Xerox expands unified market approach with broader A3 portfolio
Print Solutions Xerox has further unified its print go to market structure, bringing the Xerox and Lexmark sales forces together around an increasingly integrated portfolio of printers, MFPs, software and services. Through this integration, legacy Xerox clients and partners worldwide now have access through their sellers to the Lexmark 9-Series line of printers, extending the company’s A3 platform with a line known for its versatility, simplicity, serviceability and sustainab
Mar 52 min read
D EA2 multi colour ink compatibility for TrueVis XP 640 expanded
Print Solutions Roland DG Corporation has announced the expanded availability of its cost effective D‑EA2 multi‑colour eco solvent inks, now compatible with the TrueVis XP‑640. This enhancement makes the company’s premium print technology more accessible than ever for price sensitive markets expanded colour capability, cost competitiveness, and the reliability of genuine OEM ink. With broader colour options including CMYK + red, orange, green and light black, the enhanced D
Mar 52 min read
Innovia Films launches P2G: high performance, recyclable film for fresh produce packaging
Packaging Solutions Innovia Films has announced the launch of P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed specifically for flow wrap applications in fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables. P2G has been engineered to deliver superior performance and versatility, helping brand owners and packers maintain the freshness, quality, and visual appeal of fresh produce throughout the supply chain. By optimising gas transmission rates, the film supports
Mar 52 min read
Amcor’s expands facility to meet demand for recyclable packaging
Packaging Solutions Amcor has invested in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy. The recently extended facility is dedicated to the production of the company’s high barrier recycle ready films for a wide range of packaging formats. The latest department enables the large scale production of high barrier films for use in lidding and pouches for a wide variety of food, beverage, pet food and healthcare applications, including AmLite He
Mar 52 min read
Major restructuring at Manroland Sheetfed expected following difficult sales period
Print Solutions German press manufacturer Manroland Sheetfed GmbH has announced that it has entered into ‘Schutzschirmverfahren’ insolvency proceedings, with financial support from parent company Langley Holdings plc. The reorganisation is taking place within the framework of so-called ‘protective shield’ proceedings – a similar process to. that of Chapter 11 in the USA. Despite a technologically advanced product portfolio, sales have declined significantly in recent year
Mar 42 min read
Spring statement doesn’t address costs stack, small firms warn Chancellor
Print Solutions Business perspective Responding to the chancellor’s spring forecast statement, policy chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: ‘Inaction from the chancellor is not enough for the UK’s 5.7 million small businesses and self-employed who are being squeezed by cost pressures and facing a new cost crunch about to hit in April. We are a month away from employment costs going up, business rates going up and energy bills going up. The ch
Mar 42 min read
Monadnock Paper Mills earns TÜV OK home compost certification for paper based card solution
Packaging Solutions Monadnock Paper Mills has announced that its Compostable Card has been awarded the TÜV OK home compost certification. The certification verifies that the material meets rigorous standards for safe decomposition in home composting environments – an important milestone for brands seeking to replace single use plastics with renewable, fibre based alternatives. ‘Compostable Card represents a breakthrough in technical design and performance for applications
Mar 42 min read
Ninety years of Durst – from precision to industrial intelligence
Print Solutions Sometimes a great story begins quietly. In 1936, two brothers laid the foundation in a small workshop in Brixen, South Tyrol, for what is today the Durst Group. It was not an industrial corporation or a global brand – it was an idea: the ambition to do things better. More precise. More consistent. More forward looking. Ninety years later, that photo workshop has evolved into a globally leading manufacturer of industrial digital printing and additive manufact
Mar 42 min read
hubergroup launches Tinkredible MGA ink system to worldwide markets
Packaging Solutions hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding the availability of its well established metal decoration ink system Tinkredible MGA to global markets. Already successfully used by leading manufacturers in Europe and India, the mineral oil free, BPA free, and PFAS free ink series is now being rolled out worldwide. Designed for monobloc and three piece metal cans, Tinkredible MGA combines outstanding print quality, high process stability, and compliance with the
Mar 42 min read
Premier Paper Group acquires PPB Ltd
Print Solutions Premier Paper Group has announced thar it has acquired sign and display merchant PPB Ltd. PPB started as a paper and board merchant in 1979 and today has around 40 employees. The company has invested heavily in recent years to provide a wide range of plastic, paper, board, and ACM display materials and finishing services for the screen print, large format litho print, and the digital display markets, as well as supplying sign makers and fabricators. With a
Mar 32 min read
London Packaging Week opens entries for Innovation Awards 2026
Packaging Solutions The Innovation Awards 2026 return to London Packaging Week, celebrating the boldest, most disruptive packaging designs shaping the future. The future of packaging is taking centre stage: London Packaging Week has opened entries for its prestigious Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating the most forward-thinking, disruptive, and creative projects shaping the industry today. Entries are now open, with innovators able to submit for free until Friday 24 Apri
Mar 33 min read
BCMPA invites outsourcing community to unite on key industry issues at its 2026 Conference
Packaging Solutions The third party outsourcing community will have the chance to learn about and discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the industry at this year’s BCMPA Conference, at the Oxford Belfry on 1 April. At a time when the supply chain is facing a variety of pressures, from economic uncertainty to new legislation and global instability, the conference provides a collaborative environment for delegates to share experiences offering a full prog
Mar 33 min read
Fujifilm announces Innovation Print Awards 2026
Print Solutions Fujifilm Europe has announced that entries for its Innovation Print Awards 2026 (IPA) will open in April 2026. The awards are free to enter and open to customers worldwide using Fujifilm Group’s print technologies. The IPA, held annually since 2008, recognises outstanding digital print works produced by users of the manufacturer’s printing equipment worldwide. The programme evaluates printed applications created using production toner and inkjet printers. In
Mar 31 min read
The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards open
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Application to the Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards open today (2 March 2026). Now in their 17th year, the awards provide people progressing a career in print, paper, packaging, graphics or publishing with the opportunity to invest in training and development to build skills and capabilities to shine in their career. Award winners receive up to £1500 in funding, which does not have to be repaid, to undertake the right training and
Mar 22 min read
British Coatings Federation wins trade association of the year
Print Solutions The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has been named trade association of the year at the 2026 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, reaffirming its position as one of the UK’s leading and consistently high performing trade bodies. This latest win adds to BCF’s strong track record at the TAF Awards, having previously secured multiple wins across various categories in recognition of its leadership, member engagement, and impact across the coatings, inks, and wa
Mar 21 min read
Lollipop Print invests in a Canon Colorado M5W from CMYUK to power wide format growth
Print Solutions Lollipop Print has strengthened its wide format production capabilities with the installation of a Canon Colorado M5W from CMYUK. This move significantly increases the business’ capacity, reliability, and scope for future growth in displays and graphic applications. With a main production site in Crawley, West Sussex, the company has a long history in print, stretching back to the late ’80s. Originally a lithoprint business that offered microfilm services
Mar 23 min read
Contiweb joins Eurosac
Packaging Solutions Contiweb has announced that it has officially become a member of Eurosac, the European Federation of Paper Sack Manufacturers. The membership marks an important step in building closer relationships with manufacturers and actively contributing to the industry. With a proven track record in high speed, high efficiency production environments, Contiweb has successfully applied its expertise to the paper sack sector in recent years. Working with several Eur
Mar 22 min read
Esko and Scantrust software integration simplifies addition of variable data to packaging artwork
Packaging Solutions Esko and Scantrust have announced the completion of a new integration that connects Esko Automation Engine workflow automation and WebCenter packaging management solutions with Scantrust software, simplifying the addition of variable data to packaging artwork for companies that sell physical CPG products. The latest integration, created in the spirit of automating, connecting and accelerating the go to market process of packaged goods, enables a generati
Feb 272 min read
European carton industry cuts fossil carbon footprint by further 8%
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions Pro Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an 8% reduction in cradle to gate fossil carbon emissions since 2021. The research, conducted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and independently verified by Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung (ifeu) in Germany, confirms that the annual cradle to gate fossil carbon footprint dropped
Feb 273 min read
Beatson Clark welcomes key additions to sales and marketing
Packaging Solutions Beatson Clark has strengthened its sales and marketing team with three new appointments. Gary Steen has joined the company as sales and marketing director, Craig Crooks has taken the role of key account manager (UK), and Emma McCartney is new in-house digital marketing specialist. These three new appointments each bring a wealth of experience and ideas and will bolster Beatson Clark’s sales and marketing efforts as the company looks to grow and expand
Feb 272 min read
Printware acquired by Pillsman Partners and Peninsula Capital Partners
Print Solutions Printware has been acquired by Pillsman Partners and Peninsula Capital Partners. Hennepin Partners acted as Printware’s exclusive financial advisor and Husch Blackwell served as legal counsel. Printware is an industry leading manufacturer and supplier of digital inkjet printing systems. Its flagship iJetColor presses are high speed, full colour systems that are ideal for short run jobs. Its presses, software, and supplies allow commercial printers to profita
Feb 271 min read
