Print Solutions Essex based commercial print specialist Three Five Four has significantly expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-5+L. This press is a 2017 model, remarketed and supplied directly by Heidelberg. The investment will effectively double the company’s printing capacity through greater efficiency. The new press is a 2017 model with just 90 million impressions, supplied through Heidelberg’s remarketed equipment

Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Heidelberg is further expanding its strategic position as a systems integrator. The transaction to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group was completed at the beginning of July. The integration of manroland sheetfed into the Heidelberg Group can thus proceed as planned. In addition, the company signed an agreement today to take over the production of Polar presses and s

Print Solutions C&T Matrix (C&T) has strengthened its range of CAD room supplies, providing customers with a comprehensive selection of specialist materials designed to support accuracy, efficiency, and choice for die makers and end user converters. The enhanced portfolio includes Triplex patch-up paper, synthetic patch-up paper and high quality drafting film, providing CAD operators and makeready personnel with reliable solutions for a wide range of design and production r

Print Solutions Tim Klemz, managing director of Compact Engineering, is to become Picon chairman. His appointment was ratified at the Picon AGM on Friday 26 June. He is only the second member of the British Paper Machinery Suppliers Association (BPMSA), which is a division of Picon representing paper manufacturers, to step up to the top role. The previous was Michael Southworth 30 years ago. Stuart Murphy (left) with Tim Klemz. Bettine Pellant, Picon CEO, said: ‘Tim will br

Print Solutions The annual industry charity golf day, organised by Bobst, raised £8000 for the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Benevolent Fund. The ninth edition of the event took place on 25 June 2026 at Redditch Golf Club, with 22 teams from across the industry taking to the fairways in support of the volunteer run organisation, which provides holistic, occupational and social integration opportunities for injured members of the armed forces. Since its incept

Packaging Solutions Polytag has announced a partnership with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC). The partnership allows brands to incorporate Polytag's innovative UV tag technology directly into in-mould labelled (IML) packaging for the first time, helping brands unlock valuable consumer recycling data while supporting future advanced sorting capabilities within recycling infrastructure. By combining MCC's Global IML business unit’s expertise in in-mould labelling with Polytag's

Print Solutions Soyang Europe has announced the appointment of Dave Murphy as sales manager for Ireland, with immediate effect. Dave brings more than 20 years of experience in the print industry. As sales manager for Ireland, he will work closely with customers across the country, helping them identify the right solutions for their businesses while also developing new commercial opportunities. His extensive market knowledge and customer focused approach will further enhance

Print Solutions Arbex, a new global leader in tissue and hygiene, has today commenced operations as an independent business and has unveiled details of its brand, leadership team, and company structure. Announced in June 2025, the $3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano and Kimberly-Clark, will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional products across more than 70 markets on five continents. Arbex has assumed ownership of assets previously run by Kimb

Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week returns to Excel London on September 16 and 17, reinforcing its position as a leading cross-industry packaging, innovation and policy platform, defined this year by collaboration and growing ecosystem alignment. A major development for 2026 is the expansion of its strategic partner network, with leading trade associations, industry bodies and policy organisations further aligning around London Packaging Week as a central platform fo