Innovia Films named champion of FESPA UK’s Waste Accreditation Programme
Print Solutions Innovia Films has been named as a champion of FESPA UK’s Waste Accreditation Programme. This achievement underscores the company‘s ongoing commitment to sustainable production, responsible waste management, and advancing circular economy solutions within the UK graphics‘ sector. As a global pioneer in PVC free polypropylene films, Innovia Films provides brand owners and converters with environmentally responsible alternatives that deliver exceptional perform
Nov 132 min read
Sonoco consolidates its carton and metal activities in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific
Packaging Solutions Sonoco has announced that it is bringing together its metal packaging and rigid paper container businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific into one unified Sonoco Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC division. This evolution strengthens its ability to support FMCG brands with a broader portfolio, faster access to solutions and a more seamless customer experience across markets. With this move, the company becomes a global packaging partner
Nov 122 min read
Route 1 Print rewards resellers with ‘10 Days of Christmas’ and £2000 holiday giveaway
Print Solutions Route 1 Print is giving trade customers the chance to unwrap daily festive prizes in its first ever Christmas Warm Up event. Over 10 working days, from Monday 17 November to Friday 28 November, entrants can win a range of impressive daily grand prizes and some more interesting surprises, one of the prizes being a £2000 TUI holiday voucher! The rules are simple: for every £50 spent per working day on the Route 1 Print website, customers earn an entry into th
Nov 121 min read
Antalis extends sustainable display board range
Print Solutions Antalis has added Kroma display board to its portfolio of eco responsible substrates for indoor display and signage applications The display board is characterised by excellent printability and processing properties. Available from stock in 3 mm and 5 mm thicknesses and 1220 x 2440 mm and 1530 x 3050 mm sheet sizes, it offers large format printers and their clients a sustainable alternative to plastic-based products for a variety of applications. Its extra
Nov 121 min read
More than one in two small businesses need funding to power growth
Print Solutions Ahead of the autumn budget, with small business owners already worried about the prospect of tax hikes, 53% of UK small business owners say they need to secure funding or finance in order to invest in growth plans for 2026. The need for finance is most acutely felt in London (65%) – the engine room of the nation – followed by enterprises in the north east (62%), Yorkshire/Humberside (58%) and Wales (54%). Significantly, the new data from Novuna Business Fi
Nov 123 min read
Service Offset Supplies appointed as premier UK reseller for Liyu large format printing machines
Print Solutions SOS has announced its appointment as premier UK reseller for the Liyu range of large format printing machines. This new partnership marks a significant step forward for the company and its customers, expanding its large format product portfolio and combining its technical expertise with Liyu’s high performance printing technology. Manufactured with advanced precision engineering and incorporating the latest automation technology, Liyu printers deliver outsta
Nov 112 min read
Green Hippo boosts productivity with first UK installation of Morgana DigiFold Ultra
Print Solutions Tunbridge Wells based printer Green Hippo has become the first UK company to install Morgana Systems’ DigiFold Ultra creaser/folder – and the investment is already paying off with a surge in new orders ahead of the busy Christmas season. Adam Jones, joint director of Green Hippo alongside Andy Healy, described the DigiFold Ultra as the ‘Swiss army knife’ of finishing. ‘It is so versatile and runs day in, day out,’ he said. ‘Our operators love it because it
Nov 112 min read
Antalis Packaging strengthens machinery engineering support
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has expanded its machinery systems team with the appointment of two new engineers who, together, bring over 40 years of machinery servicing and technical support to the UK based team. Kenny Stephen has joined the engineering team as lead engineer, bringing with him over 23 years’ experience in the packaging industry. Beginning his career in stores, managing spare parts and refurbishing machinery, Kenny has gone on to develop extensive
Nov 112 min read
PulPac and Future Materials enter strategic collaboration to explore new segments for fibre based packaging
Packaging Solutions PulPac and Future Materials Sweden have announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving the transition from plastics to responsibly produced fibre based packaging solutions. This collaboration combines complementary expertise and a shared ambition to accelerate next generation packaging solutions in new market segments. Future Materials Sweden brings extensive experience from the plastic injection moulding industry and tool manufacturing, paired with
Nov 112 min read
Inkcups appoints new service manager for Europe
Print Solutions Inkcups has appointed Sebastian Teichmann as its new service manager Europe. A crucial role in delivering on the company’s commitment to providing dedicated support and service to its customers globally, Sebastian will oversee technical installations across Inkcups’ entire European reach. In addition to overseeing service calls, complex installations, and system integrations, he will also provide back up and technical escalation support to the European team
Nov 111 min read
Pureprint Group expands digital and on-demand capacity with major new investment
Print Solutions Pureprint Group has unveiled a major wave of investment to expand its digital print and on-demand production capacity, responding to continued growth across its publishing, brand, and e-commerce client base. The latest investment includes significant upgrades to the group’s Uckfield digital plant, alongside the relocation of digital print and binding equipment to its Ashford Colour site in Gosport, expanding capacity across both operations. As part of the
Nov 102 min read
Color-Logic certifies DigiTech Texas series printers with white ink
Print Solutions Color-Logic has announced certification of the DigiTech Texas Series printers with white ink. Intended for point of purchase and signage applications requiring white ink on metallic stock, the DigiTech Texas Series printers seamlessly integrate with the Color-Logic print embellishment and metallic colour systems. Director of sales and marketing Mark Geeves said, ‘This certification provides a new level of confidence for printers seeking to deliver eye catch
Nov 101 min read
Smurfit Westrock unveils first dedicated clinical packaging facility following €40 million investment
Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock has officially opened the doors of its first packaging facility designed exclusively for pharmaceutical patient medication adherence, regulated pharma packaging and clinical trials. Over €40 million has been invested in the new facility, which will reflect the design and operational processes of a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with patient focus at the core. The Horizon facility will be operated under the Smurfit Westrock Adher
Nov 102 min read
X-Rite to acquire select assets of Rutherford Graphic Products
Packaging Solutions X-Rite Incorporated has announced it has signed a definitive assets purchase agreement to acquire certain software and firmware assets of Rutherford Graphic Products (RGP), a US based provider of closed loop press automation solutions for packaging converters. For years, RGP has partnered with X-Rite to deliver scanning automation technology that enables converters to upgrade their printing presses with cost effective solutions, reducing paper waste, au
Nov 101 min read
Direct mail and direct marketing continue to build on growth
Print Solutions The latest data from the Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report and IPA Bellwether Report show that direct marketing, including direct mail and door drops, continues its strong upward trajectory, consolidating on growth seen throughout 2024 and performing robustly across 2025. According to the AA/WARC Q2 2025 Expenditure Report, direct mail achieved 4.8% year on year growth in Q2 and is forecast to post overall annual growth of 0.9% for 2025, follow
Nov 103 min read
Don't miss out: Print Solutions November available now
Print Solutions The latest forward looking, digital driving, business booming November issue of Print Solutions is now published, and available for you to read online. The November issue of Print Solutions highlights the latest in technology, the vibrant and creative jobs that are being produced, and the heart of the industry – its people. We also look at how digital print is driving various market sectors and the benefits and opportunities that can be accrued by moving
Nov 81 min read
Deadline extended: Future Trailblazer Awards
Packaging Solutions Ambitious early career professionals across the packaging sector now have until November 14 to put forward their entries for the Future Trailblazer Awards . Launched in 2024 in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), the Future Trailblazer Awards celebrate young professionals who are already making an impact across the packaging ecosystem, from sustainability and artwork to engineering, design, and operations. Now in its
Nov 72 min read
Antalis announces the acquisition of Texo Trade Services (TTS)
Print Solutions Antalis has expanded its presence in the European market with the acquisition of Texo Trade Services (TTS), a leading European distributor and manufacturer of printable textiles and transfer printing media for textile and large format printing, based in the Netherlands. This strategic operation reflects Antalis’ ambition to reinforce its position in the visual communication sector, one of the group’s key growth drivers. It will enable the company to strength
Nov 71 min read
FESPA announces new corrugated event
Print Solutions FESPA is launching Corrugated, a new exhibition and conference focused on corrugated packaging and point of sale display production. The first edition of the event will take place alongside FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located shows Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo and Textile, at Fira Barcelona from 19 to 22 May 2026. The event will also offer visitors the opportunity to explore the latest technical innovations for corrugated application
Nov 72 min read
Skeet Print enhances productivity with Horizon BQ-270V investment
Print Solutions Finishing Solutions Skeet Print has enhanced productivity and improved production speed following investment in a Horizon BQ-270V perfect binder from IFS. The Lincoln operation produces corporate and marketing literature, greeting cards, business and high end bespoke stationery. It works with a wide range of businesses from well know high street names to high calibre design and publishing companies. Director John Skeet said, ‘We needed to improve product
Nov 71 min read
Dont miss it: Print Solutions November available now
Print Solutions The latest forward looking, digital driving, business booming November issue of Print Solutions is now published, and available for you to read online. The November issue of Print Solutions highlights the latest in technology, the vibrant and creative jobs that are being produced, and the heart of the industry – its people. We also look at how digital print is driving various market sectors and the benefits and opportunities that can be accrued by moving
Nov 71 min read
