Heidelberg and MK Masterwork celebrate ten years of partnership
Print Solutions Ten years ago, Heidelberg and MK Masterwork agreed on a strategic sales partnership. As part of this, Heidelberg distributes high performance die cutters as well as folding carton gluers and hotfoil stamping machines from MK Masterwork outside of China. Since then, Heidelberg has installed around 1500 systems produced by MK Masterwork at customer sites around the world. Now, at a joint anniversary event at MK Masterwork's headquarters in Tianjin with around
Oct 152 min read
Croxsons strengthens its long standing values with B Corp certification
Packaging Solutions Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The certification recognises the company as part of a select group of organisations that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Certified by B Lab, the non profit organisation behind the B Corp movement, this ac
Oct 152 min read
A match made in paper: James Cropper and Nathan Ward
Packaging Solutions Ahead of an exclusive interactive workshop at London Packaging Week, artist Nathan Ward and James Cropper’s marketing communications manager Jordan Scott discuss the timeless power of paper and craftsmanship in the age of AI and digital automation. Even after thousands of years of use, we are still only scratching the surface of what is possible with paper. Thanks to the drive and creativity of leading industry innovators, this seemingly simple material
Oct 146 min read
i2r Packaging – supporting communities on the pitch and beyond
Print Solutions i2r is supporting people and communities, whether that is through local sport or personal fundraising for causes that make a real difference. Last month, internal sales manager, Simone Byrne, took on an incredible personal challenge, completing the Berlin Marathon in aid of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Service (ADSS) – an independent charity that supports those affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s through memory cafés, singing groups, buddy schemes an
Oct 142 min read
Solimar Systems releases SPDE 9.4 with new ReadyPDF Pre-Press Console
Print Solutions Solimar Systems has announced the release of Solimar Print Director Enterprise (SPDE) version 9.4, featuring a new ReadyPDF Pre-Press Console and enhanced colour management capabilities. This latest version introduces a multi-user testing interface and improved PDF optimisation controls for high volume production environments. SPDE 9.4 introduces the ReadyPDF Pre-Press Console, a new thin-client interface that enables multiple users to test and configure Rea
Oct 142 min read
Dotlock technology now also compatible with recycled paper
Packaging Solutions Design engineer Gerhard Schubert was a towering figure who played a pioneering role in the development of sustainable, integral packaging solutions. The company he left behind owes its success not only to its machinery know how, but also to its successful optimisation of the materials it uses and its entire production processes. This has led to a number of environmentally friendly solutions, including ‘Dotlock’ – a technology that can be used with Koehler
Oct 142 min read
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems launches semi-automated smart material handler
Print Solutions Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched its Smart Material Handler (SMH), a modular, sheet handling solution for the digital cutting of sign, display, folding carton and corrugated applications. The new solution is designed to enhance the productivity of a user’s cutting table in multiple ways. It enables operators to load new materials while the cutter is still processing the previous sheet, acting as a buffer zone and allowing one operator to
Oct 132 min read
Formara invests in imagePress V1350 to deliver quality and efficiency
Print Solutions Formara Print and Marketing has announced a significant investment in a new Canon imagePress V1350, strengthening its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer focused service. The move replaces the company’s long serving C10000 press. The upgrade delivers a substantial productivity boost, increasing the average monthly print volume for the replaced press from 450,000 pages on the C10000 to 1.2 million pages with the V1350. Combined with its other digi
Oct 132 min read
Sun Chemical partners with Onlineprinters to optimise SunLit ProPace ink range
Print Solutions Sun Chemical has partnered with Onlineprinters in the co-development and optimisation of the SunLit ProPace ink range – the latest vegetable oil based, sheetfed process inks based on the novel Pace technology platform, designed to help printers boost productivity and increase sustainability credentials in commercial publication and non food packaging printing. The SunLit ProPace ink range, now widely used across Onlineprinters’ production site in Germany, was
Oct 132 min read
Start ups and innovators targeted for exciting new BCMPA ‘Pitch the Co-Packers’ competition
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, is on the hunt for entrepreneurs ready to pitch their new product ideas in a Dragon’s Den style competition to win a cash prize and a consultancy that will help them take their product to market. Launching at this week’s London Packaging Week at Excel (15 to 16 October), ‘Pitch the Co-Packers’ targets start ups and early stage brands in markets such as food and drin
Oct 132 min read
Celebrating International Print Day
Print Solutions October 9 2025 saw graphic arts professionals worldwide declaring their love of print by sharing ‘printspiration’ across...
Oct 101 min read
Bobst UK & Ireland showcases corrugated and carton breakthroughs at open house events
Print Solutions Bobst UK & Ireland opened the doors to its Redditch site for a series of exclusive open house events on October 1 and 2,...
Oct 102 min read
Parkside welcomes young talent to mark International Print Day
Packaging Solutions Yesterday (October 9) was International Print Day. As part of the celebrations, Parkside opened its doors to the next...
Oct 101 min read
Holmen Invercote Touch in full bloom
Paper Solutions Print Solutions Holmen Invercote Touch, the latest member of the iconic Invercote family, is a welcome addition for...
Oct 102 min read
Antalis Packaging appoints new national business development manager
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging continues to demonstrate its commitment to growth and excellence with the appointment of Mandy...
Oct 91 min read
Pressision invests in Horizon SPF-200L bookletmaking system to enhance production
Print Solutions Pressision has responded to growth in demand for stitched booklets and addressed a production bottleneck with investment...
Oct 92 min read
UK printing – gender, age, ethnicity and other descriptive statistics
Print Solutions It is not quick and easy to gather relevant, detailed and accurate data that is entirely specific to the printing...
Oct 93 min read
Canon announces corrPress iB17 for industrial scale corrugated packaging printing
Packaging Solutions In line with its intention to become a leading force in digital labels and packaging production, Canon has announced...
Oct 93 min read
Plockmatic’s newly acquired company Renz secures major deal with Bluetree Group
Print Solutions Bluetree Group has further cemented its ‘great relationship’ with Renz and Plockmatic Group with an investment in the...
Oct 82 min read
Esko and X-Rite Pantone to showcase ‘Right First Time’ solutions at London Packaging Week 2025
Packaging Solutions Esko and X-Rite Pantone will use London Packaging Week 2025 to demonstrate how brand owners can bring packaging to...
Oct 82 min read
Xante unveils new XR126 roll to roll industrial UV printer
Print Solutions Wide Format Solutions Xanté has announced the XR126 roll to roll printer, a high capacity, roll fed, wide format...
Oct 81 min read
