Hybrid Software Helix and Toyo Ink sign worldwide ICC profile distribution agreement
Print Solutions Hybrid Software Helix, formerly Global Graphics Software, has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Toyo Ink to enable the development and distribution of ICC color profiles created using ColorLogic technology. The agreement will give Toyo Ink customers access to standard CMYK profiles free of charge, alongside specialised CMYK and multicolor profiles available commercially. Under the agreement, Toyo Ink will develop ICC profiles for its printing in
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Print Digital Convention 2027: The next chapter for smart solutions, brand power and collaboration
Print Solutions Following its most successful edition to date in terms of visitor attendance, Print Digital Convention (PDC) is looking ahead to 2027 – building on a community that extends well beyond the traditional printing industry and exploring new opportunities at the intersection of print, packaging, technology and brand communication. On 29 and 30 June 2027, Düsseldorf will once again bring together brands, marketing and communications decision makers, creatives, tec
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Zebra Print Group crowned Small Business of the Year at Yorkshire Post Business Awards
Print Solutions Leeds based print specialist Zebra Print Group is celebrating after being crowned Best Small Business of the Year at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards 2026. The company scooped the accolade at the awards ceremony held on 11 November, recognising its business achievements, continued growth and commitment to delivering high quality print solutions for customers across a range of sectors. The win marks another significant milestone for the independent print
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Sonoco announces CEO succession plan
Packaging Solutions Sonoco Products Company has announced that R Howard Coker will retire from his role as director, president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective on December 31, 2026, following over 40 years with the company. The board of directors has appointed and elected Ernest D Haynes III, currently president, global consumer packaging, to succeed as president and CEO and as a director of the company. John R Haley, chairman of the board, said: ‘On behalf of t
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Portfolio DAM 4.2 delivers faster search and a modernised platform for media management
Print Solutions As organisations race to apply AI to their media libraries, from auto tagging and visual search to transcription and content analysis, many are asking a harder question: where should that processing happen? Portfolio DAM has announced Portfolio 4.2, the newest version of its on-premise Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, built to give organisations AI ready performance while keeping their assets entirely under their own control. Portfolio DAM supports
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Packaging Data Hub launches to show how plastic packaging is recycled across global markets
Packaging Solutions Systemiq and Earth Action have launched a new data platform to tackle gaps in packaging recycling data, backed by corporate partners including Amcor and Colgate-Palmolive. As businesses look for evidence of whether their packaging is recycled in practice, the Packaging Data Hub addresses the persistent challenge with recycling figures drawn from different sources. These often use different definitions, making it complex to compare performance between mar
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BW Converting hosts FTA First Live training to advance press operator skills
Packaging Solutions BW Converting welcomed flexible packaging converters to its packaging innovation centre in Green Bay, Wisconsin for First Live: press operator certification. The in-person Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) programme combines technical instruction with practical pressroom experience. With an emphasis on anilox management, the three day course connected the variables operators manage on press with the process control principles that supp
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New Naipe Foundry’s ‘Urca’ brings warm sophistication to brand typography
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Named after a corner of Rio de Janeiro steeped in golden age glamour, a new typeface offers beauty and fashion brands an alternative to formal luxury and generic minimalism. Beauty has spent years balancing aspiration with accessibility. Consumers want expertise without the elitism, excellent products without the premium price tag and brands that connect with them. Now, Naipe Foundry is bringing that shift into typography with Urca, a ne
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More manufacturing firms become eligible for British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme
Print Solutions The British Business Bank has introduced new, wider eligibility rules which will enable more manufacturing businesses to access its Growth Guarantee Scheme. Under the new eligibility rules, accredited lenders will be able to offer the Growth Guarantee Scheme to small and medium sized manufacturing businesses with group turnover of up to £54 million, an increase from £45 million under the old rules. Based on current sector deployment, potentially close to
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How one laminating machine can help you do more with less
Print Solutions Skandacor is highlighting the Lampro Lion 22A, a multifunctional laminating and embellishment system that helps print providers expand their finishing capabilities without adding multiple machines to their production floor. Combining single sided lamination, duplex lamination, duplex encapsulation, and Sleekpro digital foiling in one system, the Lion 22A gives commercial print shops and digital printers more flexibility to handle multiple finishing applicati
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James Cropper opens its doors in The Last Mill Standing
Print Solutions James Cropper has released The Last Mill Standing, a new documentary offering a look inside its historic Burneside Mill in the Lake District, as the 180 year old manufacturer embarks on a new chapter. Filmed during a period of significant transformation, The Last Mill Standing takes viewers from candid boardroom conversations to the unpredictable realities of the factory floor. Machinery breakdowns, production pressures and difficult commercial decisions unf
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Soyang secures Carbon Reduced Operation Certification from CarbonQuota
Print Solutions Green Solutions Soyang Europe has achieved Carbon Reduced Operation Certification from CarbonQuota for 2025. The certification recognises businesses that demonstrate measurable reductions in the environmental impact of their operations. CarbonQuota assesses emissions associated with areas including buildings, company vehicles and employees, providing a benchmark against which businesses can monitor their performance and identify opportunities for improvemen
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Two Sides launches new website
Print Solutions Two Sides has launched its redesigned website and communications platform, introducing exclusive member resources, a dedicated members' portal and expanded multilingual content. The new platform marks a significant step forward in the organisation’s commitment to supporting its members and making trusted environmental information more accessible across Europe. A key development is the introduction of a dedicated members' portal, providing easy access to
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Sun Chemical releases 16th Sustainability Report highlighting measurable progress across operations, products and people
Print Solutions Green Solutions Sun Chemical has released its sixteenth annual Sustainability Report, detailing measurable progress across its global operations, product portfolio, supply chain and workforce while reinforcing the company’s commitment to transparent, data driven sustainability performance. The report reflects its continued work to embed sustainability into business strategy and daily decision making. Guided by the ‘five Rs’ framework – reuse, reduce, renew,
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UKPackaging Expo and Future Packaging Conference opens its doors tomorrow
Packaging Solutions The Exhibition Centre in Liverpool will open its doors on 10 and 11 November for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo. The contemporary exhibition space is a platform for brands, converters, printers and suppliers to connect with regional partners and explore the latest developments in packaging materials, machinery and sustainability. With a curated exhibitor list and strong focus on top tier networking, the event offers a convenient alternative to
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Canopy releases economic modelling showing that using wheat straw residue is a cost competitive way to diversify fibre sourcing
Packaging Solutions As brands move away from plastic and demand for paper packaging climbs, a new economic modelling report from Canopy shows that pulp made from agricultural residues can help packaging producers reduce their exposure to volatile wood pulp prices. Seeing the Field and the Forest finds that replacing five to 10% of virgin wood pulp with Next Gen pulp made from wheat straw and sugarcane bagasse is a practical, cost competitive step for mills, brands, and conver
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The Rubicon Network: refreshed website and next event announced
Print Solutions The Rubicon Network has announced that it has refreshed and updated its website and that it is now live. The site provides information on the organisation, along with updates on future events. The aim of the organisation is to bring together industry professionals to share knowledge, build relationships and support the future of print through collaboration and discussion. The group meets several times a year, providing members with a more informal opportunity
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Route 1 Print strengthens booklet production with Contiweb investment
Print Solutions Route 1 Print has invested in a Contiweb Digital fluid applicator and variable coater to further strengthen its book and booklet production capabilities at its 300,000 square foot facility in Rotherham. The equipment complements the company's Screen Truepress Jet 560HDX, installed earlier this year as the first of its kind in the UK. The investment will help Route 1 Print continue to support growing reseller demand for high quality books and booklets, with
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Flint Group Packaging Solutions announces price increase for packaging inks and coatings in Europe
Packaging Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions is to increase prices across its packaging inks and coatings portfolio in Europe from 1 January 2027. The adjustment reflects sustained cost pressures affecting raw materials, energy and freight. Energy and freight costs remain high. Pigment costs have increased significantly due to capacity shortages for raw materials in Asia, particularly India and China. High natural gas prices are also driving up the cost of carbon bla
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Konica Minolta targets print industry challenges with 15 intelligent Assistance Systems
Print Solutions Following the launch of the AccurioPress C8100 Series – the Intelligent Press – Konica Minolta has introduced a new, portfolio wide Assistance Systems framework that brings together 15 intelligent features across the AccurioPress range. Print companies are facing mounting challenges because the operators running their presses are increasingly hard to find. Job complexity and quality expectations continue to rise while experienced operators leave the industry
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UPM launches renewed commercial paper offering for digital printing
Print Solutions UPM Communication Papers has launched a renewed paper offer for digital printing, designed to make it easier for customers to find the right paper for different digital printing technologies and applications. It brings together woodfree coated, woodfree uncoated and book papers in sheets and reels, covering inkjet, HP Indigo and laser printing. The digital printing market continues to evolve as demand for shorter print runs, print on-demand production and pe
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