FINAT Printer to Printer Seminar 2026 puts industry dialogue and best practice centre stage
Packaging Solutions The European label industry is facing no shortage of challenges and opportunities, from sustainability and automation to workforce development, brand expectations and operational excellence. The question is not whether change is happening, but how label companies can learn from one another to respond successfully. That is the thinking behind FINAT’s Printer to Printer (P2P) Seminar 2026, taking place in Milan from 4 to 6 November. Positioned as a practic
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UFabrik appoints Igepa Hungária as Hungarian distributor
Print Solutions UFabrik has added Igepa Hungária to its expanding European distribution network, bringing its digital textile portfolio to customers across Hungary through one of the country’s leading print and visual communications suppliers. The agreement will see Igepa Hungária introduce the UFabrik range to customers from its operations in Budapest and Nyíregyháza, with local stockholding, technical support, and wide format availability up to five metres. The appointm
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Konica Minolta launches AccurioPress C8100 Series launch
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe has launched the new AccurioPress C8100 Series – the Intelligent Press. Representing a new dimension and category in mid production print, it moves far beyond conventional automation by combining AI, real time sensing and autonomous optimisation to sense, decide and adapt while production is running. Built for commercial printers, in-plants, print rooms, and offset users moving into digital production, the AccurioPres
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Gallus announces leadership transition
Print Solutions Gallus Group has announced a planned evolution of its leadership team to support the company’s next phase of growth, innovation and customer partnership. Effective 1 November 2026, Dario Urbinati will transition from his role as CEO of Gallus Group and join the board of directors of Gallus Ferd Rüesch AG, before assuming the role of president of the board on 1 January 2027. Michael Bsirske, current Gallus Group chief financial officer and key member of the Gal
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Kodak launches Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System
Print Solutions Kodak has launched the Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System, expanding its portfolio with a 152 metres per minute solution that adds Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology to existing presses and finishing lines. Designed for printers and converters, the Prosper Plus 5 enables variable data printing, coding, serialisation, personalisation and versioning without replacing current equipment, giving them the flexibility to expand into higher margin applications, respond fas
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Elite Sign Solutions unlocks growth with VeloBlade Nexus 3032
Print Solutions Manchester based signage business Elite Sign Solutions (ESS) recently invested in a VeloBlade Nexus 3032 large format digital die cutting machine from Soyang Europe to increase finishing capacity, remove production bottlenecks and support its expansion into new markets. Established in 2009, ESS designs, manufactures and installs signage for customers across the UK, serving a diverse range of sectors including commercial, construction, education, healthcare a
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Antalis Packaging gives customers the data to make more informed packaging choices
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging is helping businesses make better informed decisions about their packaging by giving them access to detailed lifecycle assessment (LCA) data and analysis. Through access to Sphera’s LCA software and global environmental database, Antalis Packaging can compare the environmental impact of different packaging solutions across their lifecycle. The technology provides access to extensive LCA datasets covering different materials, industries
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Color-Logic certifies ColorByte ImagePrint UV RIP
Print Solutions Color-Logic has certified the ColorByte ImagePrint UV RIP for use with its metallic colour system. The intuitive RIP integration and white ink linearisation of the ColorByte RIP vastly simplifies the production of Color-Logic metallic colours and embellishments. For the certification, ColorByte submitted the official Color-Logic test form, produced on a Fluid Color UV inkjet printer using white plus CMYK inks on metallic stock. Testing confirmed that all th
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EyeC strengthens in line inspection business in Benelux with new distribution partner
Print Solutions EyeC is expanding its European sales network with Induvido BV as a new distribution partner covering the Benelux region. Going forward, Induvido will represent EyeC's in line inspection systems ProofRunner Web and ProofRunner Carton in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. With Induvido on board, EyeC gains a strong partner for the Benelux market. The young, Brussels based company, founded by Kenny Dom, combines technical expertise with deep experience
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E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo returns to London this November
Packaging Solutions The E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo returns to London on 11 and 12 November 2026, bringing together the suppliers and solutions shaping the future of packaging and fulfilment. The E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo is a UK's leading event for e-commerce packaging, labelling, fulfilment, and supply chain solutions, connecting suppliers with thousands of retailers, e-commerce brands, online sellers, and logistics professionals. As a premier pack
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Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Papyrus paper distribution activities in Eastern Europe, Switzerland and Germany
Print Solutions Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire the distribution activities of Papyrus in Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Germany. The closing of the deal is subject to customary closing conditions and competition authorities’ approval in some European countries. All entities will remain independent until the closing. This acquisition would further strengthen Antalis’ distribution network and custo
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Hayley Jonas joins the Westbury Packaging team
Packaging Solutions Westbury Packaging has announced that Hayley Jonas has joined the team as a packaging designer. Hayley’s role is a new position created to accommodate the company’s continued growth and will involve the design, development and sample requirements of the business, as well as liaising with the wider team to ensure continued excellent customer support at all times. Hayley previously worked as a carton packaging designer and pre-press operator, where she gain
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New platform developed for print companies to sell print on AI platforms
Digital Ink, a technical marketing collective, and Smart Elephant, an AI software development house, have announced the launch of GEO Rank: a platform designed to help businesses be found, cited, and ultimately chosen by AI large language models (LLMs), including Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity and more. GEO Rank was born from a clear and growing market signal. Print companies have reported Google search referrals dropping by as much as 50%, as buyers increasingly
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Henkel successfully closes acquisition of specialty coatings company Stahl
Print Solutions Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands based Stahl Group, a global player in high performance specialty coatings for flexible materials. Following the fulfilment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, the company is now fully part of Henkel as of October 1, 2026. 'The successful closing of the Stahl acquisition marks another important milestone in executing our purposeful growth agenda and in stren
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David Stark strengthens Mark Andy Europe team as head of markets for DACH and Benelux
Packaging Solutions On October 1, 2026, David Stark joined Mark Andy as head of markets responsible for the DACH and Benelux regions. With many years of experience in the printing industry and extensive knowledge of the narrow web market, he strengthens the company’s European sales organisation in this strategically important part of the world. David Stark has many years of experience gained across different areas of the printing industry. He began his professional career in
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kp St Helens plant earns winner and runner up honours at theOperational Excellence Awards
Packaging Solutions Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has been recognised at the 2026 Operational Excellence Awards UK for the transformation of its St Helens manufacturing site. Through investment, continuous improvement and a disciplined operational excellence programme, the site has evolved into a dedicated manufacturing hub for kp Infinity, the company’s recyclable EPP food packaging solution. The site was named winner in the operational excellence in manufacturing award categor
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Sontara launches sustainable printing range with Fogra certified rPET ABC washcloth
Print Solutions Professional wipes specialist Sontara has launched a new sustainable printing range for the offset printing industry. The range includes Sontara Sustainable PrintMaster, its first rPET based ABC washcloth to achieve Fogra certification, and Sontara Sustainable PrintClean for manual cleaning applications. Designed to meet the demanding cleaning requirements of offset printing operations, the new products help printers reduce their environmental impact without
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manroland Goss becomes a 100 % subsidiary of the Possehl Group
Print Solutions Possehl Group is acquiring the remaining shares in manroland Goss web systems GmbH, effective October 1, 2026. The Possehl Group previously held a 51% stake and will continue to provide full financing for the company. The former co-shareholder, American Industrial Partners (AIP), is exiting the shareholder structure. With this full acquisition, the Possehl Group is consolidating managerial responsibility for manroland Goss under a single ownership structure.
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X-Rite Pantone launches Spectura to advance connected colour quality
Print Solutions X-Rite Pantone has announced Spectura, its next generation portable sphere spectrophotometer platform designed to connect colour measurement with modern quality workflows. Combining advanced measurement performance, secure cloud connectivity, and an expandable application framework, Spectura helps manufacturers reduce colour errors, accelerate decisions, and maintain consistency from the laboratory to the production floor. Manufacturers increasingly manage c
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PPWR in practice – new webinar
Packaging Solutions PPWR (The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is creating more than a regulatory challenge for packaging converters. As customers reconsider packaging structures, materials, dimensions and eventually labelling, converters need to think about how efficiently their existing operations can respond. Esko is holding a webinar on October 27, to provide an PPWR overview and to examine the practical implications for converter workflows. Themes will includ
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Cool>Can wins public vote at London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery
Packaging Solutions Amidst a competitive field of creative solutions displayed in the London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery, thousands of attendees voted Cool>Can their favourite innovation from this year’s showcase. The solution marks a genuine world first: a shelf ready, fully commercialised self-cooling can, developed in partnership with Brains Brewery of Cardiff. Cool>Can helps users enjoy a chilled beverage without requiring a fridge or cooler, using a simple push b
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