Print Solutions Spectrum Innovations has invested in a Versafire LP to benefit from its exceptional print quality. As the company needed to increase output and overall print quality, Heidelberg was its natural choice.   ‘As a litho printer, we have always had Heidelberg presses,’ said Kath Doran, managing director of Spectrum Innovations. ‘As we move forward on our digital journey, we wanted to upgrade to a new level of quality and production capabilities. Heidelberg has alwa

Packaging Solutions Environmental policy experts at Ecoveritas have warned the UK manufacturing sector is facing increasing uncertainty around recycling, as new analysis shows the cost of complying with government backed regulations is soaring by millions of pounds every year.   Ecoveritas, which has advised major British manufacturers on environmental regulations since 2003, has warned that current regulations are creating significant concern among producers, with widening c

Packaging Solutions Flexo pre-press solutions specialist Heaford has confirmed Danny Scales as its new sales manager for the USA.   Danny brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role. He has advanced operational and technical knowledge from time at spent at HP and Bobst, as well as converters Crowson Stone Printing and Artistic Carton Company. These experiences directly benefit Heaford and its flexo mounting and proofing customers.   He said, ‘Heaford’s com

Print Solutions BPIF Training has launched its new Employer’s Guide to Understanding Apprenticeships 2026, released to coincide with the first day of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The guide gives employers a clear and practical overview of how apprenticeships work, the benefits they bring, and the support available throughout the full apprenticeship journey.   Designed for both employers new to apprenticeships and those looking to develop existing staff, the guide brings

Print Solutions EBB has announced that it is now stocking the Adestor self-adhesive sheets range from Lecta, held in UK warehouses and available for next day delivery nationwide.   The Adestor range includes both split back and solid back face materials, offering converters and printers flexibility across a broad spectrum of labelling applications. With a variety of adhesive specifications available, the product is suitable for multiple end uses – from standard identification

Print Solutions The Employment Rights Act 2025 will change the law in 2027 around the handling of flexible working requests by employers.   The government is seeking views on this process to ensure it meets the needs of workers and employers.    Acas chief executive, Niall Mackenzie, said: ‘Workers currently have a day one right to request flexible working from their employers. The law will change in 2027 to require employers to take certain steps to consult with the worker w

Packaging Solutions TraceGains has announced the launch of TraceGains Packaging Specification Management, featuring native integration with the EskoWebCenter Go packaging artwork management solution. Together, the two Veralto portfolio companies are furthering an integrated ‘source to shelf’ digital ecosystem for the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries by unifying ingredient specifications, packaging data, product formulas, finished goods, and artwork

Packaging Solutions Andy Thomas-Emans, strategic director at Loupe Global, Informa Markets, outlines what to expect from the upcoming shows. The last two Labelexpo shows – Labelexpo Europe and Labelexpo Asia 2025 – demonstrated how core label converting technologies have been adapted to open up new opportunities in the flexible packaging and folding carton markets. We can expect Loupe to build further on these foundations.    Flexible packaging has led the way. We have seen a

Print Solutions NTI Digital Solutions Ireland has announced it will host an open day event to allow both new and existing customers to view some of the latest print solutions from HP.   The open house will take place on 25 February, with visitors invited to drop in to the NTI facility in Dublin between 10 am and 3:30 pm. Those in attendance will gain first hand insight into HP’s large format printing machines.   Live demonstrations across the collection will be showcased. Pri