CarbonQuota launches Quanterra, making environmental intelligence accessible to manufacturers, brands and retailers
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions CarbonQuota has announced the launch of Quanterra, a new AI powered environmental intelligence platform designed to help manufacturers, converters, brands and retailers create, manage and communicate environmental information across products, packaging and supply chains. Built on CarbonQuota's proprietary environmental datasets, scientifically robust methodologies and advanced automation technologies, Quanterra transforms the way organis
Sep 254 min read
Route 1 Print and Bluetree Group invest in two Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106-8Ps
Print Solutions Route 1 Print has invested in two Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106-8Ps with Plate to Unit, LED-UV and fully automated Push to Stop technology. The installation forms part of a wider £12 million investment programme. Operating from its 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Rotherham, the investment is intended to support growing demand and strengthen Route 1 Print’s production capabilities. ‘Plate to Unit enables our operators to spend more time focusin
Sep 252 min read
Ultimate Tech launches Ultimate Impostrip 2026.2 to drive smarter, more connected print production
Print Solutions Ultimate Tech has announced the release of Ultimate Impostrip 2026.2, the latest version of its imposition and nesting automation software. Designed to help print and packaging operations automate more production steps, reduce material waste and improve workflow reliability, the new release delivers practical enhancements across nesting, job processing, reporting and system integration. A major addition in Ultimate Impostrip 2026.2 is the new automatic Waste D
Sep 242 min read
Canon United unifies the company's portfolio in one initiative
Print Solutions Canon UK & Ireland has unveiled Canon United, a new initiative that brings together the full breadth of its portfolio, including hardware technology, software solutions, services, media and consumables into one connected offering. It shows how bringing the right technology, expertise and support together can help organisations navigate increasingly complex business environments. Built around the four principles of a united team, being match day ready, ongoin
Sep 242 min read
Spectra launches specialist wide format technical support service
Print Solutions Spectra Service Solutions has launched a specialist technical and applications support business designed to extend engineering capability for wide format print companies, OEMs, distributors and resellers across the UK and further afield. Founded by Marc Beresford and Adam Moore, Spectra brings together more than 40 years of wide format industry experience, much of it gained in technical and applications roles working directly for equipment manufacturers. T
Sep 242 min read
Xerox announces major production print portfolio expansion
Print Solutions Xerox has announced a major production print portfolio expansion, introducing three new press platforms and enhancements to existing presses. With these introductions, the company is deepening its commitment to production print with an inkjet portfolio spanning cut sheet and continuous feed, alongside a new six colour flagship press for graphic arts. Integrated with the Xerox end to end production ecosystem of presses, workflow automation software, media ex
Sep 242 min read
Red Side Up picks Horizon CRF-362 to end crease and fold issues
Print Solutions Red Side Up has chosen a Horizon CRF-362 creaser/folder from IFS to end crease and fold issues. The family run Haverhill, Suffolk print shop, established in 2011, specialises in the digital printing of books, manuals, and newsletters, print finishing services and binding. It runs Kyocera inkjet technology alongside Xerox and Fuji Xerox digital toner presses. Paul McGerty, managing director, explains the decision to add the new finishing solution: ‘We wante
Sep 241 min read
UKPackaging Expo puts sustainability centre stage as market pressures intensify
Packaging Solutions As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), recyclability demands and carbon reporting reshape packaging in 2026, UKPackagingExpo’s Sustainable Packaging sector offers a timely, targeted hub for brands seeking credible solutions and northern industry connections. Sustainability has become the defining force in UK packaging – not simply a trend, but the organising principle behind regulation, investment and innovation. As brands redesign for recyclability,
Sep 234 min read
Plus Print strengthens wide format offering with latest investment
Print Solutions Dublin based print business Plus Print has said its recent investment in a new HP Latex 830W printer is already paying dividends, helping the company strengthen its wide format offering while supporting its future growth plans. Founded in 1985, Plus Print is a family run company that specialises in both lithographic and large format printing. The business primarily focuses on producing graphics for corporate offices, events, galleries, museums, and similar h
Sep 231 min read
Fujifilm announces European Innovation Print Awards 2026 winners
Print Solutions Fujifilm has announced the European results of the Innovation Print Awards 2026, with 12 entries from customers across Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden receiving 13 awards, including the Best Innovation Award 2026 Global. The Innovation Print Awards have served as a platform for print professionals to challenge boundaries, explore new technologies and showcase their creativity. Now in its 19th year, the Innovation Print Awards give Fujifilm product
Sep 233 min read
RDM Group partners with Releaf to launch Eska Leaf, packaging made from fallen leaves
Packaging Solutions Eska has announced a partnership with Releaf to launch Eska Leaf, a new recycled solid board made of fallen leaves. Collected from the streets of major cities, the leaves are given a second life as this premium board. It turns a discarded resource into something a brand owner can put directly into a customer's hands. Eska Leaf will make its industry debut at Luxe Pack Monaco, running from 28 to 30 September 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum. Visitors will b
Sep 232 min read
Riverside Printers invests in Jwei digital cutting technology from CMYUK
Print Solutions Riverside Printers has invested in a new Jwei 2131 digital cutting table from CMYUK. This move marks a significant step in the company’s expanding large format division and future growth. Based in Corby, Riverside has long been known as a versatile general print provider, offering a mix of small format and digital wide format services. Over the last few years, however, demand for large format work has grown rapidly, reshaping the profile of the business an
Sep 233 min read
Leach completes four year design and print project for Oman Botanic Garden
Print Solutions West Yorkshire based large format print specialist Leach has completed a four year international project supporting the development of the $175 million Oman Botanic Garden. The attraction is one of the world’s largest botanic garden projects, covering 420 hectares, which showcases Oman’s biodiversity through a series of natural habitats, educational spaces and visitor experiences. Leach was appointed to deliver the artwork, print and installation of over 1
Sep 222 min read
New iJetColor 1275 Pro and iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG
Print Solutions Printware is to introduce two new additions to its iJetColor portfolio – the iJetColor 1275 Pro and iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG. The new systems represent the next generation of Printware’s commitment to helping commercial printers, direct mail providers, and packaging manufacturers ‘Do More with Inkjet’ by providing production ready solutions designed to expand application capabilities, improve productivity, and create new revenue opportunities. The iJetColo
Sep 222 min read
London Packaging Week attendance record sees 16% growth
Packaging Solutions Some 6688 visitors attended London Packaging Week 2026, as more than 230 exhibitors and over 110 speakers helped deliver the biggest edition in the event’s history. The milestone caps two years of exceptional growth for London Packaging Week. More than 5000 visitors attended in 2024, rising 15% to 5752 in 2025 and by a further 16% to 6688 this year. In just two years, the show has grown its audience by around a third. Held on 16 and 17 September, the 2
Sep 223 min read
Xitron makes K2 market intelligence available to print companies
Print Solutions Xitron has announced the availability of K2 Market Intelligence, a free 32 page report for print companies evaluating B2+ production digital presses. The Foundation Edition examines inkjet, liquid electrophotography (LEP), dry toner, and nanographic printing technologies, along with current and announced press platforms from Canon, HP, Konica Minolta, Landa, and Ricoh. Rather than ranking manufacturers or recommending a particular technology, K2 Market Intel
Sep 222 min read
Antalis Ltd acquires assets and trade of Ovenden Papers Ltd
Print Solutions Antalis Ltd has confirmed that on 18 September 2026, it acquired the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers Ltd from its administrators, strengthening its presence in the UK paper merchanting market and bringing the business and its customers into the Antalis network. Ovenden Papers will continue to operate under the family name, supported by Antalis in the UK and Ireland. The acquisition includes the business’s customer relationships, employees, premises and re
Sep 212 min read
ICScolor announces new strategic partnership with Portfolio DAM
Packaging Solutions ICScolor is to partner with Portfolio DAM, a leader in on-premise digital asset management systems, to provide new bundles for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) supply chains. The Remote Director solution allows CPGs and their supply chains to get to market more quickly by replacing their hard copy proofs being shipped around the globe with colour accurate display based proofs that arrive in minutes, not days. Both companies have been delivering best
Sep 211 min read
City Signs & Graphics joins The Big Print Network
Print Solutions City Signs & Graphics has become the latest member of The Big Print Network (TBPN), Innotech’s ambassador programme for wide and grand format print businesses. Membership provides the Leeds based business with early access to new products, exclusive promotions, VIP event invitations and marketing support, in exchange for championing Innotech materials to its customer base. Tom Pinder, director and co-owner at City Signs & Graphics, said: ‘As City Signs & Gra
Sep 212 min read
Multisigns brings growth into focus with VeloBlade Nexus from Soyang
Print Solutions Norfolk based graphics, signage and print business MultiSigns said its recent investment in a new Vivid VeloBlade Nexus digital cutting system from Soyang Europe has allowed the company to bring more production in-house and significantly reduce turnaround times for customers. Working out of its specialist Thetford facility for more than 25 years, Multisigns offers a wide range of products and services, including signage, large format print, vehicle graphics
Sep 213 min read
Printed.com launches 'Print Is Here To Stay' campaign
Print Solutions Print is dead? Someone should probably tell the local business with a queue out the door. Or the Etsy shop shipping out beautifully packaged orders every single day. Or the small business whose new business cards were the start of its biggest client yet. Every few years, a fresh voice pops up somewhere – an overstuffed keynote, a rage baiting LinkedIn post, a trend report with a slide deck to sell , all declaring ‘print is dead’. Newspapers, direct mail, pac
Sep 213 min read
