Early beta site using Acuity Triton with Aquafuze ink technology report wide range of benefits
Print Solutions Glasgow based FastSigns Scotland was selected in early 2025 as one of the first global beta sites for Fujifilm’s new Acuity Triton printer, powered by Aquafuze ink technology. As an official demo site and global beta tester, the company has worked closely with Fujifilm since then to validate the printer and ink system in real world production environments, and is seeing major benefits in terms of flexibility, productivity and application quality. The Acuity
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Sign & Digital UK starts this Sunday – 22 February
Print Solutions Doors open this Sunday 22 for Sign & Digital UK, the event for the visual communications and signage sectors. Once again, the show co-locates with Printwear & Promotion Live! One registration provides access to both shows, with seamless access between halls 6, 7 and 8, visitors are free to explore the 160 stands that will showcase their latest products, services, and cutting edge equipment to the anticipated more than 6000 visitors! New for this year at SD
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Printing United Alliance launches online AI readiness benchmark
Print Solutions Printing United Alliance has announced the official launch of its online AI readiness benchmark which provides a high level view of how prepared an organisation is to apply AI in real print and packaging workflows. The new tool follows a successful soft launch of Printing AI at Printing United Expo 2025, held in Orlando, USA. As interest in artificial intelligence accelerates across the printing industry, many organisations are eager to explore its potential
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New Elara: tailored additives for coatings, printing inks, and more
Print Solutions hubergroup Chemicals is expanding its portfolio with a new brand of high performance additives: Elara. The launch marks a significant step in the company’s evolution from a supplier of printing ink raw materials to a comprehensive partner for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industries. As markets demand higher performance, compliance with increasingly complex regulations, and greater sustainability, additives have become the silent enablers behind modern f
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Antalis Packaging expands automation offering with 3M Matic Case Sealing solutions
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging has announced the addition of the 3M Matic Case Sealing range to its portfolio, further strengthening its end of line packaging automation offering. This expansion enables it to provide customers with a complete case sealing solution, including case sealing machines, taping heads and tapes. By integrating the 3M Matic range alongside its existing case sealers, Antalis Packaging is giving customers greater choice, flexib
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Packaging Innovations & Empack marks 21st edition with growth
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 united the UK’s packaging industry, spotlighting sustainable, breakthrough innovations, and the next generation of trailblazing talent. The 21st edition attracted 8021 unique visitors, an 8% increase on the previous year. This year’s edition featured over 500 exhibitors. Exhibitor growth means the next edition will expand into halls 6 to 9 on 24 and 25 February 2027, providing even more space for innovation, products
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CCL Label expands operations in Tibi, Spain
Packaging Solutions CCL Label has announced the expansion of its operations in Tibi, Spain, enhancing production of high performance shrink sleeves and in-mould labels (IML) to serve brand driven food and beverage markets with printing, compliance, and sustainability. Locally produced in Spain and globally backed by CCL’s innovation network, the Tibi facility now offers offset and gravure printing technologies that deliver vibrant graphics, precise detail, and outstanding c
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Xerox announces new global print go to market structure to accelerate growth
Print Solutions Xerox has announced a redesigned global print go to market structure that unifies sales engagement, sharpens regional focus, and positions the company to reclaim market share and drive growth across key solution areas. This evolution reinforces its commitment to disciplined execution, partner led expansion, and profitable coverage models. The structure will be in effect in the second quarter of 2026. ‘Unifying the Xerox-Lexmark sales model allows us to elimi
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Corrugated to unite industry showcasing solutions in corrugated packaging, converting and 3D display
Packaging Solutions FESPA’s new Corrugated event, taking place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona, Spain, is set to welcome a strong line up of international exhibitors who specialise in corrugated applications and technologies. The first edition of the event will take place alongside FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located shows: Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo, WrapFest and the new Textile. Visitors to Corrugated will have the opportunity
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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 puts sustainability and circular solutions in the spotlight
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 reinforced the UK packaging industry’s sense of momentum, marking a record breaking edition that attracted hundreds of leading brands and generated overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. Sustainability took centre stage, with circular design innovations, data driven recyclability solutions, and creative packaging approaches on full display. From peel and reveal labels to marine-recovered
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Tecnau and Meccanotecnica strengthen continuous feed sewn book production
Print Solutions Tecnau has announced the integration of its roll fed cutting solutions with Meccanotecnica’s Universe Web continuous feed book sewing system, expanding finishing options for high quality digital book production. The collaboration ensures seamless mechanical compatibility, stable web handling, and efficient transfer from roll to sewn book blocks. ‘We are very excited to bring this collaboration forward,’ said Stefano De Marco, chief executive officer at Tecna
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Zeus Packaging Group acquires Koex Packaging Solutions to complete Europe wide packaging platform
Packaging Solutions Zeus Packaging Group has announced the strategic acquisition of Koex Packaging Solutions, a premium packaging business headquartered in Spain. This acquisition reinforces the group’s position as a European packaging leader and strengthens its capabilities in specialty, luxury retail, and sustainable packaging solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This acquisition follows Zeus Packaging Group’s successful expansion through key strategic acquisitio
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Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks announce strategic partnership to transform waste journey traceability
Packaging Solutions Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon have announced a strategic partnership to deliver innovative UV tagged packaging labels, designed to provide brands with real time, actionable environmental data. This collaboration combines Polytag’s cutting edge detection technology and expertise, Saica Flex’s high quality packaging production, and Paragon Inks specialist UV inks. The collaboration is already having tangible impact, with labels produced for Waitrose mil
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Print image inspection reimagined: EyeC presents the new Proofiler Graphic Connect
Print Solutions From May 7 to 13, 2026, EyeC GmbH will present the new Proofiler Graphic Connect as a key innovation for pre-press at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. At booth D01 in hall 11, visitors can explore the latest generation of cloud based artwork proofreading software, along with a comprehensive portfolio of in line and off line inspection systems. These solutions help packaging manufacturers, label printers, and brand owners automate, accelerate, and sustainably sec
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Sewoo certifies conventional thermal paper and sustainable Blue4est alternative
Print Solutions Koehler Paper has taken the next step towards futureproof point of sale printing solutions together with Sewoo, a well established provider of point of sale and label printers. Both conventional KT 48 PF white thermal paper and environmentally friendly Blue4est N Lite have been certified for Sewoo’s SLK T12/T20/T21/T32 printer models and the bestselling SLK TS400 series. Before this official approval, the two paper products, KT 48 PF and Blue4est N Lite, wer
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From colour consistency to sustainability: Siegwerk and the Revere Group deepen partnership
Packaging Solutions Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has strengthened its long standing partnership with US based premium food packaging manufacturer The Revere Group, helping the company to achieve a more efficient, reliable and sustainable production. By switching to Siegwerk’s low migration Sicura Nutriflex Orbis DC inks, faster press speeds, improved uptime, and consistent Expanded Color Gam
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Purple Global Events Invests in Jwei digital cutting technology from CMYUK
Print Solutions Purple Global Events has installed a Jwei Jcut 2131 digital cutting table from CMYUK. The investment has been transformational from the get go, enabling this Bedford based custom exhibits, events, and immersive experience business to deliver results that are underpinning further growth. Prior to this acquisition, Purple Global Events balanced a combination of in-house manual and subcontracted cutting. This approach, however, was vulnerable to bottlenecks, hu
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drupa 2028 exhibitor registration now open
Print Solutions drupa is now accepting exhibitor registrations for its next edition: from 9 May to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will once again become the global stage for integrated printing technologies, automated production processes and industrial applications. Companies from all over the world can now register for drupa 2028 at www.drupa.com . The registration deadline is 31 October 2026. drupa 2028 brings together the international print and packaging community across a
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Future Trailblazers 2026 winners crowned at Packaging Innovations & Empack
Packaging Solutions The next generation of packaging leaders celebrated as Packaging Innovations & Empack recognises rising stars driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across the industry. The winners of the Future Trailblazers programme for 2026 were announced yesterday at Packaging Innovations & Empack, celebrating exceptional young professionals who are driving the future of the packaging industry. The hotly anticipated awards ceremony on Wedne
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Plockmatic ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL redefines cutting and creasing
Print Solutions Superior, sharper, and highly defined creases are delivered by the next evolution in cutting and creasing – Plockmatic’s ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL. The system is available now. The new design compact B2 digital sheet cutter and creaser is the latest addition to Plockmatic Group’s ColorCut SC7000 series. Its triple tool cutter/creaser incorporates a revolutionary, patent pending, tangential creasing tool, with male (convex) and female (concave) elements to en
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Tapley Signs boosts production with first installation of new Latex R530 in Ireland
Print Solutions Dublin based diversified signage business Tapley Signs has taken delivery of a new HP Latex R530 all in one printer to strengthen production and improve its overall service offering to customers across a range of markets. It is believed to have been the first installation of the new R530 printer in Ireland. Founded in 2004, the company is a family run business with experience across the manufacturing and installation of graphics and signage. While its core o
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