Daymond John to headline Konnections ’26 – powered by Kornit
Print Solutions Konnections ’26 – powered by Kornit has announced that entrepreneur, investor, and branding expert Daymond John will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. Konnections ‘26 is set to take place April 12 to 14, 2026, in Hollywood, Florida at The Diplomat Beach Resort. As the founder of Fubu, John helped shape the modern apparel industry, transforming a grassroots streetwear movement into a multi-billion dollar global brand. His work helped lay the foundation fo
Feb 252 min read
Billerud CrownBoard Carry – the company’s strongest cartonboard ever
Packaging Solutions New Billerud CrownBoard Carry is an odeal choice for demanding applications where strength is the most important consideration. Its high structural strength supports lightweighting strategies and enables the use of thicker board calipers without significantly increasing grammage. The new CrownBoard Carry is a multi-ply, easily recyclable cartonboard made from 100% fresh fibres with exceptional strength and tear resistance. It has a fully coated top side
Feb 251 min read
New Visualis3R video features embossing and debossing tips
Print Solutions Color-Logic, the exclusive distributor for Visualis3R, has announced the Visualis3R embossing and debossing module, a breakthrough tool that enables designers, agencies, brands, and printers to accurately visualise and plan embossing and debossing effects before production. Commenting on the new video, director of sales and marketing Mark Geeves said: ‘Embossing and debossing are highly sought after embellishment techniques that add tactile and visual impact
Feb 252 min read
Dantex Group appoints new chief financial officer
Print Solutions Dantex Group has announced the appointment of Paul Wilkinson as its new chief financial officer (CFO), further strengthening the group’s senior leadership team as it continues to invest in growth and global expansion. Paul joins Dantex Group from IWG - Regus Plc, where he held the position of head of finance and treasury, overseeing financial operations across more than 120 countries. In this role, he managed the group’s financial structure and maintained re
Feb 252 min read
Clifton Packaging unveils new website as part of group wide transformation
Packaging Solutions UK headquartered flexible packaging solutions provider, Clifton Packaging, has launched a new website marking the next phase in its strategic transformation. The launch aligns with Clifton Packaging’s refreshed visual identity and new logo introduced late last year following the decision to join Cartonpack Group. The new website showcases Clifton Packaging’s full product portfolio, technical expertise, and sustainability initiatives, and offers a mor
Feb 241 min read
ABG delivers new levels of efficiency for label converters with Integrated Nonstop Unwind launch
Packaging Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) has expanded its finishing and converting portfolio with the launch of its Integrated Nonstop Unwind, a compact, high performance solution designed to help label converters maximise uptime, efficiency and automation. The Integrated Nonstop Unwind enables continuous production for either blank web converting or pre-printed material converting, delivering splice registration accuracy of ±2mm. Built around ABG’s established u
Feb 242 min read
Colpac celebrates third consecutive year of AA+ BRCGS certification
Packaging Solutions Colpac has secured an AA+ BRCGS audit grade at its UK factory for the third year running. The company achieved the highest possible BRCGS grade and passed with no non-conformances. Colpac has maintained this level of certification by again opting for an unannounced audit, requiring the team to be audit ready throughout the year. The auditor was highly impressed and commented that the facility provides a strong demonstration of product safety and qualit
Feb 242 min read
Integrity Communications Group accelerates production innovation with Canon’s varioPrint iX3200
Print Solutions Integrity Communications Group has strengthened its production operations with the addition of Canon’s varioPrint iX3200 digital inkjet press. The investment builds on a long standing partnership that spans multiple Canon devices, including the VarioPrint i300, ColorStream 6700 and imagePress V700, across Integrity’s UK operations. The installation of the varioPrint iX3200 marks the latest phase in Integrity’s strategy to modernise and scale its print fleet
Feb 242 min read
Amcor teams up with Tajo to spark young talent and open pathways into science, technology and innovation
Packaging Solutions Amcor has launched a partnership with Tajo, a Belgian youth charity that helps young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds discover their talents and stay engaged in education. As part of the collaboration, Amcor will welcome students to its Innovation Centre Europe in Ghent for an annual innovation experience day. Tajo’s mission is to broaden horizons for young people aged 10 to 18 by giving them access to inspiring, real world environments acr
Feb 242 min read
New brand identity for drupa 2028
Print Solutions With a new brand identity, drupa is presenting its future direction at an early stage. Two years before the start of the trade fair, it is providing an initial glimpse of its conceptual and content related repositioning. The central element of the new image is a symbolically used key visual: the octopus. It stands for networking, intelligence, agility, and resilience, as well as the simultaneous mastery of complex processes. It thus refers to a technological
Feb 202 min read
Mark Andy announces its 2026 university training schedule and expanded programme
Packaging Solutions Mark Andy has announced its 2026 schedule of its university training classes being held at its headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA. The programme includes three specialised course tracks designed to help converters strengthen their teams, protect their equipment investment, and improve overall pressroom productivity. Mark Andy University offers hands-on, instructor led training developed by the same experts who design, build, and support its pres
Feb 202 min read
Markzware updates file conversion for Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress 2026
Print Solutions Markzware has announced significant updates to its Windows product line. The new releases offer seamless compatibility with Adobe InDesign 2026 and QuarkXPress 2026, enabling creative professionals to continue their workflows uninterrupted. Product updates Include: OmniMarkz SE 2026 for Windows (v4.0.3) Added support for Adobe InDesign 2026 Added support for QuarkXPress 2026 PDFMarkz SE 2026 for Windows (v4.0.1) Added support for Adobe InDesign 2026 Adde
Feb 201 min read
Sustainable Flexo Symposium 2026 demonstrates gravure level print quality in flexo on recycled substrates
Packaging Solutions On May 5 to 6, 2026, the Sustainable Flexo Symposium will demonstrate – with live printing – how modern, automated CI flexographic printing delivers consistent, gravure level results on recycled and monomaterial substrates. As Europe’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) accelerates the shift toward circular materials and higher recycled content, converters and brand owners are seeking production ready solutions capable of ensuring stability
Feb 202 min read
Make the most of your visit with the SDUK app
Print Solutions SDUK has an official app to help you keep up to date with all things at Sign & Digital UK 2026, which is taking place 22 to 24 February at the nEC in Birmingham. Available to download now from both the App Store and Google Play , this app is the ultimate pocket guide for the event. Specifically designed to enhance your experience at SDUK, making it as easy as possible to navigate the event. You can find out more about the exhibitors at the show, read
Feb 201 min read
Holmen launches a whiter book paper for a brighter future
Print Solutions Holmen is introducing Holmen Book Bright, a new, whiter wood containing book paper that reproduces colours with clarity and intensity. The paper offers a high level of opacity and can help reduce environmental impact across the book market. With Holmen Book Bright, the company is taking another major step forward in developing sustainable, high performance materials for modern book production. This paper combines a high level of whiteness with superior opa
Feb 192 min read
The Big Ink Tank drives up capacity with Anapurna Ciervo H3200
Print Solutions UK large format printer The Big Ink Tank is preparing for growth having successfully installed an Anapurna Ciervo H3200 hybrid UV-LED inkjet printer from Agfa. Founded in 2009, the company provides high impact large format print and installation services for a wide range of clients and applications, such as exhibitions, signage, and gallery and museum graphics. These are manufactured at an industrial unit near Coventry, where a team of six utilises a fleet o
Feb 194 min read
AM Packaging Corporation appoints David Martin to support foodservice launch
Packaging Solutions AM Packaging Corporation has appointed foodservice packaging heavyweight, David Martin to head its new food packaging division. The recently launched foodservice offering currently includes a range of disposable, ripple and single wall cups and lids; kraft food boxes in a variety of designs and sizes; soup pots, noodle pots and salad bowls. AM Packaging intends to add to the range, sourcing from trusted manufacturers, with FSC accreditation and full cert
Feb 191 min read
Drytac promotes Kieran Blacknall to managing director in the United Kingdom
Print Solutions Drytac has announced the promotion of Kieran Blacknall to the role of managing director in the UK. Kieran will assume full responsibility for the UK business, overseeing strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational leadership. He will work closely with the global leadership team to align UK operations with Drytac’s wider international strategy, while continuing to strengthen customer partnerships and drive sustainable growth across the region
Feb 191 min read
Early beta site using Acuity Triton with Aquafuze ink technology report wide range of benefits
Print Solutions Glasgow based FastSigns Scotland was selected in early 2025 as one of the first global beta sites for Fujifilm’s new Acuity Triton printer, powered by Aquafuze ink technology. As an official demo site and global beta tester, the company has worked closely with Fujifilm since then to validate the printer and ink system in real world production environments, and is seeing major benefits in terms of flexibility, productivity and application quality. The Acuity
Feb 183 min read
Sign & Digital UK starts this Sunday – 22 February
Print Solutions Doors open this Sunday 22 for Sign & Digital UK, the event for the visual communications and signage sectors. Once again, the show co-locates with Printwear & Promotion Live! One registration provides access to both shows, with seamless access between halls 6, 7 and 8, visitors are free to explore the 160 stands that will showcase their latest products, services, and cutting edge equipment to the anticipated more than 6000 visitors! New for this year at SD
Feb 181 min read
Printing United Alliance launches online AI readiness benchmark
Print Solutions Printing United Alliance has announced the official launch of its online AI readiness benchmark which provides a high level view of how prepared an organisation is to apply AI in real print and packaging workflows. The new tool follows a successful soft launch of Printing AI at Printing United Expo 2025, held in Orlando, USA. As interest in artificial intelligence accelerates across the printing industry, many organisations are eager to explore its potential
Feb 182 min read
