Solimar Systems launches Solscript Xpress
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced the release of Solscript Xpress that enables organisations to print Xerox VIPP (Variable Data Intelligent PostScript Printware) applications on printers with Fiery DFEs (digital front ends). This innovative solution eliminates technology silos in production print and mail environments, allowing businesses to leverage their existing VIPP investments while modernising their printing infrastructure. Solscript Xpress is a PostScript
Nov 25, 20251 min read
Mondi customers experience high performance kraft paper first hand at new papermachine in Štětí mill
Print Solutions Mondi welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its papermachine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The new machine was successfully started up in December 2024 and meets the growing customer demand for paper based flexible packaging, driven by e-commerce and an increasing focus on sustainability. It will produce around 210,000 tonnes of high performance kraft paper per year, delivering a broad range of high strengt
Nov 25, 20252 min read
Sylvamo to become exclusive ColorLok certified producer
Print Solutions Sylvamo has announced that it will serve as the sole authorised producer of paper certified under the ColorLok technology standard. This development further strengthens the company’s leadership in paper innovation, quality and customer satisfaction. ColorLok is a globally recognised performance standard for high quality printing, delivering vibrant colors, sharper text and faster drying times across both inkjet and laser printing. The technology works by i
Nov 24, 20251 min read
Kento Digital Printing and Emmepi Group Collaborate for smarter corrugated production
Packaging Solutions Kento Digital Printing and Emmepi Group have signed a new technical and commercial collaboration agreement that brings together two of the most forward looking companies in the corrugated industry. The agreement, signed in November 2025, aims to facilitate the integration between Kento’s hybrid flexo-digital printing technology and Emmepi Group’s handling and conveying systems, offering customers coordinated solutions that enhance overall production flow.
Nov 24, 20252 min read
Heidelberg UK brings scented print to life through strategic collaboration with Celessence
Print Solutions Heidelberg UK has announced a new collaboration with Celessence, a global pioneer in microencapsulation technology. This partnership is set to revolutionise the way brands and marketers engage consumers through print. It can help add an unexpected sensory dimension – scent. ‘Scent creates memories,’ said Grant Anderson, head of consumables at Heidelberg UK. ‘We are delighted to partner with Celessence to offer printers and brands the ability to enhance print
Nov 24, 20252 min read
New flatbed and cutter from CMYUK installed at Mountain Print
Print Solutions Wide Format Solutions Mountain Print, a leading provider of event graphics and experiential installations, has invested in a new Mimaki JFX500-2131 UV-LED flatbed printer and a Jwei Jcut-3230 digital cutting table from CMYUK. This significant upgrade, combined with the move to a spacious new 6000 square foot facility, positions the company for further growth, greater efficiency and expanded capability for its clients. ‘This year has been record breaking for
Nov 24, 20253 min read
BCMPA urges chancellor not to hit SMEs with tax rises or red tape in this month’s budget
Print Solutions The government must encourage rather than penalise small businesses at a time when many are being squeezed by tax rises and mounting cost pressure, according to the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics. The association’s CEO, Emma Verkaik, warned that SMEs are feeling the pinch ahead of November’s budget, with policy changes coming too fast and impacts not being fully assessed. The BCMPA represents over 200 con
Nov 21, 20253 min read
DS Smith celebrates 4evergreen circularity award for its recyclability evaluation service
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions DS Smith is celebrating winning an 4evergreen Award 2025 for its innovative Recyclability Evaluation Service (RES). The company was nominated within the category for products or services enabling enhanced recycling processes and has received a Circularity Success Stories Award. The Recyclability Evaluation Service (RES) is designed for customers producing, specifying, or developing fibre based packaging. The service offers a detailed
Nov 21, 20252 min read
‘A fundamental part of the supply chain’ – FPA’s Mike Revell on EPR, inflation, and the fight for fairness
Packaging Solutions Mike Revell, executive chair of the FPA, explains how uncertainty around packaging taxes, innovation, and sustainability is shaping the future of UK hospitality and foodservice. There is a certain irony in the quiet hum of a coffee machine, that familiar soundtrack to British mornings, when you realise how fragile the ecosystem behind that £2.50 cup has become. From the paperboard in its sleeve to the recycled plastic in its lid, every component sits wit
Nov 21, 20257 min read
Castell Howell Foods elevates print quality with high chroma production press
Print Solutions Castell Howell Foods, a leading food wholesaler in South Wales, has significantly enhanced its in-house print capabilities with the installation of a AccurioPress C84hc. Supplied and supported by Solutions in Technology – Konica Minolta’s dedicated exclusive partner in South Wales – the high chroma production press is delivering vibrant, lifelike colour and exceptional reliability. ‘In the food wholesale industry, people buy with their eyes, so image quality
Nov 21, 20252 min read
The next piece in Printvision’s trade expansion
Print Solutions Installed in September at one of Printvision’s recently acquired production sites in Leicester, the swissQprint Kudu is now in full operation, bringing new levels of speed, quality and flexibility to the company. Procurement of the Kudu is part of a multi-million pound investment programme and increases the company’s product offering, as it continues to support a nationwide base of resellers with high end large format and fabric print specialist services. Co
Nov 20, 20252 min read
Drytac expands SpotOn portfolio with easy apply, removable, PVC free SpotOn SynTac
Print Solutions Wide Format Solutions Drytac has announced the global launch of SpotOn SynTac, a 3.7 mil (92µ) polypropylene film developed for the fast, tool free installation of graphics applications. SpotOn SynTac features an innovative dot pattern removable pressure sensitive polyacrylate adhesive, ensuring bubble free results on a wide range of smooth surfaces without the need for professional installation. The film is offered in an improved white matte finish and a n
Nov 20, 20251 min read
Pete Lunn returns to Kyocera to strengthen UK channel growth
Print Solutions Kyocera Document Solutions UK is welcoming back Pete Lunn as head sales lead, a move that brings renewed momentum to its channel strategy and dealer support capabilities. Pete has rejoined the business with fresh insights into how customer needs have changed over the past few years. He notes that partners are looking for clear value, stability and genuine collaboration as the print and document solutions market continues to develop. ‘The culture at Kyocera
Nov 20, 20252 min read
New DesignMarkz app launches on Canva
Print Solutions Markzware has announced the launch of DesignMarkz, which converts professional design documents from Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Publisher into fully editable Canva designs while preserving layout, typography, styling, and creative intent, including the ability to convert custom fonts. ‘As the industry shifts toward flexible, cloud based tools, creators now demand freedom over where their content lives and how it moves,’ said Patrick Marchese,
Nov 20, 20251 min read
Solopress wins ‘Vision & Values’ award at 2025 Engage Awards
Print Solutions Solopress has won the ‘Vision & Values’ category at the 2025 Engage Awards, a prestigious national event celebrating excellence in workplace culture, leadership and employee engagement. The award recognises the homegrown Values project, which began as a company wide initiative to define what makes Solopress feel like Solopress. Rather than impose a top down set of principles, the project drew on the experiences and insights of colleagues from across the bu
Nov 20, 20252 min read
ABG plays key role in ‘Mythos’ collaboration
Packaging Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) has joined forces with Tomlinson, Aldus API Transfer Technologies, Berkshire Labels (part of the Asteria Group) and Studio Parr to create Mythos – an ambitious innovation project that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity and technical excellence within the label and packaging industry. Created from a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of print and finishing, Mythos brings together the five companies, each a specia
Nov 19, 20253 min read
Major Solitrack update with advanced automation
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced a comprehensive update to Solitrack, its flagship database driven output management and job tracking platform. The latest release of version 2.6 introduces powerful automation features, scheduled reporting capabilities, and expanded mail processing support designed to optimise high volume print production workflows. This version 2.6 update delivers breakthrough automation capabilities that reduce manual intervention and improve
Nov 19, 20252 min read
NBCo joins the Bottle Collective to advance dry moulded fibre in scale
Packaging Solutions The Bottle Collective, an initiative driven by PulPac and PA Consulting, has welcomed NBCo as its newest member. NBCo, a sustainable solutions provider specialising in fibre materials, joins the collective to explore dry moulded fibre alternatives for the beauty and personal care sector. ‘We are now looking to push both dry and wet bottles as part of our portfolio,’ said Alvin Lim, CEO and founder of NBCo. ‘The Bottle Collective is a natural extension of
Nov 19, 20252 min read
Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry
Packaging Solutions Mondi is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, enhancing Mondi’s ability to serve customers across Europe. With this development, the company offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of food packaging on the market – from corrugate
Nov 18, 20252 min read
Line up of suppliers confirmed for Packaging Innovations and Empack
Packaging Solutions Event organisers Easyfairs has confirmed that over 450 exhibitors are set to pack Birmingham’s NEC in February for Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026. The two day showcase will bring together the full spectrum of the packaging community, from brand owners and designers to sustainability managers, procurement specialists, and innovation leaders, offering the opportunity to explore the latest materials, technologies, and solutions shaping the industry's f
Nov 18, 20253 min read
Event Engineering takes control with China Print Supplies
Print Solutions In the events industry, deadlines are paramount. Time is tight, projects are demanding, and there are always last minute changes. For Event Engineering, a full service events company known for its meticulous attention to detail and creative builds, the difference between success and stress has been aided by two Sinocolor printers supplied and supported by China Print Supplies (CPS). ‘We are often working to incredibly short timeframes,’ said Harvey Scarborou
Nov 18, 20253 min read
