Drytac Paper Fleece Air elevates interior spaces
Print Solutions A major multi-day interior design show in Vancouver came to life with bold, customised wall graphics created using Drytac’s Paper Fleece Air printable wall covering media, supplied by ND Graphics, Drytac’s exclusive Canadian distributor. In the UK, the product can be sourced through Premier Paper. Paper Fleece Air, a PVC free, non woven wall covering media designed for interior applications, was selected for a range of branded installations and exhibitor sta
Nov 62 min read
Enfocus reveals new AI chatbot feature in PitStop 25.11 update
Print Solutions Enfocus has announced its latest update for its PitStop solution. The 25.11 update makes PitStop – already the gold standard PDF proofing software – even more powerful for print professionals thanks to a number of new features and improvements. Notably, the update marks the launch of the beta version of Enfocus Botus, an AI powered chatbot to support users in making the most out of PitStop’s many useful features. In addition, the update brings macOS 26 (Ta
Nov 62 min read
Esko awarded with EcoVadis Silver recognition
Print Solutions Green Solutions Esko has been awarded a silver medal by ESG compliance platform EcoVadis. The recognition highlights the progress Esko has made in its sustainability journey over the past two years after earning a bronze medal in 2023. It means the business is among the top 15% of all assessed companies across the world. Paulina Velez, global sustainability and EHS senior manager, said: ‘As part of the Veralto family, we are guided by our values. It is im
Nov 61 min read
Mutoh appoints Data Direct as official UK distributor
Print Solutions Wide Format Solutions Mutoh Europe has appointed Data Direct Thames Valley Ltd as its official distributor for the United Kingdom. This new partnership reinforces Mutoh’s commitment to growing its presence in the UK market, giving resellers, print providers, and graphics professionals enhanced access to its range of eco solvent, UV-LED, and dye sublimation printers – backed by Data Direct’s logistics, service, and support infrastructure. With more than 30
Nov 61 min read
Micropress strengthens digital print capacity with the UK's first Jetfire 50
Print Solutions Consolidating its commitment to innovation, Micropress has announced its investment in the UK's first Heidelberg Jetfire 50, further strengthening its growing digital inkjet print offering. ‘We first invested in inkjet technology at the start of 2024, and it has proved extremely successful for us,’ said Rob Cross, joint managing director at Micropress. ‘In fact, we have now reached capacity. We needed an additional machine to cope with growing demand, and th
Nov 53 min read
Mondi strengthens its innovative drive for sustainable e-commerce packaging
Packaging Solutions Mondi is combining extensive expertise in materials, design, and packaging processes with its testing environment, where solutions are subjected to rigorous stress tests under real world logistics conditions. The company’s specialists work closely with partners to develop packaging solutions that support their sustainability goals while optimising performance across the entire supply chain. To accelerate this journey, Gavin Mounce joined the company as e
Nov 52 min read
Enfocus eliminates scaling and set up headaches with new Griffin and Phoenix updates
Print Solutions Enfocus has addressed one of the wide format print industry’s biggest frustrations with the latest update to its Griffin and Phoenix layout applications. The Griffin 25.11 standout feature is support for User Units that enable users to import artworks at the correct real world scale. This eliminates previous limitations tied to the PDF format size, enabling users to trust the accuracy of their layouts without the guesswork and misinterpretations that may cau
Nov 52 min read
Miraclon announces Flexcel NX Central Software 3.0 to supercharge plate production
Packaging Solutions Miraclon has announced the release of Flexcel NX Central 3.0, the latest evolution of its centralised software hub for plate production. Designed to streamline operations and maximise plate performance, the release introduces powerful new capabilities that reinforce the company’s commitment to driving innovation in flexographic printing. At the core of the release is the Automated Calibration Tool, an intelligent feature that replaces manual calibration
Nov 51 min read
Global Graphics Software rebrands to reflect innovation, embedded intelligence, and Cambridge roots
Print Solutions Global Graphics Software has announced its new brand identity: Hybrid Software Helix. The name reflects the company’s evolution into a provider of embedded, intelligent software components at the heart of industrial print systems. It also signals its commitment to ongoing innovation, its deep rooted connection to Cambridge, and its role in shaping the future of digital print. ‘Becoming Hybrid Software Helix marks the next chapter in our journey,’ said managi
Nov 42 min read
Durham Box to showcase e-commerce packaging innovation at White Label World Expo
Packaging Solutions Durham Box will be exhibiting at this year’s White Label World Expo, held on 12 to 13 November at ExCeL London. In its inaugural appearance, the company will be at stand E1084, in the e-commerce section. With a strong emphasis on e-commerce packaging, Durham Box will showcase a broad selection of packaging examples from leading retailers. The large stand will be built using the company’s own printed corrugated material, highlighting the excellent print q
Nov 42 min read
Fenton Packaging Solutions strengthens sales team with two new appointments
Packaging Solutions Leeds based Fenton Packaging Solutions has made two new senior appointments, further strengthening its sales team. Mark Woods joins the company as business development manager, and Alex Breeze as internal sales and customer service manager. ‘Alex and Mark are joining team Fenton at an exciting time for the business,’ said managing partner of sales David Wilson. ‘We have just begun our new financial year, following the substantial growth achieved over t
Nov 43 min read
DataLase joins Bergman & Beving Group to accelerate global growth
Print Solutions DataLase, a global leader in photonic printing solutions, has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase provides patented, sustainable, inkless (at point of packing) and customised printing solutions for product and packaging applications worldwide. The company’s photonic printing technology enables high quality, high speed, and sustainable printing directly onto a wide range of ma
Nov 42 min read
MetalMatters shortlisted for 2025 National Recycling Awards
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions MetalMatters has been shortlisted in the ‘Campaign of the Year’ category at this year’s National Recycling Awards. MetalMatters is the metal packaging industry’s dedicated community engagement initiative, specifically designed to boost metal packaging recycling rates at the kerbside. Run by Alupro, the programme uses the transformational nature of metal recycling to educate and inspire the general public, improving understanding, securin
Nov 32 min read
A breakthrough in sustainable packaging: an industry first mono-material metallised retort solution
Packaging Solutions The packaging industry has made great strides in recent years towards more sustainable recycle ready packaging. From the development of new mono-material polymer based packaging materials, and alternative fibre or plant based packaging, to the application of more advanced recycling technologies, great progress has been made in the journey towards a truly circular economy. However, important gaps remain. One significant example is the lack of mono-material
Nov 35 min read
MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging urges focus on security after ‘shocking’ investigation into surging UK black market for medicines
Packaging Solutions MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging has called for a focus on overt and covert packaging security after the UK’s Channel 4 investigation highlighted the alarming growth of black market medicines in the UK. The investigation centred on a surge in illegal weight loss jabs being distributed through social media, shining a spotlight on their widespread availability on the black market. One of the drugs – retatrutide – could be twice as potent as other weight lo
Nov 32 min read
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
Oct 311 min read
Siegwerk sustainability team receives highly commended at world Sustainability Awards 2025
Print Solutions Green Solutions Siegwerk has announced that its sustainability team has been awarded the prestigious ‘Highly Commended’ Sustainability Team Award at the World Sustainability Awards 2025 for its groundbreaking Green-CAT initiative. The Green-CAT network, managed by Disha, is a global team of sustainability change agents dedicated to embedding sustainable practices across Siegwerk’s sites worldwide. Their work exemplifies how strategic alignment with ESG goa
Oct 311 min read
BCMPA shines the light on UK manufacturing as it returns to White Label World Expo
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – is to exhibit alongside seven of its members at White Label World Expo London 2025, helping brand owners find their perfect UK based third party outsourcing partner. Held at London’s Excel on 12 and 13 November, visitors can meet the BCMPA team face to face on stand W452 and gain a greater understanding of how working with a third party white label manufacturer in t
Oct 312 min read
OneVision Software announces the second software update in 2025
Print Solutions Software Solutions OneVision Software is bringing the second software release of 2025 to the market. The 25.2 version features important updates, in the field of workflow control, file preparation, and image enhancement. As with every version, security reinforcement is a priority, and this time, two factor authentication has become available to increase it. The update includes several optimisations that provide greater flexibility throughout the entire produc
Oct 312 min read
Girls Who Print Day Conference returns on November 13
Print Solutions As conversations about workforce development, representation, and retention continue across the printing and graphic communications industry, Girls Who Print is taking action with its 13th annual Girls Who Print Day Conference, Fempire: Build It. Rule It. Own It., on November 13, 2025, on Zoom. The world’s largest professional network for women in print will unite professionals, students, and allies for a free, virtual event designed to help women build thei
Oct 301 min read
Innovation takes centre stage at Paris Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions The packaging world will gather in Paris on 5 and 6 February, as more than 900 exhibitors – including Kurz, Heinz, Gainerie Moderne and Arcelor Mittal – take over hall 1 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The vast space will be transformed into a showcase of the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of packaging. This year welcomes 155 new exhibitors, among them Carré d'Ébène, Drago, MCC France Ouest and Thepenier Pharma & Cosmetic, bringing
Oct 302 min read
