Konica Minolta employees step out to support Cancer Research UK with seven mile London Royal Parks charity walk
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) employees took part in a seven mile charity walk through London’s Royal Parks on 17 June 2026, raising vital funds for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK. The event is the first of two sponsored walks Konica Minolta is organising this year in partnership with Challenge Central, designed to bring people together, promote wellbeing, and make a meaningful contribution to life saving cancer research. The route took par
Jun 192 min read
Fujifilm successfully tests various Koehler Paper grades for demanding applications
Print Solutions Koehler Paper and Fujifilm are stepping up their collaborative efforts in the area of premium printing solutions, with the press manufacturer recently testing a variety of paper grades on its printing machines. The result: exceptional results and top quality print samples. The tests focused both on premium recycled paper and fine paper options from Koehler Paper including ivory board, Icewhite IQ, and the following greenium brand offerings: Koehler Eco Paper
Jun 192 min read
Antalis becomes chosen reseller for Vivid Laminating Technologies
Print Solutions Antalis has announced a new partnership with Vivid, becoming a chosen reseller for the manufacturer’s range of laminating and finishing systems. The agreement strengthens Antalis’ hardware and finishing portfolio, enabling customers to access Vivid’s comprehensive range of laminators and finishing solutions, from compact digital systems through to wide format and high volume production equipment – alongside Antalis’ extensive media portfolio and technical su
Jun 182 min read
Nuneaton Signs invests in third VeloBlade to expand production capacity
Print Solutions Nuneaton Signs has strengthened its production capabilities with the installation of a third VeloBlade, supplied and installed by Vivid. The latest investment marks another exciting step for Nuneaton Signs as the business continues to expand its in-house production capacity and streamline its finishing workflow. As shown in the accompanying video, the VeloBlade is already being put to work producing a range of printed signage, including safety signs, fire as
Jun 181 min read
hubergroup expands its UV offset portfolio with low tack ink versions
Print Solutions In response to evolving requirements in press rooms, hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding its UV offset portfolio by introducing low tack versions of its proven UV offset ink range, NewV. While the existing high tack series have demonstrated outstanding performance, particularly in the premium segment, the new low tack variants enable optimal print results even with fluctuating paper qualities and at high printing speeds. Low tack versions are now availab
Jun 182 min read
CMYUK group expands marketing department with the appointment of Helen Beresford Jay
Print Solutions CMYUK Group has expanded its central marketing department with the appointment of Helen Beresford Jay as product marketing manager. Helen joins the business from Contra Vision, where she was most recently head of marketing. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in business to business marketing, sales enablement, product launches, distributor support, and campaign delivery. Her appointment further strengthens CMYUK Group’s centralised marketing team as
Jun 182 min read
Jet Tech Group and Fujifilm UK call on folding carton converters to get ready for GS1 Sunrise 2027
Packaging Solutions Jet Tech Group and Fujifilm UK are urging folding carton converters across the UK and Ireland to assess their readiness for the rollout of 2D codes, by participating in the UK Folding Carton Digital Readiness Benchmark 2026. Sunrise 2027 is a major global retail initiative led by GS1 aimed at standardising 2D barcodes at the point of sale. The primary target date for retailers to upgrade their systems to read these codes is October 2027. To support the
Jun 172 min read
Antalis Packaging strengthens premium packaging focus with appointment of Steve Chappell
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has appointed Steve Chappell as business development manager – premium packaging as part of its continued investment in high quality, design led packaging solutions. Steve takes on a national position created to support the growth of Antalis Packaging’s recently launched Premium Packaging Solutions, a new end to end service designed to help brands improve the impact, sustainability and efficiency of their packaging. T
Jun 171 min read
Saueressig Group and Hybrid Software standardise global repro and workflow processes
Packaging Solutions The Saueressig Group and Hybrid Software have entered into a strategic agreement to support the standardisation and digitalisation of Saueressig’s global repro and workflow operations. The initiative strengthens the technological foundation of the production sites in Europe and Asia and supports the company’s ongoing international growth. Saueressig is a leading international manufacturer of printing and embossing cylinders for the packaging and surface
Jun 172 min read
New ColorStream 7000 Series for mid range workloads
Print Solutions Canon has announced the ColorStream 7000 series, a new web fed press family designed for print companies seeking a reliable, future ready platform for mid range production. Built on the proven strengths of the ColorStream platform, the new series combines trusted quality and operational efficiency with the flexibility to support evolving customer requirements across business communications, books and direct mail. The launch further strengthens Canon’s web fe
Jun 163 min read
Koehler Paper Greiz mill opens factory outlet
Print Solutions Koehler Paper makes top tier recycled paper products from 100% secondary fibres at its mill in the German town of Greiz. And now, through its factory outlet at the production site, the company is now providing customers from the region with direct access to an exclusive selection of these products. Whether it be about arts and crafts, school projects, or projects by churches and organisations, visitors are sure to find the right materials for their needs.
Jun 161 min read
Soyang strengthens sustainable credentials with Seaqual certification
Print Solutions Green Solutions Soyang Technologies has secured the Seaqual certificate from the Seaqual Initiative, reinforcing its focus on sustainable production. The Seaqual Initiative comprises a community of organisations, businesses, and individuals who work together to remove plastic waste from oceans, rivers, beaches, and coastlines. This is then converted by licensed manufacturers into Seaqual Marine Plastic, a high quality, traceable raw material used in a range
Jun 161 min read
Not to be missed...
Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week 16 to 17 September Excel London London Packaging Week is the home of packaging innovation and design – where the industry comes together to uncover the hidden decisions, unseen innovation, and untold stories shaping the future of packaging. Bringing together the more than 5700 packaging professionals from the luxury, beauty, drinks, FMCG, and design communities, the event connects brands, designers, suppliers, innovators, and creato
Jun 161 min read
Stop searching, start asking: Heidelberg uses AI to simplify production analysis in print shops
Print Solutions The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly in the printing industry, offering users significant added value in terms of transparency, user friendliness, and time savings. Under the motto ‘Stop searching, start asking’, Heidelberg is continuing to drive the development of intelligent assistance systems as a logical step toward increasingly automated and data driven print production. The company has now expanded its Heidelberg Portal with a n
Jun 152 min read
Mondi marks ten year of Pergraphica
Print Solutions Mondi is marking the 10th anniversary of its premium uncoated design paper brand Pergraphica with a global anniversary campaign titled ‘10 Years in 10 Days’. The time bound campaign brings together a curated programme of content, an anniversary film and a limited Time Capsule Giveaway, celebrating a decade of creative collaboration and design driven print. Running over ten days in June, the campaign explores the ideas, projects and partnerships that have sh
Jun 152 min read
IST Metz celebrates 50 years of innovation with international industry get together
Print Solutions Fifty years of innovation, three days of cutting edge technology: from 8 to 10 June 2027, IST Metz Will be holding its UV Days in Nürtingen, Germany. In this anniversary year, visitors from all over the world can look forward to a mix of innovative UV, LED and excimer technologies, live demonstrations, specialist presentations and networking – and the opportunity to shape the future of UV curing together. UV Days 2027 will be held under a special theme: ‘
Jun 152 min read
Labeling-Tech Poland 2026 – the future of labelling technology in one place
Packaging Solutions Labeling-Tech Poland 2026 will be dedicated to modern labelling technologies, product identification systems and innovative solutions for production, logstics, packaging and retail. The third edition of the International Trade Fair for Labeling Technology will take place on November 17 to 19, 2026, at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, near Warsaw, Poland. The event will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, technology providers, production
Jun 152 min read
James Cropper unveils ‘The Colours of Manchester’ at The Independent Paper Show
Print Solutions Master papermaker James Cropper has unveiled The Colours of Manchester at the inaugural Manchester edition of The Independent Paper Show 2026, transforming the city’s architecture, atmosphere and cultural identity into a living paper palette shaped by place, memory and observation. Created in collaboration with Winter & Company, the campaign explores the idea that cities are often recognised through colour long before they are recognised through landmarks. T
Jun 122 min read
Preview, preflight, and convert IDML
Print Solutions Markzware now offers IDML file preview across IDMarkz, OmniMarkz, FlightCheck, and MarkzPortal, while DesignMarkz lets users import IDML files directly into Canva. IDML, short for InDesign Markup Language, is Adobe's XML based interchange format used for exchanging, opening, and rebuilding InDesign layouts across versions and workflows. Markzware has added native IDML file preview to IDMarkz, OmniMarkz, FlightCheck, and MarkzPortal, and has taken the workf
Jun 122 min read
New Revoria Color Management to simplify colour control for print on-demand applications
Print Solutions Fujifilm Europe has announced the launch of Revoria Color Management, a new integrated solution designed to make professional colour control simpler, faster and more accessible. Launching with the new Revoria Press PC2120, the software is designed specifically for the Revoria press (including the SC285, EC2100 and PC1120 ranges). The software is integrated with Revoria Flow when it comes to managing colour calibration and profiling. This integration allows pri
Jun 122 min read
Metsä Board featured on Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders list
Print Solutions Green Solutions Metsä Board has again been included in the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders ranking, highlighting European companies that have made the most progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity. The Europe’s Climate Leaders list identifies companies that have achieved reductions in their GHG emissions intensity over a multi‑year period, alongside meeting additional criteria related to transparency and climate commitments.
Jun 111 min read
