warm
Apr 93 min read
Henkel expands its barrier and heat seal coatings portfolio for paper applications
Packaging Solutions Paper based packaging has become much more than just a matter of image, particularly in the food and e-commerce sectors. Brand owners and packaging manufacturers are switching to sustainable and, above all, recyclable solutions, driven by regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). To support this transition while maintaining product integrity, process stability and efficiency, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is enh
Apr 92 min read
From concept to creation: Antalis’ Xanita design support
Print Solutions Antalis’ Xanita design support service aims to help printers and creative agencies maximise the potential of Xanita board for structural display applications. The initiative is designed to support the production of high impact point of sale (POS) displays, free standing display units (FSDUs), and exhibition stands, providing expert guidance to turn complex concepts into production ready solutions. As demand for sustainable display materials that do not com
Apr 92 min read
Demand will no longer bolster underperformance in packaging and paper, McKinsey analysis shows
Print Solutions New analysis released by McKinsey & Company reveals that high demand alone is no longer enough to bolster performance for packaging and paper organisations in the years to come. McKinsey’s ‘No ordinary disruption: State of the packaging and paper industry’ details how a mix of market dynamics has amped up pressure on the packaging and paper industry. These dynamics include: External shocks that are challenging the operating environment: Covid-19 related disr
Apr 93 min read
New Visualis3R Layer Mapping Manager
Print Solutions Visualis3R, the platform for digital print embellishments, has launched a comprehensive new feature addressing a common, yet seldom discussed, real world challenge: inconsistent naming conventions related to print embellishments. For example, what one designer calls ‘Spot UV’ might be referred to as ‘Varnish’, ‘Lacquer’, or even ‘Lack’. These variations – in both terminology and spelling – can create confusion and production errors if not handled correctly.
Apr 82 min read
ABG strengthens its position in Poland with increased investment
Packaging Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) is strengthening its position in the Polish label and packaging market as part of its broader international growth strategy, recognising the country as a key region with significant long term development opportunities. Poland continues to experience strong growth in its manufacturing and packaging sectors, with many label converters investing in new technologies to improve efficiency, automation and production flexibility.
Apr 82 min read
Leeds print firm celebrates internal talent with leadership promotion and team progression
Print Solutions Leeds based Zebra Print Group is investing in its future leadership with a series of internal promotions, including a senior appointment that will support the next phase of business growth. The company has promoted long standing team member Brendon Harvey from production manager to production director, recognising his significant contribution to the business and his role in driving operational excellence. Brendon, who has been with the company for seven ye
Apr 82 min read
PulPac surpasses 500 national patent grants as dry moulded fibre establishes industrial foothold
Packaging Solutions PulPac has announced that its intellectual property portfolio within dry moulded fibre has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally. The milestone comes as dry moulded fibre gains recognition as an established manufacturing method rather than a new and emerging alternative. For decades, fibre forming has been dominated by wet processes. Today, the category is broadening as dry moulded fibre gains traction as a scalable and competitive fibre forming
Apr 82 min read
Do you play tennis?
Print Solutions You don’t have to be as good as Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner to enjoy a game of tennis – and a great way to get involved in the game is to go along to the Paper Industry Charitable Trust Annual Tennis Tournaments (PICT). Taking place at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, Church Way, Weston Favell, NN3 3BX on Thursday 17 September 2026, the day will include a round robin, and a chance to win both the PICT Penman Trophy and PICT Tankards, as well as lunch
Apr 71 min read
Canon marks four year partnership with the British Printing Industries Federation
Print Solutions Canon is celebrating four years of partnership with the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), delivering high quality printed editions of its Printing Outlook report. This longstanding collaboration reaches a new chapter as the BPIF prepares to unveil a refreshed brand identity – bringing a modern, confident and data driven visual framework to one of the UK print industry’s most authoritative quarterly publications. In 2025, the UK print industry g
Apr 73 min read
Ultimate Tech and Site Flow stengthen cooperation
Print Solutions Ultimate Tech has announced an enhanced integration between Ultimate Impostrip and HP PrintOS Site Flow. This strengthened cooperation delivers a new level of connectivity, visibility, and end to end workflow automation for modern print operations. Through this deepened integration, print companies gain improved tracking across each stage of production – from the moment a job is imposed to its transfer to the device through Site Flow, and finally to automatic
Apr 71 min read
Markzware adds Microsoft Publisher support to OmniMarkz SE for Windows
Print Solutions Markzware has released OmniMarkz SE v4.2 for Windows, adding support for Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files, the most requested enhancement from customers. As Microsoft Publisher approaches its October 2026 end of life, OmniMarkz SE v4.2 provides organisations a practical way to preserve existing .pub content, reduce manual recreation, and transition important documents into more reusable, future ready workflows. OmniMarkz SE v4.2 features a simple drag and
Apr 72 min read
Code-It goes big with Mark Andy
Print Solutions Warrington based independent converter Code-It Labels has installed a 20” Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexo press to boost productivity and allow expansion into the flexible packaging sector at its plant in the north west of England. According to owner and managing director Phil Barker, ‘We have a policy of continual investment in technology that allows us to meet our customers’ expectations of quality, reliability, and price.’ This has translated into
Apr 73 min read
Roland DG signals new phase with global brand refresh
Print Solutions Roland DG Corporation has announced the launch of a refreshed global brand message: Make Your Mark, along the introduction of several new hardware and software products. The brand refresh, which will be rolled out through its business units around the world, marks a significant evolution for the company. It builds on more than four decades of engineering excellence and a reputation for reliability, while marking a strategic shift toward delivering complete s
Apr 73 min read
WBC acquires Transpack to strengthen packaging offering
Packaging Solutions Wine Box Company (WBC), a trading division of Premier Paper Group Limited, has acquired the wholesale packaging business Transpack Limited. Established in 1953, Transpack is a respected wholesale packaging supplier specialising in polythene bags, cellophane bags, and eco friendly packaging solutions. The acquisition is highly complementary to WBC’s existing operations and further strengthens the group’s range, expertise, and capacity across its growing p
Apr 22 min read
Small businesses say rising energy bills will cost them more than £2000 a month
Print Solutions UK small businesses say that the hike in energy prices following the war in the Middle East will cost them an average of £2273.90 extra a month – according to new research conducted this week for Novuna Business Finance. Whilst many consumers have noticed prices soaring at the pumps, small businesses need energy in various other ways. The national poll conducted over the last 48 hours asked UK small businesses what the impact of rising energy costs would mea
Apr 23 min read
ColorCut FB9500 Pro T enhances cutting capabilities for Diametric
Print Solutions Diametric Ltd, one of the UK’s most respected manufacturers of badges, labels, and nameplates, has launched full commercial production with a Plockmatic Group ColorCut FB9500 Pro‑T digital die cutter/creaser – two days after the initial installation. The investment in the advanced digital technology at its Newport, Isle of Wight production plant marks another major addition to Diametric’s cutting division, strengthening its production capability and expandi
Apr 22 min read
